News, stories & opinions for the world’s healthtech innovators.

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.

Manufacturing close to your target market

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

Production flexibility to meet demand

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

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.

LevitasBio launches LeviCell EOS system for higher throughput cell isolation and enrichment through Levitation Technology

LevitasBio® has partnered with Planet Innovation to design and manufacture its groundbreaking new LeviCell® EOS system for cell isolation and enrichment during sample preparation.

Evident Corporation and Planet Innovation enter into long-term strategic partnership

Evident Corporation and Planet Innovation today announced a long-term strategic partnership to develop and manufacture innovative digital workflow solutions for life science markets.

PI expands Medical Device Manufacturing capacity with the opening of a new 70,000 sq.ft. facility in Irvine, CA

PI has more than doubled its manufacturing floor space in the United States with the opening of its all-new 70,000 sq.ft. production facility in Irvine, CA.

Planet Innovation named Manufacturer of the Year

Planet Innovation has been recognized as Manufacturer of the Year (Large Business) at the 2022 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards, also taking home the Outstanding Response to COVID-19 Award.

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.

How your medtech manufacturer can help you drive product innovation

How COVID has changed the game for medtech design and manufacturing

Michael Robards recently moderated an insightful panel discussion at BIOMEDevice Silicon Valley on what it’s been like getting in-vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVD) to market over the last few years.

PI acquires BIT Group’s North American operations, doubling its medtech manufacturing capacity

Based in Irvine, California, the addition of BIT Group’s 29,000 sq. ft. facility solidifies PI’s commitment to grow its manufacturing capabilities to support its growing U.S. customer base.

Why your manufacturer should be helping you drive product innovation

Colin Potter shares how Planet Innovation's manufacturing partnership with TOMI Environmental Solutions led to the development of a backpack version of its SteraMist decontamination product.

Government Ministers visit PI to officially open state-of-the-art cleanrooms to manufacture sterile consumables

Minister for Industry Support and Recovery, Martin Pakula, and Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the Digital Economy, Jaala Pulford, visited PI to officially open our state-of-the-art cleanrooms used to manufacture sterile medical consumables for global clients.

Atmo Biosciences ramps up production of ingestible gas-sensing capsule at PI’s new manufacturing facility

Atmo Biosciences is ramping up manufacture of its third generation gas-sensing capsule at Planet Innovation’s recently opened new medtech manufacturing facility.

PI expands manufacturing facilities with new medtech wing in Melbourne

Australia’s Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews visited PI to officially open a new medtech manufacturing wing for products and consumables.

Podcast: Sam Lanyon on the future of advanced manufacturing, digital health and point-of-care diagnostics

Sam Lanyon speaks to the Talking HealthTech podcast about the future of advanced manufacturing and digital health, especially in light of COVID-19.

PI wins Export Award for resilience and innovation during COVID-19 pandemic

Planet Innovation has been recognized as a leading example of resilience, innovation and excellence at the 41st Governor of Victoria Export Awards (GOVEAs).

Stuart Elliott responds to Australian Government's Modern Manufacturing Strategy

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the gaps in Australia’s manufacturing capacity, but has also highlighted its potential. We’re glad to see the Australian Government focusing on medical manufacturing because we know we can compete globally in this sector.

LevitasBio partners with PI to develop and manufacture the world’s first label-free cell separation platform

Silicon Valley start-up LevitasBio has launched the world’s first label-free cell separation platform, the LeviCell™.

Keeping PI COVID safe with SteraMist

Planet Innovation is using SteraMist® to disinfect its office and manufacturing premises to protect onsite manufacturing staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

PI wins global manufacturing contract for decontamination products used worldwide for infectious disease control

TOMI Environmental Solutions, a global company specializing in decontamination and disinfection, has selected Planet Innovation to manufacture its SteraMist® range of products used worldwide for infectious disease control, including to help fight the spread of COVID-19.

First NOTUS ventilator rolls off Planet Innovation’s production line

The first NOTUS Vivere emergency invasive ventilator has been produced at the Planet Innovation manufacturing facility.

NASA’s JPL selects Planet Innovation to manufacture ventilator in Australia

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has selected Planet Innovation as the only Australian manufacturer of a new ventilator tailored for COVID-19 patients.

Stuart Elliott speaks on ABC Radio about manufacturing supply chain resilience

Planet Innovation co-CEO and co-founder Stuart Elliott described the COVID-19 pandemic as a “wake-up call” for how medical products are sourced, in an interview with ABC Radio.

Colin Potter: Manufacturing success

What sets one contract manufacturing operation apart from another? According to Colin Potter, PI’s GM of Manufacturing, it’s all about shared values and aspirations between manufacturer and clients.

The EU Medical Device Regulations (EU MDR 2017/745) in a nutshell

With the European Medical Device Regulations deadline looming, we look at the major changes impacting medical device manufacturers and the release of a few guidance documents by the European Commission.

PI to manufacture Scinogy’s new cell processing system for cell therapy manufacture

Planet Innovation is partnering with Melbourne-based start-up Scinogy to manufacture a revolutionary new cell processing system that is being commercialized by global biotechnology company Thermo Fisher Scientific.

PI partners with Allume to manufacture world-first solar sharing system for apartments

Melbourne-based start-up Allume has signed a manufacturing contract with Planet Innovation to produce its innovative solar sharing system, SolShare.

Three questions to ask before you sign a manufacturing contract

When it comes to choosing a manufacturer for your new product, there are a host of companies lining up to take your money. But with so many choices, how can you get this critical decision right?

Why commercial outcomes are better when designers work with manufacturers

When designers work with manufacturing experts from the start, their clients are the winners. Why? Costs fall, profits grow and products have a better chance of success.

Lumos Diagnostics to supply customized Leelu Readers for new California-based partner

Lumos Diagnostics is expanding its global footprint after agreeing an ongoing manufacturing deal for a customized lateral flow reader with a California-based life sciences company.

Planet Innovation opens New Advanced Manufacturing Wing

PI has opened a new Northern Wing of their Advanced Manufacturing Center in Box Hill, to accommodate an increasing number of local and international manufacturing contracts.

PI launches new development and manufacturing center for medical and hi-tech products

At a formal ceremony attended by Australian Federal Assistant Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, Planet Innovation (PI) has officially revealed its all new centre for Product Development and Manufacturing.