Carbon, a leader in 3D printing technology, has announced the development of FP3D, a groundbreaking flexible, removable partial denture (FRPD) resin, at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025. This innovative material introduces Carbon’s proven dual-cure chemistry to the dental industry, offering significant adva
Teknor Apex, provider of custom plastic compounds for the healthcare industry, announced the expansion of its medical-grade thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) portfolio, with new grades specifically designed for biopharmaceutical tubing applications. The expansion was announced prior to COMPAMED, with th
Syensqo made its COMPAMED debut at the 2024 show, showcasing its range of high-performance polymers for the healthcare and pharmaceuticals industry. The company is known for its Zeniva PEEK material, and was presenting a new application featuring the material at the show from its partner GLW Medical
Leading up to MEDICA 2024, adhesives giant Henkel announced a partnership alongside polymer specialist Covestro and flexible printed electronics manufacturer Quad Industries. The companies aim to accelerate customer developments for advanced medical wearables and to drive the adoption of innovative
Formerra, a leader in performance materials distribution, is spotlighting its extended abilities to address the evolving challenges faced by medical device manufacturers at MD&M West in Anaheim, California. The company’s latest initiatives focus on mitigating supply chain changes, supporting regulat
This new technology offers enhanced biocompatibility, sustained protection against complications, and improved therapeutic outcomes. The BioInteractions team will be showcasing Surface Active Therapeutics at MD&M West. BioInteractions has announced the launch of Surface Active Therapeutics, a medica
Materials specialist Junkosha, has chosen MD&M West to unveil its cut-to-length and slit Peelable Heat Shrink Tubing solution, designed to streamline manufacturing processes such as balloon bonding and reflow processing to improve product performance. Combined with its broader 2.0:1 shrink ratio off
Panacol has developed a new UV adhesive specifically for foil lamination of organic (OPV) and perovskite-based (PSC) photovoltaic systems: Vitralit UH 1411 is a very flexible, hybrid epoxy resin-acrylate adhesive that cures with UV light. Vitralit UH 1411 is a UV adhesive specially developed for sea
Syensqo, and MezLight LLC have collaborated to bring an innovative surgical lighting system to market that features major components molded in Radel polyphenyl sulfone (PPSU). According to the company, the resulting MezLight is the world’s first sterile surgical task light designed to provide bright
Over the past few years, the demand for high-performance polyurethane tubes for catheters has significantly increased. The development of innovative concepts in the vascular and cardiac fields, often for implantable devices, frequently requires mechanical performance—such as bending radius and resis
Jennifer Green, Senior Global Technical Business Development Manager at Lubrizol Life Sciences discusses how to choose the best TPU for implantable medical devices. Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) are some of the most adaptable materials for medical devices, offering a balance between rigid polym
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) has published AAMI TIR17:2024; Compatibility of materials subject to sterilisation. Last updated in 2017 to address an urgent need for information sharing, AAMI TIR17 is relevant to medical device manufacturers, product designers,
