Medical Plastics News spoke to Kevin LaDow, medical products manager USA West, Junkosha, about the company’s peelable heat shrink tubing and PTFE liners.
The first prototyping device entered the market in the 1980s, making large-scale 3D printing feasible. This revolutionised many industries, Jasleen Kaur explains the importance of 3D printing in healthcare.
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.
