Developing potentially life-saving products requires unparalleled performance, security, and compliance. However, as medical technology continues to evolve, so does the complexity of managing the systems that power it. Hospitals and healthcare providers are facing...
Compliance & Regulatory
Why Engineering Teams Struggle With Compliance – And How SPK ACEs Solves It
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...
A Compliance Guide to Ensuring Software Validation in FDA-Regulated Medical Devices
Unlock the secrets to seamless FDA compliance with our comprehensive eBook. This practical guide breaks down the regulations and standards that matter most, including 21 CFR Part 11 and Part 820, and walks you step-by-step through risk-based validation, robust...
Agile Development in Regulated Environments – Part 1: Yes, it can work
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...
How to Achieve Compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 for Electronic Records and Signatures
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...
Lessons Learned in Overcoming Digital Thread Challenges
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...
Strategies to Overcome the Top Challenges in Medical Device Manufacturing
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....
Your PLM, The Cloud, and FDA Regulation: What You Need to Know
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...
Ensuring Information Quality and Version Control with the Top 10 ISO 9001 Practices
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...
How Model-Based Definition (MBD) Supports Compliance and Manufacturing Precision
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...
Navigating the EU MDR Transition: What Medical Device Companies Need to Know
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...
The Role of PLM in Streamlining Product Development for Regulated Industries
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...