At Techprint we recently had the opportunity to welcome Congresswoman Niki Tsongas to our facility for a visit and tour. The U.S. Congresswoman for Massachusetts’s 3rd congressional district was visiting as a part of National Small Business week. Along with celebrating this national event the purpose of this visit was to continue her effort to…
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The Manufacturing of Force Sensor Resistors
One of the breakthroughs of modern technology, Force Sensor Resistors or FSRs are used in many applications. From keyboards to musical instruments to portable devices in which the output has to be calibrated and produced according to the applied pressure, without FSRs many of the dynamic interactions that we have with our technology units would…
TechPrint Helps the Growing Wearable Medical Devices Market
In 2014, the wearable medical devices market took in around $2.7 billion dollars and is expected to grow in large proportions by the year 2023. Estimates are suggesting the market will reach $10 billion dollars by that year globally. Although there are numerous devices that are manufactured in this market, the largest growth rate is…
Medical Device Development Assistance and Manufacturing Incubators
The medical care industry is rapidly expanding due to the largest segment of the population aging and requiring medical assistance. This has led to many companies working on developing new medical devices that will improve care and allow patients to get the treatment they need at reasonable and affordable prices. Developing these new medical devices…
Techprint Inc. Renews ISO 9001: 2008 Certification for Improved Customer Satisfaction
International standard bodies and their regulations help companies deliver the best possible end user experience to their clients through stringent quality management. At Techprint Inc. we understand the importance of this, and recently were recertified for ISO 9001:2008 certification. The #1 reason to be ISO certified is to achieve the highest customer satisfaction. ISO 9001:2008…
National Safety Month
It has been estimated that every year almost 4.1 million workers are seriously injured on premise or pick up some form of infection that leads to illness. This statistic translates into loss of productivity for the employer; and high risk for the employee. In the competitive market where organizations look to increasingly unique ways to…
THE MEDICAL DEVICE TECHNOLOGIES MARKET IS GROWING GLOBALLY
Growth in the medical devices market always stirs with conflicting emotions. On one hand it stands for the fact that the use of these technologies is becoming more rampant pointing to the rise of chronic and acute diseases. On the other it reflects advancements in medicine and the promise of better care and healing for…
What Does the Suspension of the Medical Device Tax Mean for the Industry?
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act implemented in 2013 included a medical device excise tax which imposed a 2.3% tax on domestic sales of medical devices. The tax, paid for by the manufacturers or importers, was expected to generate billions of dollars to support healthcare but the revenues fell short and the tax took…
The Exciting Future of Printed Electronics
The world of printed electronics is one of the fastest growing, technologically advanced industries out there. Every day, advancements are being made, creating a world of possibilities and endless opportunities. The big news for 2014 and beyond will be the Internet of Things. This term has been receiving increased attention in the news, and is…
HMI: It’s technical, and why it’s so important
Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems is an important technology right now, and that is especially true for medical devices. With rising healthcare costs and an increasing need for affordable, easy to use medical devices, HMI for medical equipment is becoming an ever-important trend in product design development. Simply put, HMI systems provide the controls that…