Latest Medical Plastics News
Collaboration aims for zero-defect production in injection moulding
EVCO Plastics partners with Kistler to ensure consistent standards in plastics processing. Read more
8 Feb 2023
Which moulding drives offer the greatest flexibility and energy efficiency?
Nigel Flowers, managing wirector of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK examines the drive options and their respective performance, operational flexibility, environmental credentials and machinery longevity. Read more
8 Feb 2023
Understanding the increase in compliance pressures
Bob Tilling, VP Global Sales at Kallik, understands the increase in compliance pressures facing medical device firms since 2021, and assesses the technologies that will help ease the pain of costly compliance projects. Read more
3 Feb 2023
Collaboration aims for zero-defect production in injection moulding
EVCO Plastics partners with Kistler to ensure consistent standards in plastics processing. Read more
8 Feb 2023
Companies announce production of solvents made from plastic waste
Clariter, a global cleantech company, and TotalEnergies Fluids, a division of TotalEnergies, have premiered the world’s first sustainable ultra-pure solvent made from plastic waste. Read more
8 Feb 2023
BioInteractions highlights expanded Product Pathway Partnership
BioInteractions has launched its expanded Product Pathway Partnership service incorporating bespoke coatings, optimised application and tooling, testing, regulatory support, and commercial production, at MD&M West. Read more
7 Feb 2023
The Galien Foundation announces nominations open for Prix Galien Award
The Galien Foundation has announced that nominations for the 2023 Prix Galien UK Awards are now open. Read more
7 Feb 2023
TISSIUM appoints Alex Milstein as chief medical officer
TISSIUM, a privately-owned medical technology company developing a portfolio of biomorphic programmable polymers for tissue reconstruction, has appointed Dr. Alex Milstein as its chief medical officer. Read more
7 Feb 2023
Celanese showcases expanded materials portfolio at MD&M West
Celanese Corporation, a global chemical and specialty materials company, will feature an expanded portfolio of polymer solutions for the healthcare market during the upcoming MD&M West 2023, in Anaheim, California. Read more
6 Feb 2023
Sponsored Content
How adhesives are used in prosthetics and implantable medical devices
EP42HT-2Med is one of Master Bond’s flagship medical grade epoxies that is designed specifically for use in medical applications. This two part epoxy meets both USP Class VI and ISO 10993-5 certifications. Read more
latest technology news
Intouch Monitoring launches new real-time energy waste software module
Intouch Monitoring, an expert in production monitoring software announces their new energy waste monitoring module. Read more
30 Jan 2023
TT Electronics to showcase integrated manufacturing solutions at MD&M
TT Electronics will be exhibiting at MD&M West at the Anaheim Convention Center. TT will feature equipment and sensors that provide solutions for surgical navigation, as illustrated by the Radwave Technologies Electromagnetic (EM) tracking platform. Read more
25 Jan 2023
latest Device news
EIT Health-supported start-up announces model to deliver healthcare
EIT Health marks World Cancer Day by highlighting the importance of developing new models to deliver healthcare to cancer patients. EIT Health has dedicated €6M in funding to encourage new, imaginative healthcare delivery models. Read more
2 Feb 2023
Schurter to showcase HMI capabilities at MD&M West
Schurter will be showcasing its Human-Machine Interface (HMI) capabilities at MD&M West 2023. Read more
2 Feb 2023
latest covid-19 news
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Medical grade transparent face masks receive DHSC approval
South Yorkshire manufacturer Bluetree Medical is the first UK manufacturer to achieve approval from the four home nations’ and DHSC for two medical grade transparent face masks: BrillianSee and Visib. Read more
4 Aug 2022
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
latest merger & acquisitions news
Minnesota Rubber & Plastics to show thermoplastics at MD&M West
Minnesota Rubber & Plastics (MRP), now part of Trelleborg, will exhibit innovation capabilities in highly engineered elastomer and thermoplastic solutions for medical device applications at MD&M West on 7th-9th February. Read more
1 Feb 2023
SteriPack acquires Kinneir Dufort
Kinneir Dufort (KD), a Bristol-based user-centred, design and product development consultancy, has been acquired by global medical device and contract manufacturing group, SteriPack. Read more
20 Dec 2022
Sponsored Content
How adhesives are used in prosthetics and implantable medical devices
EP42HT-2Med is one of Master Bond’s flagship medical grade epoxies that is designed specifically for use in medical applications. This two part epoxy meets both USP Class VI and ISO 10993-5 certifications. Read more
Sponsored Content
Biocompatible UV curable adhesive formulated for TPU bonding
UV17Med is a low viscosity, UV curable system with an affinity for bonding thermoplastic urethanes. Read more
How the latest medical mold technologies help you drive growth with most popular medical applications
Demand for injection molded medical applications is growing rapidly. The market for medical devices and consumables is already in the trillions of US dollars worldwide. Learn how to capitalize on growth with the latest mold technologies. Read more
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Medical Device Manufacturing Summit
The Medical Device Manufacturing Summit addresses insights, developments and strategies for the medical device industry. Read more
23 Mar 202324 Mar 2023
Featured Medical Plastics Suppliers
New England Tubing Technologies
New England Tubing Technologies provides an array of custom products including medical braids, spiral and braid reinforced tubing, lubricious lined catheter shafts, multi-lumen tubing, multi-durometer tubing, and hybrid constructions. Read more
