A Matter of Materials: Molding
January 29, 2013 3:31 pm | by Scott Young, Ph.D. | West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | Articles | CommentsNew material offerings are critical to medical device manufacturers as they provide new opportunities in the development of cutting edge technologies. This three-part round-up features three new materials that are impacting medical device manufacturing in the areas of adhesives/coatings, molding, and extrusion. This part focuses on molding.
LISTED UNDER: Cyclo-olefin Polymer | Bottles/Jars/Vials | Silicone
A Matter of Materials: Adhesives/Coatings
January 29, 2013 3:29 pm | by Jennifer Hooker | Master Bond, Inc. | Articles | CommentsNew material offerings are critical to medical device manufacturers as they provide new opportunities in the development of cutting edge technologies. This three-part round-up features three new materials that are impacting medical device manufacturing in the areas of adhesives/coatings, molding, and extrusion. This part focuses on adhesives/coatings.
LISTED UNDER: Silicone | Silicone | Device Coating
Aromatic Carbothane TPU
January 28, 2013 11:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Lubrizol Corporation announces the launch of eight new aromatic products from Lubrizol LifeScience Polymers. These materials are an extension of the Carbothane™ line of polycarbonate-based thermoplastic polyurethanes...
LISTED UNDER: Polyurethanes
Polyisoprene Products: A Natural Rubber Alternative
January 25, 2013 10:02 am | Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsKraton Performance Polymers announces plans to showcase Cariflex polyisoprene products, the ideal alternative to natural rubber, and Kraton ERS polymers, the ideal alternative to PVC products...
LISTED UNDER: Rubber | Polymers | PVC
EMI/RFI Shielding Gaskets
January 23, 2013 10:41 am | Interstate Specialty Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCustom manufactured EMI/RFI gaskets and seals, die-cut from solid, sponge, and fabric reinforced shielding materials, for a wide range of applications are being introduced by Interstate Specialty Products, Inc.
LISTED UNDER: EMI/RFI Shielding | Gaskets and Seals | Silicone
Antimicrobial Technology, High Performance Thermoplastics for Medical Devices
January 18, 2013 10:01 am | Basf Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsBASF will showcase its antimicrobial technology and high performance thermoplastics at the Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) West Show and MedTech Conference, Feb. 11-14, 2013, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California.
LISTED UNDER: Polyethylenes | Polymers | Polyurethanes
Plastic Solutions for Portability, Miniaturization and Sustainability of Healthcare Applications
January 16, 2013 11:03 am | Sabic Innovative Plastics | Product Releases | CommentsRecognizing the increasing prevalence of device miniaturization, a need for greater portability and a desire to find more sustainable solutions, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business will exhibit at MD&M West...
LISTED UNDER: PEEK, PEK | Polycarbonates | Polymers
Silicone Vulcanization Process
January 7, 2013 10:34 am | by MDT Staff | Engel North America | Product Releases | CommentsENGEL North America will introduce their new UV vulcanization process for silicone molding at the upcoming Plastec West show, February 12th -14th, 2013 in Anaheim, CA. On display will be a 110 ton ENGEL emotion all-electric machine...
LISTED UNDER: Molding Equipment | Molding Systems | Silicon Molding
High Performance Grade of Thermoplastic Vulcanizates
January 4, 2013 10:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsOnly weeks after introducing the firm’s first general purpose grades of Viprene® thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs), Alliance Polymers and Services LLC is offering new Viprene P (high performance) thermoplastic vulcanizates.
LISTED UNDER: Thermoplastic ElastomersSaint-Gobain Performance Plastics acquires American Fluoroseal Corporation
January 3, 2013 9:43 am | by PRNewswire | News | CommentsSaint-Gobain Performance Plastics has completed the acquisition of American Fluoroseal Corporation (AFC), a Maryland based manufacturer of fluoropolymer bags for medical use and sterile sampling systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. The company operates from a single location in Gaithersburg (Maryland, United States) where both engineering and manufacturing are located.
LISTED UNDER: Fluoroplastics | Polymers | Pouches/Bags
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
Precision Molded Medical Components and Assemblies
December 20, 2012 10:43 am | Minnesota Rubber & Plastics | Product Releases | CommentsMedical equipment manufacturers seeking a qualified manufacturing partner will find this brochure particularly useful. It details Minnesota Rubber and Plastics’ 65 years of experience in the medical components...
LISTED UNDER: Injection Molding | Molding | Cleanroom Assembly
High-Purity TPV Medical Elastomer Range
December 17, 2012 11:11 am | Teknor Apex Company | Product Releases | CommentsTeknor Apex Company has developed two high-hardness grades in its Medalist® MD-200 series of thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) elastomers, extending the already broad durometer range...
LISTED UNDER: Thermoplastic Elastomers | Control | Handles and Knobs
Fiber Optic Adhesives Formulated for Better Polishing
December 5, 2012 9:28 am | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | CommentsA new line of fiber optic adhesives that are formulated to produce a hard, smooth, and clean surface which can be highly polished for superior attenuation is being introduced by Mereco Technologies.
LISTED UNDER: Epoxy
Porous Tungsten Components
November 29, 2012 4:40 pm | Mott Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsMott Corporation announces the availability of porous metal components and filters made from tungsten to meet the most challenging conditions. Mott’s porous tungsten is stable at extremely high temperatures...
LISTED UNDER: Microporous | Precious Metals | Metal Filter
