Drew Rogers, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. Silicone’s popularity for use in medical devices has been growing. This is due to its compatibility with bodily fluids and strong chemical structure. Advancements in medical polymers are also part of this push toward next-generation single-use medical devices, implants and packaging technology. In order … [Read more...] about Silicone and medical devices: 7 things you should know about it
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Navtar expands medical tubing portfolio
Natvar, a Tekni-Plex company, has launched thermoplastic microextrusion tubing. The technology is used in neurovascular interventional therapies and surgical applications. Microextrusion tubing offers a replacement for glass and fluoropolymers, and the company promises short development lead time. The new tubing option could help drive innovation … [Read more...] about Navtar expands medical tubing portfolio
Shin-Etsu Silicones launches Sil-X-Shintm extrusion series for tubing applications
Shin-Etsu Silicones of America (SESA) has recently announced the launch of their newest HCR (High Consistency Rubber) product line Sil-X-ShinTM Silicone Elastomers. The platinum, addition-cure series includes two distinct HCR extrusion versions: Methyl-Vinyl and Phenyl Silicone specifically engineered for extruded tubing and profiles and designed … [Read more...] about Shin-Etsu Silicones launches Sil-X-Shintm extrusion series for tubing applications
10 companies with interesting technology at BIOMEDevice Boston
Updated May 5, 2017 BIOMEDevice Boston provided an opportunity for over 4,000 engineers and executives and 400 suppliers in New England’s design and manufacturing industry to connect. It annual event is an industry showcase created by UBM in partnership with Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC). The event – which ran May … [Read more...] about 10 companies with interesting technology at BIOMEDevice Boston
Maguire vacuum resin dryer handles more molding, extrusion applications
A new vacuum resin dryer enables more molding and extrusion processors to obtain the substantial advantages of vacuum dryers over conventional desiccant systems, including lower operating cost, increased efficiency and greater control over the drying process, according to the vacuum dryer's maker Maguire Products. The VBD 300 vacuum dryer from … [Read more...] about Maguire vacuum resin dryer handles more molding, extrusion applications
How TE Connectivity wants to transform patient care
TE Connectivity (TE), a connectivity and sensor products and services company, is showcasing technologies designed to mitigate medical device design challenges at MD&M West this week in Anaheim, Calif. Product experts from TE will be on site (Booth #3149) to discuss how TE's customized sensing, connectivity and minimally invasive device … [Read more...] about How TE Connectivity wants to transform patient care
What are the best applications for ultra-thin-wall heat-shrink tubing?
Mark A. Saab/Chief Technology Officer/Vention Medical Ultra-thin-wall, medical-grade heat-shrink tubing is used in a variety of catheters and minimally invasive medical devices. Polyester (PET) heat-shrink tubing stands out from other heat-shrink tubing due to its ultra-thin walls, high strength and insulative properties. It is 10 to 100 times … [Read more...] about What are the best applications for ultra-thin-wall heat-shrink tubing?
RSX extreme-force actuator designed for hydraulic cylinder replacement
Tolomatic's new RSX hydraulic-class electric linear rod actuator meets the need for extreme forces and is an ideal choice for replacing hydraulic cylinders. Designed and tested for 100% duty cycle, the actuator's roller-screw drive ensures long, consistent life. Applications include pressing, punching, stamping, riveting, fastening, joining, … [Read more...] about RSX extreme-force actuator designed for hydraulic cylinder replacement
Bluestar Silicones and Graham Engineering partner for medical tubing testing and development
Graham Engineering and Bluestar Silicones jointly announced that Graham Engineering will lend equipment, including an American Kuhne 1.5 in. ULTRA RS silicone lab extruder and extrusion processing expertise, to create a silicone extrusion line at Bluestar Silicones’s 226,000 square foot technical center in York, S.C. for the collaboration. The … [Read more...] about Bluestar Silicones and Graham Engineering partner for medical tubing testing and development
Trelleborg delivers low-friction seals to support infusion pumps
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions showcases its wide range of medical device and life science solutions including liquid silicone rubber parts, coatings, tubing and hose and an array of rubber-molded and multi-component products used to support advanced infusion devices and transdermal drug delivery at MD&M East in New York City. The choice of … [Read more...] about Trelleborg delivers low-friction seals to support infusion pumps