Latest Medical Plastics Insights
Intertronics
How to bond low surface energy plastics
Medical device manufacturers are increasingly turning to specialist plastics formulated to resist harsh chemicals and survive environmental end use conditions such as sterilisation. Kevin Brownsill shares guidance on bonding specialist plastics. Read more
29 Nov 2023
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Robots that can “see” are the future of smart manufacturing
Benedict Yelf, machine vision and automation engineer at Optimal Industrial Automation, discusses the opportunities as well as what to consider when developing a successful robotic application coupled with machine vision functions. Read more
27 Nov 2023
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Staubli
Maximising robot productivity potential through training
Stäubli’s Training Manager, Mik Bloor, looks at how a greater understanding of the way in which robot programs have been structured can lead to opportunities to optimise robot trajectories or simplify the program. Read more
22 Nov 2023
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The role of injection moulding in medical device manufacturing
The medical industry has found a steadfast ally in injection moulding. Elia Guidorzi, international marketing executive at Tecni Waterjet discusses how this technique plays a crucial role in healthcare advancements. Read more
21 Nov 2023
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Medichecks
What’s on the horizon for blood collection and storage?
Alistair Hall, head of industry partnerships at diagnostics-as-a-service platform Plasma by Medichecks, explores the technological advancements in fluid collection and storage, the evolving healthcare landscape and the pathology requirements. Read more
17 Nov 2023
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Ampacet launches ProVitalTM+ GermsClean, medical-grade antimicrobial masterbatch
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced ProVital+ GermsClean, an additive developed to protect plastic components in healthcare facilities against the proliferation of microrganisms by blocking the growth of bacteria. Read more
A look at the FDA’s approach to medical device regulations
Chris Harvey, senior vice president of brand protection at Sedgwick, discusses the recall data in the company’s Brand Protection report. Read more
9 Feb 2023
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Q&A: The reasons behind Alleima's acquisition of Endosmart
Following its acquisition of Endosmart, our sister magazine Med-Tech Innovation found out more from Alleima about the reasons behind the move. Read more
21 Dec 2022
14:20
Why having end-to-end DHR is crucial - and what it looks like
Brian Curran, SVP manufacturing excellence success, MasterControl, writes about why medical device and diagnostics manufacturers would benefit from eDHRs. Read more
21 Jun 2022
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A holistic approach to adhesives in medical device assembly
Peter Swanson, managing director of adhesives specialist Intertronics, explains the considerations when designing light curing adhesives into a medical device assembly. Read more
18 May 2022
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Expert insight into medical plastics and micro moulding
Vincent Hua from Tsinfa gave Medical Plastics News their expert opinion on micro moulding and medical plastics. Read more
31 Mar 2022
11:11
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When TPE can replace silicone
MARFRAN TPE-S thermoplastic elastomer compounds are a real alternative to silicone for medical and healthcare applications. Read more
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Ampacet introduces ProVitalTM+ Permstat, medical-grade permanent antistatic masterbatch
Ampacet has introduced ProVital+ Permstat, a non-migratory antistatic masterbatch specifically developed to provide immediate and permanent antistatic properties to polyolefin films used in pharmaceutical processes. Read more
How the latest medical mold technologies help you drive growth with most popular medical applications
Demand for injection molded medical applications is growing rapidly. The market for medical devices and consumables is already in the trillions of US dollars worldwide. Learn how to capitalize on growth with the latest mold technologies. Read more
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