Accumold details injection molding of thin wall cannulas
NEWS RELEASE: Injection molding of thin wall cannulas — a lesson in expertise and persistence After 5 years of painstaking work, leading micro molding innovator Accumold has developed a way to micro...
View ArticleTessy Plastics announces CEO and president transitions
Tessy Plastics today named Stafford Frearson as the medtech supplier’s new president with former President Roland Beck becoming CEO. Frearson joined the contract manufacturer in 1997 and was promoted...
View ArticleMGS breaks ground on innovation and tech center
MGS has started construction of its new innovation center at its headquarters campus in Germantown, Wisconsin. The medtech contract manufacturer said the 120,000 ft² facility is scheduled to open by...
View ArticleMGS acquires medical toolmaker Winther Mould Technology
NEWS RELEASE: MGS acquires experienced medical toolmaker Winther Mould Technology Integrated healthcare manufacturer expands tooling capacity while strengthening global position. GERMANTOWN, Wis....
View ArticleKey considerations for plastics in surgical robotics systems
Plastics for surgical robotics and their accessories need certain properties for sterilization, heat resistance, performance and even aesthetics. By Josh Blackmore, M. Holland Surgical robotics systems...
View ArticleTekniPlex launches new PVC and TPE antimicrobial compounds
NEWS RELEASE: TekniPlex Healthcare Introduces PVC and TPE Antimicrobial Compounds for Healthcare Applications Bacteria-neutralizing compounds can be utilized to produce various patient-contact...
View ArticleCovestro develops new medical polycarbonate
NEWS RELEASE: New Covestro medical polycarbonate pushes the boundaries of heat resistance • Combines biocompatibility, heat-resistance, transparency and durability • Boosts productivity in silicone...
View ArticlePlastics manufacturer wins Ireland’s first MedAccred accreditation
Technimark has become the first company in Ireland to earn MedAccred program accreditation. Technimark Ireland Ltd. — a subsidiary of Asheboro, North Carolina-based Technimark — won MedAccred...
View ArticleFormerra expands with new Nordic hub in Sweden
NEWS RELEASE: Formerra Launches New Nordic Hub to Power Global Healthcare Innovation New facility in Malmö, Sweden strengthens support for healthcare customers in Scandinavia and Europe with...
View Article3 questions with Kelly Wessner, GM of resin distributor Formerra
Resin distributor Formerra (formerly Avient Distribution) rebranded in 2022 after private equity firm H.I.G. Capital bought the business from Avient Corp. Romeoville, Illinois-based Formerra now...
View ArticleCovestro highlights three applications for Makrolon polycarbonate
NEWS RELEASE: Covestro polycarbonate utilized for a breakthrough wound healing device, an innovative airway monitoring device, and for durable mobile device protection in healthcare settings Potential...
View ArticleAllegheny Performance Plastics enters the medtech market
NEWS RELEASE: Allegheny Launches into Healthcare Sector Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, March 2024: To meet the growing needs of the healthcare industry, Allegheny Performance Plastics is proud to announce...
View ArticlePTI Engineered Plastics wins industry honors
Medtech supplier PTI Engineered Plastics has been named processor of the year by Plastics News. The awards are sponsored by the Washington, D.C.-based Plastics Industry Association. Plastics News said...
View ArticleBioabsorbable polymers for implantable medical devices: What to know
Bioabsorbable polymers are used for an expanding range of medical devices. Learn more about specific bioabsorbable polymers, their applications, regulatory resources, and common mistakes and pitfalls....
View ArticlePlastic welding technologies for joining single-use medical flow management...
Complex, single-use devices made of injection-molded parts are typically joined by ultrasonic plastic welding, hot-plate welding or laser welding. By Kun Wang, Branson Welding and Assembly at Emerson...
View ArticleThree single-use fluid management components joined with plastic welding
Single-use fluid management cassettes for dialysis and blood separation are injection-molded components that are joined through plastic welding. By Kun Wang, Branson Welding and Assembly at Emerson...
View ArticleHow ResMed designed its new AirFit F40 CPAP mask
ResMed Chief Product Officer Justin Leong and Global Sleep Product Manager Lai Ying Ho discuss the AirFit F40 mask’s design and development. If you search FDA records for ResMed’s new AirFit F40...
View ArticleThis simple, needle-free COVID vaccination device might stop transmission
“Finally,” many of us thought when we received our first jabs to vaccinate us against COVID-19 back in 2020 and 2021. Nearly four years later, COVID is still surging, constantly mutating to create new...
View ArticleTrelleborg closes Baron Group acquisition
NEWS RELEASE: Trelleborg Strengthens Medical Capabilities with Baron Group Acquisition Plymouth, MN – Trelleborg has finalized the acquisition of Baron Group, the prominent Australian-Chinese company...
View Article5 tips for meeting new device packaging regulations before it’s too late
Noncompliance with European packaging waste directives mean fines or worse for device makers, so take this expert advice on designing for recyclability with innovative materials, testing and more. By...
View ArticleHow sensors enable shot-to-shot data control for high-volume injection molding
Injection molding sensors that go beyond a machine’s standard equipment improve product quality and production efficiency. By Ben Harp, Polymer Medical For medical devices used in and on sensitive...
View ArticleMedtech supplier Intek Plastics buys Five Star Plastics
NEWS RELEASE: Shaping the Future: Intek Plastics Acquires Five Star Plastics to Expand Capabilities and Deliver Exceptional Value HASTINGS, MINNESOTA — Intek Plastics, a leader in engineered...
View ArticleAccumold brings micro-optics expertise to Photonics West 2025
NEWS RELEASE: Accumold brings micro-optics expertise to Photonics West 2025 ANKENY, IOWA — Accumold, a global leader in precision micro injection molding, is excited to kick off the new year with its...
View ArticleIgus launches PTFE-free telescopic rail system
NEWS RELEASE: igus Now Offers a Safe, PTFE-Free Version of Its Versatile Telescopic Rail System igus has introduced an aluminum version of its drylin NT-60 telescopic rail, eliminating the use of...
View ArticleNasal vaccine devices: Design and regulatory need-to-knows
Nasal vaccine devices have the potential to offer more convenient and more effective protection against a variety of viruses. In 2024, the FDA approved a nasal spray as the first at-home influenza...
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