Materials Processing
Addition Cured Silicone for Biocompatibility and Cytoxicity
May 21, 2013 2:43 pm | by MDT Staff | Master Bond, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe MasterSil 153Med has been introduced by Master Bond. The two part silicone with a paste consistency features a convenient one to one mix ratio by weight, and does not require exposure to air and humidity for cross-linking. It has a long working life of 5-7 hours and will not outgas while curing.
LISTED UNDER: Silicone
From Almost Invisible to 1.0mm Thick Foils for Research Applications
April 30, 2013 5:23 pm | by MDT Staff | Goodfellow Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsFoils as thin as 0.00025mm are among the many foils available from Goodfellow for research and product development. More than 50 pure metals and approximately 100 alloys are represented in the company’s full line of foils, with some of them – rolled or deposited in Goodfellow’s own production department – not available from any other supplier.
LISTED UNDER: Foils | Metals | Alloys
Engineered Metal Solutions to Showcase at MD&M East Exposition
April 30, 2013 4:56 pm | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | CommentsATW Companies will be highlighting its leadership in engineered metal solutions for medical devices at the MD&M East Exposition, Booth #3434 from June 18-20, 2013 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
LISTED UNDER: Metals
Non-Phthalate Plasticizer Portfolio
April 26, 2013 3:20 pm | by MDT Staff | Eastman Chemical Company | Product Releases | CommentsEastman Chemical Company today announced it will expand its non-phthalate plasticizer portfolio with the addition of Eastman 168 SG (sensitive grade) non-phthalate plasticizer. Eastman 168 SG non-phthalate plasticizer is an enhanced grade of the industry-leading Eastman 168 non-phthalate plasticizer.
LISTED UNDER: Plastics
Precision Die Cutting Produces Medical Parts to Specification
February 7, 2013 4:07 pm | by MDT Staff | Interstate Specialty Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsIf you need custom fabricated precision filters, gaskets, membranes, seals, shields, spacers, and related parts for medical applications, check with Interstate Specialty Products, Inc.
LISTED UNDER: Die-Cutting | Plastic | Sheet/Film
5 Key Considerations for Working with Biomedical Textiles
January 2, 2013 4:28 pm | by Todd Blair | Articles | CommentsAs concerns over many implant materials, including metals, grow, medical device engineers are increasingly looking to biomedical textiles to aid in device design and implant performance. The advantages for more biomimetic functions are vast, but in order to satisfy performance requirements, there are a number of key considerations engineers must be prepared to address. Every decision, from biomaterial selection to processing technique, must be carefully assessed by a contract manufacturing partner with specialized medical textile expertise to develop a device that both delivers clinically and meets all compliance standards for regulatory approval.
LISTED UNDER: Cylinders | Nonwovens | Wovens
Metal Film Leaded Resistors
May 16, 2012 7:37 am | Stackpole Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsStackpole has expanded their popular RNF Series of metal film axial leaded resistors and is now able to support tolerances as tight as ±0.05% and TCR values as low as 10 ppm.
LISTED UNDER: Resistors | Metals | Films
Composite Clad Metal Wire
May 14, 2012 6:00 am | Anomet Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCustom manufactured precious metal clad wire that can be formulated to meet specific OEM performance characteristics such as temperature and corrosion resistance or biocompatibility...
LISTED UNDER: Composites | Metals | Composites
Engineered Metal Solutions
May 3, 2012 8:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsATW Companies Inc., a leading provider of custom manufactured metal components and services, will be showcasing its “ATW Medical” brand and highlighting its leadership in engineered metal solutions...
LISTED UNDER: Metals | Injection Molding | Metal Injection Molding
Advanced Ceramic Heater Technology
April 20, 2012 7:46 am | Durex Industries | Product Releases | CommentsDurex Industries, a leading North American designer and manufacturer of heaters, temperature sensors, controls and systems, recently announced the release of its new Advanced Ceramic Heater technology.
LISTED UNDER: Ceramics
Plastics Software Helps Optimize Plastics Part and Injection Mold Designs
April 5, 2012 6:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsDassault Systèmes, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today unveiled SolidWorks® Plastics software, easy-to-use software tools...
LISTED UNDER: Plastics | Injection Molding | CAD
Optically Clear, High-Durometer Elastomer
March 13, 2012 7:33 am | NuSil Technology | Product Releases | CommentsNuSil Technology LLC, a leading formulator and manufacturer of silicone compounds for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, announces the release of MED-6219...
LISTED UNDER: Elastomers | Silicone
Silicone Keypad Interface
March 13, 2012 7:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsAPEM Components, Inc., a leading manufacturer of quality switches and joysticks, is pleased to announce the availability of total control panel assembly solutions featuring rubber keypad interfaces.
LISTED UNDER: Silicone | Silicone | Silicone
Photo Etching Metals with Spring Characteristics
March 1, 2012 5:47 am | Tech-Etch, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTech-Etch specializes in the etching, forming, heat treating, and finishing of components made from metals with superior spring characteristics. Prototypes are delivered in five days.
LISTED UNDER: Photo Etching | Springs | Metals
Keyboard Features Easy to Clean, Smooth, Silicone Cover
February 24, 2012 5:19 am | Cherry | Product Releases | CommentsCHERRY’s new EZClean 4100 keyboard features a smooth silicone cover that is easy to clean with most standard medical cleansers and disinfecting wipes, while also providing an exceptional tactile feel...
LISTED UNDER: Input Devices | Keyboards | Keyboards
