Medical nitinol processing transforms raw nickel-titanium alloy into wire, coils, tubes and sheets for medical and dental device manufacturers. We previously covered nitinol's journey from the earth's crust through high-temperature melting crucibles and forging operations to create nitinol ingots and then smaller, more workable shapes such as … [Read more...] about Medical nitinol processing: How NiTi is turned into wire, tubes and sheets for medical devices
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How Alpine Laser created its medical tube cutting workstation
A partnership with Omron Automation Americas enabled Alpine Laser to create what it describes as an easy-to-support, modular machine for cutting stainless steel medical tubing. Alpine Laser (Bloomington, Minnesota) recently launched its medical-tube-cutting Medicut Pro. Alpine Laser describes the Medicut Pro as a purpose-driven and ultra-fast … [Read more...] about How Alpine Laser created its medical tube cutting workstation
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
Marposs debuts laser measuring system for tubing
Marposs this week launched its Aeroel Extuline laser measuring system for diameter control and flaw detection of opaque or transparent extruded products. The measuring system is designed for products such as medical tubing, glass pipes, sections, and electric cables. It features an on-line diameter measurement and automatically prevents the … [Read more...] about Marposs debuts laser measuring system for tubing
Syneo sold to investment firm
Private equity firm Arcline Investment Management announced that it has acquired a controlling stake in Syneo from Rockwood Equity. Syneo is a vertically-integrated machine, tooling and services company focused on the interventional medtech industry as well as specialty “press-fit” printed circuit board applications. Syneo has thousands of … [Read more...] about Syneo sold to investment firm
Freudenberg Medical acquires Merit Medical’s hypotubing business
Freudenberg Medical today said it has acquired Merit Medical's hypotube manufacturing business for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will be absorbed by Freudenberg Medical's Cambus Medical in Galway, Ireland. Cambus Medical is a hypotube manufacturer for the minimally invasive industry. It develops and manufactures hypotubes, specialty … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical acquires Merit Medical’s hypotubing business
NewAge Industries invests in new plastic hose manufacturing equipment
Extrusion is the process NewAge Industries uses to make its plastic tubing and reinforced hose for medical, pharma and other applications. The extrusion equipment purchased in the ’90s was still performing well, producing hundreds of thousands of feet of tubing every month, but the company’s engineering team was concerned. The equipment showed … [Read more...] about NewAge Industries invests in new plastic hose manufacturing equipment
Technomed to launch advanced solvent dispenser for tubing assemblies
Technomed is set to launch its DS-Vision advanced solvent dispenser for bonding medical tubing. DS-Vision is a machine that helps medical equipment and device manufacturers improve quality control systems while lowering the rate of non-compliant plastic bonded products, according to the company. Technomed's machine features a built-in quality … [Read more...] about Technomed to launch advanced solvent dispenser for tubing assemblies
This new Syneo system combines catheter drilling and cutting processes
Syneo (West Palm Beach, Fla.) recently announced the release of its Accu-Drill DC402C system, which integrates hole drilling with cutting to precision lengths. Accu-Drill DC402C system combines features of Syneo's Accu-Cut 202L and Accu-Drill SD402C. The result, according to Syneo, is less catheter component manufacturing costs, increased … [Read more...] about This new Syneo system combines catheter drilling and cutting processes
Pulse Systems opens new East Coast Development Center in Massachusetts
Pulse Systems (Concord, Calif.) has opened a new East Coast Development Center facility in Marlborough, Mass. Pulse Systems — which provides precision machining of metal components for the medical device industry — already provided prototype and production support from its Northern California facilities. The new Boston area facility will provide … [Read more...] about Pulse Systems opens new East Coast Development Center in Massachusetts
