PlasticsToday Staff

Toshiba demos automated medical molding cell at PLASTEC Minneapolis

Processors are recognizing the reality of the $0.03/lb September contract price increase, said the PlasticsExchange in its Market Update, adding that it finally saw spot prices firm up a penny midweek.

Toshiba ECSXIII-V70 injection molding machine

October 11, 2019

PLASTEC Minneapolis

Automation, Auxiliaries, Injection Molding

Italy's Stevanato Group licenses pen-injector technology for diabetes care

The cell will include the EC110SXIII all-electric injection molding machine and a fully integrated Sepro S5 part-removal robot, automated visual inspection and sorting station, and Mold-Masters hot runner system, all controlled by the Injectvisor V70, the company’s most powerful controller to date.

October 09, 2019

Injection Molding

Weekly resin report: Spot PE resin offers good buying opportunities

Haselmeier (St. Gallen, Switzerland) has entered into an agreement with the Stevanato Group (Piombino Dese, Italy) to license its Axis-D pen-injector technology and intellectual property for diabetes care.

October 07, 2019

Weekly resin report: Hefty PE price increase on deck for October, but it may not come to pass

The PlasticsExchange (Chicago) expects heightened interest in spot resin to persist as long as the deeply discounted material remains available.

October 01, 2019

Wittmann Battenfeld highlights micro molding know how at medical manufacturing event

The pending $0.08 price increase is viewed as unlikely unless there is further turmoil in the Middle East or another large storm, according to the PlasticsExchange (Chicago).

Micro-molded retainer rings for medical tubing

September 26, 2019

Automation, Injection Molding

Toray's transparent ABS resin for medical applications available in North America

Polycarbonate miniature retaining rings for medical micro tubing will be produced on a MicroPower 15/10 on the Compamed show floor.

September 24, 2019

Cervical vertebral body replacement system made from PEEK-Optima HA receives FDA 510(k) clearance

Toyolac resin is a cost-effective replacement for polycarbonate in many medical applications requiring clear plastic, according to Toray Industries Inc. (Tokyo).

Implantable device made from PEEK-Optima HA Enhanced

September 24, 2019

Weekly resin report: Prices remain stable, despite jarring events

Designed to replace a collapsed, damaged or unstable vertebral body in the cervical spine, the device is the first of its kind made from PEEK-Optima HA Enhanced polymer to receive 510(k) clearance.

September 24, 2019