Additive manufacturing in medical technology
On 23 May 2019, Arburg Italy will hold its first seminar on "Additive manufacturing in medical technology" at the "Alma Mater Studiorum" University in Bologna.
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Heading for the future with Arburg on the "Road to Digitalisation"
The Arburg Technology Days have been around for 20 years now. Between 13 and 16 March 2019, more than 6,000 visitors from 54 countries joined the event.
Chinaplas 2019: Albis presents comprehensive product portfolio
Albis Plastic GmbH, one of the world's leading distributors and compounders of technical thermoplastics and thermoplastic elastomers, presents its portfolio of high-performance plastics, compound solutions and master batches at Chinaplas 2019 in Guangzhou, China.
Ineos Styrolution introduces new grade for the healthcare industry
Ineos Styrolution’s new Styroflex 4G80 is specifically designed for medical tubing applications.
Stronger focus on medical applications
Kraiburg TPE will unveil its adhesion-optimized Thermolast M compounds with adhesion capabilities for a variety of medical thermoplastics at Pharmapack 2019 in Paris.
Chinaplas to present a rich assortment of concurrent events
CHINAPLAS is returning to Guangzhou this year and will be held from May 21-24, 2019. An estimated total of over 3,500 exhibitors will be presenting to more than 180,000 visitors from 150 countries.
Arburg at TCT Asia: components for medical and electronic applications
TCT Asia, held from 21 to 23 February 2019 in Shanghai, China, is Asia's largest exhibition for additive manufacturing. At its stand Arburg will use the opportunity to showcase additive production of functional plastic components made from qualified original materials.
Evonik develops the world’s first PEEK filament in implant-grade quality for 3D printing
Evonik has become the first company in the world to develop a polymer filament based on PEEK (polyether ether ketone) in implant-grade quality for use as a 3D printing material for implants.
Sanner of India extends market position with teststrip packaging
At CPhI India, Sanner showcases its portfolio of user-friendly desiccant and teststrip packaging solutions for pharmaceutical and healthcare products. After the successful market introduction of the desiccant solutions AdCap and AdPack to the Indian market, Sanner of India now also markets teststrip packaging solutions.
Evosys Laser GmbH celebrates move to new premises
Almost three years after its founding, Evosys Laser GmbH celebrates the successful move to new premises. In addition to the increase in the number of employees, expansion areas were leased in particular.
New Sigpack HML horizontal flow wrapping machine from Bosch
The new horizontal flow wrapping machine Sigpack HML from Bosch Packaging Technology, allows various medical technology products including pens and inhalers and more to be reliably hermetically packaged.
Wacker Plans to Open US Printing Lab for Silicone Rubber at Year End 2018
Wacker, the Munich-based chemical group, is currently expanding its Aceo 3D printing services for silicone rubber and announced the opening of a US-based printing lab later this year.
Packaging with lives at stake
The regulations for packaging medical technology (“medtech”) products are equally complex. These products must be manufactured in a sterile environment and then transported all the way into an operating room without risking contamination.
Gerresheimer has commenced with series production of the new Gx RTF ClearJect syringes.
Gerresheimer has commenced with series production of the new Gx RTF ClearJect syringes. The products of the high performance plastic COP (Cyclo Olefin Polymer) are used where especially sophisticated medications need to be packaged.
Wide range of adhesive innovations for healthcare applications from Henkel
New trends in healthcare materials and manufacturing of medical devices demand new adhesive solutions. Henkel is addressing these challenges with a wide range of innovative product solutions.
Medical packaging concepts to be a highlight of FachPack 2018
Packaging solutions provider Multivac will be presenting a new packaging concept for medical and pharmaceutical products at this year’s FachPack.
Alpla expands in south-eastern Europe
Acquisition produces a new centre of excellence for the pharmaceutical market.
Safety, precision & smart manufacturing of medical plastics at Chinaplas
The market for medical devices, in particular, implantable, is expanding rapidly as economies develop, populations get older, health awareness enhances and support policies strengthen.
Arburg Technology Days 2018
Arburg Technology Days 2018: Around 6,300 guests from 54 countries. Large groups from overseas: around 160 guests from the USA and around 100 from China. Largest groups from Europe: Around 200 guests from Switzerland, 185 from France, 130 guests from Poland.
Scientists create multifunctional protein-polymer films
A team from MSU has found that mixing dendrimers (tree-like polymers) and proteins induces spontaneous multilayer films.
Arburg at Chinaplas 2018: "Wir sind da."
Industry trendsetter: Innovative technologies for Industry 4.0, injection moulding and additive manufacturing
TPEs for Medical and Pharmaceutical Markets
With the development of THERMOLAST M the manufacturer KRAIBURG TPE offers compounds that are approved for use in direct contact with blood and medications.
"Smart polymers" market to grow 15%
The "smart polymers” polymer market is set to grow at a CAGR rate of 14.7% through 2023, according to a recent market research report.
ENGEL at the NPE2018 with reinforced industry expertise
Highest quality and highest efficiency - at NPE2018 from May 7 to 11 in Orlando, Florida, with multiple, exciting injection molding applications ENGEL will prove that this does not have to be a contradiction in terms.
Arburg at the Pharmapack Europe 2018: First-hand expertise
On 7 and 8 February 2018, Arburg will be represented at the Pharmapack Europe 2018 in Paris. Here, the experts will provide information on the extensive range of machines and solutions for plastic part production in the medical technology, clean room and packaging sectors.
Ostomy bags: Reliable production ensures quality of life
In 2012 the worldwide market for incontinence and stoma products amounted to 11.5 billion US dollars. This figure was published in May 2016. By 2020, the figures may be as high as 17.2 billion US dollars.
Networking opportunities on new premises
At the med.con medical technology conference, hosted by ENGEL Deutschland in Hannover, more than 50 medical experts met to exchange experiences and discuss current and future challenges facing the medical technology sector.
MedPharmPlast Europe elects new President
MedPharmPlast Europe (MPPE) elected its new President and Board during the Annual General Assembly 2017 on 30 November in Brussels.
A bag full of novelties: Sanner at Pharmapack 2018
At Pharmapack Europe in Paris, Sanner GmbH showcases its versatile portfolio for desiccant solutions and effervescent packaging.
Silicone rubber for medical applications
At COMPAMED, the international tradeshow for the medical supplier industry, Munich-based chemical group WACKER will be showcasing its new ELASTOSIL LR 5040 line of liquid silicone rubber grades.
Breakthrough packaging innovations at drinktec 2017
Husky Injection Molding Systems announced that it will exhibit at Drinktec 2017 (September 11-15, Munich, Germany) at Booth #338, Hall A4.
Parameter establishes subsidiary company in Poland
Company will target growing pharma industry in eastern Europe.
Industry competence in action
At the Fakuma 2017 from October 17 - October 21 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, ENGEL will be opening up new horizons for the injection moulding industry.
How Lamborghini is accelerating medical device innovation
Lamborghini collaborates with the Houston Methodist Research Institute, to share knowledge in the study of carbon fibre composite materials for medical devices.
Bosch Packaging Technology and Industry 4.0: a new level of quality
Bosch presents connected solutions for higher process and product safety at interpack 2017.
Clariant to participate in Pharmapack Europe 2017
In Paris Clariant will show pharmaceutical and medical professionals new technology to add value and functionality to drug packaging and delivery devices.