Medical Plastics 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
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
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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Precision instrumentation specialist becomes UK's first safety goggle manufacturer
Having mobilised to assist UK Government efforts to combat COVID-19, a Port Talbot company specialising in the manufacture and global distribution of precision instrumentation, has now become the UK’s first safety goggle manufacturer. Read more
16 Mar 2021
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DEKRA Certification UK Ltd joins current UK Approved Bodies
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has confirmed that DEKRA Certification UK has now joined the list of UK Approved Bodies to process medical device conformity assessments. Read more
30 Sep 2022
KRAIBURG TPE focuses on sustainable products and discussion at K
KRAIBURG TPE will present a broad portfolio with special focus on sustainability at K 2022 in Düsseldorf. Read more
30 Sep 2022
“MEDD”ical extruder aids impossible at Vesta Thermoplastics
For Vesta Thermoplastics, a Lubrizol Life Science Health (LLS Health) Company, extruding the impossible is a daily endeavour. However, Davis-Standard’s extruders have risen to the challenge. Read more
29 Sep 2022
ELIX Polymers presents new sustainable materials under its E-LOOP brand
ELIX Polymers, a global supplier of tailored ABS solutions, will highlight its sustainable commitment at the K Fair in Düsseldorf, where it will present its most circular solutions and innovations under the E-LOOP brand. Read more
29 Sep 2022
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FANUC welcomes automation community to UK headquarters
In a bid to address the ongoing manufacturing labour crisis, FANUC UK is uniting a collective of automation experts, bringing together more than 30 leading names from across the automation and robotics industry. Read more
29 Sep 2022
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Ident'M addresses need for greater precision across 3D printed dental parts
France-based dental laboratory Ident’M is producing dental parts and addressing an inherent challenge for greater accuracy and precision with a Stratasys J5 DentaJet 3D printer at its Saint-Etienne-located facility. Read more
28 Sep 2022
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The fast, reliable determination of total solid content of latex precursors is critical for further processing into medical devices. This white paper explains how the LMA200 microwave moisture analyser can determine the content in around one minute. 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
Advancements in Hot Runner and Controller Technology for Medical and Complex Molding
In this webinar, hot runner experts at Husky will focus on recent hot runner and control technology advancements that provide higher level processing capabilities to molders that reduce production risk and increase capacity. Read more
DIARY DATES
Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) Minneapolis
Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) expo and conference runs November 2-3, 2022 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Read more
2 Nov 20223 Nov 2022
