Matching Minimally Invasive Device Trends with Material Selection—A Medtech Makers Q&A
Getting the material right for a particularly challenging miniaturized device doesn’t need to add stress to the project.
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Discovering the Value of Surface Treatments and Coatings for Medtech
Surface treatments and coatings enable device makers to design more benefits into their medical technologies.Mark Crawford, Contributing Editor 04.01.22
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Solvay and Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Launch Sustainability Initiative
Will work together to recycle end-of-life medical components.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 03.30.22
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Contract Manufacturing | Materials
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics Acquires Primasil
Primasil is a U.K.-based custom silicone rubber compounder, mixer, and manufacturer.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.09.22
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Material Trends: The Impact of New Medtech Innovation
Minimally invasive procedures, robotic technology, and 3D printing are driving medtech material innovation.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.03.22
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Biomedical Textiles Enable Less Invasive Surgical Procedures
The incorporation of biomedical textiles in medical devices is enabling procedures across a wide range of surgical markets to be simpler and less invasive.Wes Conger, Engineering Director, Cortland Biomedical 03.03.22
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The Case For Just-In-Time Inventory Systems in Challenging Times
While too much inventory may be an invisible cost, a more obvious problem is the opposite condition—running out of inventory when it is needed.Tony Freeman, President, A.S. Freeman Advisors LLC 03.03.22
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Materials | Molding
Ensuring Success with a Silicone Supply Chain—A Medtech Makers Q&A
Supply chain challenges are impacting everyone; finding a supplier who has solutions to them can make a huge difference.
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Silicone Advances Open Doors for New Wound Care and Wearables Development
For skin-worn devices such as wound care dressings and diagnostic wearables, silicone medical-grade adhesives offer a compelling option.Emmett McArdle, Ph.D., Nicholas Porter and Paul Saunders, Avery Dennison Medical 02.07.22
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Cortland Biomedical Names Eric Brown as General Manager
Brown previously served as Cortland’s director of operations.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 02.07.22
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Resonetics and Ingpuls Form Joint Venture
Ingpuls Medical plans to develop and produce high-quality nitinol tubing, wire, sheet, and powder for the medical device industry.Resonetics 01.05.22
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Get ‘Lean’ with Your Storeroom Inventory Management Systems
Why having an inventory management strategy is important.Online Exclusives Diane Caldwell, Senior Director of Project Management and Business Intelligence for Synovos 12.16.21
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Boyd Corp. Acquires MBK Tape Solutions, a Stick-to-Skin Adhesive Maker
Expands biosensor, transdermal patch, and medical wearable expertise.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 12.16.21
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Cardiovascular | Materials
Biomaterial Could Repair Heart, Muscles, and Vocal Cords
Scientists from McGill University develop new injectable hydrogel for wound repair.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 12.07.21
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Materials | Tubing & Extrusion
Discussing High Temperature Material Options for Medical Tubing and Devices—MPO Videobites
Jonathan Jurgaitis of Spectrum Plastics Group provides information on the different material types and the advantages of using each.Videos
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3D/Additive Manufacturing | Materials
Nexa3D, Henkel Ink Deal to Develop 3D-Printable Functional Polymers
Targeting industrial casting, footwear, medical, and consumer goods industries.Business Wire 11.12.21
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Sensor-Laden ‘OmniFibers’ for Breath-Regulating Garments
Researchers have developed a novel type of fiber that can be made into clothing that senses its level of stretching or compression.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.10.21
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Scapa Healthcare, Synedgen Ink Wound Care Licensing Deal
Scapa can also use Synedgen’s glycopolymer tech in conjunction with other wound care technologies.Scapa Healthcare 10.20.21
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Chronic Disease | Electronics | Materials | Patient Monitoring
Quarter-Sized Sensor Spots Glucose Levels in Sweat
Penn State-developed device verified by a commercially available glucose monitor.Videos Sam Brusco, Associate Editor
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Developing Next Generation Implants with Bioresorbables—A Medtech Makers Q&A
To help restore natural anatomy following a medical procedure, some device makers are curious about bioresorbable molded devices.
