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5 Lessons on FDA Approval
You may not have been able to make it to the Demystifying Medical Device Classification & Approval with MITRE webinar,
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FORGE Launch in Merrimack Valley:
A Hub for Life Sciences Manufacturing 8/2/2021 By Laura Teicher, Executive Director, FORGE On September 2nd, 2021, we will be
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Event Recap: Rocket Roundtable for Ruggedization Solutions
How do I make my product more durable? Here are 4 key lessons.    Ruggedize: to strengthen (something, such as
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Manufacturer Perspectives: Why You Should Work With Innovators
Startups and manufacturers are drivers of the local economy, and when they collaborate they can accelerate bringing leading-edge technologies to
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PEKO Masterclass From Prototype to Production: Event Recap
May 20, 2021 FORGE hosted a collaborative event with our Iron partner PEKO Precision, a precision tool fabricator which has
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FORGE Manufacturing and Innovation Showcase 2019: Event Recap
September 17, 2019 Informal networking anchored by a high-energy supplier showcase was combined with a structured program of startup finalist
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Rocket Roundtable: Event Recap
April 30, 2021 FORGE hosted a public, virtual Rocket Roundtable for Supply Chain Solutions, where an autonomous vehicle startup pitched
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Mintz Masterclass Patents 101: Event Recap
April 23, 2021 FORGE hosted its first collaborative event with our new Titanium partner Mintz, one of the most innovative
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Mechanical Design Challenge: Event Recap
March 18, 2021 FORGE hosted its first Design Challenge, allowing three startups to pitch their mechanical design challenges to supplier
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Startup Perspectives: Why You Should Manufacture Locally
At FORGE, we believe in the value of supporting innovation, stimulating the local economy, and connecting the vast networks of
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Taking the Next Step: Release-to-Manufacturing Requirements
Huge thank you to John Erickson of Product Resources for authoring this article on product development and release for manufacturing!
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The Importance of Testing and Certification in Product Development
Huge thank you to Andrew Hyatt of Intertek for authoring this article on why testing and certification is key to