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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
10 Jul 2020
Report suggests global medical device coatings market is on the rise
According to a report by Transparency Market Research, China has emerged as a major market for medical device coatings and become a key force for driving the global market. Read more
9 Jul 2020
Partnership forms to advance additive manufacturing in South Korea
Essentium, an innovator of industrial Additive Manufacturing (AM) solutions has partnered with South Korean 3D printing specialist, Hephzibah. Read more
8 Jul 2020
New report suggests the number of affected women is unknown
A government ordered review into a range of medical treatments primarily targeting women has uncovered serious wrongdoing by healthcare professionals. Read more
8 Jul 2020
UK Government announces the conclusion of the Ventilator Challenge
The production of ventilators within the UK as part of the Ventilator Challenge came to a close last weekend. Read more
7 Jul 2020
NCB Scheme recognises Emitech as a certification body
Emitech has been recognised as a National Certification Body (NCB) for CE marking. Read more
7 Jul 2020
Initial trials of Covid-19 antibody test fills Abingdon Health with 'confidence'
The UK-Rapid Test Consortium (UK-RTC), a group of UK scientists and medical manufacturers led by Abingdon Health, has reached “design freeze” for its Covid-19 antibody test. Read more
6 Jul 2020
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag opens new facility
Injection moulding specialist, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, has opened a service and support office in Limerick, Ireland. Read more
6 Jul 2020
Axial3D partners with Corazon
Medical 3D printing firm, Axial3D, has partnered with Corazon, a specialist in program development for the heart and vascular, neuroscience, spine, and orthopaedic service lines. Read more
6 Jul 2020
This week's top 5: Editor's pick
Our editor Laura Hughes highlights her five must-read articles for this week. Read more
3 Jul 2020
Plastics manufacturer receives nomination for the European Small and Mid-Cap Awards 2020
Kompuestos, a designer and manufacturer of sustainable plastic compounds, has been nominated for the 'Rising Star' category as part of the European Small and Mid-Cap Awards. Read more
1 Jul 2020
New online store aims to accelerate the medical device development process
Medical device contract manufacturer, Biomerics, has launched an online store to sell medical balloons. Read more
1 Jul 2020
3D printing company launches new medical-grade resins
Formlabs has announced two new biocompatible, medical-grade resins for the healthcare industry. Read more
1 Jul 2020
Manufacturer locates company for high speed, accurate laser marking of plastic components
Röchling Medical has chosen a manufacturer to accurately and quickly mark the plastic components of its newly developed and patented syringe delivery system. Read more
30 Jun 2020
Chemical company announces static-reducing functional plastic compounds for use in drug delivery devices
Clariant Plastics & Coatings Healthcare Polymer Solutions has launched static-reducing functional plastic compounds, which are able to increase dose reliability when used in drug delivery devices. Read more
30 Jun 2020
Chinaplas 2021 to take place in Shenzhen
The 34th edition of Chinaplas has been rescheduled to 13th-16th April 2021 and will be held in Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center - a different venue to normal. Read more
29 Jun 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
09:37
