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Quantum-Si and Planet Innovation to partner on next generation instrumentation

Quantum-Si and Planet Innovation today announced that they will partner on the development and manufacturing of QSI’s next generation instrument program.

Dena Marrinucci discusses how Truvian Health is reimagining blood testing

Regulatory strategy: Engaging with the FDA

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Manufacturing-led innovation – the flywheel effect that drives ongoing product development

At PI, we use a feedback loop – using the market-informed insights gained from manufacturing to then inform the design of an improved product, an adjacent complementary product or even an innovative, second-generation product.

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7 habits for highly effective software

Building a mission critical product like a diagnostic, life science or cell therapy instrument requires robust software that works seamlessly and performs its intended function reliably, every time, without hiccups.

Mona Elkebir nominated for the 2024 Innovator of the Year Award by the Orange County Business Journal

Planet Innovation’s Mona Elkebir named finalist for Innovator of the Year Awards

Mona Elkebir, Vice President of Business Operations at Planet Innovation, has been nominated for the prestigious 2024 Innovator of the Year Award by the Orange County Business Journal

Regulated product manufacturing: Leveraging our robust supply chain

As a trusted contract manufacturer to some of the world's leading medtech companies, PI delivers the best value for our customers by leveraging strong supplier relationships and a flexible supply chain. Kurt Pickle, Senior VP Manufacturing Operations explains how this flexibility allows us to adapt to meet changing customer demands.

Truvian Health raises $74M - in part to secure FDA clearance for its blood testing platform

Truvian Health recently announced an injection of USD$74 million of capital to be used in part to secure US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its blood testing platform.

Regulated product manufacturing: Efficiency in process

Kurt Pickle, Senior VP of Manufacturing Operations at Planet Innovation speaks about how PI implements Value Stream Mapping to analyze the manufacturing process, eliminate waste, create flow and ultimately create value for our clients.

Winning strategies for developing diagnostic instruments

PI’s team of experts has been developing instruments spanning molecular, immunoassay, hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology and more, for several decades. While every situation is different, we asked four of our key experts to share some simple strategies that allow you to achieve commercial success with your new product development.

Manufacturing close to your target market

Kurt Pickle, Senior VP of Manufacturing Operations at Planet Innovation discusses considerations when choosing where to manufacture.

Point-of-care manufacturing for cell and gene therapies – the debate is heating up

Cell and gene therapies show great promise as cancer treatments. However, patient access, both geographically and financially, is a major challenge to widespread adoption. In order to provide therapies to more patients that desperately need them, the industry is exploring a range of options including point-of-care (POC) manufacturing.

Production flexibility to meet demand

Kurt Pickle, Senior VP of Manufacturing Operations at Planet Innovation discusses our flexible approach to contract manufacturing.

Medical device manufacturing in Irvine, California

PI establishes large-scale manufacturing for global diagnostics company at its facility in Irvine, CA

Planet Innovation is set to manufacture 1,000 instruments each month for a global diagnostics client at its Irvine, California, facility.

Perspectives from expert panel: Future-proofing your manufacturing strategy for regulated medtech devices

Hear from an expert panel on how medtech companies can make good, strategic decisions that future-proof them against changing regulatory and market conditions.

50,000th Dermapen rolls off PI’s production line

Planet Innovation and Dermapenworld are celebrating more than 50,000 Dermapen micro-needling instruments produced at PI’s manufacturing facility and shipped for distribution to more than 80 countries worldwide.

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