Medical Plastics Thought Leadership
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Achieving growth and innovation in the plastics industry through diversity
Conventus Polymers says the plastics industry needs to do more by seeking out and appreciating talent from diverse backgrounds to further grow their companies. Read more
5 Aug 2021
The digital future for medtech and life sciences workers
The global battle with COVID-19 has raised the profile of the medtech and life sciences industries, but are their career paths and salaries alluring enough to attract future talent? Read more
28 Jul 2021
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Opening the doors to perception
Del R. Lawson of 3M’s Medical Solutions Division provides the keys to successful scale-up of a medical device's design, material and production process. Read more
13 Jul 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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Why is it suddenly difficult to buy plastic components in 2021?
In this white paper, Dave Splett, vice president of business development, Injectech, a medical component manufacturer, shares his insight into the current situation. Read more
1 Jun 2021
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Ampacet introduces ProVital masterbatches for medical and pharmaceutical applications
ProVital + is specifically formulated with selected raw materials that have been pre-tested to European Pharmacopeia section 3.1 and biocompatibility according to ISO 10993 standards. Read more
TPU — your flexible friend
Fraser Rankin, director of sales and marketing at Permali, discusses TPU and its importance, and growing prevalence, in the medical field. Read more
21 Sep 2021
The silver lining to cloud-based labelling
Limited resources need not determine whether small medical device manufacturers can meet labelling compliance and validation requirements says Susan Gosnell, product manager at Loftware. Read more
21 Sep 2021
A measured approach
Jason McGlynn, commercial manager for Ireland at industrial metrology provider, The Sempre Group, explains how medical manufacturers can use metrology to solve common quality challenges and enhance their competitiveness. Read more
20 Sep 2021
From bioplastics to bioproducts
Roberto Valenti, head of materials development at Bormioli Pharma, discusses how the company’s support of a circular economy coupled with its approach to innovation has taken it from simply offering bioplastics to developing bioproducts. Read more
17 Sep 2021
Answers to your medical device technical files questions
Kolabtree's Catarina Carrão explains what a medical device technical file is and what it should contain. Read more
17 Sep 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
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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
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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 ProVital masterbatches for medical and pharmaceutical applications
ProVital + is specifically formulated with selected raw materials that have been pre-tested to European Pharmacopeia section 3.1 and biocompatibility according to ISO 10993 standards. Read more
Introduction to integrated medical injection molding systems
Husky experts will review the real market trends and opportunities in the medical market specifically focusing on laboratory consumables such as blood collection tubes. Read more
DIARY DATES
Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2021
The UK & Ireland’s leading event for medical design and manufacturing technology. Read more
28 Sep 202129 Sep 2021
Interplas 2021
The UK's leading plastics industry event and an exciting showcase for the manufacturing processes, technologies, and services essential to the plastics sector. Read more
28 Sep 202130 Sep 2021
