Finding the right manufacturing partner can make a world of difference in the success of a project. While some service providers will help bring a company to the finish line, others will provide an optimal route through the capabilities offered. They can speed time to market, provide critical design input early, reduce costs, and save a company on managing multiple vendors.

For organizations requiring a coating for their project, identifying an expert that also offers manufacturing capabilities can be the difference in the outcome. Having that experience coupled with the coating knowledge will provide design, engineering, and manufacturing recommendations that can guide the project to success.

To help further explain the benefits of working with such a supply chain partner is Niall Cullen, VP, Product Marketing at Integer. In the following Q&A, he explains manufacturability, the benefits of early involvement, and how coatings can impact a device’s product lifecycle.

Sean Fenske: When referring to manufacturability, what are we talking about? What is manufacturability?

Niall Cullen: Manufacturability in medical device development refers to the ability to efficiently and reliably produce devices that meet strict quality, regulatory, and performance requirements. It includes considerations such as material selection, process capability, scalability, cost-effectiveness, and risk mitigation. At Integer, manufacturability also means…