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Bosch sells packaging machinery business
Bosch announces plans to sell its packaging machinery business which is based in Waiblingen to a newly incorporated entity managed by CVC Capital Partners (CVC). Read more
17 Jul 2019
How did a design and development consultancy develop the world's first personal capnometer?
A small battery powered personal capnometer which can be used to measure the amount of carbon dioxide in exhaled breath has been developed. Read more
17 Jul 2019
3D printing technology could improve hospital patient care
The world’s only full colour, multi-material 3D printing technology is being used within France’s Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU) to improve kidney cancer surgery. Read more
16 Jul 2019
Polymer provider teams up with Chinese firm over sterile container
Polymer solutions provider Porex and Guangdong Xianfeng Medical Technology have teamed up to develop a sterile container aimed to improve the autoclave sterilisation process for surgical instruments and reduce the risk of infection. Read more
16 Jul 2019
MHRA issues drug alert for Emerade adrenaline auto-injector device
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a drug alert for Bausch & Lomb’s Emerade adrenaline auto-injector device. Read more
12 Jul 2019
Medilink North of England enters partnership with Hill Dickinson
Medilink North of England has entered into a partnership agreement with health law firm Hill Dickinson. Read more
11 Jul 2019
MedTech Europe endorses European Commission's Health Record Exchange Format
MedTech Europe has released a call to action towards digital health interoperability, endorsing the European Commission‘s Electronic Health Record Exchange Format released on 6 February 2019. Read more
10 Jul 2019
Specialty Coating Systems announces free seminars
Parylene coating services and technology specialist, Specialty Coating Systems (SCS), announces plans to host three half-day seminars on the topic of parylene coatings and the potential protection they can offer. Read more
10 Jul 2019
Kallik to sponsor Pharma and Device Packaging and Labelling Europe
Global provider of labelling and artwork management solutions, Kallik, is set to sponsor Pharma and Device Packaging and Labelling Europe later this year. Read more
10 Jul 2019
Regulation and Brexit among topics covered at MPPE event
MedPharmPlast Europe welcomed more than 50 industry experts during a two-day event in Frankfurt. Read more
8 Jul 2019
Global manufacturer and developer acquires healthcare packaging company Lameplast
Global manufacturer and developer, Tekni-Plex, announces its acquisition of Lameplast, an Italian healthcare packaging company from private equity firm, Aksìa Group. Read more
8 Jul 2019
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Former international rugby professional inspires injection moulding customers
Sean Fitzpatrick, a former captain of the New Zealand All Blacks international rugby team, attended injection moulding machine specialist, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s 6th annual getActive day. Read more
8 Jul 2019
British SMEs struggling to reduce single-use plastics, survey finds
Britain’s small and medium-sized businesses are failing to make progress in reducing their single-use plastic footprints despite a sustained campaign encouraging change, according to a YouGov survey. Read more
4 Jul 2019
Kohlberg & Company announces acquisition of Nelipak Healthcare Packaging
Nelipak, a thermoformed medical packaging specialist has been acquired by private equity firm, Kohlberg & Company. The business will continue to operate under the name of Nelipak Healthcare Packaging. Read more
3 Jul 2019
Engel's customer technology centre offers new possibilities
Engel, a manufacturer of plastics processing machines, launches a new customer technology centre, 'Engel Technology Centre. Innovation at heart' at its headquarters in Schwertberg, Austria. Read more
2 Jul 2019
ABHI convenes new group over implementing digital health technologies
ABHI is undergoing a programme of engagement to ensure health systems are equipped to adopt new digital health technologies safely. Read more
2 Jul 2019
Latest Devices
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
09:37
NICE recommends greener inhalers for asthmatics
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released a patient decision aid on the use of inhalers for asthma. Read more
9 Apr 2019
18:42
Positive results for Camstent's CE marked polymer coated catheter
Camstent’s CE marked polymer coated catheter which prevents biofilm attachment, receives positive results for its first in-human pilot study. Read more
1 Apr 2019
16:53
