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What’s new and exciting in medical materials

WebWhen it comes to new and exciting materials for digital health, the list is endless. This design space is very complex and, therefore, is forcing collaboration and …

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Medical polymers: Trends, challenges and opportunities

WebMay 29, 2018. 4 Min Read. At the upcoming co-located PLASTEC East and Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East event, a panel composed of materials experts from the …

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How Medical-Grade Silicone Is Advancing Reliable Patient Care

WebA dispensing system developed by Avantor’s NuSil brand injects pre-sterilized silicone directly into the body, allowing the material to conform to the patient's anatomy …

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Extrusion Basics: Safe at Home, and at Work

WebAllan Griff is a veteran extrusion engineer, starting out in tech service for a major resin supplier, and working on his own now for many years as a consultant, expert …

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Study: Green operations can save hospitals billions of dollars

WebUse of disposables was reduced in operating rooms, which account for about 33% of all hospital supply costs. Seven hospitals in the study contracted with a service …

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First contact-free vital-signs monitor in a chair approved by FDA

WebThe first contact-free sensing system in a chair that monitors vital signs has been approved by FDA. The Chair Sensor from EarlySense (Waltham, MA), which …

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Thousands of Plastic Chemicals Harmful to Human Health, …

WebThe PlastChem Report released today purports to provide “essential scientific information on plastic chemicals” in a single, comprehensive resource. More …

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Zimmer Biomet CEO Hanson to Lead 3M’s New Healthcare Business

Web3M has appointed Bryan C. Hanson CEO of the independent healthcare company that will be spun off from 3M. President and CEO of Zimmer Biomet since 2017 …

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TekniPlex Healthcare Doubles Down on Madison, WI

WebTekniPlex Healthcare is building a new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Madison, WI, its second facility in the city. Scheduled to open in early 2024, the …

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Microplastics Problems and Solutions

WebThe American Chemistry Council, World Health Organization, and sustainability expert Robert Lilienfeld comment on the challenges of microplastics. …

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FDA Seeks Broader Authority to Prevent Medical Device Shortages

WebFDA Seeks Broader Authority to Prevent Medical Device Shortages. The CARES Act, passed when COVID-19 first emerged, gave FDA new tools to prevent …

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Medtronic sells medical businesses to Cardinal Health

WebThe world’s largest medical device company by sales, according to sister brand MD+DI, Medtronic announced today that it will sell a portion of the business …

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Tire Wear a Major Source of Microplastics, Say Researchers

WebParticulate matter from tire wear is a significant source of microplastics in rivers and oceans, and tire wear in cities could pose up to a four-fold greater risk to the …

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Berry Global Reviews “Strategic Alternatives” for HH&S Business

WebBerry Global Reviews 'Strategic Alternatives' for Health, Hygiene Business. The Health, Hygiene, and Specialties segment supplies nonwovens, specialty films, and …

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3M Becomes Two, as It Spins Off Healthcare Business

Web3M announced yesterday its intent to spin off its healthcare business. The New 3M, as it is called, will remain a material science company serving customers …

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Amcor Expands Thermoforming Capabilities for Healthcare Market

WebPackaging giant Amcor announced this week that it is expanding its North American thermoforming capabilities for the healthcare market. The addition of …

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Plastic bag bans are bad for your health

WebIn the the Social Science Research Network article "Grocery Bag Bans and Foodborne Illnesses" by Joshua D. Wright and Jonathan Klick, evidence is presented …

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Jabil will buy Nypro to boost medical presence

WebInjection Molding. Business. Jabil Circuit Inc. (JBL), a contract manufacturer best known for its work in the electronics field, is making a major move in plastics and …

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Bayer Launches Sustainable Packaging Innovation Challenge

WebSeptember 7, 2022. 2 Min Read. Image courtesy of Alamy/NicoElNino. The Consumer Health Division of Bayer, which owns global brands including Aspirin, Bepanthen, …

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