Key Takeaways for Engineers on Synthetic Polyisoprene and Silicones—A Medtech Makers Q&A
The following Q&A unveils how the uniqueness of synthetic polyisoprene and silicones can be used to differentiate your medical devices.
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Surface Solutions Group to Showcase GlideMed Coating at MD&M
MD&M attendees are invited to meet with SSG’s team and learn more about GlideMed, a water-based, low friction coating for medical devices.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 09.26.23
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In Pursuit of Sustainable Coatings for Medical Devices—A Medtech Makers Q&A
Find out what’s driving the interest in these types of coatings and what medical device manufacturers need to consider before the switch.
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Materials | Molding
What’s Happening with Materials at the Micro Level?—A Medtech Makers Q&A
Find out what medtech developers need to know about the materials being used in the micromolding process.
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Materials
Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Medical Device Design—A Medtech Makers Q&A
Companies choose to use sustainable materials for a variety of reasons, so it's important to know what doing so can mean for medical devices.
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Materials
Biocoat Acquires Chempilots, a Specialty Polymers Firm
The deal grows Biocoat’s biomaterial platform with a portfolio of customized biomaterial solutions.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 07.11.23
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Going Beyond With Omniseal Solutions™: Engineering Partner for Custom Design & Material Solutions
Omniseal Solutions has worked with a wide range of key life science companies to provide customized sealing solutions that meet specific needs.
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Materials
Metal 3D Printing for the Medical Device Industry—A Medtech Makers Q&A
Binder jet 3D printing offers an alternative fabrication method for manufacturers seeking to develop complex metal components.
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Launching New Liquid Silicone Tooling to Address Manufacturing Challenges—A Medtech Makers Q&A
Liquid silicone and the tooling required to use it successfully present a unique set of challenges not able to be handled by many molders or tool makers.
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Tissium Obtains $4.5M in Non-Dilutive Financing
Will continue its expansion through in-house production and industrial capabilities.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 06.15.23
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Ask Plastic Ingenuity: How Can Healthcare Packaging Become More Sustainable?
Answering frequently asked questions about the healthcare sector.Online Exclusives Zach Muscato, Corporate Sustainability Manager, Plastic Ingenuity 06.15.23
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Redefining Healthcare Spaces with Built-in Antimicrobial Product Protection
How to enhance cleanliness in hospitals and clinics.Online Exclusives James Rapley, Product Development Engineer, Microban International 06.09.23
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Acteev Launches Antimicrobial Zinc Technology
Acteev MED provides enhanced performance and superior protection to virtually any application in the healthcare industry.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 05.30.23
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Leaks Are Topmost Failure Mode in Microfluidic Point-of-Care Testing Devices
A survey of over 100 manufacturers indicated that leaks are the most common failure mode in microfluidic diagnostic devices.
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Designing Seals for Today’s Medtech Demands—A Medtech Makers Q&A
While seals may seem like a minor component, the factors that must be considered to ensure the right solution can be significant.
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Materials | Tubing & Extrusion
DuPont to Acquire Spectrum Plastics Group
Spectrum specializes in advanced manufacturing of specialty medical devices and components.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.02.23
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The Changing Face of Medtech Surface Treatment
More than a dozen medical device surface treatment professionals discuss the activities in their industry.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.28.23
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Materials | Surgical
Advamedica's Ax-Surgi Surgical Hemostat Gains FDA Nod
First and only chitosan-based hemostat cleared to control severe surgical bleeding.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.21.23
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Materials
Discussing Matters of Substance in Medtech Materials
Miniaturization, minimally invasive surgery, and the fast growth of medical wearables are driving medtech material innovation.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.10.23
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Sourcing Silicone Parts: Injection Mold or 3D Print?
Exploring the pros and cons of each manufacturing approach.Online Exclusives Eric Utley and Lucas Tofteland, Protolabs 02.27.23
