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Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (MCAM) is a leading global manufacturer of thermoplastic semi-finished and finished products, as well as carbon fiber reinforced composites. With countless solutions for the most challenging application areas worldwide, MCAM has created successes for our customers in a wide variety of industries over many decades, such as healthcare, food, pharmaceutical, aerospace, energy, and semiconductor/electronics.
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Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (MCAM) is a leading global manufacturer of thermoplastic semi-finished and finished products, as well as carbon fiber reinforced composites. With countless solutions for the most challenging application areas worldwide, MCAM has created successes for our customers in a wide variety of industries over many decades, such as healthcare, food, pharmaceutical, aerospace, energy, and semiconductor/electronics.
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (MCAM) is a leading global manufacturer of thermoplastic semi-finished and finished products, as well as carbon fiber reinforced composites. With countless solutions for the most challenging application areas worldwide, MCAM has created successes for our customers in a wide variety of industries over many decades, such as healthcare, food, pharmaceutical, aerospace, energy, and semiconductor/electronics.
For the healthcare industry, MCAM focuses on intense material and application research, and is constantly finding new solutions that secure and restore a high standard of quality of life for millions of patients worldwide.
The MCAM portfolio of materials and solutions includes raw materials, semi-finished products, and implantable polymers for both short-term (up to 24 hours, or up to 30 days) and long-term contact (permanent implants) with body tissues and fluids.
Short-Term Body Contact Duration <24 hours
The MCAM Life Science Grade (LSG) portfolio consists of ISO 10993/USP Class VI pre-assessment tested thermoplastic shapes developed for the fabrication of medical devices, surgical instruments, and diagnostic equipment. Customers have found that it meets their requirements for a range of applications (>24 hours fluid and tissue contact) and a wide variety of sterilization and performance needs.
MCAM has extensive experience in developing high-performance materials for medical device components, which come with a combination of benefits such as X-ray transparency, high stiffness, autoclave ability and tight tolerances, to assure precise, safe, and high-quality surgery.
Long-Term Body Contact Duration and Implant Materials
The MCAM MediTECH® Implantable Polymers division manufactures thermoplastic shapes compliant to ASTM F648 and ISO 5834-2 for UHMW-PE, and ASTM F2026 for PEEK for use in Class III Implants (>30 days). Implantable polymers can be used for surgical orthopaedic implant applications such as large joint orthopedics, knee and hip implants, spinal cages, and suture anchors.
Target Long-Term Devices: Artificial Joint Replacement (Shoulder, Spine, Elbow, Hip, Knee, Ankle) – Implants [Craniomaxillofacial (CMF)] – Dental Implants and Dentures – Spinal Fusion Cages – Suture Anchors – Hammertoe Fusion
Target Devices: Surgical Instruments – Handles – Endoscopic Components – Trays for Implants and Instruments – Analytical and Diagnostics Instruments – Dental Instruments
Qosina, a global supplier of OEM single-use components to the medical and pharmaceutical industries, is pleased to introduce the RondelO™ stopcock manifold. The RondelO modernizes drug infusion protocols through an innovative, patented design.
Dexter CEO Joe Stupfel is joined by Elk Grove Village Illinois Mayor Craig Johnson, and other local dignitaries to cut the ribbon on a new state-of-the-art production facility.
Elk Grove Village, Illinois (March 21, 2022) – Dexter Magnetic Holdings, LLC, the parent company of Dexter Magnetic Technologies, Inc. (“Dexter”) has announced the acquisition of Torrance, California-based Magnetic Component Engineering, LLC (“MCE”) from its founder, Linda Montgomerie, and her sons. Dexter is owned by TSL Engineered Products, LLC, which is majority-owned by Tinicum L.P. and affiliated funds managed by Tinicum Incorporated (“Tinicum”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Healthcare organisations are seeking solutions to treat patients in home care settings to reduce the burden on traditional healthcare facilities. While this approach improves patient comfort and convenience, it can be difficult to manage compared to a controlled clinical setting where care is administered by trained medical professionals.
The traceability of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes is critical to navigating the complexity of government regulations that impact the design, development, production and distribution of medications. The recent introduction of the EudraLex Volume 4 Annex 1 guidance regarding the manufacturing of sterile medicinal products is an example of good manufacturing practices (GMPs) that help ensure quality and safety. But the challenge comes with documenting the process, as Roberto Zerbi at industrial technology manufacturer Watlow, explains.
Dri-Scope Aid® Family of Products Assists in the Drying of the Internal Channels of an Endoscope.
Qosina, a global supplier of OEM single-use components to the medical and biopharmaceutical industries, is pleased to introduce CPC’s (Colder Products Company) new AseptiQuik® W Series connectors to its extensive line of aseptic genderless connectors.
On June 18th Oliver Healthcare Packaging is celebrating the grand opening of our new 1450 square meter cleanroom. This investment in Venray is pivotal to enable our medical device and pharmaceutical customers to provide uninterrupted service to patients in Europe and globally. With this new cleanroom we triple our manufacturing footprint and further employment opportunities in a critically important market, in Limburg.
The medical device manufacturer commits to reducing its environmental impact
Medical device packaging plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficacy of medical devices. It is essential that medical devices are packaged properly to protect them from damage during shipping and storage, to prevent contamination, and to maintain their sterility until they are ready to be used. One of the key components of medical device packaging is the packaging film which kp specializes in, and which serves as the primary barrier to protect the device from external elements.
