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Santen to launch bio-based plastic eye drop bottle
Santen has unveiled plans to launch the first bio-based plastic eye drop bottle in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region as part of its zero-carbon commitment. Read more
26 Nov 2021
Vaccine preparation device developed to increase roll-out capacity
Bristol-based Indus Fusion is developing an automated vaccine preparation device for NHS COVID-19 vaccine clinics, with early trials indicating a 40% increase in roll-out capacity. Read more
25 Nov 2021
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Capitalising on local manufacturing opportunities
As new opportunities emerge, medical injection moulding can turn to local production and integrated systems says Thomas Bontempi head of medical business development at Husky Injection Moulding Systems. Read more
22 Nov 2021
Santen to launch bio-based plastic eye drop bottle
Santen has unveiled plans to launch the first bio-based plastic eye drop bottle in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region as part of its zero-carbon commitment. Read more
26 Nov 2021
Vision Engineering and Nikon strike inspection partnership
Vision Engineering, British designer and manufacturer of non-contact measurement, digital 3D visualisation, and ergonomic inspection technologies, has announced a product combination with Nikon’s stereo microscopes from Nikon Metrology Europe. Read more
26 Nov 2021
Teel Plastics wins $4.65m U.S. government contract for swab sticks
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), on behalf of and in co-ordination with the Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded a $4.65 million contract to Teel Plastics, to expand US-based industrial production capacity of extruded swab sticks Read more
25 Nov 2021
Porvair reports highlights 'robust and reproducible' microplates
Porvair Sciences has published an application report demonstrating how its Microlute CP Reverse Phase SPE microplates provide a robust and reproducible SPE LC-MS sample preparation methodology for neutral, acidic, and basic analytes. Read more
25 Nov 2021
Vaccine preparation device developed to increase roll-out capacity
Bristol-based Indus Fusion is developing an automated vaccine preparation device for NHS COVID-19 vaccine clinics, with early trials indicating a 40% increase in roll-out capacity. Read more
25 Nov 2021
Only 21% of UK senior management see HVAC systems carbon output as priority
The carbon emissions of HVAC systems in energy-intensive manufacturing industries are seen as a top priority by only 21% of UK senior management, despite accounting for up to 40% of a site’s energy consumption. Read more
25 Nov 2021
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Ampacet introduces new white masterbatch for medical applications
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, introduces ProVital+ 1101209-EM, part of the medical-grade ProVital + masterbatch range designed for the healthcare market. Read more
latest technology news
OmniVision image sensor launched for endoscopes and catheters
OmniVision Technologies, a developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, has launched the OVMed OH0FA image sensor and OAH0428 bridge chip for endoscopes and catheters. Read more
8 Nov 2021
ELMET launches all-electric cold runner for LSR injection moulding
The SMARTshot E valve gate cold runner system has servo-driven nozzle needles to maximise flexibility, precision and controllability when injecting two-component liquid silicone rubbers into multicavity moulds. Read more
21 Oct 2021
latest Device news
Vision Engineering launches compact VE Cam
Vision Engineering has announced the launch of VE Cam, a new, compact digital microscope for a wide range of applications. Read more
23 Nov 2021
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Argon Medical launches innovations for portal vein access procedures
Global manufacturer of specialty devices for interventional radiology, vascular surgery, and interventional cardiology Argon Medical Devices has launched two portal vein access sets intended for trans-jugular liver access in diagnostic procedures. Read more
23 Nov 2021
latest covid-19 news
Teel Plastics wins $4.65m U.S. government contract for swab sticks
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), on behalf of and in co-ordination with the Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded a $4.65 million contract to Teel Plastics, to expand US-based industrial production capacity of extruded swab sticks Read more
25 Nov 2021
Vaccine preparation device developed to increase roll-out capacity
Bristol-based Indus Fusion is developing an automated vaccine preparation device for NHS COVID-19 vaccine clinics, with early trials indicating a 40% increase in roll-out capacity. Read more
25 Nov 2021
latest merger & acquisitions news
Tekni-Plex acquires extrusion manufacturer Johnson Plastic Group
Material science and manufacturing technologies specialist Tekni-Plex Healthcare has acquired precision extrusion manufacturer Johnson Plastic Group (JPG) as part of a strategy to expand the company’s patient care solutions platform. Read more
24 Nov 2021
Milliken & Company accelerates sustainable innovations through acquisition
By acquiring microencapsulation specialist Encapsys, Milliken & Company helps companies achieve more sustainable products by advancing responsible consumption and efficient delivery of active materials. Read more
21 Oct 2021
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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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Ampacet introduces new white masterbatch for medical applications
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, introduces ProVital+ 1101209-EM, part of the medical-grade ProVital + masterbatch range designed for the healthcare market. 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
Technological breakthrough in medical part injection molding — removing the constraints in part design, scalability, and time-to-market
Husky focuses on the barriers that constrain plastic part design, speed to scale, and risk-free production quality and the technological breakthroughs to remove those barriers, including recent examples from the medical market. Read more
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