The Prime Minister’s recent boast that the UK will be a science and technology ‘superpower’ by the end of the decade was met with some measure of seriousness. Ivor Campbell discusses the future of life sciences in the UK.
A new course developed by SKZ, held in cooperation with Polyneers in Würzburg, Germany will explain regulatory requirements needed for medical plastic devices.
Plastic is one of the most versatile materials on earth, being used in a huge array of different products and industries. The demand for plastic is continuing to skyrocket, but its reputation has been tarnished by environmental repercussions.
Sustainable materials are receiving greater attention from customers across all healthcare segments. This article looks at initiatives that SABIC’s Specialties business is pursuing to address industry demand for environmentally responsible solutions.
Lauren Zetts, Global Head of Marketing for Healthcare at Covestro, delves into the different devices the company has developed and how they’re changing the way we deal with drug delivery.
James Rapley, product development engineer at Microban, shows how antimicrobial coatings make it easier to maintain cleanliness in high foot traffic environments.
Sharon Lamb, Jana Grieb, Dr Deniz Tschammler and Bella North from McDermott Will & Emery analyse the current regulatory environment for medical device manufacturers following announced delays to UK and EU implementing regulations.
Alexander Schmidt and Michael Degener, product development & technical support, Coveris, highlights the three key aspects when designing sustainable healthcare packaging.
Creating a cleanroom environment that meets GMP regulations can often be a cumbersome task for organisations within the medical moulding space. The guidance from the global medical team at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is to keep the process simple.
