Materials
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Materials
Lionel Bonte Named President of Mativ’s Healthcare and Wellness Business Unit
New hire joins the company from Ahlstrom, where he led its Medical Business unit.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.26.23
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Machining & Laser Processing | Materials
Resonetics to Buy SAES Nitinol Biz for $900M
Company will acquire Memry Corporation and SAES Smart Materials to expand nitinol capabilities.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.09.23
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Materials
Telemedicine and Connectivity to Drive Material Innovation in the Near Future
The convergence of chemistry, electronics, and medical devices are resulting in solutions that improve the quality of life through disease detection.Online Exclusives Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.04.23
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Materials
Changing Regulations are Increasing Rubber Compounders' Workloads
Ingredients commonly used in rubber compounding can be eliminated with proper substitutions to help assure regulatory approvals.Online Exclusives Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.16.22
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Materials
High-Performance Materials Key to Developing Next-Gen Devices
Efforts are underway to reduce the residual stress in stainless steel products in order to improve productivity and eliminate machining scrap.Online Exclusives Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.13.22
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Materials
Drug Delivery Devices, Wearables Driving Materials Innovation
Saint Gobain is testing materials that are cost-efficient for disposable use and for long life capability.Online Exclusives Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.09.22
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Materials
Cost Reductions, New Tech Driving Materials Science Innovation
Advancements are improving both surgical procedures and patient outcomes.Online Exclusives Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.06.22
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Materials
Breathe Easy: MDI Manufacturers Explore Planet-Friendly Propellants
MDIs have been around since the 1950s, but only recently have regulators and medical device manufacturers scrutinized their environmental impact.Online Exclusives Laura Reinhard, Vice President and General Manager, Honeywell Foam and Industrial Products 11.30.22
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Materials
Avery Dennison's Adhesives on Display at MEDICA
Company is exhibiting ready-to-use materials for both short-term and extended-wear devices.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.15.22
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Materials
WACKER Showcases New Self-Adhesive Liquid Silicone Rubber at COMPAMED 2022
ELASTOSIL LR 3078 is formulated such that, on curing, it bonds to the substrate but not to the injection molding tool.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 11.14.22
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Materials
Applied Plastics’ PTFE Coating Capabilities—5Qs at Medica/CompaMed 2022
Through multiple means, including its online store, Applied Plastics is trying to reduce lead times for medtech makers.Online Exclusives Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 11.14.22
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Materials | Tubing & Extrusion
Wytech’s Stainless Steel Wire and Metal Tubing—5Qs at Medica/CompaMed 2022
Through its online ordering capabilities, the company offers medical grade materials within 72 hours.Online Exclusives Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 11.14.22
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Materials
Qosina’s Selection of Stock Components—5Qs at Medica/CompaMed 2022
The large selection of stock, off-the-shelf components offers an array of benefits to medical device manufacturers.Online Exclusives Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 11.14.22
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Materials
Metal Stents, Staples Created that Disintegrate on Demand
Could eliminate some surgical and endoscopic procedures.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.09.22
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Materials
Addman Acquires Harbec Inc.
Unlocks end-to-end polymer product lifecycle services for customers while combining industry leading engineering talent.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 11.04.22
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Materials
Advanced Biomaterials Company Solesis Acquires Polyzen
Acquisition creates meaningful value and opportunity for Polyzen and Solesis’ shared customer base.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 11.03.22
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Materials
SCT Ceramics Enters Strategic License Agreement with Heraeus
Will bring new patented CerMet technology to market.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 10.10.22
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Materials
Elkem Silicones Celebrates Grand Opening of New Facility in York, SC
The new 18,000 sq. ft. site features ISO-certified Class 7 and Class 8 clean rooms.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 10.05.22
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Materials
Mitigating Supply Chain Disruption with Inventory Storage Solutions
Recent global trends have created an unprecedented demand for medical devices in a supply chain already faced with severe challenges.Online Exclusives Dennis Menefee, Co-Founder, President & CEO of Partstat 09.16.22
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Materials | Packaging & Sterilization
Choosing the Best Method for Sterilizing Medical Device Silicones
It’s helpful to understand the attention paid to the science underlying the biocompatibility of silicone.James Darlucio, Senior Technologist, Biomaterials, NuSil, a brand of Avantor 09.01.22
