From my decades of experience in the IT and Engineering space, I’ve seen firsthand how even the most capable engineering teams can falter under the weight of compliance requirements. In highly regulated industries, the need to innovate quickly often clashes with the...
The value system and practices that embody Agile Software Development have been around for well over a decade, and have been touted as having "crossed the chasm" by organizations such as the Agile Alliance, Gartner, and Forrester Research. Numerous studies indicate...
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....
Achieving compliance with ISO 9001 requires making quality and version control a priority. This eBook explores our experts’ ten best practices for ensuring ISO 9001 compliance.What You Will Learn Discover tips for achieving ISO 9001 certification such as: Establish a...
Product designs, documentation, and processes aren’t just valuable intellectual property, they’re your license to operate. In the highly regulated medical device industry, manufacturers must carefully consider these factors. If you’re using a Product Lifecycle...
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...
With constant pressure to deliver high-quality products, Model-Based Definition (MBD) has emerged as a game-changer. MBD is particularly useful for companies aiming to achieve precision manufacturing and meet compliance regulations. By using MBD in CAD, manufacturers...
Regulated industries face immense complexity in designing, producing, and maintaining high-quality products. Balancing this while ensuring compliance, managing data, and accelerating innovation is not possible without the proper tools. That’s why Product Lifecycle...
As software-driven complexity grows across industries like automotive and medical devices, engineering teams are facing unprecedented challenges—from ensuring regulatory compliance to accelerating time to market while maintaining high software quality and safety...
Overview In 2015, SPK and Associates co-founder Chris McHale spoke with Peter Thorne, Director at Cambashi, a Cambridge, England-based independent industry analyst firm. With his over 30 years of experience as a software engineer user, vendor, and now analyst, Peter’s...