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The Blade That Drives the Cure: My Takeaways from BioProcess International

September 28, 2026
What a week at BioProcess International! The show kicked off with a Tech Talk I was really looking forward to: “The Blade That Drives the Cure: How Customized Small-Volume Single-Use Fluid Bags Are Transforming Cell & Gene Therapy Manufacturing.” After the talk, I felt even
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The Rise of Reusable and Returnable Flexible Packaging: Why the Next Era of Packaging Is Circular

August 21, 2026
For decades, packaging innovation has focused on a single question: How can we improve packaging? Today, I believe the focus has shifted to a more important question: How can packaging last longer, perform better, and generate less waste? Having spent the better part of my
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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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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