Sterilization Compatibility for Synthetic Polymers
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Sterilization Compatibility for Synthetic Polymers

Synthetic polymers are essential in various medical applications as they are used to make a range of healthcare devices. They replace glass, metal, and other standard...

Using Elastomeric Polymers In Biomedical Applications
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Using Elastomeric Polymers In Biomedical Applications

The word elastomer is derived from the term 'elastic polymer.' Elastomers are rubbery materials composed of polymers that can return to their original shape after being...

Using Acetals In Biomedical Applications
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Using Acetals In Biomedical Applications

Acetals are easy to machine, general-purpose engineering plastics of outstanding dimensional stability. They are high molecular and high crystalline plastics produced by...

Using Fluoropolymers In Biomedical Applications
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Using Fluoropolymers In Biomedical Applications

A fluoropolymer is a fluorocarbon-based polymer that has multiple carbon-fluorine bonds. Fluoropolymers boast of high resistance to bases, acids, and solvents. They also...

Using Polycarbonates In Biomedical Applications
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Using Polycarbonates In Biomedical Applications

Polycarbonates are a group of thermoplastics polymers with Bisphenol (A) parts and carbonate groups in their chemical structure. Polycarbonates are strong, rigid,...

7 Steps to Effectively Dual Source a Supply Chain for Medical Devices
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7 Steps to Effectively Dual Source a Supply Chain for Medical Devices

Dual sourcing is considered a hassle by some traditional medical device manufacturers. After all, the procurement process is faster and more straightforward when you...

5 Things to Keep in Mind When Trying to Reverse Engineer Adhesive
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5 Things to Keep in Mind When Trying to Reverse Engineer Adhesive

The process of reverse engineering is demanding work: an analyst initially works with limited information about a product and uses that information to analyze it to...

Is Aliphatic TPU Foam All it's Cracked Up To Be?
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Is Aliphatic TPU Foam All it's Cracked Up To Be?

Polyurethane raw materials themselves have long seen use as dressings in the medical industry, but aliphatic thermoplastic polyurethane (aliphatic TPU) foams are gaining...

What's New With Nonwovens in the Medical Industry?
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What's New With Nonwovens in the Medical Industry?

The utilization of nonwoven fabrics in the medical field has outpaced woven materials in recent years. Even when traced back to their rapid adoption during WWII,...

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