C5 Medical Werks Showcases Latest in Implantable Ceramic Technology
February 2, 2010 4:23 am | C5 Medical Werks | Product Releases | CommentsC5 Medical Werks (CoorsTek’s MD&M West Booth 2541) currently manufactures ceramic components for
LISTED UNDER: CeramicsRepExact Adds Processed Micro Tubing
February 2, 2010 4:23 am | Repexact, Llc | Product Releases | CommentsRepExact (MD&M West Booth 3273) announces exclusive North American representation of Siewal Microtubes SA, a Switzerland-based leading laser and mechanical processor of thin-wall metal microtubing.
LISTED UNDER: Metal | Nitinol | Nitinol
Battling Infection at the Material Level
January 26, 2010 8:34 am | by Michael F. Adams, Khristine L. Carroll, and Harold Garey | Articles | CommentsHospital-borne infection is always a concern to healthcare professionals as the result can lead to increased care costs, increased hospital stay, and even patient death. In order to help combat this critical problem, one company has focused on combating these infections at the material stage.
LISTED UNDER: Polymers
Adhesive Pairs with LED Lamp for Fast Medical Device Assembly
January 22, 2010 10:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe 1020-M Ultra Light-Weld is an ultra-fast, tack-free, LED-curable adhesive. It's designed for rapid bonding of a wide variety of plastics typically used in the manufacture of medical devices, such as reservoirs, tube sets, port fittings, drug delivery systems, and heat-sensitive applications.
LISTED UNDER: UV-or Light-Cure | FittingsLeveraging Materials Science and Engineering Innovation to Improve Implant Performance
January 22, 2010 10:58 am | by Aiguo Wang, Ph.D. | Articles | CommentsAdvances in materials are always exciting and significantly contribute to innovations in medical device technology. In the orthopedic arena, one company has developed a technique with which to enhance the material properties of polyethylene for hip and knee replacements. By Aiguo Wang, Ph.D.
LISTED UNDER: Polyethylenes
Webinar: Let Prospector Solve Your 2010 Resin Selection Challenges
January 22, 2010 10:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsIDES Inc. offers a previously recorded webinar to assist design engineers with selecting plastic materials for their next product application.
LISTED UNDER: ResinPrecision 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 Molding
No-Drip Medical Adhesive Designed for Bonding Vertical Surfaces
December 2, 2009 4:28 am | Master Bond, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe EP42HT 2 ND 2 has a paste like consistency and facilitates the adhesive's application when bonding vertical surfaces. This no-run two part epoxy fully complies with the testing requirements for USP Class VI biocompatibility.
LISTED UNDER: Epoxy | Biocompatibility Testing | Microbiology/Chemical TestingScientific 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 Design
New Silicone Gel Tape & Chip Vibration Isolators
November 23, 2009 9:36 am | Aac Advanced Antivibration Components | Product Releases | CommentsAdvanced Antivibration Components (AAC)’s Silicone Gel Tape & Chip Vibration Isolators, identified as the V10Z62MGT and V20Z62MGC Series, are designed for light to medium loads. The gel tape is stocked in 1000 mm lengths and in 3 thicknesses: 1 mm, 2 mm and 3 mm.
LISTED UNDER: TapesImproved Medical Polymer Offers Improved Strength and Innovative Surface Technology
October 30, 2009 7:05 am | Dsm | Product Releases | CommentsDSM PTG, part of DSM Biomedical, a global leader in biomedical materials science, offers the Bionate II PCU, a versatile medical polymer with built-in surface technology designed for chronic implants.
LISTED UNDER: Polymers | Injection Molding | Surface ModificationVesta Announces Facility Investments, Wins Award
October 21, 2009 5:32 am | Vesta, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsVesta Inc (Booth 1017), an industry leading contract manufacturer for medical device components and finished device assembly, has announced several significant facility infrastructure investments intended to support its business growth requirements and expand its service offerings.
LISTED UNDER: Full Service Contract Manufacturing | Silicone
Polymide Indicated for Critical Applications
October 21, 2009 5:32 am | Microlumen, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsOffered by MicroLumen Inc. (Booth 1224), polyimide is ideal for critical applications and low-invasive medical devices. Polyimide is a thermoset plastic that has excellent mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties.
LISTED UNDER: Polymers | Micro-machining | Laser MachiningCompany Expands Grinding Services
October 21, 2009 5:32 am | Techdevice Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsTechDevice (Booth 860), a developer and manufacturer of balloons, catheters, guidewires, and components, has expanded its grinding capabilities and capacity with the recent investment and focus on precision grinding.
LISTED UNDER: Grinding | Prototyping | Nitinol
