Medical Plastics Sustainability News
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
Berry helps customers beat forthcoming plastic packaging charges
ISCC Plus accreditation enables three facilities in France to sell to healthcare customers certified packaging and plastic components that contribute to a circular economy approach based on advanced recycling and mass balance. Read more
3 Sep 2021
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials sets ambitious 2030 climate positivity goal
To achieve this, the company will reduce its emissions and environmental impact, compensate for unavoidable emissions with high-quality carbon credits, and invest in carbon removal projects. Read more
27 Aug 2021
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Innovative Welsh manufacturer helps resolve international PPE waste crisis
Thermal Compaction Group signs deals to supply more than 100 Sterimelt devices to leading industry names in Australia and Canada. Read more
5 Aug 2021
SABIC launches sustainable polycarbonate film and sheet products
The company becomes the first in the industry to receive ISCC PLUS certification for film and sheet products based on renewable polycarbonate. Read more
28 Jul 2021
The Manufacturers' Alliance offers managers a conflict lifeline
The new Emotional Intelligence training programme has been designed for anyone in a managerial role that is looking to make a step change in their levels of self-awareness and how they build relationships and influence others. Read more
24 Sep 2021
EPHJ enjoys positive results for its 19th edition exhibition
The event saw 530 exhibitors and more than 12,000 visitors. Read more
23 Sep 2021
RJG invites applications for new annual global injection moulding award
The RJG Mould Smart Award recognises injection moulding companies around the globe who are dedicated to transforming their organisations through the implementation of RJG solutions. Read more
22 Sep 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
New 'molecular glue' permanently bonds any plastic to plastic
XlynX Materials' new class of adhesives makes it possible to permanently adhere difficult-to-bond polymers such as polyethylene and polypropylene to themselves, and to other materials, through exceptionally strong chemical bonds. Read more
20 Sep 2021
Sustainability and biobased materials drive HEXPOL TPE production expansion
The Swedish company plans to construct a new hall that will house a new twin-screw compounding line with gravimetric feeders and advanced monitoring systems adopted for medical production. Read more
20 Sep 2021
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Ampacet introduces ProVital masterbatches for medical and pharmaceutical applications
ProVital + is specifically formulated with selected raw materials that have been pre-tested to European Pharmacopeia section 3.1 and biocompatibility according to ISO 10993 standards. 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 ProVital masterbatches for medical and pharmaceutical applications
ProVital + is specifically formulated with selected raw materials that have been pre-tested to European Pharmacopeia section 3.1 and biocompatibility according to ISO 10993 standards. 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
DIARY DATES
Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2021
The UK & Ireland’s leading event for medical design and manufacturing technology. Read more
28 Sep 202129 Sep 2021
Interplas 2021
The UK's leading plastics industry event and an exciting showcase for the manufacturing processes, technologies, and services essential to the plastics sector. Read more
28 Sep 202130 Sep 2021
