Silicones
Silicone heart developed to function like human heart
A team of researchers from ETH Zurich has developed a silicone heart that closely resembles a human heart. more
1 Aug 2017 15:10 Devices
Natvar expands medical tubing potfolio
Supplier of medical tubing solutions Natvar, has expanded its product portfolio with new silicone extrusion tubing capability. more
5 Jun 2017 09:20 Devices
Natvar shows latest medical tubing at MD&M East
A new tight-tolerance microextrusion medical tubing product line and a global expansion of its silicone extrusion capabilities will be featured by Natvar, at MD&M East, June 13-15, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York City. more
15 May 2017 10:20 Technology
Material gains: Why silicone fits the bill for precise dosing
Markus Rössler, Raumedic outlines how silicone has a crucial role to play in the manufacture of medication and feeding pumps more
15 Feb 2017 10:00 News
Foster Delivery Science & ProMed Pharma announce partnership for drug delivery solutions
Contract research and manufacturing organisation, Foster Delivery Science, and manufacturer ProMed Pharma have announced a commercial partnership to provide comprehensive contract services for pharmaceutical and combination device applications. more
13 Feb 2017 16:00 News
Dow Corning highlights market position at MD&M West
Global provider of silicones and silicon-based technology, Dow Corning, is exhibiting at MD&M West in Anaheim this year. more
8 Feb 2017 10:30 News
Breast implant barcodes ‘world first in healthcare’
Breast implants and medicine in the UK are to be printed with barcodes to help improve patient safety. more
3 Jan 2017 08:20 News
Dow Corning reveals its strongest adhesive at Compamed 2016
Supplier of silicones and silicone solutions Dow Corning has presented its latest advances in high-end silicone technology at Compamed 2016. more
14 Nov 2016 11:45 News
Flexible, one component, fast curing silicone for medical device applications
Master Bond MasterSil 910Med is a one part acetoxy type silicone system that meets USP Class VI specifications for biocompatibility and ISO 10993-5 testing for cytotoxicity. more
8 Nov 2016 14:50 News
Bus passengers with visual or hearing impairments get helping wristband
Primasil and Mobile Onboard, an on-bus technology developer, have collaborated on a silicone rubber wearable device that vibrates and flashes to tell visually or hearing impaired passengers when their stop is approaching more
10 Jun 2016 14:36 Devices
Silicone PSAs offer new advantages to wearable medical devices
Christine Weber and Audrey Wipret, Dow Corning outline how silicone pressure sensitive adhesives are helping to meet the challenges of medical device adherence more
9 Jun 2016 11:07 Devices
Photo: Melanie Gonick/MIT
Invisible polymer tightens skin and delivers drugs
A silicone-based polymer has been developed that can temporarily protect skin and with further development could be used to deliver drugs more
16 May 2016 14:53 Technology
Eye ring is more effective than drops for glaucoma treatment
The Helios silicone ring sits just inside the eye and delivers time-released drugs to help reduce glaucoma symptoms more
13 May 2016 11:49 Devices
Dow Corning launches new silicone masterbatch at Chinaplas
At Chinaplas 2016, Dow Corning has launched its new silicone masterbatch designed to reduce the coefficient of friction (COF) in high-speed form-fill-seal (FFS) packaging operations more
27 Apr 2016 15:05 News
See Raumedic’s novel adhesive bond of thermoplastic and silicone at Medtec 2016
Silefin is the connection between silicone and polyolefin, says Raumedic more
12 Apr 2016 10:03 News
Contact lens aids optic nerve treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved the marketing of a contact lens device that can help in the treatment of optic nerve damage more
25 Mar 2016 10:10 News
Acquisition of Sil-Pro Machining Solutions finalised
Sil-Pro is to take sole ownership of Sil-Pro Machining Solutions, formerly MMI Precision more
5 Jan 2016 16:01 News
Lubrizol invests £9.9m in silicone and thermoplastic manufacturing
Lubrizol LifeSciences is investing £9.9m ($15m) to expand its global manufacturing facilities more
11 Dec 2015 12:19 News
Ingestible sensor can measure heart and breathing rates
An ingestible sensor has been developed that can measure heart and breathing rates from within the digestive tract more
1 Dec 2015 11:45 News
Cooling cap for cancer showcased at medical trade fair
Primasil Silicones is showcasing its cooling cap, developed in collaboration with The University of Huddersfield for Paxman, at Compamed more
19 Nov 2015 09:20 News