Pacific Plastics Injection Molding announced that it has purchased a new customized automated loading system to expand its automation capacity. The automation machine is part of PPIM's plastic injection over-molding process and its new pick-and-place robotic equipment is designed to deliver high-volume production of enclosed blade cutters. The … [Read more...] about Pacific Plastics Injection Molding expands automation capabilities
GS Plastic Optics expands injection molding capabilities
GS Plastic Optics (Rochester, N.Y.) announced that it has expanded its capabilities by adding a Sumitomo injection molding press and a rated clamping force of 500kN. The new injection molding press is the 13th installed press at GS Plastic Optics. Each molding press ranges in size from 30 to 22 tons-force. The company has also added a Sepro … [Read more...] about GS Plastic Optics expands injection molding capabilities
Insera Therapeutics wins CE Mark for Clear thrombectomy device
Insera Therapeutics (Sacramento, Calif.) recently announced that it has received CE Mark approval for its Clear Aspiration System. The system is designed for blood clots and has been indicated for use in patients who have acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease, secondary to cerebral venous sinus thrombosis … [Read more...] about Insera Therapeutics wins CE Mark for Clear thrombectomy device
Pursuit Vascular wins CE Mark for ClearGuard HD caps
Pursuit Vascular announced that it has received CE Mark approval and Medical Device Single Audit Program certificates for its ClearGuard HD caps. "The CE Mark and MDSAP approvals are significant accomplishments for Pursuit Vascular as it allows the company to expand sales to Europe and other key international markets," Doug Killion, president and … [Read more...] about Pursuit Vascular wins CE Mark for ClearGuard HD caps
Qosina adds CPC AseptiQuik G and S series connectors
Qosina (Ronkonkoma, N.Y.) recently announced that it has added its full line of AseptiQuik G and S series connectors to its online offering. The connectors are ideal for easy sterile connections for small-flow applications and can be used in non-sterile environments. They also have a genderless design that allows them to be used universally to … [Read more...] about Qosina adds CPC AseptiQuik G and S series connectors
Medbio acquires AIM Plastics
Medbio (Grand Rapids, Mich.) announced that it has acquired Detroit-based component manufacturer AIM Plastics. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. AIM Plastics specializes in prototype-to-production molds and complex injection molding. It offers full-service injection molding and in-house tooling capabilities for therapeutic … [Read more...] about Medbio acquires AIM Plastics
BMP Medical opens new manufacturing facility
BMP Medical announced that it has opened its newest medical plastics manufacturing facility in Sterling, Mass. The new 80,000 sq ft. facility will house injection molding, injection blow molding, two-shot, insert molding and other packaging and assembly manufacturing services. BMP Medical says that it will hold an opening ceremony at the facility … [Read more...] about BMP Medical opens new manufacturing facility
Freudenberg Medical touts catheter handle platform and steerable introducers
Freudenberg Medical is touting its new catheter handle platform and its steerable introducer products. The Composer XL Deflectable Catheter Handle Platform gives users a commercialization-ready interface that is designed to give integrated control, according to the company. It is sized for large bore structural heart and endovascular devices like … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical touts catheter handle platform and steerable introducers
Raumedic touts tubing set that stimulates bodily functions for liver transplants
Raumedic is touting a complex tubing set that is featured in the Metra device from OrganOx. The tubing set simulates vital bodily functions for liver transplants. With the system, the disposable tube set helps keep donor livers perfused outside of the body for up to 24 hours. Once the liver is connected to the transplant device, the Raumedic … [Read more...] about Raumedic touts tubing set that stimulates bodily functions for liver transplants
Resonetics acquires Swiss manufacturer Medelec
Resonetics (Nashua, N.H.) announced today that it has acquired Medelec (Puidoux, Switzerland). The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. "We are excited about the Medelec team joining Resonetics. Marc and Sandra But have established a very strong reputation in the medtech industry for precision and quality and have made significant … [Read more...] about Resonetics acquires Swiss manufacturer Medelec