MD&M West — set for Feb. 11-13, 2020 — is billed as the largest medical device manufacturing event in the world. Now in its 35th year, it showcases hundreds of industry suppliers and attracts thousands of medical device industry insiders. Strolling around the show floor at the Anaheim Convention Center, in Anaheim, Calif., visitors will see … [Read more...] about MD&M West exhibitors you need to know
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Tekni-Plex forms medical business unit
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
W.L. Gore officials think they can spur insulin delivery system innovation
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
Could Biocoat’s hydrophilic coating promote vascular catheter innovation?
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?
What is the best tubing for 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?
Raumedic focusing on PVC-free medical tubing
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
Microspec founder takes the long view on 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
Tekni-Plex touting latest medical tubing offerings in growing China market
Tekni-Plex plans to tout its latest medical tubing offerings during Medtec China, Sept. 25–27 in Shanghai. Even as the U.S.-China trade war shows no signs of ending, American medical device companies are increasingly manufacturing in China for China as the country’s middle class expands and demands higher-quality healthcare. Tekni-Plex (Wayne, … [Read more...] about Tekni-Plex touting latest medical tubing offerings in growing China market
How to make adhesives work for your 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
Micro expands in New Jersey
Micro announced this month that it has opened a new 15,000-square-foot R&D center in a recently purchased building next to its present facilities in Somerset, N.J. The acquired 50,000-square-foot building will also serve as Micro's headquarters offices, allowing the company to optimize manufacturing in the two other locations next … [Read more...] about Micro expands in New Jersey
