Silicones
Wearing it well: Challenges in medical wearables
Stephanie Steichen, technical service and development specialist, DuPont explains the challenges associated with medical wearable technologies. Read more
Avantor highlights silicone adhesives at MD&M West
Life sciences materials provider Avantor is highlighting its NuSil biocompatible silicone adhesives and other technologies at this year’s MD&M West. Read more
Flexan introduces full-service concept for silicone and thermoplastic devices following acquisitions
Medical device manufacturer Flexan has announced it has expanded its portfolio following the acquisition of IntroMED last April and Medron in 2016 by introducing a full-service concept for silicone and thermoplastic medical devices. Read more
Clean on me: How can device manufacturers help prevent infection?
Andrew Gaillard, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, explains how tests prove that the immersion method of production of implantable devices is effective Read more
Avantor to present NuSil technologies at Medtec China
Global manufacturer Avantor wil be showcasing its NuSil brand of biocompatible silicone adhesive technologies at Medtec China this year, the company has announced. Read more
Exploring the coatings used for silicones and thermoplastics
Freudenberg Medical explores coatings and surface treatments for silicone and thermoplastic components. Read more
Trio Healthcare wins Queen's Award for unique silicone adhesive
A silicone adhesive that prevents abdominal stomas from leaking and provides a range of benefits for patients and healthcare professionals, has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise. Read more
It’s a small world: The move from silicone to micro moulding
Cikautxo Medical explains why silicone parts are moving to micro manufacturing Read more
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. Read more
Natvar expands medical tubing potfolio
Supplier of medical tubing solutions Natvar, has expanded its product portfolio with new silicone extrusion tubing capability. Read more
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. Read more
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 Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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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 Read more