The design, development, and manufacturing of a medical device are increasingly difficult endeavors 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 way to increase efficiency uses software to automate various processes contributing to the development, manufacturing, and marketing of a medical device. Information on such methods is provided by MasterControl Inc., Salt Lake City, in its white paper, “Software Trends in the Medical Device Industry.”