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, March 21, 2023—Qosina, a global supplier of OEM single-use components to the medical and bioprocess industries, is thrilled to announce the release of its latest full-line product catalog, available in both print and digital formats.
Irving, United States, 15th March 2023 / Sciad Newswire / Darling Ingredients’ health brand Rousselot, the global leader1 in collagen-based solutions, announced today that a new study has found that utilization of highly purified gelatin biomaterials for 3D in vitro models can significantly enhance the reliability and reproducibility in these models, creating new possibilities for replacing preclinical animal trials.
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, March 15, 2023—Qosina, a global supplier of OEM single-use components to the medical and bioprocess industries, has completed the construction of its new state-of-the-art cleanroom. This 1700-square-foot, ISO Class 8 cleanroom supports the expansion of Qosina’s pick and pack process, allows the company to increase capacity, and reduce lead times for customers.
London, UK – 20 June 2022 – Klöckner Pentaplast (kp or the company), a leading global manufacturer of high barrier protective packaging solutions with industry-leading use of recycled content, has been awarded a gold rating for the second consecutive year by EcoVadis, the independent provider of global sustainability ratings for environmental, social, and ethical performance.
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, February 6, 2023—Qosina Corp., a leading global supplier of OEM single-use components to the medical and biopharmaceutical industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Pochter as Executive Vice President.
US-based custom plastic manufacturer plays a leading role in helping to bring medical innovations to market.
Sterling, Mass.,– BMP Medical announced today that it is expanding within its Sterling, Massachusetts facility. The 25,000 sq. ft. expansion will benefit customers by providing additional warehouse space for growing inventory needs, which will accelerate time to market. Previously, this space was occupied by a tenant. This is all part of a long-term strategic plan to address future growth. The total 80,000 sq. ft. facility offers: Class 7 Assembly, Clean Room Manufacturing (Class 8), Clean Room Packaging and Assembly (Class 8), Custom Assembly & Packaging, Custom Injection Blow Molding (IBM), Custom Injection Molding, DNase- and RNase-free manufacturing, FDA Registered Facility, Product Design & Development Services, R&D Tooling, and Sterilization Services.
Chicago, IL, 11/16/2020—Fotofab, LLC is exhibiting its products and services at the following trade shows in 2023.
Irving, United States, 16th November 2022 / Sciad Newswire / Darling Ingredients’ Health Brand, Rousselot, the global leader in collagen-based solutions, and Gelomics, the world-leading provider of fully integrated 3D cell, organoid and tissue culture technologies, have entered into a cobranding partnership. Rousselot Biomedical will supply Gelomics with its X-Pure GelMA (gelatin methacryloyl), a photo cross-linkable extracellular matrix, for use in Gelomics’ LunaGel™ 3D Tissue Culture System.
As a further step towards strengthening its position in the medical segment, Alleima has signed an agreement to acquire Endosmart Gesellschaft für Medizintechnik GmbH (Endosmart), a Germany-based manufacturer of medical instruments, implants and components made from the shape memory alloy nitinol. The product range includes kidney stone baskets and loops, breast cancer tumor markers and surgical instruments.
Quebec, QC – Technimount Medical Inc. (“Technimount Medical”), an affiliated company of Technimount System, dedicated to serving the Healthcare community worldwide with innovative mobility and mounting systems for medical equipment is proud to introduce the new Technimount Healthcare SystemTM (THS) product line. Technimount Medical offers state-of-the-art mobility systems that help Healthcare providers to be more efficient during their practice to improve patient care. These highly ergonomic solutions are designed to improve mobility within hospital, clinical and telemedicine environments.
Quebec, QC - Technimount System, a recognized leader in the design and development of mounting solutions for medical devices, announces today the official launch of Technimount Medical (Technimount Medical Inc.) business operations. This new division is dedicated to serving the Healthcare community worldwide with innovative mobility and mounting systems for medical equipment that improve the efficiency of patient care in hospital and clinical environments.
Société des Céramiques Techniques (SCT CERAMICS) today announced a strategic license agreement with Heraeus Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG (HERAEUS). The long-term license grants rights to SCT Ceramics to manufacture and market implantable components and subassemblies, such as hermetic feedthoughs, using Heraeus’ CerMet IP. CerMet is an innovative technology which uses a bio-compatible material system made from aluminum oxide and platinum to achieve ultra-high density feedthroughs, while lowering production and procurement costs.
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA—Qosina, a global supplier of OEM single-use components to the medical and bioprocess industries, has expanded its Class VI tubing portfolio with several new brands including Venabio®, Braided Flexelene™, Flexelene 135C™ and EJ Prene™.
The shares of Alleima, a global manufacturer of advanced stainless steels, special alloys and heating systems for the most demanding industries, commence trading on Nasdaq Stockholm today. This marks the start of Alleima as a fully independent company after being part of Sandvik. The name Alleima is a combination of the words ”alloy” and ”material” – two core strengths of the company.
