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FEBRUARY 2023 I DESIGN007 MAGAZINE 33 • Evidence-based decision-making: Focus on cause-and-effect relationships during production, relying on facts and evidence to improve decision-making and outcomes. • Relationship management: Understand how customers, suppliers, business partners, and employees contribute with continued improvement. PCB manufacturers are also providing the support and expertise necessary to reliably streamline manufacturing of medical technol- ogy—saving time and money for electronics manufacturers in the process. A trusted PCB manufacturing partner makes this happen by: • Integrating design for manufacturing (DFM) methodology into workflows • Making rapid prototyping possible with in-depth knowledge of components and processes • Providing access to experts who can analyze designs and recognize flaws • Giving quick access to support staff at the manufacturer •Knowing best practices to maximize yield and functionality Medicine and Technology: A Life-Changing Partnership Together, medicine and technology con- tinue to innovate and advance in ways that increase everybody's quality of life. New mon- itoring devices and miniaturized diagnostic technology are revolutionizing how medi- cal personnel access more and better patient data—helping them safely deliver better care to more patients. Everybody jokes that it's the 21st century and we don't yet have the flying cars that sci- ence fiction movies promised us—but we truly do live in an age of wonderful and advanced technology. It is rewarding to be part of a PCB industry that helps create technology that improves and saves lives every day. DESIGN007 References 1. "Medical Device Shortages During the COVID- 19 Public Health Emergency," the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, FDA.gov, Dec. 12, 2022. Matt Stevenson is vice president at Sunstone Circuits. To read past columns, click here.