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Articles, interviews and news from MicroSpec, including Tim Steele on multi-lumen tubing, validation and early supplier involvement.
Articles and interviews
Latest from MicroSpec.
Technical articles and interviews with founder Tim Steele on multi-lumen tubing, validation and getting complex extrusions right.
An Extrusion Validation Program’s Value
Tim Steele describes MicroSpec's JumpStart Validation Program and how planning validation from the first prototype shortens the path to OQ and PQ.
Demystifying Multi-Lumen Tubing
Tim Steele explains the most common multi-lumen design mistakes, why material flow and stack-up matter, and why engaging the extruder early saves time.
Avoiding Pitfalls in Development of Advanced Custom Extrusions
A practical guide to quoting, planning, communicating and validating complex custom medical extrusions, from the request for quote to OQ and PQ.
At MicroSpec, It’s All Family
A look inside MicroSpec's training, mentorship and family atmosphere, as featured in the Peterborough Ledger-Transcript.
In the press
Videos and media mentions.
Aug 2021
A Quality Validation Program for Extrusion
Video: Tim Steele on why a validation program matters for medical device makers.
MPO VideoBites
Feb 2021
Perspectives on Post-Pandemic Communication
Tim Steele on how virtual meetings changed medtech development, in MPO’s Perspectives series.
Medical Product Outsourcing
Jun 2019
Custom Extrusion with MicroSpec at MD&M East
Video interview on the tubing we extrude, the materials we use and our collaborative approach.
MPO video
Sep 2017
A Culture Built on Innovation in Medical Tubing Extrusion
Profile of MicroSpec’s innovation culture, pages 40 to 43.
Plastics Technology
Questions
News and events, answered.
Want to meet us at a show or interview Tim? Get in touch.
Where can I meet MicroSpec in person?
We exhibit at medical device trade shows such as MD&M West, Medtec China and Compamed. Call us for this year’s schedule, or visit our facility in Peterborough.
Can I interview Tim Steele?
Yes. Tim has spoken with Medical Product Outsourcing, Medical Design Briefs and Plastics Technology. Contact us to arrange an interview.
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