Medical

Automotive

Linux Software Enables Advanced Functions on Hot-Runner Controllers

SISE designed the MV3 hot-runner temperature controllers with five platforms and three power card options.

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NPE

Versatile Medical Grade TPEs

Elastocon TPE Technologies says the two grades can be injection molded, extruded or over-molded.  

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sustainability

Get into the Zone: Medical Parts Processing

  The Medical Parts Processing Zone is a new specialized exhibit area at NPE2018, driven by the fast-growing field of medical devices. “There are a lot of single-use medical devices being made from plastic right now,” says NPE2018 Chairman Glenn Anderson. “Think of devices like syringes and inhalers. Given the aging population, medical device manufacturing is expected to rise 3% each year until 2023.”  

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Materials: Copolyester Designed for Electronics Housings in Medical Devices

New copolyester available as a fully compounded, biocompatible, medical-grade polymer for medical device housings and hardware with strong impact and chemical resistance.

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Packaging

High-Speed Packaging & Medical Demos from Netstal

Injection molding technologies for packaging and medical molding are on display, with an emphasis on Industry 4.0 functionality. 

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Materials: New PC Stands Up to Disinfectants, Oncology Drugs

Testing apparatus designed to show PC luers can resist cracking while submerged and under force.

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Materials

Materials: LSR Grades Offer Low-Temperature Curing, Primerless Adhesion to Copolyester

Curing at a lower temperature makes it feasible to overmold the materials onto heat-sensitive substrates, including copolyesters.

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Materials

Materials: New LSR Cures, Forms in the Body

Patented LSR delivery system allows implantation of pre-sterilized materials for in-situ cure and forming within the body.

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Construction

Plastics Processing Continues Expansion

Business is poised for additional growth this year.

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New Control Platform, Plus Lines for Sheet, Tubing

Navigator control system now extends to all of the company's brands, including Graham Engineering, Welex, and American Kuhne.

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Blending & Dosing
Process Cooling