Freudenberg Medical announced it is expanding its manufacturing operations in Alajuela, Costa Rica. The expansion project adds 8,600 ft² to the existing facility, including an additional ISO Class 7 cleanroom for catheter manufacturing and assembly, molding, extrusion and packaging, as well as added office space. Get the full story on our … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical expands Costa Rica operations
Extrusions
Zeus Industrial Products founder passes away
Frank Paul Tourville Sr. — who founded Zeus 54 years ago and built it into a major provider of advanced medical tubing products — recently passed away at age 87. The Orangeburg, S.C.–based company in its announcement of Tourville's March 16 death described him as a well-known and highly regarded visionary in the polymer extrusion … [Read more...] about Zeus Industrial Products founder passes away
Catheter & Medical Design acquires VitalDyne Medical
Catheter and Medical Design today announced that it has acquired VitalDyne Medical for an undisclosed amount. Through the acquisition, Catheter and Medical Design takes ownership of VitalDyne's laser cutting, welding, micromachining and finished device manufacturing capabilities to complement its existing complex catheter shaft design and … [Read more...] about Catheter & Medical Design acquires VitalDyne Medical
Biomerics expands Costa Rica, Texas manufacturing operations
Biomerics recently announced that it is doubling its manufacturing footprint in Costa Rica and Texas. The Salt Lake City, Utah-based company broke ground on a new greenfield plant adjacent to its current operations in the La Zeta Free Trade Zone in Cartago, Costa Rica. The new facility totals 110,000 sq. ft and will include engineering labs, … [Read more...] about Biomerics expands Costa Rica, Texas manufacturing operations
Graham Engineering adds medical extrusion tech manager
Graham Engineering announced that it has appointed Larry Alpert to the new position of medical extrusion technology manager. Alpert will be a member of the sales, service and process technology teams, responsible for technical and customer support, including product development and system testing, according to a news release. “Larry brings … [Read more...] about Graham Engineering adds medical extrusion tech manager
Saint-Gobain Life Sciences buys MS Techniques and Transluminal
Saint-Gobain Life Sciences announced today that it is acquiring MS Techniques and Transluminal to expand its medical components capabilities. Pompey, France-based MS Techniques, a 137-person company, offers experience in high-precision thermoplastic extrusion and design expertise for minimally invasive catheter solutions centered around the … [Read more...] about Saint-Gobain Life Sciences buys MS Techniques and Transluminal
Nordson acquires Fluortek
Nordson Corporation recently announced that it acquired Fluortek for an undisclosed amount. Fluortek is a precision plastic extrusion manufacturer that works with the medical device industry to create custom dimensioned tubing. "As Nordson Medical continues to expand its differentiated product offerings, the acquisition of Fluortek enhances … [Read more...] about Nordson acquires Fluortek
What is coextrusion?
Coextrusion is the process of pressing two or more materials into a single piece of tubing. Coextruded tubing is commonly used in the packaging and medical device industries. For example, multi-layered extruded tubing can be used for drug delivery applications, including insulin delivery, angiography and pain therapy. Coextruded tubing can … [Read more...] about What is coextrusion?
How silicone tubing is used in designing medical devices
When it comes to silicone tubing, medical device designer need to consider a wide variety of mechanical properties. Dan Sanchez, Product Manager, Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical The global medical tubing segment continues to rise at a significant rate and is expected to reach $9.4 billion by 2022, according to MarketsandMarkets Research. … [Read more...] about How silicone tubing is used in designing medical devices
Graham Engineering adds extrusion clamp
Graham Engineering announced today that it has added a new extrusion clamp with electro-mechanical actuation to its American Kuhne product line. The AutoGrip power clamp is safer and simpler to operate than manual devices and provides more repeatable clamping forces, according to York, Pa.-based Graham Engineering. It is designed to reduce … [Read more...] about Graham Engineering adds extrusion clamp
