Paul Dvorak, Editor Mention tubing in a medical context and most designers think of extruded polymers. But there is more to medical tubing than plastics. Metal tubes play a significant role in most hand-held medical devices. A conversation with Al Carolonza, director of market research, and Steve Santoro, executive VP, at contract manufacturer … [Read more...] about What designers should know about processing metal tubing
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RAUMEDIC celebrates 20 years in Zwönitz
July 1, 2016 marked a memorable event for RAUMEDIC from exactly twenty years before, as the RAUMEDIC AG facility in Zwönitz celebrated its 20th anniversary. But the history of this medical engineering factory started well before that. The roots of RAUMEDIC AG’s factory in Zwönitz go back much further into the past. As early as the 1980s, the … [Read more...] about RAUMEDIC celebrates 20 years in Zwönitz
A few ideas for a 21st century supply chain
The Internet has certainly shrunk the world by allowing almost instantaneous communication across its farthest reaches. The Internet has also let supply chains stretch around the world. That’s good because it opened doors for U.S. manufacturers. But the downside is that low-cost suppliers have more access to U.S. markets – and working with … [Read more...] about A few ideas for a 21st century supply chain
Raumedic develops co-extrusion tubing
Multi-layer tubing offers a modern, effective and practical solution for various medical applications. Such tubing offer a design solution for medical systems which require the use of inert material solutions for drug delivery applications or bondable outer tubing layers. RAUMEDIC has developed processing capabilities to co-extrude a wide variety … [Read more...] about Raumedic develops co-extrusion tubing
RAUMEDIC exhibits at MD&M East: Combining the strength of American & German engineering
RAUMEDIC will be presenting its core competencies of medical extrusion, molding and assembly at the MD&M East in New York City. RAUMEDIC has recently opened its high-tech development and production facility in North Carolina. Visitors can experience at first hand at booth #1902 how the polymer specialist combines the strength of American and … [Read more...] about RAUMEDIC exhibits at MD&M East: Combining the strength of American & German engineering
Qosina adds over 400 products to the new 2016 catalog
Qosina is pleased to announce the NEW 2016 Qosina Catalog featuring over 5,000 stock components on 516 glossy, full-color catalog pages. This book is a complete resource guide for medical OEM, pharmaceutical, kit packer and other industries. Parts are shown in full-size on a one-centimeter grid for accurate sizing. This catalog highlights over 400 … [Read more...] about Qosina adds over 400 products to the new 2016 catalog
What Is Tubing? We Take A Look At This Delivery Method
What is tubing, and what is its purpose? Reinforced tubing is typically used to support access devices or as a delivery method for another device. Reinforcing the walls of plastic tubing increases its internal pressure rating, provides kink resistance, adds column strength, and increases torque transmission. The result is stronger tubing compared … [Read more...] about What Is Tubing? We Take A Look At This Delivery Method
Molex highlights Polymicro Technologies nano-Capillary Tubing at Pittcon
Molex, LLC is showcasing its new Polymicro Technologies nano-Capillary Tubing in booth 2333 at Pittcon 2016 Congress and Expo, which focuses on analytical chemistry and applied spectroscopy and will be held March 6-10 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The Polymicro Technologies nano-Capillary line features tubing with internal … [Read more...] about Molex highlights Polymicro Technologies nano-Capillary Tubing at Pittcon
Report: Precision Extrusion to add jobs after medical device tax suspension
Precision Extrusion is reportedly adding to its workforce now that the medical device tax has been temporarily suspended. President Barack Obama last month signed an omnibus tax and spending bill that pauses the medical device tax for 2 years. The 2-year hiatus on the 2.3% levy on all U.S. sales of medical devices is estimated to cost $3.4 … [Read more...] about Report: Precision Extrusion to add jobs after medical device tax suspension
New sterilizing-grade vent filters address issues associated with larger, heavier 50 mm vent filters
W. L. Gore and Associates announced the release of the new Gore sterilizing-grade vent filters, a significantly smaller, lighter weight option to 50 mm vent filters for small scale, sterile venting and gas filtration. Large 50 mm vent filters are known to cause tube kinking, leading to insufficient flow. The Gore sterilizing-grade vent filters … [Read more...] about New sterilizing-grade vent filters address issues associated with larger, heavier 50 mm vent filters