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
British Rototherm Group
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
DuPont to highlight healthcare portfolio at MD&M West
DuPont has announced that it will highlight DuPont Liveo Healthcare Solutions – with an emphasis on the brand’s medical device product lines – at MD&M West 2023, which will take place 7th-9th February in Anaheim, California, USA. Read more
3 Feb 2023
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Sabic to launch thin-wall transparent copolymer resins at MD&M West
SABIC will introduce two new LNP CRX polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resins offering a combination of robust chemical and impact resistance, thin-wall transparency, dimensional stability and processability at MD&M West 2023. Read more
3 Feb 2023
Trelleborg to expand its biopharma manufacturing footprint in Europe
Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical announces an investment to expand its European biopharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities in Malta. This follows a multimillion-dollar investment initiated in 2022 to expand biopharma capacities in North America. Read more
3 Feb 2023
Junkosha plans new medical plant by 2025
Japanese fluoropolymer manufacturer, Junkosha, best known for its peelable FEP Heat Shrink Tubing and PTFE Liners, is expanding capacity across its interventional medical component manufacturing sites. Read more
2 Feb 2023
Pharmapack Europe announce awards winners 2023
Pharmapack Europe announces the winners of the 2023 Pharmapack Awards spanning five categories across two dedicated awards. 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
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Access Husky's guide to find out how the latest technologies can transform your production methods, helping you create the highest quality medical parts – in an efficient and cost-effective manner – to capitalise on this growing market. Read more
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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
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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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