Moisture-Resistant Gasketing Resin
August 12, 2008 8:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsCompany has annouced a new gasketing resin for sealing electrical conduit boxes and critical assemblies and devices.
LISTED UNDER: Resin
Class VI Adhesive is Optically Clear
August 12, 2008 8:14 am | Master Bond, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMaster Bond has introduced UV10MED, a one component, low viscosity, optically clear, UV curable adhesive. The product offers superior adhesion to metals, glass, ceramics, and most plastics. It also has excellent chemical resistance properties and is resistant to many types of sterilants.
LISTED UNDER: UV-or Light-Cure
Dissolvable Film Technology Offers New Capabilities for In-Vitro Diagnostic Devices
August 12, 2008 8:14 am | Adhesives Research, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe technology offers many benefits to diagnostic device manufacturers, including formulation flexibility, manufacturing efficiencies, and increased choice of device design.
LISTED UNDER: Films
Plastic-Parts Includes Fast Design Assistance and More
August 11, 2008 4:44 am | Diversified Plastics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCompany has a complete array of services that includes part design assistance, CAD, machined plastic prototypes, SLA models, prototype aluminum or soft steel tools, production molds, and production molding. The injection molds are high precision parts for demanding medical applications.
LISTED UNDER: Plastics | Injection Molding | Insert Molding
Silicone Offers High Adhesion to Silicones and Plastics
July 21, 2008 5:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsThis light and moisture curing silicone adhesive is designed for use on medical devices that incorporate silicone materials or require highly flexible bond joints or coatings. The adhesive eliminates part racking and allows immediate quality control testing.
LISTED UNDER: Silicone | Medical Device Testing | Silicone
Small Suction Cups Fully Compatible With OEM Equipment
July 15, 2008 4:33 am | Anver Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThese small vacuum suction cups are designed for use with micro-electronics assembly equipment and in handling other fine objects. Cups are offered in 2 to 15 mm diameter sizes, in 0.5 mm increments that are fully compatible with OEM equipment.
LISTED UNDER: Vacuums | Fittings | Silicone
Polycarbonate Resin Poised to Provide Weapon Against Hospital Infection
July 8, 2008 4:38 am | Bayer Materialscience, Llc | Product Releases | CommentsTwo grades of antimicrobial polycarbonate resin have been developed for use in the production of medical devices.
LISTED UNDER: Resin | Medical Device Testing | Component Testing
Reticulated Polyurethane Foam For Medical Devices
July 7, 2008 5:03 am | Crest Foam Industries Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPolyurethane foam is suited for a variety of medical/healthcare products and applications for filtering, absorbing, wiping, and padding. Foam consists of a thin membrane of polyurethane encapsulating a network of open cells.
LISTED UNDER: Polyurethanes
Ethyl Cyanoacrylate Adhesive Meets USP Class VI Specifications
June 25, 2008 4:41 am | Master Bond, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA room temperature curing ethyl cyanoacrylate adhesive has been introduced. This high strength bonding compound is a single component system and offers excellent adhesion to glass, ceramics, metals, rubber, and most plastics. The adhesive has a low viscosity of 2,000-2,400 cps and is easy to apply.
LISTED UNDER: Cyanoacrylate
Antimicrobial Permanently and Safely Protects Medical Devices, Healthcare Surfaces
June 24, 2008 5:44 am | Biosafe | Product Releases | CommentsThe antimicrobial protects plastics and nonwoven fabrics from staining, pitting, deterioration, and odor caused by bacteria, mold, mildew, and fungi, without compromising end-product safety.
LISTED UNDER: Antimicrobial | Injection Molding | Micro MoldingPerspectives on First Step in Design (Part V)
May 22, 2008 11:49 am | Pilgrim Software, Inc. | Articles | CommentsThe idea has been thought up, the "napkin sketch" has been made, and the project is ready to move forward. So what's the first "real" step in the design process? This was the question for the participants in this month's Perspectives feature.
LISTED UNDER: Injection Molding | Biocompatibility Testing | Microbiology/Chemical Testing
3D Parts Can Be Injection Molded
May 8, 2008 8:43 am | Cool Polymers, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA materials developer can now injection mold metal parts on standard injection molding machinery, and in tools designed for plastic. This breakthrough comes about as a result of a new metal alloy, Xyloy, that is stronger than die cast metal parts and has no porosity.
LISTED UNDER: Precious Metals | Injection Molding | Metal Injection Molding
Highly Flexible Visible Light-Cure Adhesive Offers Rapid Curing
May 8, 2008 8:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsThis rapid curing, highly flexible visible light cure adhesive formulation, Loctite 3974, is offered for medical bonding, potting, and sealing applications.
LISTED UNDER: UV-or Light-CureCeramics—Ideal Alternative for Baby Boomers
May 8, 2008 8:41 am | Articles | CommentsWith the baby boomer population remaining active while still exerting significant stress on their bodies, the number of joint replacement surgeries is increasing dramatically and expected to continue. As such, implant makers need materials that can help patients avoid "revision" surgeries.
LISTED UNDER: CeramicsRubber Selection Guide CD
May 8, 2008 8:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsRubber Industries Inc. helps part engineers to choose the correct polymer with its Rubber Selection Guide CD free for the asking. A great starting point for new design projects, this CD simplifies rubber design criteria and compares features.
LISTED UNDER: Polymers
