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Noteworthy news and perspective from ASG, plus industry insights and upcoming eventsWhat's Happening at ASG and in Our Industry
Emotional Rescue: Leadership Tips from a Former Intern
Never underestimate the power of listening. I’m in law school now, but before that I had seven jobs and three internships, and I’ve made sure to take something away from each one.… Read More
Mouse vs. Machine: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Animal Testing
Can animal testing be replaced by artificial intelligence? Recent research suggests it could. The National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) has published a report that shows great potential for high-quality gene profiles… Read More
Growing a Career in the Lab: A Chat with Kelsey Labens
What does a lab manager do, and why is the role important? Kelsey Labens knows. A one-time technical writer with a passion for science, Kelsey parlayed her experience in lab courses in… Read More
On Fathers and Fatherhood: An Engineer’s Perspective
In the spirit of Father’s Day, we take the opportunity to recognize the contributions that fathers and father figures make on their families’ lives every day. Fathers influence their children endlessly in… Read More
Embracing Innovation to Serve Patients Now
Since the pandemic began, the health care industry has been transformed. Patients are asserting themselves more than ever and calling on health care providers to deliver solutions they need in real time. … Read More
6 Ways to Cultivate the Next Generation of Engineers
The Society of Women in Engineering reports that only 13 percent of engineers are women. Although the number of women engineers in the workforce has grown, women working in STEM fields still… Read More
AI Report: How Machine Learning is Changing the Medical Device Industry
How are artificial intelligence and machine learning transforming medical devices? The FDA reports that these technologies have the potential to transform health care and the medical device industry. There are both benefits… Read More
A Balanced Living: How ASG Encourages Employees to Be their Best at Work and Home
Now that we’ve all returned to our usual work routines, we may be feeling the familiar pressure of balancing work and home. That’s why now is a good time to reflect on… Read More
The Latest from the FDA on Real-World Data and Real-World Evidence
Data has been changing and influencing how we gather and use information to improve our lives. This is, in part, because the technology used to store patient data such as computers, mobile… Read More
Creating a Candid Culture
At ASG, we recognize and celebrate the potential of everyone we work with. That philosophy extends to our team as well as our clients. We believe that transparency and open communication give… Read More
Talking about the Boss: ASG Employees Chime in on ASG’s Leader Doug Koeneman
“Doug is fair and transparent. He makes his expectations clear and lets us manage our own workflows. No matter how busy he is, he consults with me if I find myself in… Read More
Embracing Change: Keeping up with new demands for medical devices
The demand for medical devices has continued to grow as technology has advanced. As times change, demands change, and medical device manufacturers have rapidly adapted in the past few years. Several factors… Read More
Dirty Hands, Open Mind
Dale Hrachovec is a builder and problem-solver. He puts his background in electrical engineering and experience in industrial automation to work to help ASG clients accelerate their project cycles and cut down… Read More
Everyday Innovation: Solving Problems, Creating Systems
Even though the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic is behind us, health care supply chains are still under strain. Yet the challenges have also resulted in innovations that benefit everyone in the… Read More
Risks, Regulations and Rewards
Whatever the parameters of a project, we find a way to get it done. Logan Metzger is a solutionist. On the second episode of “The ASG Way: A Podcast for Solutionists,” he… Read More
The Joy of Solving Problems
Marilyn Reuter is a technical writer — and so much more. While at ASG, she’s served as a project engineer and worked in risk management. Marilyn’s versatility and competence have earned her… Read More
The Future of 3D Printing
Advances in 3D printing are capturing the attention of people in the health care field. Why? Because “3D printing does so much to improve medical devices,” said Logan Metzger, ASG Engineer. “Doctors… Read More
Racecar Seats, Peanut Butter and Constant Questions
Every day I’m learning a little bit, or a lot, about how things work and how they connect logically. — ASG Engineer Suna Sibi In Suna Sibi’s engineering career, she’s designed seats… Read More
3 Ways ASG Will Keep Going and Growing
It’s the first anniversary of the Covid-19 shutdown, and Doug Koeneman, ASG’s co-founder, principal and senior consultant, has been reflecting on the past year. He’s proud of how his team has risen… Read More
How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You Thrive in the Age of Zoom
Working with other people can be challenging. Exercising emotional intelligence and fostering collaborative relationships is a vital part of life and work. ASG Co-founder Doug Austrom honed his people skills as a… Read More
The Challenge of Scaling Up
Moderna has the most sought-after vaccine, due to easy storage, and they plan to produce between 500 million and 1 billion doses during 2021. The challenge will be scaling up production to… Read More
Transformed by Technology
Cybersecurity. Robotics. Virtual reality. These technologies have been making an impact on the health care industry for years. They are transforming the medical device industry by offering new and better ways to… Read More
Perfect Partners: ASG’s Onna and Doug Koeneman
Onna and Doug Koeneman have been a team — and a married couple — for years. Their relationship reached a new level in 2019 when they joined forces at ASG. Doug, who… Read More
Looking to the Frontlines of Health Care for Lessons in Managing Change
As the Covid-19 pandemic rages on and the business climate remains uncertain, leaders in the medical device industry are looking for tools and insights to help them manage the changing workplace. Some… Read More