Norbert Sparrow

Thermal assembly gives makers of medical wearables a comfortable advantage

February 22, 2018

Medical device manufacturers traditionally have relied on either ultrasonic welding or adhesives to join products, said Lance Crawford of Thermal Press International (Livermore, CA). Both methods have drawbacks, however, that heat sealing technology overcomes, according to Crawford.

Scott Taylor, Chief Technology Officer at Poly-Med Inc.

Why you should be 3D printing your medical devices

February 21, 2018

PLASTEC West

Medical

3D Printing, Materials

Norbert Sparrow

Bioresorbable polymers company Poly-Med (Anderson, SC) shares examples illustrating how 3D printing solved two medical manufacturing roadblocks.

Medical design and manufacturing challenges explored at ADM Cleveland

February 20, 2018

PLASTEC Cleveland

Medical

Norbert Sparrow

Industry experts will address topics ranging from quality systems and outsourcing to materials selection during free conference sessions at the March event.

Guill introduces single-point concentricity extrusion tooling

February 15, 2018

PLASTEC West

Extrusion: Pipe & Profile

Medical

Norbert Sparrow

Concentricity precision in the new crosshead reaches 0.008 in. or finer per revolution.

Four reasons why plastics M&A activity will buck historical trends and remain strong

February 15, 2018

Business

Injection Molding

Norbert Sparrow

If past cycles are any guide, we are overdue for a slowdown, yet M&A activity remains robust and shows no sign of declining. You can thank the baby boomers, the enduring popularity of plastic products, tax reform and attractive interest rates.

New vaginal mesh implant material could reduce complications, accelerate healing

February 14, 2018

Medical

Materials

Norbert Sparrow

Scientists at the University of Sheffield in the UK have developed a polyurethane-based mesh embedded with estrogen. The material’s strength and elasticity make it a better fit than currently used polypropylene, and the estrogen promotes the formation of new blood vessels, accelerating healing.

Sterilizable dual-cartridge dispensing system developed by NuSil

New system enables in situ curing of implantable silicone

February 12, 2018

Sterilizable dual-cartridge dispensing system developed by NuSil (Carpinteria, CA) could enable less-invasive medical procedures and foster the production of custom-fit devices.