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Gerresheimer
Gerresheimer expands Wackersdorf production area
Gerresheimer Regensburg is increasing the capacity of its small batch production in the Technical Competence Center (TCC) Wackersdorf, Germany. Read more
24 Nov 2020
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Novozymes appoints new EVP Strategy
Amy Byrick will assume her new position of Executive Vice President of Strategy and Business Transformation at Novozymes in April 2021, reporting to President and CEO Ester Baiget. Read more
23 Nov 2020
University of Nottingham receives grant to advance smart breathing tube
The University of Nottingham, UK, has secured more than £800,000 (~€893,000) in funding from the Medical Research Council to accelerate development of the world's first optical fibre sensor-equipped endotracheal tube (iTraXS). Read more
23 Nov 2020
VivaLNK launches turnkey service to capture ambulatory continuous vital signs for remote patient monitoring
VivaLNK, a leading provider of connected healthcare solutions, has announced the availability of the newest addition to its medical wearable platform, the Vitals Data Service. Read more
18 Nov 2020
Syntegon opens new OSD Customer Centre
Syntegon Technology has inaugurated its new OSD Customer Centre in Waiblingen, Germany. The building includes everything customers need for the formulation, development and production of their oral solid dosage (OSD) forms. Read more
18 Nov 2020
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Commission approves contract to ensure access to potential COVID vaccine
The European Commission has approved a fifth contract with the European pharmaceutical company CureVac, which provides for the initial purchase of 225 million doses on behalf of all EU Member States. Read more
17 Nov 2020
Sanner
Sanner increases overall production
Sanner’s response to pandemic has thus far been successful. In fact, the demand for solutions from the international manufacturer of pharmaceutical primary packaging and medical technology products has even increased by more than 10 per cent. Read more
17 Nov 2020
Eitan Group rebrands as Eitan Medical
Eitan Medical announced today that as of 16 November 2020 it has rebranded, consolidating its product lines under the new Eitan Medical brand. Eitan Medical is a global leader in advanced infusion therapy solutions across the care continuum. Read more
17 Nov 2020
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Tekni-Plex Medical announces medical tubing availability through Chamfr
Tekni-Plex Medical has announced a streamlined, cost-effective way for medical device manufacturers to obtain sample-size tubing quantities. Now available through the Chamfr online marketplace. Read more
16 Nov 2020
Nolato Completes Merger with GW Plastics
To recognize the collaborative nature and symbolic significance of this partnership, the Nolato Group and GW Plastics have announced a new logo featuring distinct branding elements from both companies. GW Plastics has rebranded to Nolato GW, Inc. Read more
16 Nov 2020
Tekni-Plex Medical’s COMPAMED web sessions: Supply chain risks and selecting correct tubing products
Tekni-Plex will be conducting two web sessions during this year’s virtual COMPAMED, which will be held from 16-19 November. Read more
13 Nov 2020
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Polykemi provides material for portable ventilators
Polykemi has delivered compounds used for parts in portable ventilators for several years. During 2020, the demands have increased dramatically, which has led to orders and deliveries having more than tripled. Read more
12 Nov 2020
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Dutch mould maker expects record-breaking revenue
The Netherlands-based IGS GeboJagema expects a revenue of €38-40m this year. The company operates mostly in the healthcare industry and has been largely unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
12 Nov 2020
IMCD Colombia established with the rebranding of Unired Químicas
IMCD NV, a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced that following the acquisition of Unired Químicas S.A.S in November 2019, it will be rebranding its Colombia operations to IMCD Colombia S.A.S. Read more
12 Nov 2020
First steps taken towards a European Health Union
The European Commission is taking the first steps towards building the European Health Union announced by President von der Leyen in her State of the Union address. Read more
11 Nov 2020
GlobalData: Demand from packaging and healthcare to help PO market
The global polyolefins market is expected to decline in 2020, according to data and analytics company GlobalData. However, the weakened demand is partially offset by strong and increased demand from sectors such as packaging, FMCG, and healthcare. Read more
9 Nov 2020
Latest Devices
Shimmer Research receives CE certification for Verisense
Shimmer Research, a global leader in wearable technology for research applications, has announced that its Verisense Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor is now a CE certified, Class I medical device (#22286). Read more
11 Nov 2020
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UK hospital introduces Medela’s portable chest drainage as part of COVID-19 prevention measures
Blackpool Victoria Hospital in the UK has introduced Medela Healthcare’s pioneering portable Thopaz+ chest drainage system into three of its respiratory wards, minimising the risk of COVID-19 cross contamination. Read more
27 Oct 2020
10:16
Broanmain and Specac revolutionise liquid analytes lab testing
From prototype to full scale production, technical moulder Broanmain Plastics has assisted lab testing spectrometer innovator Specac Ltd to develop a unique puck and slide concept that prevents cross contamination Read more
28 Oct 2020
08:56
MedTech Europe launches new report on the impact of AI in healthcare
MedTech Europe published yesterday a report outlining the socio-economic impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare and the barriers to its adoption for new healthcare technologies in Europe. Read more
27 Oct 2020
11:20
Study demonstrates ability of HemoScreen for rapid evaluation of acute leukemia patients
PixCell Medical, innovator of rapid diagnostic solutions at the point-of-care, has announced the results of a new study published in the International Journal of Laboratory Hematology. Read more
14 Oct 2020
09:20
Wideblue Ltd
Wideblue scales up personal capnometer in fight against COVID-19
Scotland-based design and development company Wideblue is accelerating production of a ground-breaking new medical device which could help the UK NHS quickly discover which COVID-19 patients are deteriorating and need a ventilator. Read more
7 Oct 2020
13:41
Vygon and Oncomfort provide personalized treatment option for medical interventions
Vygon, a group specializing in single-use medical devices, and Oncomfort, the Belgian inventor of Digital Sedation – a new method for relieving patients’ pain and anxiety without medication – have announced a commercial partnership Read more
7 Oct 2020
11:27
GC Aesthetics launches new breast implant PERLE
GC Aesthetics Ltd. (GCA) has announced the launch of the next generation of GCA breast implants, PERLE. Read more
7 Oct 2020
11:16
