Polymer Synthesis to Custom Contract Manufacturing—5Qs at Medica/CompaMed 2023

For virtually everyone in the U.S., November marks the beginning of winter, shorter days, decreasing temperatures, and Thanksgiving. For those involved with medical device development and manufacturing, it’s also the month for the Medica and CompaMed trade shows in Dusseldorf, Germany. While last year’s event seemed to bring the crowd’s back following the COVID-induced hiatus, this year may be a more true return to form.
 
With this in mind, I reached out to a number of companies who will be exhibiting at the show to find out directly from them what they are showing off or focusing on at the event, what challenges customers have brought them, and where they see their role within the industry in aiding medical device manufacturers. Tackling these questions as well as a couple others, Kim Sander Pedersen, managing director at Chempilots A/S—a Biocoat Company, shared a few insights to help you determine if the firm should be a potential services partner for you in 2024 or beyond.
 
Sean Fenske: What technology or service are you emphasizing at Medica/CompaMed this year?
 
Kim Sander Pedersen: At Chempilots, we offer the highest quality services for your project, from polymer synthesis to final custom contract manufacturing. With over 60 years of experience in the field, we have the capabilities to help R&D departments complete the development of custom polymer projects. Chempilots’ polymer portfolio has over 30 polymers and co-polymers, such as poly(HEMA) and Poly(HEMA-co-MAA). Contact us for your next polymer project, and we will show you why we’ve been the polymer partner of choice for so many around the world.
 
Fenske: What’s the most common challenge customers inquire about and how do you address it?
 
Pedersen: Chempilots acts as the second source for specialized polymers as raw material for the medical device and pharma industry. Furthermore, we help customers through a custom polymer synthesis process. Our experts assist customers to specify, develop, and characterize the customers polymer. Chempilots is the trusted source of polymer specialists.
 
Fenske: If you could give one piece of advice to companies seeking a manufacturing partner before they make a decision, what would it be?
 
Pedersen: Forge a relationship with your manufacturing partner and explore how you can grow together. Don’t just seek a transactional partner.
 
Fenske: What are the forces driving medical device manufacturers to seek your technology/services over doing it in-house?
 
Pedersen: Experience. Our experience in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries runs deep. The Chempilots team of professional polymer scientists has served a variety of Fortune 500 companies and start-ups, each with their own unique ideas. From commonly used polymers to custom polymers never developed before, we’re confident we can serve our customer’s needs as experts in the industry.
 
Fenske: In what ways is your company able to aid in getting a product (project) to market faster?
 
Pedersen: When you choose Chempilots for your project, you’ll work directly with polymer specialists. You don’t have to go through a huge team to get in touch with your contact person. Instead, we’re personal, accessible, and easy to work with, making communication about your project simple and direct.
 
At Chempilots, we’re honest about your project—you’ll find no smokescreens here. Through our unique project process, we work hard to understand our customer’s project specifications and requirements prior to moving forward. We’ll only move forward if we’re the best fit for you.
 
Chempilots A/S—a Biocoat Company is located at Medica/Compamed in Hall 8B, Booth/Stand A21.