Nordson Corporation today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spectris's NDC Technologies for $180 million. Dayton, Ohio-based NDC Technologies makes in-line measurement sensors, gauges and analyzers using near-infrared, laser, X-ray, optical and nucleonic technologies. The acquisition will expand Westlake, Ohio-based … [Read more...] about Nordson to acquire NDC Technologies
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The advantages of laser-cut tube (LCT) catheters
Here’s how laser-cut tube (LCT) catheters compare to traditional catheters: the design process, functional advantages, test methods and cost comparisons. DeviceTalks The medical device community has a long history of using braided and coil-based catheter constructs. But these traditional constructs present multiple performance-based issues. … [Read more...] about The advantages of laser-cut tube (LCT) catheters
Freudenberg Medical expands Costa Rica operations
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
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?
