Supply Chain / Materials | Medical Product Outsourcing

Materials | Tubing & Extrusion

Will You Experience a Catheter Material Supply Challenge?—A Medtech Makers Q&A

Getting ahead of any ban on NMP-based materials will alleviate potential delays or problems with manufacturing later.

Sponsored released by Confluent Medical Technologies 04.30.24

Materials

Addressing Concerns with the Nitinol Supply Chain—A Medtech Makers Q&A

Questions have swirled around the availability of the important material due to a number of factors impacting it.

Sponsored released by Resonetics 04.17.24

Materials | Molding

The Value of Material Collaboration for Implantables—A Medtech Makers Q&A

When customers can leverage the molder and the material supplier as part of the team, the chance of a successful product increases significantly.

Sponsored released by Spectrum Plastics Group, A DuPont Business 04.15.24

Materials

Supplying Sustainable Surfaces for Medical Device Coating and Finishing

Increasing environmental concerns and interest in more robust service offerings have suppliers reviewing their portfolios and capabilities.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Editor 04.04.24

Materials

Potential Hidden Dangers of Coatings on Limited-Duration Devices

How to avoid the health risks associated with limited-duration device coatings that leach into the body.

Kim Ehman and Sandi Schaible, WuXi AppTec Medical Device Testing 04.04.24

Materials

A Matter of Fact for Medical Device Materials

Robotics, digital health, sustainability, and point-of-care testing are among the myriad of issues shaping the medtech materials sector.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.28.24

Materials

MD&MW News: Cortland Biomedical Expands Weaving Capabilities

Company to showcase its design and development capabilities at MD&M West.

Rachel Klemovitch, Assistant Editor 02.01.24

Materials

Anatomy of a New Coating: The Development of a Sustainable, Compliant PTFE-Free Solution

The medical device industry has a way to go with testing and validation of newly developed coatings on legacy products.

George Osterhout, Senior Advisor and past President, Surface Solutions Group 01.31.24

Materials

Confluent Invests in ATI Nitinol Melt

ATI expands capacity for medical nitinol, with investment of more than $50 million.

Rachel Klemovitch, Assistant Editor 01.25.24

Materials

Inventory Management Best Practices for Medical Device Companies

How to maximize resources and improve overall operations.

Online Exclusives Amanda Winstead, Freelance Writer 11.21.23

Materials

Avery Dennison Medical Showcases Adhesives for Wearables at Medica 2023

The company also offers global tape solutions with surgical precision.

Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 11.13.23

Materials

Bioactive, 3D-Printed Composite Material Supports Broken Bone Healing

Fraunhofer researchers have created a PCL/bioactive glass combo material for use in non-union bone breaks.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.13.23

Materials

Porex’s Porous Media Portfolio—5Qs at Medica/CompaMed 2023

The company’s solutions provide options for filtration, venting, absorption, diffusion, and wicking for medical devices and diagnostics.