Fraudulent activity has risen to an all-time high worldwide, including the rise in counterfeit medical devices. This disturbing trend in the medical device industry is attributed to a combination of factors, including gaps in manufacturer supply chains, lack of product regulation, and increasingly advanced counterfeiting schemes. Scammers are distributing fake medical devices like pace-makers, thermometers, respirators, insulin pens, and hearing aids.
Consolidation of metals manufacturing footprint and expansion of clean room molding and assembly.
Qosina, a global supplier of OEM single-use components to the medical and biopharmaceutical industries, is pleased to introduce the AseptiQuik® STC connectors to its line of Steam-Thru® connectors.
BMP Medical; a US-based, global end-to-end custom plastic contract manufacturing partner in the medical device industry, is pleased to announce the promotion of John Faulkner to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. After holding several management positions since joining the team, John will now assume responsibility for all sales and marketing activities for the company.
For as long as pharmacies existed, there has been some sort of counterfeit medications or drugs. It could have been the snake oil salesman on his horse and wagon promising big results or some other gimmick. Luckily for back then, snake oil actually has some remedies for ailments and the side effects are not fatal. Unfortunately for modern day consumers, counterfeit drugs are much more lethal and dangerous proving that anti-counterfeit strategies are direly needed.
One of the most dangerous forms of counterfeit goods are those in the pharmaceutical industry. Unlike fake luxury items such as purses or watches, consumers are quite literally ingesting fake pills, tablets, and other drugs, which are ineffective at best and deadly at worst.
Learn how laser welding enables high precision polymer part assemblies, and how to make the process work in your production.
Full automation, a tray-loading system, and simplified operation deliver increased throughput with reduced labor costs
Our integrated software platform for Coherent laser systems brings together job setup, processing, automation, and connectivity to deliver better results and higher throughput.
Manufacturers of many types of medical devices and disposable products meet the need to mark their products by using a broad range of different laser types and machines.
According to the EU MDR (European Union Medical Device Regulations), medical device manufacturers must, in some circumstances, appoint a European Authorised Representative in order to obtain CE certification for their products so they can be sold in Europe.
Multi-lumen catheters are used for several different applications, including highly complicated procedures. They can also be designed with a wide range of performance characteristics.
Documentation is an essential part of designing a new medical device, getting regulatory approval, and then maintaining compliance while the product is on the market. A crucial part of that documentation is the Design History File (DHF).
Design for assembly, or DFA, means designing a new medical device product so it can be assembled as easily as possible. It is a crucial part of the design process, particularly as the product moves to the pilot manufacturing, full manufacturing, and commercialisation stages.
Innovation and the medical device industry go hand in hand. At the same time, the industry is impacted by broader challenges, as well as being influenced by the demands and expectations of healthcare professionals and patients. Taking all this into account, what are the trends we should look out for in 2022 and beyond?
There is a detailed and complex process involved in bringing an idea for a new medical device product from the early concept point through to a stage where it is being used by physicians in real-world clinical settings. The process includes all the typical elements you would find in any product design project. However, there are also regulatory considerations that need to be taken into account. Those considerations focus on minimising patient risk while ensuring the medical device is effective.
There are two main types of tubing reinforcement for catheters and other minimally invasive medical devices – braid reinforcement and coil reinforcement. While there is often a crossover between the two, we are going to focus on braid reinforcement in this article.
Balloon catheters are used for a range of medical procedures and applications, from delivering stents to opening blockages to dilating vessels to delivering therapeutics directly to a target location in the body. As a result, balloon catheters have transformed patient outcomes, particularly in complex procedures.
Occlusion balloon catheters are widely used for a range of medical procedures and treatments, from emergency haemorrhage control or the treatment of neurovascular aneurysms, to temporarily stopping the flow of blood during heart surgery. Despite the varied applications that currently exist, there continues to be new innovations in occlusion balloon catheter design.
Stent delivery systems, particularly those that involve balloon catheters, have been used in a range of different medical procedures for many years. This doesn’t mean innovation in this area of medical device design has stopped. Quite the opposite, in fact, as new and highly innovative solutions continue to be developed.
Neurovascular microcatheters have transformed the treatment of patients around the world. They enable minimally invasive treatments in a challenging part of the body, so have significantly advanced healthcare in this field.
Catheter shafts are a core component of medical devices designed for minimally invasive procedures. The main objective when designing a catheter shaft is to get the right balance of performance between the various functional requirements of the device.
Usability engineering is a common concept in many areas of product design, but its importance is elevated in medical device product design because of issues of safety and effectiveness.
Since their introduction in the early 1980s, interventional guidewires have transformed medical procedures beyond recognition. This, in turn, has transformed patient outcomes, highlighting the importance of innovative interventional guidewire design.
The treatment of coronary heart disease has advanced rapidly over recent decades. For example, in patients deemed unsuitable for cardiac surgery, the introduction of percutaneous procedures significantly reduced mortality rates. Further advances in minimally invasive approaches have improved patient outcomes even further. This includes high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), where interventional cardiologists treat extreme cases.
The COVID pandemic forced all of us into a new norm of social distancing, mask wearing, and remote communication. Some industries within manufacturing struggled to adapt their business strategies to maintain production. Others thrived with the new opportunities that the pandemic prompted.
