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Connecting Contract Manufacturing and Packaging with MDMs

July 16, 2026
I had the pleasure of joining the SPOT Radio Podcast with Charlie Webb CPPL for a great conversation about the evolving relationship between medical device manufacturers and contract packaging/manufacturing partners.We discussed how strategic collaborations can strengthen packaging validation, improve production efficiency, support regulatory compliance, and
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We’ve Always Done It This Way: The Hidden Impact of Legacy Foil in Medical Device Packaging

July 9, 2026
For many years, foil has been the go-to choice for high-barrier medical device packaging. When a device needed protection from moisture, oxygen, or the environment, the solution was usually straightforward: use foil. Throughout my career working with medical device manufacturers, packaging engineers, and supply chain
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He Bought a 70-Year-Old Factory with Leaking Roofs — Then Built a Global Niche

June 5, 2026
I recently joined Mateusz Wis on The Quiet Work podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on manufacturing, AI, leadership, and life. We discussed Vonco’s growth into a global medical device manufacturing partner, how we’re using AI on the production floor, why automation is critical for U.S.
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Freaks About Leaks: Inside the Future of Medical Devices

June 4, 2026
This week I had the pleasure to chat with Madelyn O’Farrell on The Dynamo Show podcast. We talked in depth about how Vonco differentiates itself with a horizontal, turnkey offering that includes device manufacturing, packaging, contract packaging, and sterilization management, all built around an uncompromising
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Collaborating with Contract Manufacturers to Strengthen the Supply Chain

June 1, 2026
The way we talk about supply chains has changed a lot. A few years ago, most of the focus was on cutting costs and improving efficiency. Now, manufacturers are asking, “How do we build a supply chain that can handle disruptions without slowing our growth?”
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Blog

Case Studies: When Custom BPCs Made the Difference

March 17, 2026
In this article, I’ll share real-world examples showing how custom bioprocess containers can make a big difference in manufacturing. Some stories come from my own experience as CEO of Vonco, while others are well-known industry cases. I’ve left out company names so we can focus
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From Blood Bags to Bioprocessing: How Single-Use Fluid Containers Evolved

February 19, 2026
When I first walked into a hospital blood bank, I was struck by something so simple yet so lifesaving: the blood bag. Just a plastic pouch, a few tubes … and a world of engineering behind it. Fast forward to today, and those humble containers
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Designing for Humans: Why Usability Is the Most Critical Feature in Medical Devices

January 13, 2026
As the CEO of a medical device contract manufacturing organization, I’ve spent my career working with cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, advanced materials, automation, and regulatory rigor. And through all of it, one truth has proven itself again and again: The most sophisticated device in the
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Trends in 2026: Technology and Innovation in Consumer Packaging (And Why Flexible Packaging Is Finally Having Its Main Character Moment)

December 12, 2025
You know those trends that sneak up on us every year and suddenly become the “new standard”? Well, 2026 is looking like the year consumer packaging goes from functional necessity to full-blown innovation hub. And leading this momentum is flexible packaging, which has quietly evolved