TechnoMed this week announced that is rebranding to become Tecnoideal America, effective Jan. 12. The Derwood, Md.-based company's name change is part of its larger initiative to establish a local presence in North and South America. Tecnoideal America will build its local technical capabilities with technical experts to serve customers on … [Read more...] about TechnoMed is rebranding to Tecnoideal America
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What is the difference between thermoplastics, thermosets and elastomers?
by International Polymer Engineering Plastics that are both strong and lightweight improve the safety, performance and convenience of a wide variety of products that we all use every single day. Plastics consist mainly of macromolecules that are processed into molded parts, films, fibers or finished/semi-finished products. The specific … [Read more...] about What is the difference between thermoplastics, thermosets and elastomers?
Polygon Composites names CEO
Polygon Composites recently announced that it appointed Randy Rice as CEO. Rice has more than 30 years of experience in diverse markets and industries. He most recently served as VP of Signode, the transit packaging division of Crown Holdings. "Randy brings a proven track record in collaborative team building and company growth through key … [Read more...] about Polygon Composites names CEO
Cook Medical launches global catheter introducer recall
Cook Medical has launched a voluntary recall of nearly 59,000 devices intended to introduce therapeutic or diagnostic devices into the vasculature, excluding coronary and neuro vasculature. The Flexor Check-Flo introducer and Flexor Tuohy-Borst side-arm introducer (Shuttle Select) are sterile, single-use devices that incorporate a … [Read more...] about Cook Medical launches global catheter introducer recall
Junkosha launches peelable heat shrink technology
Junkosha recently launched its cut-to-length and slit peelable heat shrink technology for catheter-based procedures. The peelable heat shrink technology (PHST) is ideal for procedures where flexibility is a key requirement, such as a catheter delivery system for neuromuscular treatments. “Junkosha’s PHST solutions are ideal for very small … [Read more...] about Junkosha launches peelable heat shrink technology
Investment group acquires Wytech Industries
Wire and tubing manufacturer Wytech Industries has been acquired by private equity firm Vance Street Capital. Rahway, N.J.-based Wytech was founded in 1975 and manufactures specialty core wires and related components for the interventional medical markets. Its customers include the leading medical device OEMs and contract manufacturers focused … [Read more...] about Investment group acquires Wytech Industries
Freudenberg Medical opens new HQ in larger Mass. factory
Freudenberg Medical announced today that it has completed construction of a new medical manufacturing operation in Beverly, Mass. The new building will serve as Freudenberg Medical's global headquarters and will manufacture medical devices and components in medical and implant-grade silicones and high-performance plastics. The 36,000 ft2 … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical opens new HQ in larger Mass. factory
Olympus debuts hybrid tubing and procedure kits
Olympus (TYO:7733) this week said it launched its procedure kits and hybrid tubing. The company launched the procedure kits in partnership with Ruhof Corporation to grow its end-therapy portfolio. The kits are designed to aid in the setup and execution of application endoscopy procedures to improve procedural efficiency and post-procedure … [Read more...] about Olympus debuts hybrid tubing and procedure kits
Heraeus Medical Components acquires Pulse Systems
Heraeus Medical Components announced this week that it has acquired Pulse Systems, a precision laser processor and manufacturer of nitinol and other metal-based implants and delivery systems. A key reason for the acquisition is the increasing importance of vascular access and delivery systems to enable new therapies, according to Peter Reimer, … [Read more...] about Heraeus Medical Components acquires Pulse Systems
DuPont boosts tubing manufacturing at Michigan plant
DuPont today announced that it will invest an unspecified amount in tubing manufacturing improvements at its healthcare industries materials site in Hemlock, Mich. Upgrades include extrusion capacity expansion for tubing, a new ISO 7 cleanroom, and ongoing elastomer capacity expansions with new mixing equipment for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) … [Read more...] about DuPont boosts tubing manufacturing at Michigan plant