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What to Look for in a Contract Engineering Partner for Medical Device Development

Chelsie Wyse — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:28:00 +0000

Choosing a contract engineering partner is already a high-stakes decision. In medical device development, the stakes are higher still. A bad fit on a consumer product costs you time and money. A bad fit in a regulated environment can cost you a submission timeline, an FDA audit finding, or, in the worst case, a product…

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When Should You Hire for a Consultant Role vs. a Full-Time Role?

Chelsie Wyse — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0000

It’s one of the most common decisions engineering leaders face, and it rarely feels simple. You have a gap on your team: a project that needs horsepower, a skill set you don’t have in-house, or a backlog that just keeps growing… The question is: do you hire a full-time employee, or do you bring in…

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Human-Centered Design and the Trends Reshaping Product Development in 2026

disheradmin — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Human-centered design remains foundational — but the tools and trends shaping product development have shifted fast. Here's what product developers need to know in 2026.

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The Benefits and Types of Manufacturing Automation in 2026

disheradmin — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Automation in manufacturing saves money, increases productivity, and reduces waste. Learn how manufacturers are using AI and automation in 2026 — and how DISHER can help.

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What Manufacturing Tasks Shouldn’t Be Automated?

Kendall Groelsma — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:29:10 +0000

Automation is one of the most powerful tools available to manufacturers today, so much so that if you’re not at least thinking about where to automate, you’re probably falling behind. Automation reduces waste, speeds up production, and takes repetitive, physically demanding work off the plates of your people. But the part that doesn’t get talked about enough is that automation isn’t the right answer for everything. In our experience working…

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The Best (and Worst) Materials for Food Processing Equipment

Kendall Groelsma — Thu, 28 May 2026 14:00:08 +0000

Choosing the wrong material for your food processing equipment is one of those decisions that probably won’t hurt you right away. It shows up later in a failed inspection, a contamination event, or a line shutdown that you weren’t prepared for. If you’re designing or upgrading food processing equipment, material selection isn’t just a mechanical checklist item. It affects sanitation, regulatory compliance, product…

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Design Verification vs. Validation for Medical Devices

Kendall Groelsma — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:14:42 +0000

If you work in medical device development, you have probably heard these two terms in the same sentence more than once: verification and validation. And if you’re honest, you might admit that the line between them still feels a little blurry. You’re not alone. Even highly experienced engineers use them interchangeably or treat them as the same regulatory checkbox. They are not. The FDA and ISO 13485 treat them…

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How to Build a Continuous Improvement Culture

Kendall Groelsma — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:14:02 +0000

Building a continuous improvement (CI) culture — one where people look for problems, suggest better ways, and follow through — takes more than a methodology like Lean or Six Sigma. It takes intentional leadership, putting the right structures in place, and a team that believes their voices are heard and their input matters. If your team isn’t there yet, that’s okay. Honestly, most aren’t. Continuous improvement is a journey that never ends, but it does have a beginning. Let’s look at what…

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How Many Prototypes Should I Make? How Do I Know When to Stop?

Kendall Groelsma — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:16:29 +0000

Every prototype costs time and money. And at some point, you’ll look at the most recent one shoved to the back of a workbench and think, “What test was this one for again?” Many engineering and product teams spend days and dollars on habitual prototyping routines that stretch away from the critical path, burning runway quickly but building design confidence slowly. At �鶹��ýAV��߿�, we’ve helped teams work through this exact scenario. In this article I’ll explain how many prototypes are typically needed,…

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What Is Cold Chain Packaging? Plus 3 Use Cases

Kendall Groelsma — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:56:50 +0000

You’ve spent months, maybe years, developing a product. And then the product lands at its destination compromised, out of range, or completely ruined because the packaging couldn’t hold temperature during transit. It’s a frustrating and costly problem. And it’s more common than most teams expect. If you’re developing a temperature-sensitive product in the food and…

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