Medical
New Cleanroom-Rated Static Eliminator
Neutralize static hands-free in sensitive medical, pharmaceutical and electronic manufacturing operations.
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MHT Mold & Hotrunner Technology and KEBO Partner on Blood Collection Tubes (BCT)
The German and Swiss tool and hot runner makers say the collaboration will extend to the full BCT portfolio, including test tubes, caps, rubber plugs, tube holders, luer adapters, needle hubs and protective caps.
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Plastic Compounding Market to Outpace Metal & Alloy Market Growth
Study shows the plastic compounding process is being used to boost electrical properties and UV resistance while custom compounding is increasingly being used to achieve high-performance in plastic-based goods.
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Record Reshoring Rates in 2022
Reshoring and foreign direct investment (FDI) in the third quarter marked their highest ever level, eclipsing the previous record set in the second quarter of 2022.
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As Currier Grows in Medical Consumables, Blow Molding Is Its ‘Foot in the Door’
Currier Plastics has added substantial capacity recently in both injection and blow molding for medical/pharmaceutical products, including several machines to occupy a new, large clean room.
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Wisconsin Firms Unite in Battle Against Covid
Teel Plastics opened new plant in record time, partnering with AEC & Aqua Poly Equipment Co. to expand production of swab sticks to fight pandemic.
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New Cap for Child-Resistant Pill Bottles Is Senior-Friendly & Saves Resin
Exclusive lightweight cap design can be removed simply pushing down on the center. No gripping or twisting needed.
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Artificial Intelligence Enables Smarter Sourcing
Westfall Technik has adopted Arkestro’s predictive procurement software to wring savings and more reliable deliveries from a historically challenging supply chain.
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Collaboration will bring Recycled Plastic to Medical Device Packaging
Agreement between Eastman and Ethicon will put copolyester derived from recycled materials in sterile barrier applications.
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Multicomponent Mold Combines Capping and Unscrewing Functions for Pharma Closure
Braunform says its patented RotaricE² mold, which will mold Luer lock pharmaceutical closures in Arburg’s K 2022 booth, allows the use of one tool and one machine, versus two, while eliminating post-mold assembly.
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