Expansion of biopharma processing tubing manufacturing capabilities with state-of-the-art infrastructure will support customer growth
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, May 24, 2022—Qosina, a global supplier of OEM single-use components to the medical and pharmaceutical industries, is pleased to introduce 25 new tube-to-tube barb connectors to its portfolio.
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 2022-- Surpassing its initial goal of an 8% reduction in Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions four years ahead of schedule, Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE:BERY) commits to reducing its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 25% by 2025 (from the same 2019 baseline).
EVANSVILLE, Ind., February 3, 2022 – In alignment with its operational Impact 2025 sustainability goals, Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) announced all of its Health, Hygiene, and Specialities Division facilities located in China as zero waste to landfill. These facilities join the Division’s global list of 12 facilities to receive the prestigious internal recognition. Berry encourages all sites to embark on a zero waste to landfill journey, defined internally as diverting over 90% of waste away from disposal, with less than 1% of waste being disposed via landfill.
Berry Global has begun construction of its new manufacturing facility and global Centre of Excellence in India.
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, May 11, 2022—Qosina, a global supplier of OEM single-use components to the medical and pharmaceutical industries, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Bioprocess Resource Center, an information source for the bioprocess industry.
Irving, United States, May 4 2022 / Sciad Newswire / Rousselot®, Darling Ingredients’ health brand and the global leader of collagen-based solutions1, launches Quali-Pure™ HGP 2000, a new endotoxin-controlled, pharmaceutical-grade gelatin specifically designed for vaccines and wound healing applications. As the latest addition to Rousselot Biomedical’s rapidly expanding product offering, this new non-gelling hydrolyzed gelatin further extends the scope of biomedical applications covered by Rousselot products.
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, April 26, 2022—Qosina, a global supplier of OEM single-use components to the medical and pharmaceutical industries, is pleased to introduce a new selection of pinch clamps made from polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), an alternative to nylon that is used in the manufacture of many types of single-use components.
Irving, United States, 13th April 2022 / Sciad Newswire / Rousselot®, Darling Ingredients’ health brand, and the global leader of collagen-based solutions1 announces the launch of GMP grade GelMA. X-Pure® GelMA is the first gelatin methacryloyl, or GelMA, on the market to be produced under GMP conditions2.
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, April 11, 2022— Qosina, a trusted supplier of OEM single-use components to the medical and pharmaceutical industries, addresses the global Zytel® nylon shortage with new additions to its luer lock connector product line.
Darmstadt, Germany. Evonik is further expanding its portfolio of 3D-printable biomaterials for medical technology: The specialty chemicals company has developed VESTAKEEP® iC4800 3DF, a new osteoconductive PEEK filament that improves fusion between bone and implants. The high-performance polymer can be processed in common extrusion-based 3D printing technologies such as fused filament fabrication (FFF). Evonik will present the new product for the first time at the AAOS trade show in Chicago, USA (March 22-26, 2022).
Heimann Sensor has pushed thermopile array technology to the next level with an increased thermal resolution of 120x84 pixel elements. The beauty of this new array is the reduced pixel pitch, which is now 60 µm instead of 90 µm. This results in similar focal plane dimensions for both the 80x64 and 120x84 array. Thanks to same TO-8 housing and 6 pin SPI interface this facilitates a drop-in solution to replace the 80x64 with the 120x84 array. If you are already using the 80x64 array, you can just replace it with the 120x84 array to have better resolution while everything else remains unchanged except for the software.
Heimann Sensor was able to manufacture more than 1.5 million high quality lens type single element thermopile sensors HMS M21 L3.0 in the last 18 months. These small sized sensors are mainly used for high quality forehead thermometers with medical accuracy. The lens allows to have a small measurement spot on the forehead, while the large TP2 chip generates a high signal-to-noise ratio. This facilitates high accuracy non-contact temperature measurements and can be employed in an industrial context.
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, February 15, 2022—Qosina Corp. and its Qosmedix division are pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Herskovitz as Chairperson of its Board of Directors.
A trouble-free way to implement high-volume polymer welding in your production line.
Lasers are widely used in medical device manufacturing – stents alone number in the millions every year – enabling minimally invasive procedures that save lives and avoid the complexity, cost, and elevated risk of open surgeries.
New fiber laser-based systems from Coherent deliver higher precision for the most demanding applications, such as medical product and aerospace manufacturing
A ready-to-use and easy-to-operate fiber laser welding machine that’s ideal for prototyping and small-to-medium batch production.
Novoplast Schlauchtechnik and Fleima-Plastic, the two medical technology brands of the Masterflex Group, presented solutions for medical technology at Compamed in Düsseldorf.
BEDFORD, Mass. – June 29, 2020 – N2 Biomedical, a leading provider of coatings and surface treatment solutions to the medical device industry, was recently awarded two patents by the United States Patents Office: one for their proprietary Dual Action NanoCoating, and one for their Mesoporous Surface for Enhanced Bone Integration process.
Preferred global supplier of coating application services in the medical device industry offers expertise to Medical Product Outsourcing article on surface treatment options
Medical Technology Ireland Hosts Webinar on Coatings
BEDFORD, Mass., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — N2 Biomedical, a leading provider of coating and surface treatment solutions to the medical device industry, today announced that the first PEEK interbody fusion device coated with the company’s thin titanium coating technology was successfully implanted in a patient. The coated device had previously received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. FDA. N2 Biomedical’s thin titanium coating, which is a member of the company’s NanoTitanium™ family of coatings, is less than a micrometer thick and is deposited using an advanced vacuum coating technology known as Ion Beam Assisted Deposition (IBAD), a process which combines evaporation with concurrent ion bombardment to provide unparalleled coating adhesion and control over properties such as surface morphology and coating density. The coating process has been fully validated, and N2 Biomedical has a Master File available for reference at the FDA.
