Medical
Medical
A discovery made by plastics research centre Andaltec, in Spain, has the potential to impact both prosthesis and implant production, as well as open the door to new advances in tissue engineering.
While some plastic items in the health care industry can be recycled, medical systems overwhelmed by the pandemic and facing staff shortages simply lack the time or ability to embrace circular economy efforts.
A young US-headquartered company has devised technology that is based on the idea of creating a non-stick surface by eliminating friction
The Illinois biotech company LanzaTech is working with a California startup to make an FDA-approved thermoplastic from CO2 emissions.
A new, collaborative project from VinylPlus, the Voluntary Commitment to sustainable development of the European PVC industry, targeted at boosting sustainability in healthcare across Europe, has launched today.
The steady rise in demand for smaller batches, as a result of the growing number of projects requiring fewer units as well as of those requiring fewer end products for development, approval, and industrialisation purposes has led Gerresheimer to embark on a new capacity expansion for its plastics segment at the Technical Competence Center (TCC) in Wackersdorf.
In the fight against Covid-19, Europlaz Technologies Ltd, a UK medical device manufacturer based in Essex, immediately stepped forward to work with three customers on three different COVID19 products – including one that has made a measurable difference to ICU patients’ survival odds.
Rheinböllen, Germany – Hahn Automation Süd in Villingen-Schwenningen, which was formerly Invotec Deutschland GmbH, is being developed into a technology center for the healthcare sector.
"It supports relationships with existing customers, while also creating additional opportunities for growth and expanding our customer base," Nolato President and CEO Christer Wahlquist said.
Italian manufacturer of injection moulding machinery Negri Bossi has joined the efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus.
Two European suppliers with expertise in sealing technology have contributed to the development and supply of a new COVID-19 diagnostic test that received FDA approval this week in the US. Selig, a global leader in sealing solutions, and Relco UK, a worldwide leader in induction sealing machines and components, were involved in the design of the test instrument.
With the bulk of trade shows canceled or postponed for 2020, Rapid Granulator AB is making equipment it would have used at displays available for companies producing parts used in the fight against the coronavirus.
The UK government has launched a consultation to extend the 5p plastic bag charge to all retailers and increase the fee to 10p.