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Battelle Helps Medtech OEMs Navigate PFAS Regulations Battelle Helps Medtech OEMs Navigate PFAS Regulations

The global R&D company has nearly two decades of experience studying the so-called “forever chemicals” and operates one of the premier PFAS testing facilities in the country.

Aug 1, 2024

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PE-based Piezoelectric Film Cost-effective Alternative to PVDF PE-based Piezoelectric Film Cost-effective Alternative to PVDF

byNorbert Sparrow

Jun 26, 2024

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Tested coatings keep in-vivo parts and other biotech safe

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The Importance of USP Class VI Testing The Importance of USP Class VI Testing

Jun 3, 2024

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Design & Engineering

Plastic Gears Are Enabling Today’s Advanced Applications Plastic Gears Are Enabling Today’s Advanced Applications

Jun 1, 2024

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Medical-grade PBT Resin Targets Diabetes Devices Medical-grade PBT Resin Targets Diabetes Devices

May 16, 2024

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compostable plastic resin

Formerra Begins Selling ISCC Plus–certified Materials Formerra Begins Selling ISCC Plus–certified Materials

byGeoff Giordano

May 8, 2024

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catheter tubing

New Dimensions in Medical Tubing and Cables

New Dimensions in Medical Tubing and Cables

byNorbert Sparrow

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These Antibacterial Bioplastics Will Make You Say, ‘What the Cluck?’

These Antibacterial Bioplastics Will Make You Say, ‘What the Cluck?’

byAmanda Pedersen

ReadyGo Sampler device

Porex Partners With UK-based Diagnostics Startup

Porex Partners With UK-based Diagnostics Startup

byNorbert Sparrow

3D-printed PEEK cranial implant

3D-printed PEEK-based Cranial Implants Cleared by FDA

3D-printed PEEK-based Cranial Implants Cleared by FDA

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Medical Plastic Waste Gets New Lease on Life Via Advanced Recycling

Medical Plastic Waste Gets New Lease on Life Via Advanced Recycling

byNorbert Sparrow

PC copolymer team at Covestro

Covestro Inaugurates Polycarbonate Copolymers Plant in Europe

Covestro Inaugurates Polycarbonate Copolymers Plant in Europe

byStephen Moore

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The Sticky Link Between Ketchup Bottles and Medical Device Tubing

The Sticky Link Between Ketchup Bottles and Medical Device Tubing

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Medical Plastics Market Projected to Soar by Double Digits

Medical Plastics Market Projected to Soar by Double Digits

byNorbert Sparrow

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Reporter’s Notebook: Syensqo’s Healthcare Play

Reporter’s Notebook: Syensqo’s Healthcare Play

byNorbert Sparrow

Trelleborg Is Engaging in M&A

Trelleborg Expands Manufacturing Presence in Australia & China with M&A

Trelleborg Expands Manufacturing Presence in Australia & China with M&A

PFAS chemicals

The Coming Restrictions on Forever Chemicals

The Coming Restrictions on Forever Chemicals

Medical Molding Outsourcing

Contract Manufacturing

Five Essential Strategies for Risk Mitigation in Medical Molding Outsourcing

Five Essential Strategies for Risk Mitigation in Medical Molding Outsourcing

byMillie Nuno, Vice President of Sales, Hoffer Plastics, Vice President of Sales

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The Advantages of Biodegradable TPUs in Medical Applications

The Advantages of Biodegradable TPUs in Medical Applications

byNorbert Sparrow

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Smart Bandages Set to Revolutionize Wound-care Technology

Smart Bandages Set to Revolutionize Wound-care Technology

byNorbert Sparrow

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Experts Discuss How Plastics Are Advancing Medtech Innovation

Experts Discuss How Plastics Are Advancing Medtech Innovation

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EPA Begins Review of Polyvinyl Chloride and Four Other Chemicals

EPA Begins Review of Polyvinyl Chloride and Four Other Chemicals

byNorbert Sparrow

3D-printed metal implant

Bacteria-Killing Metals Developed for Implants

Bacteria-Killing Metals Developed for Implants

byElizabeth Montalbano

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Nissha Goes Big on Medical Micromolding with Isometric Buy

Nissha Goes Big on Medical Micromolding with Isometric Buy

byNorbert Sparrow

supply chain logistics

AdvaMed Joins National Campaign to Improve Supply-Chain Performance

AdvaMed Joins National Campaign to Improve Supply-Chain Performance

Medical Applications Strike Gold in Thermoforming Awards

Medical Applications Strike Gold in Thermoforming Awards

byNorbert Sparrow

Operating Room

Surmodics Debuts New Hydrophilic Coating Technology

Surmodics Debuts New Hydrophilic Coating Technology

byNorbert Sparrow

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Bioretec Nabs Business Finland's R&D Grant

Bioretec Nabs Business Finland's R&D Grant

byAmanda Pedersen

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Design & Engineering

Test Your Medtech Knowledge Every Tuesday

Test Your Medtech Knowledge Every Tuesday

byAmanda Pedersen

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New Polyethylene for Knee-Implant System Cleared by FDA 53744

New Polyethylene for Knee-Implant System Cleared by FDA

byPosted by Staff

Heart of Plastic, It's (Not) Fantastic

Heart of Plastic, It's (Not) Fantastic

byAmanda Pedersen

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Is there Zinc in Your Meds? Discussion on Zinc Die Castings

Is there Zinc in Your Meds? Discussion on Zinc Die Castings

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New Polymer Delivers Added Protection to Small Medical Device Housings 53628

New Polymer Delivers Added Protection to Small Medical Device Housings

byPosted by Staff

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What Protects Against the Sun and Superbugs?

What Protects Against the Sun and Superbugs?

byAmanda Pedersen

How Can We Make Healthcare Plastics More Recyclable? 37038

How Can We Make Healthcare Plastics More Recyclable?

byKassandra Kania, Freelance Writer

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