As medical service providers stretch their budgets to support an expanding and ageing patient list, they need device and component manufacturers to provide more value-oriented solutions that reduce the cost-of-ownership
MA-Based Medical Device Coating Industry Leaders Join Forces to Expand Innovation and Performance
Oliver Wight and Ernst & Young LLP (EY) collaborate to address enterprises’ planning challenges to deliver high performance
It's our pleasure to announce that business transformation specialist, Oliver Wight EAME has formed an alliance with leading enterprise application software provider, SAP, to deliver significant innovation in the business planning arena. Combining their extensive experience, knowledge and resources, the partnership will enable companies to better serve their customers, helping those businesses to effectively execute against their strategic ambitions in this era of digital disruption.
From mid-July to late-September, The Financial Times and the independent market research institute Statista, launched surveys among thousands of peers and clients to identify the very best management consultancies in the UK.
Sandvik has acquired the Swiss based company Accuratech Group, a niched medical wire forming and component manufacturer. The product offering includes ultra-fine wires and micro-tubes, semi-finished wire components, electroplating and other products and services mainly used for the medical industry. The company will be reported in Kanthal, a division in Sandvik Materials Technology.
The first conversion measures for the expansion of clean room capacities at the Halberstadt site have already started.
Content Management in WebCenter from Esko is making significant time and cost savings for brands, with one multinational customer reducing its end-to-end labelling lead time from 14 weeks to just 14 days with structured content.
Leading integrated software solutions expert, Esko, has teamed up with Weleda, manufacturer of certified natural by NATRUE personal care, to streamline its pharmaceutical packaging process through the integration of Esko WebCenter with Content Management.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - these are the R's for more sustainability. Fleima-Plastic shows that the Reuse principle can also work well in its own toolmaking.
Darmstadt, Germany. The specialty chemicals company Evonik and the Swiss plastics specialist Samaplast are combining their expertise in the development of an osteoconductive PEEK biomaterial for injection molding.
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, August 17, 2021— Stuart Herskovitz, Founder and Chairman of the Board at Qosina Corp., will be honored as AHRC Foundation’s Leadership Award Recipient at the 71st Annual Rose Ball Gala on October 21, 2021.
The MDD to MDR transition period concluded with the official MDR date of application on May 26, 2021. During this transition period, Merit’s global team has worked on the comprehensive implementation of the European Union’s new Medical Device Regulation (MDR).
St. Louis, MO – Watlow®, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of complete thermal systems, introduces its LEGACY SERIES panel-mount temperature controllers. These industry-leading PID controllers offer simple control without complex features making these controllers ideally suited for basic applications and usage levels.
There are around 10,000 different medical devices on the market today. Each individual piece of equipment must be manufactured to the highest standards to ensure accurate, efficient and safe results. Here, Andy Selvy, Chief System Designer at industrial technology company Watlow, discusses medical device trends and how heating technology plays a vital role in the function of medical equipment.
~ How ULTRAMIC heaters support innovative analytical equipment designs ~ Advanced ceramic heaters offer numerous benefits in the design of analytical equipment. Many of the heaters used in industry today are metal sheathed, a long-standing technology that has been available for over 30 years. While such heaters are excellent for a wide variety of complex thermal applications, today’s newer and more advanced analytical equipment requires higher performance and precision. Here, Andy Selvy Chief System Designer at industrial technology company Watlow, explores the benefits of advanced ceramic heaters.
August 02, 2021. FRANKLIN, MA - Tegra Medical, a premiere end-to-end contract manufacturer in the medical device industry, is pleased to announce that Darren Vine has accepted the position of Director of Sales and Marketing, Europe. Vine will report to Walter Kobler, Chief Executive Officer and Head of SFS Division Medical, and will be responsible for continuing to build the company’s presence as it expands into new worldwide markets.
Smiths Interconnect today announced the release of Eclipta. This high performance edge card technology for disposable medical applications has a range of innovative features that allow for quick and reliable connections whilst delivering the serviceability and affordability required by a broad range of critical medical devices.
Smiths Interconnect announces D Series connectors as a high reliability alternative to premium priced autoclave compatible connectors.
Smiths Interconnect has recognized its valued distribution partners for their outstanding performance in advancing the company’s business across the world in 2020.
Hypergrip® Flex connectors offer a cost-effective design for standard cycle life applications
In November 2019 Smiths Interconnect completed the purchase of Reflex Photonics to add core fibre optic capability to its portfolio.
With a proven legacy in high performance materials for medical applications, Arkema now announces the expansion of its technical polymer range dedicated to this market to include select Kynar® PVDF resins.
