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Steele, Tim. (2022). “Involving the Contract Manufacturer Early in the Design Phase.” (Interviewed by Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief). Medical Product Outsourcing. 22 August.
Getting a supply partner involved early in development can help avoid problems and save costs later in the process. August 27, 2021Steele, Tim. (2021). “An Extrusion Validation Program’s Value.” (Interviewed by Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief). Medical Product Outsourcing. 27 August.
Through open and constant communication along with early involvement, Microspec’s Jumpstart program offers advantages to OEMs. April 28, 2021Steele, Tim. (2021). “Demystifying Multi-Lumen Tubing.” (Interviewed by Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief). Medical Product Outsourcing. 28 April.
April 11, 2021Steele, Tim. (2021). “A Quality Validation Program for Extrusion” Medical Product Outsourcing. 11 April.
Tim Steele of Microspec Corporation offers insights on the importance of a validation program for extrusion for medical device makers. February 3, 2021Steele, Tim. (2021). Interview. “Perspectives on Post-Pandemic Communication Changes to Stay.” Medical Product Outsourcing. 3 February.
June 24, 2019Steele, Tim. (2019). Interviewed by Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief for Medical Product Outsourcing. 24 June.
September 12, 2017Steele, Tim. “A Culture Built on Innovation in Medical Tubing Extrusion.” Plastics Technology. September 2017: 40-43.
September 12, 2016Steele, Tim. “Avoiding Pitfalls in Development of Advanced Custom Extrusions.” Medical Design Briefs. September 2016: 18-20.
The custom medical extrusion industry is growing in all directions. The push to be minimally invasive is pushing devices to be smaller and smaller. Cutting-edge raw...