Delivering innovative products while ensuring quality and compliance can be tricky. Engineering teams in regulated industries must often navigate complexities such as Quality Management Systems (QMS) full of SOPs, work instructions, forms, and compliance...
In the aviation, space, and defense (AS&D) industries, a single component failure can lead to catastrophic consequences. To mitigate these risks and ensure consistent quality, the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) developed the AS9100 Quality...
Quality assurance (QA) teams grapple with information overload, regulatory compliance, and bottlenecks caused by manual document retrieval. After years of working with different QA teams struggling with the same issues, we discovered Botable. Botable is an AI-driven...
Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) is a cornerstone of quality management in regulated industries. The CAPA process is essential not only for addressing current issues but also for proactively preventing future ones. It’s systematic, closed-loop, risk-based, and...
Welcome to Why Every Engineering Team Needs a Strong PDM Strategy Hey everyone and welcome back to our vlog series where we talk about all things engineering, IT, and innovation. I'm Michael Roberts, Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK and Associates....
In highly regulated industries like medical devices, maintaining data integrity and regulatory compliance is non-negotiable. One of the key regulations in this space is FDA 21 CFR Part 11, which governs the use of electronic records and electronic signatures. It...
The digital thread is a transformative approach to connecting data, systems, and teams across the product lifecycle. It enables seamless access to real-time data and traceability across departments and tools. However, for many organizations, implementing a robust...
Medical device manufacturing is one of the most regulated, complex, and high-stakes industries in the world. From ensuring compliance with evolving global regulations to protecting patient data, companies face a multitude of hurdles. These are just what is expected....
When you’re a discrete manufacturer, your product designs and data are the crown jewels of your business. They define your intellectual property, drive your revenue, and differentiate you from the competition. Entrusting that IP to a CAD or PLM software vendor is a...
The EU Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) transition is a significant regulatory shift that medical device companies must take seriously. Replacing the previous Medical Device Directive (MDD), the EU MDR (Regulation (EU) 2017/745) introduces more stringent...
As new tariffs are enacted upon vehicles, auto parts, and raw materials, U.S. automotive manufacturers are facing new challenges. Escalating costs, disrupted supply chains, and uncertain trade policy are among these. While OEMs scramble to mitigate the impact, one...
Tariffs have long been a tool of economic strategy, but recent escalations are impacting U.S. manufacturers, especially in the medical device industry. From 10% baseline tariffs to 245% duties on Chinese imports, companies now face inflated costs and disrupted global...