Latest Medical Plastics News
RQM+ enables regulatory medical device professionals to save time
The company creates and shares a free search and filter tool for the EU Medical Device Regulation and the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation. Read more
18 Oct 2021
Avient launches two sustainable medical-grade materials
The resins, which have bio-based content up to 95%, can be processed the same way and recycled in the same recycling channels as conventional fossil-based polyolefins. Read more
13 Oct 2021
Energy crisis: UK manufacturers advised to take a two-stage strategy
As the current spike in energy costs threatens to shut down production across a number of industries, concerns are mounting about UK manufacturing competitiveness. Read more
12 Oct 2021
Joint venture contributes to the development of Native Americans
Modoc Medical Solutions will tap the know-how and manufacturing capacities of Texas Medical Technology to begin manufacturing products under its own brand. Read more
20 Oct 2021
VinylPlus Med launches pilot medical PVC recycling scheme in Belgium
The scheme will focus on clean and REACH-compliant PVC waste that can be recycled into a wide range of value products marketed across Europe. Read more
20 Oct 2021
ENGEL offers new data analytics and injection moulding experience combo
The company has built up personnel resources for the new offering helping customers to understand and optimise their processes. Read more
19 Oct 2021
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SyBridge acquires manufacturer of multicavity plastic injection moulding tools
By acquiring Pyramid Mold & Tool, SyBridge’s life sciences business unit now has a strong presence on both the eastern and western parts of North America Read more
19 Oct 2021
Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2021 brings technologies to life after 2 transformative years
The UK medical design and manufacturing community gathered in Birmingham last month for a long-awaited return to face-to-face learning, interaction and commerce. Read more
18 Oct 2021
RQM+ enables regulatory medical device professionals to save time
The company creates and shares a free search and filter tool for the EU Medical Device Regulation and the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation. Read more
18 Oct 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
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Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2021 brings technologies to life after 2 transformative years
The UK medical design and manufacturing community gathered in Birmingham last month for a long-awaited return to face-to-face learning, interaction and commerce. Read more
18 Oct 2021
Sumitomo engineers compact automated injection moulding cell
Customers benefit from an attractive price–performance ratio incorporating full injection moulding and automation, including CE marking conformity Read more
15 Oct 2021
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Three companies help to reduce vaccine wastage through medical polypropylene
BASF, LOTTE Chemical and a medical syringe manufacturer in South Korea each contribute to producing effective low dead space syringes, which enable 20% more people to get the dose with the same amount of vaccine. Read more
3 Aug 2021
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The mesh saga — still a mess
Women deserve more than a half-hearted apology from Matt Hancock, say Sling The Mesh campaigners. Read more
7 Jul 2021
latest covid-19 news
Bollé selects Welsh firm as its exclusive UK manufacturer of PPE eyewear
RotoMedical has already started production of its 3 million PPE items order at its base in Port Talbot, South Wales. Read more
14 Jun 2021
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World's largest manufacturer of injection devices reaches COVID support milestone
BD has received pandemic orders for needles and syringes totalling 2 billion injection devices to support global COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Read more
8 Jun 2021
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SyBridge acquires manufacturer of multicavity plastic injection moulding tools
By acquiring Pyramid Mold & Tool, SyBridge’s life sciences business unit now has a strong presence on both the eastern and western parts of North America Read more
19 Oct 2021
Benvic enters US market via specialty compounder acquisition
By purchasing Chemres, Benvic also strengthens its exposure to the medical sector. Read more
6 Aug 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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Proto Labs Limited
Proto Labs injection moulding offers real injection moulded parts directly from 3D CAD models, great for low-to mid-volume production parts, bridge tooling and functional testing. Read more
Henniker Plasma
Henniker - Passionate about plasma. An experienced, dynamic and expanding company already established as the UK's leading manufacturer of plasma treatment systems for cleaning, activation and coating. Read more
