Materials

3D/Additive Manufacturing | Materials

TU Wien Develops New High-Resolution 3D Bioprinting Process

Thanks to a special "bio-ink," living cells can be integrated into fine structures created in a 3D printer.

Vienna University of Technology 10.21.19

3D/Additive Manufacturing | Contract Manufacturing | Materials

CoorsTek Medical Becomes Lincotek Medical

Rebranding Unitedcoatings Group's recent acquisition is the first step to integrate the entity into the global medical business.

Unitedcoatings Group 10.11.19

Materials | Molding

Exact Science: A Micromolding Roundtable

In-vitro diagnostics and a shift toward point-of-care devices are creating a growing need for micromolded components.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 10.09.19

Cardiovascular | Materials

Developing Electrically Active Materials to Repair Damaged Hearts

A polymer known as PEDOT may be the most suitable for electrically conductive grafts or scaffolds.

American Institute of Physics (AIP) 10.08.19

Materials

Graphene Filter Traps and Destroys Bacteria

Rice lab adapts laser-induced graphene to remove pathogens from the air.

Mike Williams, Rice University 10.08.19

Electronics | Machining & Laser Processing | Materials | Molding

Changing of the Guard? The Rise of Asia’s Medtech Suppliers

This article explores the implications for three emerging supplier regions in Asia: Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam.

Mihir Torsekar, International Trade Analyst, U.S. International Trade Commission 10.08.19

Materials | Tubing & Extrusion

Q Acquires TBL Performance Plastics

Marks a strategic acquisition for Q’s biopharma business.

Q 10.07.19

Materials

Researchers Develop Hydrogel Capable of Providing Sustained Medication Release

Delivers drugs at the cellular level and engineers tissue.

NYU Tandon 09.18.19

Materials

Cortland Biomedical Opens State-of-the-Art Facility

Strategically designed by textile engineers.

Cortland Biomedical 09.17.19

Materials

Biocoat Opens New State of the Art Facility

Launches on-site contract coating service business unit.

Biocoat Inc. 09.17.19

Materials

Evonik Acquires Surface Modification Tech Platform

Expands its medical device capabilities.

Evonik 09.03.19

Cardiovascular | Materials

Biocompatible Stents Better Protect Against Occluded Blood Vessels

In a joint project, Fraunhofer researchers in Dresden have developed enhanced coatings that substantially improve the biocompatibility of stents.

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft 09.03.19

Materials

Boston Centerless Appoints Impact Ireland (Metals) Ltd. as Exclusive U.K. & Ireland Distributor

Impact Ireland Ltd. is a multi-metal distributor of materials for medical device manufacturers in Ireland and Europe.

Boston Centerless 08.22.19

Diagnostics | Materials

New Contrast Agent Could Make MRIs Safer

A novel manganese-based agent provides comparable tumor contrast enhancement to the state of the art.

Massachusetts General Hospital 08.16.19

Materials

Nanoscale 'Glass' Bottles Could Enable Targeted Drug Delivery

Tiny silica bottles filled with medicine and a special temperature-sensitive material could be used for drug delivery to kill malignant cells.

Georgia Institute of Technology 08.16.19

Materials | Testing

Understanding Food-Grade vs. Biocompatibility for Medical Device Materials

Just because a material is food-safe in no way implies it is also biocompatible.

Online Exclusives Dana Trousil, Medical NPI Team Lead, StarFish Medical 08.13.19

Materials

Self-Sterilizing Polymer Fights Drug-Resistant Pathogens

The polymer is able to kill a range of viruses and drug-resistant bacteria in just minutes.

North Carolina State University 08.02.19

Materials

Beyond the Surface: Examining Coatings and Surface Treatment Options

Advancements in coatings technologies enable greater benefits to manufacturers for their devices.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 07.30.19

Materials | Packaging & Sterilization | R&D & Design

Case in Point: Robust Sintered PTFE Material Helps to Reduce Risk of HAIs

In China, concerns are mounting over the life-threatening issue of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and how to prevent future incidents from occurring. Recently, researchers investigated increased hospitalization costs due to HAIs,1 which not…

Jack Chan, Global Marketing Director—Medical, Porex 07.30.19

Materials