Perspectives in Molding
May 6, 2008 11:23 am | Articles | CommentsWhat will medical device manufacturers have to look forward to in terms of molding for their
LISTED UNDER: Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping | Injection Molding
Polymer System Cures by UV Light and/or Heat
April 7, 2008 10:14 am | Master Bond, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis one component, optically clear, non-yellowing UV and/or heat curable polymer system is called UV15-7DC. This high performance system is designed for bonding, sealing, and coating applications. It is 100% reactive and does not contain any solvents or other volatiles.
LISTED UNDER: UV-or Light-Cure8 Keys to Success for an Outsourced Design
April 4, 2008 7:18 am | Helix Medical | Articles | CommentsFrom critical design errors to poor communication, outsourcing solution providers have experienced the gamut of problems from working with medical device clients who don't always know the best route to take to ensure a product's success.
LISTED UNDER: Design Services | Prototyping | Injection Molding
Biomaterial Absorbed by Human Body
March 11, 2008 10:05 am | Concordia Medical | Product Releases | CommentsBIOFELT is a unique non-woven biomaterial which can be readily absorbed by the human body. It is a
LISTED UNDER: NonwovensDon't Get Stuck With the Wrong Adhesive Supplier
March 11, 2008 9:34 am | Articles | CommentsAdhesive technology is critical to many aspects of medical device technology, from securing components within a finished device to adhering wound care products or electrical pads directly to a patient's skin.
LISTED UNDER: Pressure Sensitive | Medical Device Testing | Component Testing
Earplug Scrap/Tear Issue Hears of Silicone Solution
March 11, 2008 7:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsLeading retail earplug manufacturer McKeon Products Inc. recently embarked on progressing its advanced earplug line. McKeon President/CEO Devin Benner commissioned technically advanced, multinational liquid-silicone parts molder Silcotech North America Inc.
LISTED UNDER: Prototyping | Silicon Molding | Silicon MoldingSticky Silicone
March 11, 2008 7:33 am | Articles | CommentsSilicone gel pressure sensitive adhesives are offering a revolutionary solution to applications such as medical device attachment and wound care.
LISTED UNDER: Silicone | Silicone
Dispense Valve Provides Clean Shut-Off
March 11, 2008 7:18 am | Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe 2600-041 Series Snuf-Bak dispense valve is designed for fast and clean shut-off of thixotropic and cohesive materials such as viscous silicones, epoxies, and urethanes. The design incorporates the company’s trademark Snuf-Bak action of fluid materials in a small, compact KISS Series valve body.
LISTED UNDER: Dispense | SiliconePharmaceuticals Charging Through
March 11, 2008 5:50 am | Articles | CommentsTransdermal drug delivery offers numerous advantages over other more commonly used techniques. However, the size of a pharmaceutical’s molecules has traditionally been a limiting factor in terms of the type of drug that could benefit from this method.
LISTED UNDER: Drug delivery
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
Electrically Conductive Adhesive
February 15, 2008 10:10 am | Adhesives Research, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe company’s medical division offers a complete product line of electrically conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive systems for reliable electrical interconnections in devices such as electrodes, defibrillators, and biosensors.
LISTED UNDER: Conductive
Sterilization Resistant Coating
February 15, 2008 9:34 am | Master Bond, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsEP42HT-2 is a room temperature curable two component epoxy, adhesive, coating, casting, and sealant material featuring high temperature resistance along with outstanding chemical resistance.
LISTED UNDER: Epoxy | Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Medical Device Testing
Hydrophilic Coatings
February 15, 2008 9:34 am | Biocoat Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsHydrophilic Hydak coatings technology represents a major advance in biomedical device coatings. They offer consistent performance and are simpler to apply and less expensive than UV-cured coatings. They are superior to PVP coatings in terms of their lubricity/durability profile and flexibility.
LISTED UNDER: Hydrophilic Coating | Hydrophilic Coating | Device Coating
Light-Curing Adhesive
February 14, 2008 6:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsSee-Cure technology addresses the two most-often asked questions about light-curing products: How do I know I've dispensed enough adhesive? and How do I know when it is cured? Adhesives that are formulated with the See-Cure technology are bright blue in color in the uncured condition.
LISTED UNDER: UV-or Light-Cure
High Purity PTFE
January 18, 2008 10:51 am | Plastomer Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsTexolon brand high purity PTFE is a product line particularly important in applications where material cleanliness is essential. The high purity PTFE material is molded, packaged, and labeled in a strictly controlled environment, ensuring the highest purity for demanding applications.
LISTED UNDER: PTFE | Control | Fittings
