Device Coating
LED-Optimized Medical Electronics Coating Offers Operating Cost Savings
April 17, 2013 3:59 pm | by MDT Staff | Dymax Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsDymax has introduced MD 1901-M, a flexible, high-performance, LED-curable coating for medical micro circuits typically used in hearing aids, wound-care devices, and medical pumps. 1901-M, developed to be tack free immediately after curing, helps prevent potential defects that could occur as a result of components being handled too soon.
LISTED UNDER: Device Coating
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
Microstructure Engineering: An Alternative to Coatings
October 25, 2012 3:23 pm | by Andrew Cannon and Sarah Hulseman | Hoowaki Llc | Articles | CommentsWhile coatings can offer an array of benefits to medical device components, in certain cases, they can also come with adverse effects that impact the overall efficacy of the product. An innovative technique—microstructure engineering—enables a surface treatment to be accomplished during the component fabrication process, providing an alternative to coatings.
LISTED UNDER: Surface Modification | Complex | Fluoroplastic
The Role of Coatings in Orthopedic Instrumentation
October 17, 2012 4:07 pm | by Don Garcia | Boyd Coatings Research Inc. | Articles | CommentsHigh-performance coatings are being used across just about every device sector and on a variety of devices. Coatings can make components and the devices themselves stronger, safer, and more cost effective. This article looks at PVDF coatings and the array of benefits they offer when used on orthopedic tools.
LISTED UNDER: Abrasion resistant | Biocompatible | Device Coating
Precision Laser Cutting After Powder Coating Ensures Clean Edges
September 27, 2012 10:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsCustom laser cutting and drilling services performed on parts that are powder coated first to produce clean openings and eliminate masking are being introduced by Advanced Laser Technologies of Stoneham, Massachusetts.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Machining | Device Coating
Drug Eluting Balloon Catheter Processing Technology from Machine Soluctions Inc. Protects Coating Integrity
July 24, 2012 1:34 pm | Machine Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMachine Solutions Inc. (MSI) is pleased to announce the introduction of integrated protective film technology for balloon pleating and folding/wrapping and fluting processes. The FFS975S Drug Eluting Balloon Catheter Pleating & Folding Equipment is the industry’s first and only system specifically designed for processing DEB/DCB products.
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SaniUV: Antimicrobial Coating
June 19, 2012 1:00 pm | by Huu-Tuan Nguyen | Articles | CommentsSubsidiary of Surfaces Synergie Holding, Ionitec has developed a new antimicrobial and self-cleaning coating (TiO2) called SaniUV. This coating is deposited by PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) and the process parameters for obtaining such efficiency are the subject of a patent.
LISTED UNDER: Device CoatingPractical Challenges for Medical Device Coatings
May 30, 2012 10:25 am | by Josh Simon, Ph.D. | Articles | CommentsBefore selecting a device coating, physical properties and provided benefits are not the only consideration for device designers. There are other critical factors that can significantly impact efficacy. This article reviews variables such as sterilization methods, shelf-life, and aging which can all have an adverse impact on the coating.
LISTED UNDER: Abrasion resistant | Anti-corrosive | Antimicrobial
Proprietary Dip and Spray Coating Processes
March 30, 2012 7:51 am | Polyzen, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsWith their proprietary dip and spray coating process, Polyzen enhances product performance and allows for maintaining tight tolerances on wall thickness and other stringent specifications.
LISTED UNDER: Micro Molding | Surface Modification Coatings | Surface Modification
Powder Coating for Medical Applications
March 16, 2012 6:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsWatry Industries LLC, a large permanent mold aluminum foundry located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, takes pride in working closely with its customers to co-develop and optimize casting design.
LISTED UNDER: Cylinders | Casting | Device Coating
Low Coefficient of Friction Silicone Coating for Healthcare Applications
February 6, 2012 6:55 am | NuSil Technology | Product Releases | CommentsNuSil Technology LLC, a leading formulator and manufacturer of silicone compounds for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, announces the release of MED-6671, a room temperature...
LISTED UNDER: Silicone | Silicone | Silicone
Diamond-Like Carbon Biocompatible Coatings Ideal for Medical Applications
January 6, 2012 5:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsMorgan Technical Ceramics (MTC) announced that it produces a range of superior Diamonex® diamond-like carbon (DLC) biocompatible coatings...
LISTED UNDER: Biocompatible | Micro-machining | Piezoelectrics
PTFE Coating Service for Stainless Steel, Nitinol Hypotubes
December 8, 2011 5:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsA highly precise PTFE coating service for stainless steel and nitinol hypodermic tubing that does not alter the tubing’s physical properties is available from Applied Plastics Co...
LISTED UNDER: Nitinol | PTFE | Nitinol
Conformal Coating for Electronics
December 1, 2011 6:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsGERMANTOWN, WI – November, 2011 – Ellsworth Adhesives and DYMAX Corporation announced today the joint launch of E-MAX 903-E, a new light-cure conformal coating.
LISTED UNDER: Device Coating
Extrusion Mandrel Features Biocompatible PTFE Coating
September 14, 2011 5:52 am | Applied Plastics Co. Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAn extrusion mandrel for manufacturing and forming catheter tubing that provides a smooth, slippery surface to permit faster production is available from Applied Plastics Co., Inc.
LISTED UNDER: Extrusion | Extrusion Equipment | Biocompatible