CSA Group Laboratories across North America and Asia awarded accreditation as part of ASCA pilot geared at increasing consistency and predictability in the FDA’s medical device clearance process and assessments
Philipsburg, PA July 28, 2020 – Applications that require small, complex metal components have been turning to powder metallurgy technologies like Metal Injection Molding (MIM) to drive continuous improvement and innovation. Due to its design flexibility, MIM manufacturing continues to gain popularity among those needing small, durable components, including automotive, medical/dental device, aerospace, defense and firearms industries.
Philipsburg, PA November 5, 2020 – We are proud to announce that our new 25,000 square-foot manufacturing building is now complete. The metal injection molding industry is growing at a rate of 5 to 7 percent and APP is proud to be one of the fastest growing companies in the United States for the last four years. With that growth, we were quickly running out of space. The completion of our building expansion will support our growth by adding capacity for subsequent years. This allows APP to vertically integrate to better serve our growing customer base and needs.
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, June 9, 2021—Qosina, a global supplier of OEM single-use components to the medical and bioprocess industries, has expanded their Class VI tubing portfolio to include 50 new products. Qosina offers an extensive selection of stock and custom tubing in conveniently packaged small coils for prototyping and extended lengths for large-scale production requirements. Choose from more than 150 off-the-shelf options in a variety of brands, types, diameters, durometers and materials.
• VESTAKEEP® Care M40 3DF for medical applications with body contact up to 30 days • New possibilities in the individual treatment of patients • Further filaments for additive manufacturing in the pipeline
• Collaboration with the Harris Orthopaedics Laboratory at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, USA • Transfer of innovation from veterinary to human medicine • Partner search for further development steps
St. Louis, MO – Watlow®, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of complete thermal systems, introduces its new PM PLUS™, an enhanced version of the popular EZ-ZONE® PM temperature controller. The PM PLUS is more intuitive than its predecessor and features an improved user interface for easier set up, programming and readability.
St. Louis, MO – Watlow®, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of complete thermal systems, recently introduced its new 1/32 DIN PM LEGACY™ controllers, which are the first 1/32 DIN controllers on the market to incorporate Bluetooth® wireless technology. Bluetooth® is used to enable EZ-LINK™, Watlow’s mobile app for setting up, monitoring and adjusting PM PLUS™ and PM LEGACY controllers.
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, May 25, 2021—Qosina is pleased to announce that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Nordson MEDICAL, a premier manufacturer and supplier of components to the bioprocess and medical device industries. Qosina offers low minimum order quantities, providing a cost-effective way to order exact quantities needed. Nordson MEDICAL customers who wish to purchase lower quantities of medical device and bioprocess components may place these types of orders directly with Qosina at www.qosina.com.
BOSTON (April 27, 2021) – Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), the pioneer in microscale 3D printing systems, today announced their partnership with Dreigeist, an application developer, technology service provider and an independent distributor of market-leading industrial 3D printers, materials, and software located in Nuremburg, Germany. Dreigeist have added BMF’s microArch S140 to their application center, a micro-precision 3D printer designed for production of high resolution, highly precise parts able to achieve 10 µm resolution, at +/- 25 µm part tolerance. Dreigeist will distribute BMF’s line of micro-precision 3D printers to customers throughout Germany who are looking for an ultra-high resolution, accuracy and precision micro 3D printing solution as well as provide local application engineering and technical support. The microArch 140 uses a proprietary approach to 3D printing named PμSL (Projection Micro-Stereolithography) that leverages light and enables the technology to produce incredibly high-resolution prints. Today, BMF has the only micro 3D printing platform that matches precision injection molding in terms of resolution, size, and tolerance.
BOSTON (February 23, 2021) – Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), the pioneer in microscale 3D printing systems, today announced a software partnership with Materialise, a global leader in 3D printing solutions. Magics Print for BMF offers a tailored, turnkey solution for build setup and data preparation for BMF’s Projection Micro Stereolithography (PμSL) micro-precision 3D printing systems from industry leader Materialise.
BOSTON (October 15, 2020) – Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), the pioneer in microscale 3D printing systems, today announced a reseller partnership with The CREATE Education Project, a 3D printing company committed to supporting educators, educational institutions, outreach and community programs. The CREATE Education Project purchased BMF’s microArchTM S140, a micro-precision 3D printer designed for production of high resolution, highly precise parts, and will be offering the technology to customers who want to print parts with ultra-high resolution, accuracy, and precision.
BOSTON – (September 23, 2020) – Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), the pioneer in microscale 3D printing systems, today unveiled the microArch™ S240, the first and only micro-precision 3D printer designed to meet the needs of short-run industrial production. This newest printer in BMF’s line combines a larger build volume, faster printing speeds and advanced materials with the same ultra-high resolution, accuracy and precision that the company is known for.
BOSTON (May 12th, 2020) – Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), the pioneer in microscale 3D printing systems, today announced their partnership with Empire Group, a full-service product development company specializing in industrial design and engineering, rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing. Empire Group purchased BMF’s microArchTM S140, a micro-precision 3D printer designed for production of high resolution, highly precise parts able to achieve 10 µm resolution, +/- 25 µm tolerance. Empire Group will be offering BMF’s technology to customers who want to print parts with ultra-high resolution, accuracy, and precision.
BOSTON – (February 11, 2020) – Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), the pioneer in microscale 3D printing systems, today announced the global launch of microArch, the industry’s most accurate and precise, high-resolution microscale 3D printing solution for commercial use. microArch introduces a number of technological breakthroughs that allow the technology to print ultra high-resolution parts with unparalleled accuracy and precision at scale.
