Medical plastics set to be a key focus at Chinaplas 2019
Chinaplas is returning to Guangzhou, PR China this year from May 21st to May 24th where over 3,500 exhibitors from all over the world are expected to attend. The event will focus on smart manufacturing, innovative materials, and green and circular solutions.
The global demand for medical devices is on the rise due to economic growth, population expansion and an increasing concern about health issues.
Whilst in Europe there is an increasing demand for both dental and physical body implants, in the Middle East and Africa a demand for medical components such as disposable gloves, syringes and catheters currently drives the market.
In China, the industry expects to see substantial growth due to increasing private and public healthcare expenditures, and an increasing geriatric population. Additionally at the beginning of this year the three commercial giants, Baidu, Tencent, and Huawei announced their entry into the medical device market. As a result, experts project there to be a huge demand for Chinese medical devices as well as high-end medical equipment.
Chinaplas 2019 will focus on smart manufacturing, innovative materials, and green and circular solutions. The event hopes to provide an opportunity for medical companies to network and learn about best practices, with the aim of a safe, high precision manufacturing, portable medical industry as a result of this.
Exhibitors at the event will include BASF, Dupont, USI Corporation, Wanhua, Momentive, Milliken, LG, TSRC, Mitsubishi Chemical, Kraiburg TPE, Haitian, Yizumi, KraussMaffei, Arburg, Engel, Fu Chun Shin, Akei, Mehow amongst others.
The show also expects to attract more than 180,000 professional visitors from 150 countries and regions. Many well-known enterprises have already signed up for this annual event including Medtronic, Siemens, MicroPort, Mindray, Baxter, Wego, Kindly Group, SonoScape, Baihe Medical, Royal Philips, Tuoren and Bain Medical.
Lotte Chemical has recently developed its latest compound Transparent Impact-Resistance Polypropylene (TIPP) using new polymerisation process technology. TIPP offers a combination of transparency and impact resistance equal to that of a conventional random copolymer polypropylene. TIPP will debut at Chinaplas 2019, and claims to be suitable for transparent applications or for mixing with a masterbatch to produce high-gloss products, such as clear containers by injection moulding or blow moulding, transparent films, medical syringes and medical infusion bags, infusion bottles, etc.
Lotte Chemical will also be promoting its safe and clean high-performance health and wellness solutions at the show. These materials can be developed into a wide range of medical products suitable for contact with the human body. The products meet strict international medical specifications.
Needle-free access valves represent a new trend in infusion medical devices. The joint valve is an elastic joint made of silicone, which needs to fit against the plastic parts of the outer wall and be able to withstand repeated needle insertions and removals during use. This means that self-lubrication is vital. Momentive Performance Materials plans to introduce their medical-grade, self-lubricating liquid silicone rubber at Chinaplas 2019, which will enable needleless connector manufacturers to meet their required performance requirements.
The medical puncture needle mould is an example of a precision injection mould, and since the resulting product made from it comes into contact with the human body, the product inspection requirements are very strict. JT Mold Technology Co. will introduce Asia’s first hot-runner side gate mould during Chinaplas 2019. This mould set is made of German 2083 steel, which ensures minimal thermal deformation and excellent discharge performance. It employs the firm’s new 48-hole, full hot-runner side gate system technology, and can match the product core with the cavity.
Chinaplas 2019 will see the field of medical plastics command the spotlight. You can pre-register for the event here.
Concurrent event - Medical Plastics Connect
During Chinaplas 2019, the show organiser is offering an event titled, ‘Medical Plastics Connect’ which consists of multiple components; Medical Plastics Forum, Medical Plastics Pop-up Kiosk, Medical Plastics Guidebook and Medical Plastics Guided Tour. The event has been structured to empower manufacturers of medical devices, disposables and pharmaceutical packaging with the most advanced solutions and hottest technologies. This event hopes to assemble renowned suppliers from around the world, along with industry associations and leading medical device manufacturers to create an effective and efficient communication platform.