The development and manufacturing of a medical device is an increasingly difficult endeavor as competition grows stronger and regulatory constraints broaden. Device companies must look for ways to increase efficiency in their processes so as to remain competitive and in compliance with the various regulatory bodies governing the world’s markets. One potential method for increased efficiency is the use of software solutions to automate the various processes contributing to the development, manufacturing, and marketing of a medical device. Information on such solutions is provided by MasterControl Inc. in its white paper, Software Trends in the Medical Device Industry.