91³Ô¹ÏÍø / 91³Ô¹ÏÍø delivers innovative solutions in engineering, manufacturing, and talent through a high-performing team of cross-functional experts. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:40:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 https://d12tkkyv4yt8c3.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Ripple-Favicon-v2-32x32.png 91³Ô¹ÏÍø / 32 32 The EU AI Act: What Medical Device Manufacturers Need to Know (Even in the U.S.) /blog/eu-ai-act-medical-device-manufacturers/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:34:00 +0000 /?p=23400 The EU AI Act: What Medical Device Manufacturers Need to Know (Even in the U.S.)

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]]> How to Build a Design History File That Survives FDA Scrutiny (Part II) /blog/design-history-file-fda-scrutiny-part-2/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000 /?p=23387 Traceability matrices, risk-file integration, practical DHF habits, and common 483 observations — what Part I started, and what keeps a Design History File audit-ready.

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]]> How to Build a Design History File That Survives FDA Scrutiny (Part I) /blog/design-history-file-fda-scrutiny-part-1/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:05:00 +0000 /?p=23377 What a Design History File must contain under 820.30 — design inputs through design changes — and what FDA auditors look for in each section.

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]]> 5 Signs Your Food Processing Line Needs an Engineering Refresh /blog/food-processing-line-engineering-refresh/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0000 /?p=23366 Throughput stuck, rising scrap, workarounds everywhere? Five signs your food processing line needs an engineering refresh — and what that actually looks like.

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]]> What to Look for in a Contract Engineering Partner for Medical Device Development /blog/contract-engineering-partner-medical-device-development/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:28:00 +0000 /?p=23360 Choosing a contract engineering partner is already a high-stakes decision. In medical device development, the stakes are higher still. A bad fit on a consumer product costs you time and money. A bad fit in a regulated environment can cost you a submission timeline, an FDA audit finding, or, in the worst case, a product…

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]]> When Should You Hire for a Consultant Role vs. a Full-Time Role? /blog/consultant-vs-full-time-engineer/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0000 /?p=23357 It’s one of the most common decisions engineering leaders face, and it rarely feels simple. You have a gap on your team: a project that needs horsepower, a skill set you don’t have in-house, or a backlog that just keeps growing… The question is: do you hire a full-time employee, or do you bring in…

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]]> Human-Centered Design and the Trends Reshaping Product Development in 2026 /blog/trends-in-product-development-and-hcd/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0000 https://disher.local/?p=21960 Human-centered design remains foundational — but the tools and trends shaping product development have shifted fast. Here's what product developers need to know in 2026.

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]]> The Benefits and Types of Manufacturing Automation in 2026 /blog/benefits-manufacturing-automation/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:15:00 +0000 https://disher.local/?p=21249 Automation in manufacturing saves money, increases productivity, and reduces waste. Learn how manufacturers are using AI and automation in 2026 — and how 91³Ô¹ÏÍø can help.

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]]> What Manufacturing Tasks Shouldn’t Be Automated? /blog/manufacturing-tasks-shouldnt-be-automated/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:29:10 +0000 /?p=23294 Automation is one of the most powerful tools available to manufacturers today, so much so that if you’re not at least thinking about where to automate, you’re probably falling behind. Automation reduces waste, speeds up production, and takes repetitive, physically demanding work off the plates of your people. But the part that doesn’t get talked about enough is that automation isn’t the right answer for everything.   In our experience working…

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]]> The Best (and Worst) Materials for Food Processing Equipment /blog/best-materials-food-processing-equipment/ Thu, 28 May 2026 14:00:08 +0000 /?p=23288 Choosing the wrong material for your food processing equipment is one of those decisions that probably won’t hurt you right away. It shows up later in a failed inspection, a contamination event, or a line shutdown that you weren’t prepared for.   If you’re designing or upgrading food processing equipment, material selection isn’t just a mechanical checklist item. It affects sanitation, regulatory compliance, product…

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