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Elastomer put forward as tubing alternative for PVC
Plastics Processing
Elastomer put forward as tubing alternative for PVCElastomer put forward as tubing alternative for PVC

A medical-grade elastomer was extruded into thin-wall tubing at rates up to 830 ft/minute, showcasing a speedy alternative to polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Extruder manufacturer American Kuhne ran Teknor Apex's Medalist medical elastomer in a 0.105 inch (2.67-mm) outer diameter by 0.020 inch (0.508-mm) wall tube.

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Medical grade epoxy adhesive handles tough conditions
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Medical overmolding projects prompt purchase of new vertical press
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Zebrafish provide fast-track test screen for medical-use plastics
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Medical plastics: Phillips nabs Medisize for €99.8 million
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Names in the news: Arkema, Bayer, Davis-Standard, and Bunting Magnetics
Plastics Processing
Names in the news: Arkema, Bayer, Davis-Standard, and Bunting Magnetics
Names in the news: Arkema, Bayer, Davis-Standard, and Bunting Magnetics
Jul 7, 2011
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byPlasticsToday Staff
PEEK empowers custom-designed skull implants
Plastics Processing
PEEK empowers custom-designed skull implants
PEEK empowers custom-designed skull implants
Jul 6, 2011
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3 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
FDA 510(k) product review daunting for medtech firms; Europe preferred for product approval
Plastics Processing
FDA 510(k) product review daunting for medtech firms; Europe preferred for product approval
FDA 510(k) product review daunting for medtech firms; Europe preferred for product approval
Jul 6, 2011
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5 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Malaysia on a roll with medical device investment
Medical
Malaysia on a roll with medical device investment
Malaysia on a roll with medical device investment
Jul 6, 2011
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byPlasticsToday Staff
Is U.S. the next stop in Gerresheimer’s investment spree?
Plastics Processing
Is U.S. the next stop in Gerresheimer’s investment spree?
Is U.S. the next stop in Gerresheimer’s investment spree?
Jul 5, 2011
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byMatt Defosse
Colorant line now compatible with leading medical-grade resins
Medical
Colorant line now compatible with leading medical-grade resins
Colorant line now compatible with leading medical-grade resins
Jun 29, 2011
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2 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
New APEM system optimizes medical molds and molding
Medical
New APEM system optimizes medical molds and molding
New APEM system optimizes medical molds and molding
Jun 29, 2011
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byClare Goldsberry
MedPlast’s West Berlin facility cited by OSHA
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MedPlast’s West Berlin facility cited by OSHA
MedPlast’s West Berlin facility cited by OSHA
Jun 29, 2011
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Sterilization requirements help drive Ultem adoption
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Sterilization requirements help drive Ultem adoption
Sterilization requirements help drive Ultem adoption
Jun 29, 2011
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byTony Deligio
Better optical parts, faster through overmolding
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Better optical parts, faster through overmolding
Better optical parts, faster through overmolding
Jun 28, 2011
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byPlasticsToday Staff
Bio-based Plexiglas aimed at disposable medical devices’ market
Medical
Bio-based Plexiglas aimed at disposable medical devices’ market
Bio-based Plexiglas aimed at disposable medical devices’ market
Jun 22, 2011
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byPlasticsToday Staff
Genesis begins new collaboration with plastic compounds’ supplier
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Genesis begins new collaboration with plastic compounds’ supplier
Genesis begins new collaboration with plastic compounds’ supplier
Jun 22, 2011
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byPlasticsToday Staff
Medical plastics: Gerresheimer doubling size of medical molding facility
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Medical plastics: Gerresheimer doubling size of medical molding facility
Medical plastics: Gerresheimer doubling size of medical molding facility
Jun 20, 2011
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byPlasticsToday Staff
HDPE medical, molding grade speeds into molds
Medical
HDPE medical, molding grade speeds into molds
HDPE medical, molding grade speeds into molds
Jun 16, 2011
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byPlasticsToday Staff
West plans second plastics molding facility in China
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West plans second plastics molding facility in China
West plans second plastics molding facility in China
Jun 15, 2011
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byPlasticsToday Staff
Medical plastic films: Sartorius, Südpack Medica strike exclusive agreement
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Medical plastic films: Sartorius, Südpack Medica strike exclusive agreement
Medical plastic films: Sartorius, Südpack Medica strike exclusive agreement
Jun 15, 2011
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2 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
Medical PC grade marketed for tiny parts’ molding; three new medical TPUs too
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Medical PC grade marketed for tiny parts’ molding; three new medical TPUs too
Medical PC grade marketed for tiny parts’ molding; three new medical TPUs too
Jun 14, 2011
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byPlasticsToday Staff
Medical injection molding: Arburg taps Micron to evaluate new all-electric press
Medical
Medical injection molding: Arburg taps Micron to evaluate new all-electric press
Medical injection molding: Arburg taps Micron to evaluate new all-electric press
Jun 14, 2011
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2 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
Product Watch: Pipelife orders extrusion line for big pipe; gear pump for lab-scale EPDM film extrusion; medical tubing line
Medical
Product Watch: Pipelife orders extrusion line for big pipe; gear pump for lab-scale EPDM film extrusion; medical tubing line proves elastomer’s PVC-beating properties
Product Watch: Pipelife orders extrusion line for big pipe; gear pump for lab-scale EPDM film extrusion; medical tubing line proves elastomer’s PVC-beating properties
Jun 14, 2011
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byPlasticsToday Staff
GW Plastics opens Costa Rica plant
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GW Plastics opens Costa Rica plant
GW Plastics opens Costa Rica plant
Jun 9, 2011
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byClare Goldsberry
Plastic compounds target lead in radiation shielding
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Plastic compounds target lead in radiation shielding
Plastic compounds target lead in radiation shielding
Jun 8, 2011
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byTony Deligio
Solvay sets sights on medical, promotes PEEK spinal implant
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Solvay sets sights on medical, promotes PEEK spinal implant
Solvay sets sights on medical, promotes PEEK spinal implant
Jun 8, 2011
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byPlasticsToday Staff
PolyOne adds healthcare distribution business in China
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PolyOne adds healthcare distribution business in China
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Jun 8, 2011
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byTony Deligio
Virtual events gather medical device knowledge from around the world, for you, at your desk
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Virtual events gather medical device knowledge from around the world, for you, at your desk
Virtual events gather medical device knowledge from around the world, for you, at your desk
Jun 8, 2011
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byPlasticsToday Staff
New TPU grades introduced for medical devices
Medical
New TPU grades introduced for medical devices
New TPU grades introduced for medical devices
Jun 8, 2011
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byPlasticsToday Staff
Oxford Performance Materials buys out Arkema’s stake in PEKK
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Oxford Performance Materials buys out Arkema’s stake in PEKK
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Jun 6, 2011
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byPlasticsToday Staff
Medical uptick prompts moldmaker Zahoransky move; continued growth in China
Medical
Medical uptick prompts moldmaker Zahoransky move; continued growth in China
Medical uptick prompts moldmaker Zahoransky move; continued growth in China
May 25, 2011
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byPlasticsToday Staff
M&A news: Cretex acquires Pacific Plastics & Engineering
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M&A news: Cretex acquires Pacific Plastics & Engineering
M&A news: Cretex acquires Pacific Plastics & Engineering
May 24, 2011
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byPlasticsToday Staff

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