Medical Plastics 3D Printing Insights
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The tiny revolution
Micro 3D printing will play an integral role in making mass manufacturing and distribution of microneedle vaccines a reality. Read more
16 Jul 2021
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Thermoplastics: the cool kids of medical 3D printing
How medical-grade polymers stack up against metals such as titanium for 3D printing implants. Read more
6 Jul 2021
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Costs vs benefits of introducing 3D printing technology into hospitals
A study into the costs versus benefits of introducing 3D printing technology into hospitals has shown that such innovations aid complicated surgeries and can be a key tool in easing time and financial pressures for hospitals. Read more
28 May 2021
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Ampacet introduces new white masterbatch for medical applications
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, introduces ProVital+ 1101209-EM, part of the medical-grade ProVital + masterbatch range designed for the healthcare market. Read more
How to be an industrial design winner in 10 steps
Boddingtons Plastics is a four-time winner of the Plastics Industry Awards — Industrial Design category, three of which have been medical devices. Andy Tibbs, Boddingtons CEO, shares 10 criteria that have helped the company become a market leader. Read more
22 Oct 2021
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Healthcare at the forefront of innovation in alternative plastics
Report from the European Patents Office shows that Europe and US together account for 60% of patenting activity worldwide related to plastic recycling and bioplastic technologies. Read more
20 Oct 2021
Just what the doctor ordered?
Ursula Nollenberger, global product line director, healthcare & medical and liquid silicone rubber components, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions suggests liquid silicone rubber may be the cure for current medical device engineering ailments. Read more
8 Oct 2021
Choosing cleanroom insulation to prevent fungal contamination
Cleanroom insulation solutions go head-to-head in independent testing of fungal contamination performance. Read more
7 Oct 2021
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Surface control
Rose Roberts, senior custom applications & materials engineer, and Matthew Nichols, materials & applications engineer of BTG Labs explain how controlling surface cleanliness can safeguard the future of medical diagnostic testing. Read more
7 Oct 2021
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The three MASKeteers
MPN NA talks to Robert Balazs, Chair of the Canadian Association of Medical Mask Manufacturers about its 'Made in Canada' mission. Read more
12 Jul 2021
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Survival instinct - it’s in the bones
The coronavirus pandemic has forced companies operating within the medical industry to adapt quickly. Organisations unable to do so, have fared badly. Benny Hagag, President, MicroPort Orthopaedics, talks to MPN about its survival tactics. Read more
5 Jul 2021
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Leading authorities urge entrepreneurial spirit in medical innovation to continue post-COVID
Following the IGNITE Summit 2020, a new report sets out a series of “key game changers” to help build a resilient, prosperous and pioneering world-leading health innovation system. Read more
28 Apr 2021
12:07
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Surface free energy vs surface energy
The authors explain the differences and why manufacturers or anyone concerned with, for example, adhesion, cleaning, bonding, coating, sealing or any other process that involves surfaces interacting with other surfaces, should take note. Read more
25 Mar 2021
14:15
High-contact industries: Why we still need testing
Salient Bio Co-Founder Jack Priestman discusses recent healthcare challenges, and the need for consistent solutions. Read more
9 Feb 2021
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White Paper
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Protolabs: Digital manufacturing for the medical industry
In this Medical Plastics News Approved White Paper, Protolabs details the benefits of using 3D printing within the medical sector, citing a range of real-world applications. Read more
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Adhesive bonding technology for the assembly of wearable devices
Master Bond on choosing the right adhesive for the assembly of electronic wearable devices and medical sensor applications. Read more
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Ampacet introduces new white masterbatch for medical applications
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, introduces ProVital+ 1101209-EM, part of the medical-grade ProVital + masterbatch range designed for the healthcare market. Read more
Technological breakthrough in medical part injection molding — removing the constraints in part design, scalability, and time-to-market
Husky focuses on the barriers that constrain plastic part design, speed to scale, and risk-free production quality and the technological breakthroughs to remove those barriers, including recent examples from the medical market. Read more
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