BOSTON – (January 31, 2020) – Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), the pioneer in micro-precision 3D printing systems, today announced the recent appointment of John Kawola as Chief Executive Officer-Global Operations. Kawola brings more than two decades of business leadership experience across the across the additive manufacturing, 3D printing and materials science industries. At BMF, John will apply his breadth of experience toward scaling the global business by driving sales and marketing initiatives, while helping the company penetrate new markets and launch new products. Xiaoning He, co-founder and current CEO, will continue to lead efforts for BMF in Asia.
Lancaster, N.Y. (April 13, 2021) — Apple Rubber is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary in the industry. Founded in 1971 in Lancaster, NY, Apple Rubber began as a small manufacturer of rubber sealing solutions. Through 50 years of innovating and responding to the changing needs of customers worldwide, Apple Rubber has introduced a variety of new products, expanded material sciences and developed expert engineering services.
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, May 4, 2021—Qosina, a global supplier of OEM single-use components to the medical and pharmaceutical industries, is thrilled to announce the release of its latest edition full-line product catalog, available in both print and digital formats.
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, April 13, 2021—Qosina, a global supplier of OEM single-use components to the medical and pharmaceutical industries, is pleased to announce a new extension to their product portfolio, developed specifically for the needs of the single-use bioprocess industry. Qosina now offers a comprehensive selection of components for the design, development and manufacture of single-use systems (SUS).
Continuing a steady path of growth in the medical device manufacturing industry, Tegra Medical announced today the purchase of an additional building across the street from its Franklin, MA headquarters and an expansion of its space in Hernando, MS. Together they will increase the company’s worldwide square footage by more than 53 percent to 356,000 square feet.
End-to-end contract manufacturing of medical devices to be extended to nine locations.
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, February 4, 2021—Qosina offers countless off-the-shelf solutions for oxygen and respiratory medical device projects, stocking a range of non-sterile respiratory care components in a variety of materials, sizes, colors and configurations. This includes pediatric and adult sizes, as well as many BPA- and latex-free, PVC, and DEHP-free PVC options. Qosina also stocks an assortment of respiratory accessories, such as hose clips, in-line flow indicators and more.
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, February 3, 2021—Qosina, a global supplier of OEM single-use components to the medical and pharmaceutical industries, is proud to announce that President and CEO Scott Herskovitz has been elected as an at-large board director of the Bio-Process Systems Alliance (BPSA).
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, January 8, 2021—Qosina recently added 12 new filter options for fluid and gas applications. The company’s extensive filter product line includes a variety of hydrophilic and hydrophobic filters, transducer protectors, and an assortment of NRFit™ filters that comply with the ISO 80369-6 standard.
Evonik has developed a new osteoconductive polyether ether ketone (PEEK) for the medical technology market that improves the fusion between the bone and the implant. With the introduction of the new biomaterial, the specialty chemicals company is launching a new product line of next-generation, PEEK-based implant materials that it will market under the brand name VESTAKEEP® Fusion. Evonik will unveil the product at the virtual Eurospine conference October 6–9.
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, October 6, 2020—Qosina is pleased to announce they now carry a sterile 3D-printed nasopharyngeal COVID-19 testing swab for nasal mucosa specimen collection.
Finger-print technology brings a more advanced level of precision and speed to the 50+ year old process.
St. Louis, MO – Watlow®, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of complete thermal systems, introduces its LEGACY SERIES panel-mount temperature controllers. These industry-leading PID controllers offer simple control without complex features making these controllers ideally suited for basic applications and usage levels.
The R&D department at CAQ AG has researched the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) in order to identify non-valid measurement values. This knowledge today already comes to use in shape of a new type of data validation that facilitates the analysis of process deviations via the CAQ.Net software suite.
The new API in CAQ.Net facilitates real-time communication with virtually any third-party application. It allows you to integrate our software into any element of your IT-system landscape and to depict almost any CAQ.Net function within your MES, ERP, or individual app – thus paving the way for an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
In the area of quality management, it is almost impossible to meet the strict requirements of standards and guidelines regarding the handling of documents without holistic and fully integrated document management software.
All departments in a company regularly face the job of fulfilling projects. The initial aspects generally revolve around questions such as how to best fulfil the project target or how much time the project will require: who should do what when? This is where the project management software Projects.Net comes into play. By drawing personnel and scheduling matters into consideration and combing this information with various workflow-specific aspects, Projects.Net facilitates a well-structured project management that assists companies throughout the completion of targets.
It’s audit-time again and the auditor wants to see just how well the company is in control of its quality management system. Amongst other aspects, the auditor is primarily interested in the company’s processes. Ah yes, there’s that word again – “process”. Regardless of whether ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 certification, all these standards require that responsibilities and workflows are recorded in writing in shape of expressive process descriptions. How well these process descriptions are thought through and designed can, amongst other aspects, be the factor that decides whether certification is successful or not.
Implementing digital concepts such as e-learning helps companies to develop the full potential of their employees and thereby set the course toward sustainable success.
Nothing happens without a reason – effects are always the result of a cause. Unfortunately, detecting causes is not always easy, as effects are usually the result of a complex and often convoluted series of causes.
