White Papers / Tech Papers
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How to Choose the Ideal Ultra Engineering Polymer for Your Extruded Medical Application
by Jonathan Jurgaitis—Senior Extrusion Engineer, Apollo Medical ExtrusionReleased by: Spectrum Plastics Group
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Specialized Adhesives Withstand Thermal Cycling
Thermal cycling can create stresses on bonded parts that fluctuate vastly between different temperatures, from extreme cold to extreme heat, during regular intervals or on an intermittent basis. Adhesives have a proven track record for thermal applic…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Bonding Polyolefins The Easy Way
Polyethylene, polypropylene and related polyolefin blends and alloys have a reputation for being difficult to bond with conventional adhesives. However, advances in adhesive chemistry have made it possible to bond polyolefins effectively without the…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Epoxy Compounds Get Even Tougher
With adhesive products, high performance and rigidity are often thought to go hand in hand. And it is true that the very best strength, thermal, chemical and electrical properties tend to be found in rigid compounds, especially epoxies. Yet there is…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Electrically Conductive Adhesives Make Right Connections
As electronic circuits become more complex, engineers are finding new ways to assemble and package them. Electrically conductive adhesives provide durable bonds with conductive paths to suit a variety of electronics applications. They can be engineer…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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When to Use a Fast Cure Adhesive
Fast cure adhesives are a great way to reduce assembly costs, but engineers would be wise to question the need for speed when selecting adhesives. In this white paper, Master Bond provides an overview of the different types of fast cure adhesives, in…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Understanding Low Outgassing Adhesives
Engineers often want to know whether an adhesive is low outgassing or generic. And while there are cases when nothing but a low outgassing product will do, the truth is that many so-called generic adhesives inherently have low outgassing levels. What…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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UV Curing Adhesives Shine
UV curable adhesives are among the most user friendly adhesive products on the market today—if you know how to apply them. We invite you to take a closer look at the capabilities of UV curable formulations, the requirements for an optimal cure…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Advanced High Performance Epoxy Adhesives Revolutionize Structural Bonding
What are the factors to consider when you need to maximize adhesive bonding performance? In this white paper, Master Bond explores the different joint designs, surface preparations, polymer types and performance properties to consider when using stru…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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High Temperature Resistant Adhesives Beat the Heat
Selecting the right adhesive product for extreme temperature applications may seem as straightforward as reading temperature resistance values on data sheets. Some engineers will sometimes address temperature issues by simply selecting an adhesive ra…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Thermally Conductive Adhesives Keep Things Cool
Through heat dissipation, thermally conductive adhesives and potting compounds play a pivotal role in the protection of today’s electronic circuitry. In tandem with the great growth of the technological sector comes the need for a new generatio…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Innovative Medical Adhesives Simplify and Improve Fastening in Medical Devices
Modern adhesives offer medical device engineers a leg up with new options to simplify fastening and improve performance as medical devices and materials continue to advance. When faced with often hostile environments of human bodies and hospitals, mo…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Use of Epoxies as Protective Coatings against Corrosion for Metals
One of the most effective approaches to prevent and inhibit corrosion of metals is to create a protective barrier over the component. This is most easily achieved with the use of a coating compound. Coatings protect against corrosion, moisture and ot…Released by: Master Bond Inc.
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Materials
Key Considerations in Choosing a Product Development Partner
Outsourcing product development can provide a competitive edge in terms of expanding engineering resources, accessing specialized expertise or reducing time and/or overall cost.Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
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Contract Manufacturing
Five Mistakes to Avoid in Outsourced Program Transfers
Transferring the manufacturing of medical disposables from one part of the world to another poses unique challenges given the combination of a robust regulatory environment, and custom tooling and automation.Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
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Molding | Tubing & Extrusion
Keys to Success in Medical Micro Molding
It’s no secret that medical devices are getting smaller. Implants, tubing and drug delivery systems now often require injection molders capable of fabricating parts at a micro level. The smaller the part; the more complex the injection molding…Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
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Can Use of Sequential Injection Molding Reduce Production Costs?
Tooling design can be critical to achieving commercialization goals. Tool design has a direct impact on product cosmetics, cost and scalability. Sequential injection molding offers both cosmetic and throughput benefits, but in its traditional form ha…Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
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Is Your Contract Manufacturer’s Product Design Team Constrained by Production Capability Limits?
One of the key benefits of using a contract manufacturer for both design and manufacturing is the ability to work with a product design team that is experienced with manufacturing. This can eliminate design errors that could otherwise increase toolin…Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
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R&D & Design
Case Study: Endotracheal Tube Redesign
Overview Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of most significant healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) risks for patients in long-term intensive care. Traditional endotracheal tube design can contribute to this since oropharyngeal secret…Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
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Contract Manufacturing | R&D & Design
Offshore Manufacturing: Risky Business or the Right Choice for Your Project?
Overview The unfortunate truth about manufacturing offshore is that unit cost is rarely reflective of total cost. Nor is every low cost country (LCC) contract manufacturer equally equipped to provide the support required by highly regulated medica…Released by: Forefront Medical Technology
