AMSI, Terumo launch $2.28M workforce training program in Caguas
May 5, 2025
Medical device workers to receive 4,000 hours of hands-on training under Registered Apprenticeship model. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rican inventor aims for global reach with patented sleep aid
March 17, 2025
Emu Comfort pillows are designed to help with sleep apnea, chronic pain and other health conditions. #NewsismyBusiness
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Stryker expands in Puerto Rico with $13M investment, 46 new jobs
February 19, 2025
The local government supports the project in Humacao with $3.5 million in incentives. #NewsismyBusiness
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UPR researchers develop device for bipolar disorder monitoring
February 18, 2025
The idea behind LilaTToo is to monitor lithium levels through sweat, observing color changes using photonic crystals, in real time. #NewsismyBusiness
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Boston Scientific Dorado marks 35 years in medical device industry
October 30, 2024
The company employs more than 1,500 people, with 35% having been with the company for 15 years or more. #NewsismyBusiness
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Fresenius Kabi San Germán invests $2M in new production line
March 1, 2024
The plant will increase the production of Alyx, a product for the separation of blood components. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico trials could lead PapEasy to revolutionize cervical cancer screening
December 1, 2023
CEO says the device will create hundreds of manufacturing and other jobs. PapEasy and Ana G. Méndez University will host a cervical cancer symposium today. #NewsismyBusiness
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Boston Scientific Dorado promotes medical device manufacturing careers
October 4, 2023
Under the 'Manufacturing is IN' theme, the initiative educates students on career opportunities during Manufacturing Month. #NewsismyBusiness
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Medical device maker Medtronic creating 700+ jobs through $50M expansion
August 13, 2021
Following a $50 million expansion, medical device manufacturer Medtronic announced — accompanied by Gov. Pedro Pierluisi — the creation of more than 700 new direct and indirect jobs in the biosciences sector. In addition to the 575 new direct jobs (225 in the first phase and 350 in the second), another 200 jobs will be […]
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Puerto Rico looks to Congress to secure increased manufacturing activity
May 26, 2021
Representatives of the island’s pharmaceutical, aerospace, medical devices, and accountants, among other private sectors, expressed their support for the Medical Manufacturing, Economic Development and Sustainability Act, submitted in Congress by Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner, Jenniffer González. The bill was touted as “an ideal route to strengthen Puerto Rico’s position as a national manufacturing center.” The […]
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Italian biotech co. Copan will open $13M Aguadilla plant
April 13, 2018
Italian company Copan Industries Inc. — dedicated to biotechnology and health — will establish a new facility in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico with an investment of $13 million and a commitment to create a working platform that will generate up to 100 new jobs.
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FDA acts to avoid shortages of medications made in PR
September 27, 2017
The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Scott Gottlieb said this week the agency is “doing all it can” to support the immediate needs of Puerto Ricans after Hurricane María’s destruction, as well as ensure supplies of critical drugs produced on the island.
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Boston Scientific pumps $10.5M into Dorado plant
August 31, 2017
High-tech medical devices manufacturer Boston Scientific is investing $10.5 million and creating 100 new jobs at its Dorado plant, company and government officials confirmed Wednesday.
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Biolatam conference slated for Nov. 29-30 in San Juan
October 20, 2016
The third edition of Biolatam international life science partnering conference will take place in San Juan Nov. 29-30, organizers announced Wednesday.
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Rebexa Group marks 10th anniversary with new offices
May 6, 2016
Rebexa Group, a Puerto Rican company dedicated to providing consulting services related to medical product regulatory issues, is marking its 10th anniversary with the opening of its new offices in Mayagüez.
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