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Digital consultant offers internal process solution ahead of MDR
Digital transformation consultant Sopra Steria believes its solution will enable medical device manufacturers to rapidly improve internal process with the tightening of medical device regulations (MDR) fast approaching. Read more
25 Sep 2020
Goodfellow launches online materials resource
Research materials supplier Goodfellow has launched a new information resource for the materials science industry with its new blog. Read more
24 Sep 2020
Webinar to focus on next generation of biomaterials
Medilink East Midlands will be hosting a webinar with the University of Nottingham looking at commercial applications for next generation biomaterials on Thursday 1 October. Read more
24 Sep 2020
Anti-bacterial film developed for touchscreen medical devices
Display and embedded solutions provider Review Display Systems has announced the availability of a nano-silver anti-bacterial laminate film that can be used to enhance the safety of touchscreen-based healthcare equipment. Read more
23 Sep 2020
AdvaMed signs partnership to boost regulatory standards for medtech
The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) will work with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to help strengthen regulatory standards for medical technology across Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia. Read more
23 Sep 2020
Boston Scientific signs exclusive option agreement to acquire Farapulse
Boston Scientific has signed an investment agreement with an exclusive option to acquire Farapulse, a privately-held company developing a pulsed field ablation (PFA) system for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) and other cardiac arrhythmias. Read more
22 Sep 2020
ABHI US accelerator 2021 applications open until end of September
UK healthtech companies looking to strengthen and grow their US activities are encouraged to apply now for the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) US Accelerator 2021 cohort. The final closing date for applications is 30th September. Read more
21 Sep 2020
Polyplastics to construct new facility in Germany
Polyplastics has announced plans to construct a cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) production facility in Leuna, Germany to meet the growing global demand for its TOPAS COC polymers. Read more
21 Sep 2020
Polymaker
Polymaker qualifies new industrial polycarbonate materials for MakerBot LABS Experimental Extruder
Stratasys subsidiary MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing, has announced that 3D printing materials specialist Polymaker has qualified three polycarbonate materials for MakerBot LABS for the MakerBot METHOD X 3D printer. Read more
18 Sep 2020
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Sukano masterbatches demonstrate long-term antiviral effect
The power of this technology is that the antiviral effect not only remains stable during the usage of the product, but that it is maintained after washing. Read more
17 Sep 2020
Messe Dusseldorf
MEDICA and COMPAMED go virtual
MEDICA 2020 and COMPAMED 2020 will take place entirely online from 16 to 19 November. Read more
16 Sep 2020
Medovate
Medovate’s SAFIRA receives European CE regulatory approval
Medovate has announced that it has received the CE Mark Approval for its SAFIRA (SAFer Injection for Regional Anaesthesia) medical device. Read more
16 Sep 2020
Parx Materials
Parx produces synthetic yarn with antiviral and antimicrobial properties
Clients of Parx Materials have taken the lead in integrating the company’s unique technology into synthetic yarns – a 100 per cent polypropylene yarn with the specification, 55D/48F. Read more
15 Sep 2020
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Benvic acquires majority share in Luc & Bel
Benvic, a French group leader in production of highly innovative PVC-based thermoplastic solutions and ecological biopolymers, has announced the acquisition of the majority of Luc & Bel. Read more
15 Sep 2020
ENGEL
ENGEL named among most sustainable companies
In co-operation with TBD Media Group, the Bloomberg media corporation analysed and evaluated the commitment of industrial companies from a wide range of sectors and defined the 50 most sustainable and climate-aware companies worldwide. Read more
15 Sep 2020
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Epolin thermoplastics change the eye-protection game
ndividual citizens and government agencies are purchasing more high-quality laser protective eyewear than ever before. Read more
15 Sep 2020
09:00
Medovate signs Australia and New Zealand deal for anaesthesia device
Medovate, the medical device development company, has concluded a distribution agreement with Brisbane-based LTR Medical which will provide exclusivity for SAFIRA (SAFer Injection for Regional Anaesthesia) in Australia and New Zealand. Read more
9 Sep 2020
12:00
Conair coil strapping system protects extruded tube and simplifies handling
A new coil strapping system introduced by Conair for its ATC Series tube coilers automatically and securely straps finished coils of small-diameter extruded tubing. Read more
2 Sep 2020
12:43
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
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