Netstal receives award as best company for medical IM applications
Netstal receives the title of "Best medical injection molding packaging company" at the Global Excellence Awards 2021 from Global Health and Pharma.
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ELIX Polymers and Roctool join forces to increase the chemical resistance of healthcare applications
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of disinfectants to clean surfaces in medical and daily life environments has increased remarkably, underscoring the importance of chemical resistance and property retention for materials used in medical and consumer devices.
Medical market in focus: Sumitomo (SHI) Demag pools competencies and expands team
Andrew Sargisson and Bob Brady - two proven industry experts - join the company to further strengthen med-tech team.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag unveils the future of medical parts production
Machine, automation, tools, controllers, raw materials – an entire optimised production solution customised to medical technology applications featuring comprehensive networking and digital quality control.
Ampacet introduces new white masterbatch for medical applications
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, introduces ProVital+ 1101209-EM, part of the medical-grade ProVital + masterbatch range designed for the healthcare market.
Thermolast H exclusively for Asia Pacific's healthcare and medical device applications
Kraiburg TPE, the global competence thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) manufacturer has announced the launch of its new Thermolast H product line and the line’s first HC/AP series.
Ampacet introduces ProVital masterbatches for medical and pharmaceutical applications
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced the ProVital and ProVital + range of masterbatches for healthcare applications.
Clean room packaging: sterile conditions for life-saving products
The pandemic has thrown into sharp relief the importance of cleanrooms in the manufacturing of medical products. Packaging companies have developed special solutions to meet these requirements.
Evonik presents new 3D-printable PEEK Care Filament
Evonik has developed a new 3D-printable PEEK biomaterial for medical technology. With Vestakeep Care M40 3DF, the specialty chemicals company is launching a polyether ether ketone filament for medical applications with body contact up to 30 days.
Evonik launches new PEEK filament for industrial 3D applications
Evonik has developed a new 3D printable filament based on PEEK (polyether ether ketone). The high-temperature and chemical-resistant ready-to-use material is particularly suitable for the additive manufacturing of demanding industrial plastic parts.
K.D. Feddersen distributes Celanese medical grades
Hamburg-based plastics distributor K.D. Feddersen has expanded its portfolio in Germany and Europe since March 2021 to include the Hostaform, Vectra, Celanex, Ateva and Fortron medical grade range from Celanese.
Southeast Asia: a growth frontier in the new normal
A US$1-trillion loss from the pandemic, estimated by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), is an expensive lesson to learn for global economies while recovery anticipated remaining lethargic in 2021.
