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  • Mechanical testing of medical implants
    Implants and the materials used for their production undergo extensive tests, which include the evaluation of the static and dynamic mechanical properties of the raw materials, components and systems. Many of these tests are internationally standardised. Other testing procedures are specific to ...
    (May, 2012)
  • M-Health on the Move: An Interview with Jeanine Vos, Executive Director, mHealth, GSMA
    Forecast to generate US$23 billion in global revenue by 2017, mobile health will be a key enabler of healthcare delivery, reaching every corner of the globe, says GSMA’s Jeanine Vos.
    (February, 2012)
  • Bicondylar Knee Implant System Incorporates PEEK-Optima CFR Polymer to Prevent Dislocation
    A biocompatible polymer from Invibio is utilised as a bearing material for the axle bearings in a rotational knee system from Aesculap. The material is used to provide wear and cold flow resistance and dimensional stability.
    (February, 2012)
  • Japanese Company Vies for Leadership in European Bioabsorbable Stent Market
    Polymer-based bioabsorbable stents are expected to grab significant market share from bare-metal and drug-eluting stents, reaching a value of more than US$1.7 billion by 2017, according to a recent report published by Global Data. Companies such as Abbott Vascular, Boston Scientific, Elixir Medic...
    (February, 2012)
  • Investment in Milling Equipment Pays off for Implant Manufacturer
    Rochester Medical Implants, a manufacturer specialising in implants and instruments, has seen improved growth rates since restructuring its company and investing in tooling machines.
    (December, 2011)
  • Twin-sheet Thermoforming Reduces Cost of Testing Instrument
    Replacing solid, fibre-reinforced plastics with twin-sheet thermoforming dramatically reduced the cost of the side doors of Immulite, a medical diagnostic testing instrument from Siemens.
    (December, 2011)
  • Automated Blaster Boosts Productivity
    A British manufacturer of orthopaedic implants and surgical instrumentation was able to reduce the time spent on cleaning implant fixture masks after installing a blast machine.
    (October, 2011)
  • Measuring the Impact of Common Environmental Conditions on Laboratory Data Integrity
    A team of scientists journey to extreme locations to demonstrate how even the most typical laboratory conditions can wreak havoc on pipette accuracy.
    (October, 2011)
  • Extrudex Processing Technology Produces Catheter Tubes with Thermoplastic Resins
    A German manufacturer of extrusion machinery has developed a processing and systems engineering technology capable of producing catheter tubes with very small diameters using thermoplastic resins. Materials such as Pebax, polyamide, polyurethane, polyethylene and flexible PVC typically are process...
    (August, 2011)
  • Heating Devices Enhance Operation of Medical Equipment
    Electric heaters are used to enhance the operation of various forms of medical and diagnostic equipment. By understanding the product requirements, heater alternatives can be used that simplify medical device design and procurement while reducing size and cost.
    (August, 2011)
  • Tomorrow's Tyvek: DuPont Upgrades Manufacturing Processes to Meet Future Global Demand
    DuPont Medical Packaging has announced plans to modernise the manufacturing technology behind its venerable Tyvek 1073B and Tyvek 1059B products
    (August, 2011)
  • 3-D Printing Enables Early Design Verification
    A medical device design and production company dramatically reduced its time to market by using 3-D printing to visualise concepts and to test product design and functionality.
    (July, 2011)
  • A Green Approach to Airborne Particle Reduction
    A major medical device manufacturer recently revealed significant airborne reduction counts. The facility, based in the United States, achieved this result by evaluating their contamination control methods at floor level. The facility was utilising several hundred cases of peel-off mats per annum. T...
    (July, 2011)
  • In-House Production Cuts Costs for Surgical Device Company
    A UK laparoscopic company boosted its margins by bringing manufacturing and assembly in-house.
    (June, 2011)
  • PVC Controversy to Be Discussed During Virtual Event
    EMDT Editor in Chief Norbert Sparrow and Associate Editor Yvonne Klöpping will moderate a chat session on “The Pros and Cons of PVC” during the virtual event “Developments in Materials for Medical Applications”, taking place 24 May 2011. The use of PVC in medical device...
    (May, 2011)
  • Choosing the Right Material Is Key to Developing Medical Devices, Says Virtual Event Keynote Speaker Dr Zhang
    The importance of choosing the right material when developing medical devices will be the focus of a keynote address delivered by Dr Xiang Zhang during the virtual event “Developments in Materials for Medical Applications” on 24 May 2011. The event is organised by EMDT, MD+DI and Qmed. ...
    (May, 2011)
  • Prosthetic Radial Head Fastener Designed to Last a Lifetime
    To handle active baby boomers and rising longevity, Skeletal Dynamics selected a self-locking fastener from Spiralock that withstands up to 1 million loading cycles for its new elbow replacement implant.
    (May, 2011)
  • BPA in Medical Devices — Is This a Concern?
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    (January, 2011)
  • People on the Move - June 2010
    Smithers Rapra Appoints Manufacturing Leader Smithers Rapra has announced the appointment of Steve Peel as Manufacturing Leader. Peel will support the technical processing team and specialised manufacturing services at the Shawbury site. His input will enhance Smithers Rapra’s capabilities fr...
    (June, 2010)
  • People on the Move - May 2010
      ODU Announces New Director of Sales Thomas Mittermeier has been named a member of the ODU general management, taking over the position of Director Sales at ODU Steckverbindungssysteme in Mühldorf, Germany. Mittermeier has gained comprehensive experience in the sales field in recent y...
    (May, 2010)
  • People on the Move - April 2010
    (March, 2010)
  • Optimising Oxygen Monitoring in Centrifuges
    Monitoring gas-phase oxygen in centrifuges is a critical tool for the prevention of explosions and fires. An oxygen system developed by Mettler Toledo Process Analytics AG (Urdorf, Switzerland; www.mt.com) provided a customer with an inexpensive, low maintenance and dependable solution. The company ...
    (November, 2009)
  • People on the Move
    The German state is home to a dense network of med-tech suppliers
    (September, 2007)
  • People on the Move
    Zeus Inc. Names International Sales Director John Gray Polymer extrusion firm Zeus Inc. (Orangeburg, SC USA) has named John Gray as its international director of sales to preside over the company’s facility in Letterkenny, Irelan...
    (September, 2007)