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Providing MPMN Readers with the Tools They Need to Make Informed Buying and Specifying Decisions During Every Stage of the Design Process!

Spotlight
This colorful two-page spread generates tremendous response to the products it profiles. Every month, Spotlight features a different product category that is of particular interest to MPMN readers.

Products and Services
This unique and highly useful feature presents thousands of new products and services to MPMN readers throughout the year!

The concise format enables medical device professionals in search of new products and services to find what they're looking for quickly.

Hotline
Only the newest, most innovative materials, components, equipment, and services are featured in this exclusive MPMN feature. Hotline provides detailed information on leading new products and technologies, and commands a high volume of inquiries from MPMN subscribers.

New Literature
Device industry suppliers and service providers publish a wealth of useful information specifically for manufacturers. The New Literature section describes recently published specification guides, catalogs, brochures, data sheets, newsletters, and technical bulletins and makes them available to MPMN readers.

Keeping Your Prospects Informed with the Latest Industry news...

Industry News
Industry News has established itself as an industry "must-read." This popular section covers medical device industry events, awards, suppliers, manufacturing trends, and business developments.

Profile
Each Profile examines how a material, component, manufacturing process, or contract service provider contributed to the successful development or production of a device. These case studies are highly valued by MPMN readers.

Emerging Technologies Industry leaders discuss the emerging technologies of today and predict how they may shape the devices of tomorrow. Leading suppliers of materials, adhesives, electronics, testing equipment, contract services, packaging, disposable components, and other products and services share their insights with MPMN readers in this special section. This section will enhance interest in the March issue.This issue and the information in this section are sure to be passed along to other colleagues or used as reference during the year. Your advertising message will receive multiple exposures—adding more value to your ad dollar.

Equipment News
Recent innovations in the key areas of testing and production equipment are covered with a focus on sector-specific developments and how they may affect device OEMs. In addition to concise product descriptions, the section will feature insights from leading industry suppliers on how their equipment can help to optimize processes and reduce costs.

Focus on the Minnesota Corridor

In 2002, MPMN will introduce a section profiling regions with a tradition of contract manufacturing for the device sector. This occasional series will premiere in the September issue with a focus on the Minnesota corridor that is home to numerous suppliers of products and services to device OEMs. In addition to a feature article reporting on relevant technological innovations in the area, the section will include profiles of key suppliers.

Monthly Showcase Features
Free Offer for Advertisers Only!
Advertisers in selected product and service categories can enhance their company image at no additional charge.

Showcases provide our readers with everything they need to learn more about your products and services.

FREE editorial items for qualified display advertisers include:

• A four-color photo.
  
• A 45-word description of your company's products or services.
  
• A separate Reader Service number assigned to your company's editorial item.
  
• Your company's URL.

2002 Showcases

JANUARY/FEBRUARY	Filters
MARCH	Tubing/Motors & Motion Control
APRIL	Contract Services
MAY	Electric & Electronic Components
JUNE	Disposables
JULY/AUGUST	Flow Control/Testing & Inspection
SEPTEMBER	Contract Services
OCTOBER	Tubing
NOVEMBER	Electronic Components/Extrusion

Monthly Buyers Guides
Product Update Section Supplements the Monthly Buyers Guides
An introductory article devoted to the product or service category featured in the monthly Buyers Guide grid, Product Update provides in-depth coverage of new products and technologies relevant to the device sector.

MPMN's Buyers Guides are used extensively by medical device professionals seeking new products and services. The unique, organized grid format is designed to allow our readers to locate suppliers easily and rapidly.

Advertisers listed in the Buyers Guide will receive extra attention! Your company name, contact information, and reader service number will be printed in boldface type in the grid, giving your listing enhanced visibility for MPMN readers who routinely use the section to source products and services.

2002 Buyers Guides

JANUARY/FEBRUARY	Plastics and Elastomers
MARCH	Printing and Surface Treatment Products & Services
APRIL	Filters/IV Components
MAY	Contract Manufacturing Services
JUNE	Manufacturing Equipment & Software
JULY/AUGUST	Electronic Components
SEPTEMBER	Adhesives
OCTOBER	Sterilization and Packaging Equipment & Supplies
NOVEMBER	Pumps and Valves

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