Jeff Trail

Jeff graduated from Middlebury College with a B.A. in Economics. Jeff has 18 years of sales experience with a strong focus on medical devices and product development services. Jeff sold disposable and capital equipment medical devices to hospital operating rooms for 11 years. Jeff then focused on selling medical device product development services and 3D printers. Jeff has sold 3D printers to hospitals 3D printing anatomical models, dentists and dental labs 3D printing scanned teeth and appliances, and medical device companies 3D printing prototypes. Jeff joined Boyd in 2018 as Regional Sales Manager. Jeff's favorite activities are skiing and racing triathlons.

Using Fluoropolymers In Biomedical Applications
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Using Fluoropolymers In Biomedical Applications

A fluoropolymer is a fluorocarbon-based polymer that has multiple carbon-fluorine bonds. Fluoropolymers boast of high resistance to bases, acids, and solvents. They also...

3 Design Considerations for Manufacturing Medical Grade Face Masks
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3 Design Considerations for Manufacturing Medical Grade Face Masks

Surgical masks and respirators are an essential part of the personal protective equipment used in the healthcare sector to combat respiratory infections. They're worn...

7 Steps to Effectively Dual Source a Supply Chain for Medical Devices
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7 Steps to Effectively Dual Source a Supply Chain for Medical Devices

Dual sourcing is considered a hassle by some traditional medical device manufacturers. After all, the procurement process is faster and more straightforward when you...

Application of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers in POC Diagnostics
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Application of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers in POC Diagnostics

Standard disposable point-of-care diagnostic (POCD) devices are making a positive impact on patient-based healthcare settings worldwide. These devices are convenient and...

Single-Use Endoscopes: A Trend towards Better Patient Safety
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Single-Use Endoscopes: A Trend Towards Better Patient Safety

Design continues to save lives. The disposability designed into single-use medical devices such as surgical masks, syringes, and suction catheters has reduced the risk...

Membrane Materials and Applications for In Vitro Diagnostics
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Membrane Materials and Applications for In Vitro Diagnostics

Industrially manufactured membranes play a vital role in the effectiveness of in vitro diagnostics instruments and procedures, such as protein assays and liquid/gas...

In Vitro Diagnostics Trends: Faster, Smarter, and More Personalized
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In Vitro Diagnostics Trends: Faster, Smarter, and More Personalized

According to a 2016 report in PLoS One, between 60 and 70% of medical decisions are made based on the results of in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) testing. Using the evaluation...

Lab-on-Chip: an Overview
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Lab-on-Chip: an Overview

Lab-on-chip (LOC) technology has the potential to provide a robust and portable point-of-care (POC) toolset at a fraction of the size and cost of conventional laboratory...

Biocompatibility Testing for Surface Medical Devices
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Biocompatibility Testing for Surface Medical Devices

All medical device companies must subject their products to a volley of FDA-approved tests to establish the safety of their devices. A particular series of these tests...

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