Medical Plastics Sustainability News
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
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
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Dutch PPE Solutions reduces climate impact of meltblown production
The medical face mask and filter material producer is now using renewable polypropylene from Borealis. Read more
8 Oct 2021
ENGEL Austria receives recognition for its circular economy initiatives
The injection moulding machine manufacturer recognised for its contribution to a circular economy. Read more
22 Sep 2021
Injection moulding company gives UK MP a wake-up call
Keen to understand first-hand how the UK polymer manufacturing industry is responding to the post-pandemic challenges, Member of Parliament Rob Butler recently swung by Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s headquarters in Stoke Mandeville for a visit. Read more
10 Sep 2021
ELMET launches all-electric cold runner for LSR injection moulding
The SMARTshot E valve gate cold runner system has servo-driven nozzle needles to maximise flexibility, precision and controllability when injecting two-component liquid silicone rubbers into multicavity moulds. Read more
21 Oct 2021
Milliken & Company accelerates sustainable innovations through acquisition
By acquiring microencapsulation specialist Encapsys, Milliken & Company helps companies achieve more sustainable products by advancing responsible consumption and efficient delivery of active materials. Read more
21 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
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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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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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