Data just released by Make UK reveals that UK manufacturing has overtaken France to claim eighth place in the world rankings, one position higher than last year. Tom Bouchier, FANUC, discusses how automation and manufacturing go hand in hand.
Packaging waste has grown to represent more than 40% of total waste produced in the US and abroad. Gary S. Cohen, SupplyOne sustainability packaging specialist, discusses why manufacturers should prepare for the future of packaging.
After it was announced that Jamestown Plastics had designed a cost-effective solution to thermoformed medical trays, Medical Plastics News spoke to Jay Baker, CEO, about the process behind the design.
Chris Berry and Gareth Wynne, Smithers, discuss wearable on-body delivery systems, including some of the key challenges for laboratory testing and future trends in the physical and functional evaluation of these devices.
In the production of plastic components for dialysis products in the cleanroom, maximum precision is required for every shot. Fresenius Medical Care masters this challenge with all-electric high-performance injection moulding machines by ENGEL.
The 24th August 2023 start date for the REACH training and certification requirements for users of diisocyanates is looming ever closer, impacting the use of many polyurethane adhesives in medical applications.
Injection moulding is the preferred method for mass-producing precision plastic parts. However, its upfront costs can be hefty. It’s worthwhile to tweak the production process to decrease both the complexity and the overall expense of a project.
BHTA outlines three key questions for the Government on behalf of the healthcare manufacturing sector to deliver the future of medical device regulation in the UK, following confusion over CE mark recognition in the UK.
