Design strategies for optimal dispensing, curing, and bonding for next-generation skin-friendly adhesives in wearable devices. Medical wearables have evolved far beyond fitness trackers, combining continuous sensing, data transmission, and medication delivery within compact, flexible, skin-contact s
On 15th October 2025, TBAT Innovation hosted its Finalist Showcase at Renaissance at Kelham Hall, Nottinghamshire, where ten exceptional companies presented their innovations to a panel of judges, investors, sponsors and leading industry experts. A&B Smart Materials secured first place with its miss
Asahi Kasei has announced that it will launch two new specialty grades in its Sonanos portfolio. Paid samples are already available, and products manufactured in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) are scheduled for sale in 2027. Asahi Kasei claims that Sonanos addresses the needs of t
To help device manufacturers understand what defines a medical adhesive and how to specify one for their application, Intertronics has released a new white paper: ‘What is a medical adhesive? Key properties, use cases, and regulatory considerations’. The white paper explores six key characteristics
BioInteractions has announced the launch of Surface-Active Systems (SAS), a pioneering new category of high-performance, zero-leaching coating solutions designed to improve implant performance, enhance patient safety, and evolve therapeutic outcomes. Comprising both Surface-Active Therapeutics (SAT)
LOCTITE has launched a new range of flexible and rigid LED-curable adhesives — including LOCTITE AA 3951 / AA 3953 and LOCTITE AA 3961 / AA 3963 – developed to meet the stringent demands of modern medical device assembly. The launch forms a key part of LOCTITE’s latest ‘Bonded for Life’ campaign, wh
Shivani Srivastava, Marketing and Communications Lead, ChemBizR, explores the role of polymer interface materials in next-generation wearables and e-skin systems. The Forgotten Layer in Wearable Tech In the surge of innovation around wearables, biosensors, and e-skin technologies, the skin itself ha
FUCHS Lubricants Co., one of the world’s largest independent lubricant suppliers, has announced the launch of NYEMED 7312, a ‘groundbreaking’ damping grease engineered specifically for the medical device industry. Developed in response to the growing demand for more sustainable materials according t
Adhesives specialist Intertronics has introduced Born2Bond Ultra K85, a fast curing, single-part adhesive, the first ‘instant’ adhesive to withstand up to 1,000 hours at 85°C and 85% relative humidity. It can bond a wide range of substrates including plastics, rubbers, and metals and is applicable t
Tachmed, an innovative medtech company, and Paragraf, mass producer of graphene-based electronic devices using standard semiconductor processes, have entered into a strategic partnership to bring scalable, cost-effective, and accurate diagnostic testing to homes and primary care clinics globally. Th
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, an advisor to MedTech suppliers, chair of the Urology Trade Association, and governor of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre, reports on a huge funding boost for microscopic resear
Brian Tifft, Program Manager, Applications Development ; and Dr. Jean Daou, Research & Development Manager, EMEA Aptar CSP Technologies discuss why advancements in medical device sterilisation have been slow in coming – until recently. Medical device sterilisation is a critical process in healthcare
