Involving the Contract Manufacturer Early in the Design Phase—A Medtech Makers Q&A
Getting a supply partner involved early in development can help avoid problems and save costs later in the process.
Tubing & Extrusion
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Junkosha Launches Customer Charter
Steps up production to meet shortages in the medium term with a major expansion of its Kasama plant.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 09.15.22
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Inflation's Impact on Medical Device Manufacturing—MPO Videobites
Rising inflation is impacting everyone across the board, but find out how it is having an effect on the medical device industry.Videos
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ICS Medical Devices to Expand Operations in Galway, Ireland
Will move into a new 16,000- square-foot manufacturing facility, more than doubling its current footprint.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 06.01.22
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The Importance of Continuous Improvement—A Medtech Makers Q&A
Suppliers who maintain protocols for continuous improvement are going to help their customers weather challenges better.
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Tunnel Vision: A Roundtable Discussion of Tubing Experts
Nearly a dozen medical tubing experts discuss the industry’s market forces and challenges.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.01.22
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Lubrizol Life Science Health Completes Major Expansion in California
Adds a dedicated development cell with test lab and pilot lines, including an additional 2,600 square feet of ISO-7 cleanroom space.Lubrizol Life Science Health 12.14.21
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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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Tekni-Plex Buys Johnson Plastic Group
Johnson Plastic Group specializes in precision extrusions for medical device applications.PR Newswire 10.08.21
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Modern Extrusion Technologies for Medtech Help Blend Art and Science
New capabilities and data collection technologies are replacing some of the art of extrusion with actual, reproducible science.Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 10.01.21
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Accu-Tube Appoints Matthew Haddle as CEO
Haddle has a track record of leading organizations through strategic expansions across the medical device, aerospace, and industrial sectors.Accu-Tube 09.22.21
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Confluent Opens Specialty Medical Polymer Tubing Center of Excellence
New facility offers component design support, PTFE liners, polyimide tubing, and multilayer composite tubing.Business Wire 09.01.21
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An Extrusion Validation Program’s Value—A Medtech Makers Q&A
Through open and constant communication along with early involvement, Microspec’s Jumpstart program offers advantages to OEMs.
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Junkosha Announces Liner Challenge
Makes a pledge to its partners that they will not need a tie layer to improve yields for applications under 3.0 mm ID.08.16.21
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A Quality Validation Program for Extrusion—MPO Videobites
Tim Steele of Microspec Corporation offers insights on the importance of a validation program for extrusion for medical device makers.Videos
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Thousands of Stock Components for Medtech—MPO Videobites
Jeff Cushner of Qosina speaks with MPO's Sean Fenske about how his company fulfills medical device component needs rapidly.Videos
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Zeus Acquires CathX Medical
Will integrate the catheter-based contract manufacturer.Zeus Industrial Products Inc. 06.10.21
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Eldon James Corporation Expands
Begins construction of new 106,000 sq. ft. expansion in Fort Collins, Colo.Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.21.21
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Core Mandrel Technology for Medtech—MPO Videobites
Mike Butkowski of Spectrum Plastics Group speaks with MPO’s Sean Fenske about core mandrel technology and how it’s used for medical tubing.Videos
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Demystifying Multi-Lumen Tubing—A Medtech Makers Q&A
MicroSpec’s Tim Steele shares his expertise on factors to consider when specifying multi-lumen tubing and also reveals common challenges he encounters.
