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This week's top 5: Editor's pick
Our editor Laura Hughes highlights her five must-read articles for this week. Read more
5 Jun 2020
Sustainability assessment places ELIX Polymers in top 2% of companies
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) producer, ELIX Polymers, has been awarded the EcoVadis gold level Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) certification following this year’s annual evaluation. Read more
4 Jun 2020
Specification to prevent plastic pellet pollution to be published in July 2021
UK national standards body, BSI, has announced a new project which will focus on creating the first specification to help prevent plastic pellet pollution. Read more
4 Jun 2020
How to get your questions on EU MDR answered
Clinical data experts, Smart-Trial, will host an online Q&A session where medtech clinical teams are encouraged to ask questions about using surveys for Post-Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF), to comply with the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR). Read more
4 Jun 2020
Fitbit receives FDA approval for Fitbit Flow
The device has obtained Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more
4 Jun 2020
Essentium’s 3D printed reusable face masks allow essential business to continue
3D printing technology specialist, Essentium, has supplied fluid engineering expert, Sulzer, with 6,000 3D printed protective face mask kits. Read more
3 Jun 2020
Why it's time to transform the way we process routine tasks
Kallik’s CEO Gurdip Singh, explains why he feels enterprise labelling creation, approvals, and distribution ought to be much more of an engineered process. Read more
3 Jun 2020
How biocompatible ABS grades for medical devices are helping with the pandemic
ABS producer, ELIX Polymers, is collaborating with a large group of companies within ClusterMAV - the Advanced Materials Cluster of Catalonia, Spain, to help with the fight against Covid-19. Read more
2 Jun 2020
Medical extrusion conference cancelled due to Covid-19
Extrusion specialist, Graham Engineering, has announced the cancellation of the American Kuhne Spotlight medical extrusion and secondary operations conference. Read more
2 Jun 2020
Engel partners with Hack Formenbau to ensure high-volume production of test swabs
As a result of Covid-19, there has been a surge in demand for test swabs for both nasal and throat swab tests. Read more
2 Jun 2020
Milliken provides clear polypropylene concentrate for PPE
Global materials science specialist, Milliken & Company, is helping to produce medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more
2 Jun 2020
Manufacturer claims its antibacterial products are 99.9% effective
GrapheneCA, a graphene supplier and product manufacturer, has made the claim as a result of the ASTM E2180 testing protocol for determining antimicrobial activity of polymeric materials. Read more
2 Jun 2020
BPF issues updated guidance for manufacturers
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the British Plastics Federation (BPF) has launched an updated and expanded guidance on Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Read more
1 Jun 2020
This week's top 5: Editor's pick
Our editor Laura Hughes highlights her five must-read articles for this week. Read more
29 May 2020
New sensor for respiratory applications hits the market
Sensor technology manufacturer, Sensirion, has introduced its new flow sensor SFM3019 to the market. Read more
28 May 2020
Medtec China to return in September with additional measures in place
The 16th Medtec China event will take place from 14th-16th September 2020 at SWEECC. Read more
28 May 2020
Latest Devices
Keeping it flowing: The device to prevent post-surgery blood clots
Ian Bolland sat down with Bernard Ross, CEO of Sky Medical at its office in Daresbury to talk about the Geko device – the device which helps patients' blood circulation. Read more
20 Apr 2020
09:49
Vygon launches catheter to treat preterm babies with RDS
Single-use medical devices group Vygon has launched Surfcath, a catheter to be used for administering surfactant with LISA method for preterm babies with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS). Read more
19 Sep 2019
11:48
Medical research praises innovation of hands-free crutch
New independent research has praised the “innovative possibilities” of the iWalk2.0, a hands-free crutch, in helping patients after amputation. Read more
2 Jul 2019
12:20
Consultancy develops new breath device to measure CO2
Product design and development consultancy Wideblue has developed a new medical device for Cambridge Respiratory Innovations Limited (CRiL). Read more
17 Jun 2019
11:55
Researchers investigate resorbable mesh potential for sports injuries
The synthetic and fully resorbable TIGR Matrix surgical mesh by Novus Scientific is currently being investigated by researchers to find out if this could reduce some of the frequent risks that occur with the surgical repair of sportsman’s hernia. Read more
29 Apr 2019
10:25
Making connections: Qosina manufactures its own specialised Luer lock connector
New disposable Luer lock connector reduces production times and saves money with in-house production. Read more
17 Apr 2019
10:17
Better baby bonding: Northwestern University develops sensors for monitoring babies in neonatal intensive care units
Northwestern University discusses its research on wireless sensors it has developed for monitoring babies in neonatal intensive care units. Read more
16 Apr 2019
10:58
Porvair Sciences announces Vyon porous plastic materials range
Porvair Sciences, a producer of high-performance filtration and separation technology is hoping to drive medical and healthcare device innovation with its range of Vyon porous plastic materials. Read more
9 Apr 2019
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