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How can upcycled resins help advance the circular economy?
Sustainable materials are receiving greater attention from customers across all healthcare segments. This article looks at initiatives that SABIC’s Specialties business is pursuing to address industry demand for environmentally responsible solutions. Read more
13 Mar 2023
Could innovation support better care pathways for a burnout workforce?
The risk of burnout in the medical space is now at its highest since it was first tracked in 2018. Over 42,400 NHS staff voluntarily quit their jobs in quarter two of last year. Owen Mumford discusses what this can mean for the sector. Read more
14 Feb 2023
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How methodologies and technologies are advancing medical device design
Philip Remedios, principal and director of design and development, BlackHägen Design explains how new methodologies and technologies are driving advances in medical device design. Read more
6 Feb 2023
Understanding the increase in compliance pressures
Bob Tilling, VP Global Sales at Kallik, understands the increase in compliance pressures facing medical device firms since 2021, and assesses the technologies that will help ease the pain of costly compliance projects. Read more
3 Feb 2023
How can we make the medical sector more sustainable?
Driving the sustainability agenda in the medical sector is complicated. Matthew Durbin, co-founder of Tone Product Design, explains that there’s a lot more product designers can do to build a better future. Read more
23 Jan 2023
Go West – MD&M West 2023 preview
It’s the time of year when all the big names in medical manufacturing head off to California for MD&M West. Since it was in April last year, we have only had to wait 10 months for Anaheim Convention Center to open its doors to us again. Read more
6 Jan 2023
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How adhesives are used in prosthetics and implantable medical devices
EP42HT-2Med is one of Master Bond’s flagship medical grade epoxies that is designed specifically for use in medical applications. This two part epoxy meets both USP Class VI and ISO 10993-5 certifications. Read more
Antimicrobial solutions for more sustainable plastics
Plastic is one of the most versatile materials on earth, being used in a huge array of different products and industries. The demand for plastic is continuing to skyrocket, but its reputation has been tarnished by environmental repercussions. Read more
23 Mar 2023
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How can 3D printing medical models make surgery safer?
Medics, an Italian 3D printing company, explains how 3D printing can make surgery safer. Read more
20 Mar 2023
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How can upcycled resins help advance the circular economy?
Sustainable materials are receiving greater attention from customers across all healthcare segments. This article looks at initiatives that SABIC’s Specialties business is pursuing to address industry demand for environmentally responsible solutions. Read more
13 Mar 2023
Is PVC the answer to a circular economy in healthcare?
Tobias Johnsen, consultant at VinylPlus, discusses the possibility of a circular plastic economy in healthcare. Read more
10 Mar 2023
Adapting to the changing face of drug delivery
Lauren Zetts, Global Head of Marketing for Healthcare at Covestro, delves into the different devices the company has developed and how they’re changing the way we deal with drug delivery. Read more
9 Mar 2023
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
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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
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Guide: How to capitalize on the growing medical parts market with the latest molding technologies
Access Husky's guide to find out how the latest technologies can transform your production methods, helping you create the highest quality medical parts – in an efficient and cost-effective manner – to capitalise on this growing market. Read more
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Ampacet ProVital masterbatches for medical and pharma applications
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, will showcase the ProVital and ProVital+ range of masterbatches for healthcare applications at Interplas taking place in Birmingham, UK. Read more
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Fast and precise determination of total solid content of latex
The fast, reliable determination of total solid content of latex precursors is critical for further processing into medical products. In order to determine the total solid content of latex, current standards such as the ASTMD1417-16 are used. 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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Medical Device Manufacturing Summit 2023
The Medical Device Manufacturing Summit addresses insights, developments and strategies for the medical device industry. Read more
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