Medical

Fakuma 2023: High-Speed Pipette Tip Molding

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, Hekuma and Schöttli partnered on production cell molding pipette tips from a 32-cavity mold in a cycle of 4.5 seconds.

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Additives

Medical-Grade Antimicrobial Masterbatch

Developed to protect plastic components in health care facilities against the proliferation of microorganisms.  

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Tooling

MGS Acquires Winther Mould Technology

MGS builds its global footprint with addition of Danish health care tooling manufacturer.

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Carbon Fiber Reinforced PEEK for Medical Implants

Vestakeep is available at two levels of carbon fiber content and appropriate for long-term surgical implants.

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Medical

In-Mold Labeling Applied to Medical

In collaboration with multiple partners, Arburg will showcase IML for centrifuge tubes at Fakuma 2023, eliminating printing or other downstream steps.

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Materials

Medical-Grade Antistatic Masterbatch for PE Films

Material reportedly efficiently empties powder from packaging materials.  

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Medical

ASA Grade for Small, Mobile Medical-Device Housings

Offers strong chemical resistance, UV resistance, and impact strength. Available using renewable feedstock.  

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Medical

Integrated Injection System for Blood-Collection Tubes

Husky says the system started up by CML Biotech Ltd. of India is the first of its ICHOR units to be deployed in the field.

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Tooling

Stainless Steel Sealing Plugs Offer High Corrosion Resistance

Hasco says the plugs, which are used for diverting flows in temperature control systems and sealing drilled holes, are ideal for use in medical and clean-room spaces.

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Postprocessing

Ultrashort Pulse Laser Marking System for Medical Devices and More

FOBA’s F.0100-ir creates deep black markings on medical plastics, stainless steel and titanium.

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Plastics Size Reduction
Blending & Dosing