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Tekni-Plex forms medical business unit

December 18, 2019 By Nancy Crotti

Tekni-Plex (Wayne, Pa.) announced the formation of the Tekni-Plex Medical business unit, which will supply medical components, materials and solutions to medical device manufacturers worldwide. The new operating unit will offer products and services formerly supplied separately by its Tekni-Plex’s Colorite, Natvar and Dunn businesses. … [Read more...] about Tekni-Plex forms medical business unit

Filed Under: Advanced Materials, Components, Extrusions, Materials Tagged With: tekni-plex

W.L. Gore officials think they can spur insulin delivery system innovation

December 6, 2019 By Chris Newmarker

W.L. Gore PhysioLogic Devices

W.L. Gore announced this week that it is investing in PhysioLogic Devices, a startup developing an implantable intraperitoneal insulin delivery system. The size of the investment was not disclosed. But it was part of Gore's Micro-Equity Investment (MEI) program, which provides investments of up to $500,000. W.L. Gore officials think the … [Read more...] about W.L. Gore officials think they can spur insulin delivery system innovation

Filed Under: Catheters, Materials Tagged With: PhysioLogic Devices, W.L. Gore & Associates

Could Biocoat’s hydrophilic coating promote vascular catheter innovation?

November 12, 2019 By Chris Newmarker

hydrophilic coating Biocoat Hydak

Biocoat officials say their Hydak coatings deliver competitive durability and lubricity — and they’re made out of a naturally occurring substance. Biocoat (Horsham, Pa.) this year has been touting internal studies in which its Hydak coatings demonstrated durability and lubricity that matched or exceeded other hydrophilic coatings, additives, … [Read more...] about Could Biocoat’s hydrophilic coating promote vascular catheter innovation?

Filed Under: Coatings, Materials Tagged With: biocoat

What is the best tubing for medical device applications?

November 5, 2019 By Danielle Kirsh

best-tubing-medical-device-applications

Device designers have to investigate application parameters while also dealing with the product’s regulatory and compliance requirements to choose the right tubing. Here is the process for selecting the right tubing product and supplier for a given application. Alex Kakad, for NewAge Industries When selecting a tubing material for your … [Read more...] about What is the best tubing for medical device applications?

Filed Under: Materials, Silicone, Tubing Components Tagged With: NewAge Industries

Raumedic focusing on PVC-free medical tubing

October 7, 2019 By Chris Newmarker

Raumedic PVC-free infusion kit

Raumedic (Helmbrechts, Germany) has been increasing its focus on developing PVC-free plastics for medical tubing, the company announced today. Raumedic, which has its U.S. headquarters in Mills River, N.C., has alternative materials without plasticizers that can be used in components used in applications including transfusions, pumps, gravity … [Read more...] about Raumedic focusing on PVC-free medical tubing

Filed Under: Materials Tagged With: PVC, raumedic

Microspec founder takes the long view on medical tubing

September 16, 2019 By Nancy Crotti

Microspec medical tubing

Microspec CEO Tim Steele remembers when polyurethanes were relatively new. It was the 1970s, and the only polyurethanes were industrial grade, not medical grade. Steele is a PEEK pioneer who founded Microspec in 1989 and opened up shop in Jaffrey, N.H. the following year. Microspec has grown and moved twice more, the last time to Peterborough, … [Read more...] about Microspec founder takes the long view on medical tubing

Filed Under: Materials, Product Development Tagged With: microspec

How to make adhesives work for your medical tubing

August 29, 2019 By Nancy Crotti

Dymax adhesives medical tubing

Medical device companies have many factors to consider when deciding which adhesives to use with tubing. An adhesives manufacturer explains them. The best tubing in the world won’t help a medical device to work if it won’t adhere properly. Determining the right adhesive technology for your medical tubing depends on several factors, according … [Read more...] about How to make adhesives work for your medical tubing

Filed Under: Adhesives, Advanced Materials, Materials Tagged With: dymax

This swelling fluid helps boost medical tubing assembly

August 15, 2019 By Chris Newmarker

MicroCare Medical Swellex tubing

MicroCare Medical has earned success selling its Swellex silicone swelling fluid to companies assembling medical tubing. Here’s how it works. MicroCare Medical (New Britain, Conn.) over the past decade has found that its Swellex silicone swelling fluid is a popular product for medical tubing manufacturers. “That’s because the swelling fluid … [Read more...] about This swelling fluid helps boost medical tubing assembly

Filed Under: Assembly, Connectors, Materials Tagged With: MD&M West, MicroCare Medical

Biomerics adds Northeast Laser & Electropolish in merger

August 2, 2019 By Nancy Crotti

Interventional device contract manufacturer Biomerics said this week that it is merging with Northeast Laser & Electropolish (NLE), a Monroe, Conn.-based company. NLE offers medtech contract manufacturing, laser processing, machining and metal-finishing services. The merger will create a metals division of Biomerics, called Biomerics NLE, to … [Read more...] about Biomerics adds Northeast Laser & Electropolish in merger

Filed Under: Extrusions, Injection Molding, Materials, Product Development Tagged With: Biomerics, Northeast Laser & Electropolish

Raumedic touts new biocompatible additive

July 31, 2019 By Chris Newmarker

Raumedic biocompatible additive gliding medical tubing

Medical materials company Raumedic says a new biocompatible additive it's developed can further enhance the sliding properties of medical plastic components. The Helmbrechts, Germany–based of medical-grade plastic compounds — which has its U.S. headquarters in Mills River, N.C. — has tested the new additive for in combination with a base polymer … [Read more...] about Raumedic touts new biocompatible additive

Filed Under: Advanced Materials, Materials, Plastics Tagged With: raumedic

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