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Precision Shape-Shifting Silicone Tubing Is a Reality
January 22, 2010 10:58 am | by Paul Mazelin | Articles | CommentsThe ability to manipulate tubing into different forms and with multiple lumens is a benefit to medical device designers. A newer technology, however, enables this metamorphosis to occur "on the fly" during the extrusion process.
LISTED UNDER: Extrusion | Silicon Molding | Silicon MoldingScientific Injection Molding: A Tool for Lean Manufacturing
December 2, 2009 4:26 am | by Frank Staples and Alpesh Patel | Helix Medical | Articles | CommentsInjection molding is a critical component fabrication technique in medical device manufacturing. Therefore, any method that can be employed to reduce costs associated with it is of much interest to device makers.
LISTED UNDER: Molding | Injection Molding | Silicon MoldingChallenges and Opportunities Realized During a Thermoset Tooling Transfer
December 2, 2009 4:25 am | by Tom Sloane | Articles | CommentsThe Project: Transfer tools from a closing thermoset molder to a new contract molder without sacrificing quality or capabilities. The Solution: Not only were the tools successfully transferred, but critical elements of the product were reevaluated and enhanced.
LISTED UNDER: Molding | Component Testing | Product DesignHandling a Three Molding Process Solution
August 28, 2009 12:02 pm | by Tobey Hayden | Articles | CommentsThe Project: Design a bed handle that will fit onto existing Joerns beds, increase patient comfort, and enhance caregiver safety.
LISTED UNDER: Molding | Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping
Advanced Fabrication Technology for Thin-Walled Urethane Extrusions
August 5, 2009 10:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsAdvanced technology for producing thin walled, large diameter, low durometer urethane extrusions is available. Commonly used in minimally invasive medical devices, such extrusions have been fraught with manufacturability challenges.
LISTED UNDER: ExtrusionInternational Plastics Design Competition
December 5, 2008 7:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Alliance of Plastics Processors (APP) is now accepting applications for the International Plastics Design Competition (IPDC), which will co-locate with NPE2009 on June 22-26 at Chicago's McCormick Place.
LISTED UNDER: Molding
Molded Rubber And Plastic Components Website
December 5, 2008 7:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsMinnesota Rubber and Plastics (MR&P) has redesigned its website, which communicates the company's science-based approach comprising product design, manufacturing, process development, sourcing, quality systems, material sciences expertise, and program management.
LISTED UNDER: Molding | Product DesignMedical Device Molding: A Commitment, Not a Choice
November 10, 2008 6:52 am | by Brian Wright | Articles | CommentsBy Brian Wright With more and more jobs heading overseas, a growing number of molding companies have been changing their focus to medical device manufacturing. This can make sense; however, it is usually easier said than done.
LISTED UNDER: MoldingShort Run Molding for Long Term Success
September 10, 2008 8:32 am | Articles | CommentsMolding is a critical process in the manufacture of medical devices. However, long molding runs are not always the ideal option for the fabrication of components for a device. Short run molding provides numerous advantages to medical device designers that would not be otherwise realized.
LISTED UNDER: Molding | Injection Molding | Product Design
Injection Molding and Extrusion Grade Vinyl Compounds
March 11, 2008 5:10 am | Polyone Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Geon HC product line will feature flexible injection molding and extrusion grade vinyl compounds with a wide range of durometers. These compounds are available from as low as 60 Shore A through nearly-rigid grades, and many have USP Class 6 and FDA regulatory status.
LISTED UNDER: Molding | Injection Molding
ADM-Free TPEs
January 15, 2008 8:30 am | Teknor Apex Company | Product Releases | CommentsThese thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds enable manufacturers of medical and other regulated products to comply with regulations aimed at preventing the transmission of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
LISTED UNDER: TPE
Extrusion Capabilities
November 5, 2007 9:11 am | Vesta, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe company’s extensive extrusion capabilities range from single-lumen tubing to coextrusions and multi-lumen tubing, with up to 28 lumens or more possible. Formulations range from clear to pigmented to radiopaque.
LISTED UNDER: Extrusion | Multilumen Tubing | Coextrusions/Paratubing
Rubber/Silicone Molding and Bonding
August 10, 2007 5:11 am | Hiawatha Rubber Co. | Product Releases | CommentsDesign engineers will benefit from the company’s capabilities of molding and bonding unique rubber and silicone formulations for today’s newest equipment and products.
LISTED UNDER: Molding | Silicon Molding | Silicon MoldingDeveloping Medical Components Utilizing Early Supplier Involvement
March 12, 2007 1:18 pm | Nypro | Product Releases | CommentsDeveloping complex plastic medical components for high volume assembly can be greatly enhanced by taking advantage of early supplier involvement.
LISTED UNDER: Molding | Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping
Custom Micro Molding
November 6, 2006 11:12 am | Minnesota Rubber & Plastics | Product Releases | CommentsMiniaturization of components in a broad range of polymers gives the medical designer greater flexibility in designing devices such as fluid delivery systems, diagnostic equipment, and endoscopic devices for minimally invasive cardiovascular and orthopedic procedures.
LISTED UNDER: Molding
