Eastman Announces Polymer Portfolio Expansion for Medical Packaging
February 9, 2010 4:12 am | Eastman Chemical Company | Product Releases | CommentsEastman Chemical Company (MD&M West Booth 639) introduces expanded capabilities of its polymer portfolio for medical packaging. Eastman is working with premier design firm DD Studio to explore strategic, human-centric innovations for the medical market and other industries.
LISTED UNDER: Polymers | Prototyping
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: PolymersImproved 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 Modification
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 Machining
Electroactive Polymers for Controlled Movement and Substance Release
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Creganna-Tactx Medical | Product Releases | CommentsMicromuscle is an advanced, biocompatible electroactive polymer (EAP) that changes volume and other properties in response to an electrical stimulus and can be incorporated into medical devices.
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Plastic Dissipates Heat, Increases Life of LED Units
January 19, 2009 4:05 am | Cool Polymers, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA thermally conductive plastic, CoolPoly, has been developed expressly for managing the heat output of increasingly popular light emitting diodes (LEDs).
LISTED UNDER: PolymersPolymers Brochure
January 14, 2009 9:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsVictrex T-Series polymers offer a solution for applications requiring high temperature resistance; compressive, tensile, and flexural strength; and low fatigue properties.
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80 Universal Masterbatches Kept in Stock
November 10, 2008 6:52 am | Clariant Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsBased on a multipurpose compatible carrier system, OmniColor products can be used in a wide range of polymers at an average let-down ratio of just 100:1. This is four times less than the 25:1 ratio typical for other colorants.
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Specialized Polymer Materials for Healthcare Customers
August 12, 2008 8:15 am | Polyone Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsPolyOne Corp. introduces its portfolio of specialty engineered materials. These technologies
LISTED UNDER: Polymers | Micro Molding
Fully-Integrated OEM for Development of Implantable Devices
August 12, 2008 8:15 am | Mrpc | Product Releases | CommentsPeek-Optima, heavily involved in the implantable-grade biomaterials industry, is used for implantable devices that have contact with blood or tissue for more than 30 days.
LISTED UNDER: Polymers | Injection MoldingRubber 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.
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Amorphous Polymers
December 4, 2006 4:39 am | Ge- Plastics Ave Headquarters | Product Releases | CommentsExtem thermoplastic polyimide (TPI) resins are a family of amorphous polymers that provide exceptional performance while eliminating the drawbacks of semi-crystalline materials.
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MRI Compatible Material
October 9, 2006 12:09 pm | Invibio | Product Releases | CommentsThe Endolign composite is for use in load bearing medical device applications requiring blood, bone, or tissue contact of more than 30 days.
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Desiccant Polymer
February 28, 2005 8:08 am | S$Auud-Chemie Performance Packaging | Product Releases | CommentsThe Polymer Packaging Solutions line can be molded into virtually any shape or size and includes both standard and customized solutions.
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Monomers/Polymers
November 2, 2004 6:07 am | Polysciences, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMedical device manufacturers can use these specialty monomers and polymers to "dial in" specific product attributes such as hardness, water permeability, biodegradability, and UV light absorbency.
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