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Avoid These 8 Common DFM Mistakes

Chelsie Wyse — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Design for manufacturability failures surface late, when they cost the most. Here are eight common DFM mistakes, with the technical guidelines and data behind each one.

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Human Factors in Medical Device Design: Why the Work Pays Off Early

Chelsie Wyse — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Most use error is a design problem wearing a user's name. Here's what human factors work involves, when to do it, and what it saves you later.

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How to Modernize an Older Production Line Without a Full Rebuild

Chelsie Wyse — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Capital equipment now takes 171 days just to commit. Here's how to get more out of an older production line through targeted upgrades instead of a full replacement.

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FDA Inspection Preparation: What Changed in 2026 and What Your Team Needs Ready

Chelsie Wyse — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:33:00 +0000

FDA withdrew QSIT on February 2, 2026 and now inspects under Compliance Program 7382.850. Here's what that changes about inspection prep and which records are newly in scope.

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Lean Is a People Principle, Not a Process

Chelsie Wyse — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:36:00 +0000

91Ӱ��’s Joe Dyer closed the LEAN Solutions Summit with a simple case: lean leadership starts with respect for people. Here is what that means heading into 2027.
Primary keyword: people-centered lean. Secondary: lean leadership, steward leadership, respect for people, 91Ӱ��.

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Recognized at Home: Frank Groen Named Young Professional of the Year

Chelsie Wyse — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:16:03 +0000

Frank Groen, 91Ӱ��'s VP of Sales & Marketing, was named Young Professional of the Year by the West Coast Chamber. Here's his reflection on the honor and the people who shaped his path.

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FSMA 204: What the New 2028 Deadline Means for Food and Beverage Manufacturers

Chelsie Wyse — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000

FSMA 204's compliance date moved from January 2026 to July 2028. Here's what the rule still requires, what FDA's own readiness testing found, and why the delay isn't a reason to wait.

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Crain’s Grand Rapids 2026 ’40 Under 40′: Phil Dirkse

Chelsie Wyse — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:23:40 +0000

Vice President of Innovation at 91Ӱ�� Corp., Phil Dirkse, is recognized as Crains Grand Rapids' '40 Under 40' honorable professionals.

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Product Failures? Here Are Your First Steps for Investigating Why

Chelsie Wyse — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:38:00 +0000

A product failure investigation that skips the first steps usually fixes a symptom, not the cause. Here's how to structure the investigation correctly from the start.

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Got a Product Idea? Here Are 8 Areas You Should Evaluate

Chelsie Wyse — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:36:00 +0000

Turning a product idea into something real takes more than vision. Here's an 8-area product strategy framework to evaluate usability, cost, safety, and more before you build.

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