Whether organizing company structures, depicting responsibilities, or communicating interdepartmental SOPs – processes are the centrepiece of corporate leadership and the key to successful company management and product development. Apart from structuring day-to-day business, the transparent visualization of processes, responsibilities, targets and risks also directly assists companies on their way to successful certification.
As a software user you sometimes come to the point where you think: wouldn’t it be nice? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could make this field a mandatory field? Hide this field and rename that one? Insert an additional button right here that opens an external program or calls up a website? Customize this form precisely to meet the needs of a particular customer?
Gauges are essentially the sole interface between the measured object and the measured value and it is safe to say that this value lies at the beginning of all quality management efforts. If, for whatever reason, the value is not measured correctly, all subsequent QM processes such as incoming/outgoing goods inspections, SPC, or quality planning will be in vain.
Evonik is expanding its product range of biocompatible high-performance polymers of its VESTAKEEP® PEEK brand for medical technology: The specialty chemical company has developed a new radiopaque plastic material of implant quality on the basis of polyether ether ketone.
Evonik Venture Capital has invested in a 3D-printing start-up in China that makes implants for neuro and spine surgery.
Evonik, a global biomaterials leader, today announced the development of the world’s first bioresorbable polymer in powder form suitable for the high-resolution printing of implantable medical devices on Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) equipment.
Evonik is the first company in the world to launch a 3D-printable PEEK (polyether ether ketone) filament as an implant-grade material for medical applications.
Custom manufacturing leader offers US shops expanded access to jobs amidst COVID-19 disruptions
The robust patient-identification software and interactive hardware combine to improve security, increase productivity and reduce patient wait times
Chicago, IL, June 29, 2020 —Fotofab, LLC (fotofab.com) has acquired a new CBT (Chime Ball Technologies) (cbtech.com.tw/en) direct imaging (DI) machine from Technica, USA (technica.com) to optimize its chemical etching process and provide a more advanced level of precision and speed for thin metal parts.
Chicago, IL—May 26, 2020—Fotofab, LLC is excited to announce a new hire in their sales department; Anthony Giampapa joins the company as its new Director of Sales.
Mundt builds high quality Rotary Stages for a wide variety of applications. Rotary Stages are built primarily for the purpose of workholding or beam manipulation. Most Rotary Stages available on the market have either a Collet Closer or a Chuck, whereas Mundt builds Rotary Stages can have a flat face, a collet, a chuck or all 3 configurations.
Leading manufacturing marketplace provides $50 to every US-based customer to make custom parts
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA, June 2, 2020—Qosina offers a wide selection of in-stock tubing for prototyping and large-scale production requirements. The medical-grade, high quality tubing is conveniently packaged in small or large coils and available in a diverse range of materials including PVC, DEHP-free PVC, silicone, FEP and HDPE. Qosina’s multilayer, universal bubble, single lumen and dispensing tubing solutions include popular brands such as Tygon®, PharmaFluor® and C-Flex®.
Compounding Solutions LLC, a global leader in custom medical plastics compounding, has been named the distributor of Evonik's portfolio of Vestamid Care ML polyamide 12, Vestamid Care ME polyether block amide (PEBA), Trogamid Care clear polyamide, and Vestakeep Care PEEK medical grade polymers for the North American temporary contact (in vivo
Compounding Solutions, a leading polymer compound manufacturing company, is proud to announce its 20th Anniversary in business as a premiere medical compounder. Scott Neal founded the company in May 1999, and it's well known for developing custom compounds that are engineered to meet the specific requirements of demanding applications. Compounding Solutions has achieved two decades of innovation and steady growth.
Qosina carries a diverse selection of barbed, tube-to-tube connectors in many different configurations including straight, reducing, Y, T and elbow.
Qosina has introduced three new needleless, swabbable injection sites. These ISO 80369-7 compliant components are ideal for use in flushing, sampling and IV applications. They prevent dripping and leakage when disconnected, eliminating the need for clamps. And because they're needleless, they provide a safer, more convenient method of delivering fluids.
Qosina Corp. and its Qosmedix division are pleased to announce the appointment of current board member, Robert Beckman, as chairman of its Board of Directors.
Qosina stocks a number of components that comply with the ISO 80369-7 standard, which specifies dimensions and requirements for the design and performance of small-bore connectors intended to be used in intravascular or hypodermic applications. This standard replaces ISO 594-1 and ISO 594-2.
Qosina is pleased to announce the release of its latest full-line product catalog. This four-colour print book includes more than 5,000 stock components depicted in full-scale photos on a 1cm grid.
As it is an employer's duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees, the use of disinfectants in cleanrooms can present a significant challenge. This is especially true of sporicidal disinfectants which have a reputation for being aggressive and unpleasant to use.
Largest Manufacturing Marketplace Accelerates Global Expansion in $100 Billion Category
Xometry Manufacturing Partners Optimistic about Growth in Q4 2019
Xometry and ProvenCut join forces to offer Machining Resources & Supplies
On-demand manufacturing leader now offers instant quotes on production-grade custom parts made with Carbon Digital Light Synthesis™ (DLS™) technology
Joins Series D Funding Round for On-Demand Manufacturing Marketplace
Dell Technologies Capital also participates in latest funding round to fuel continued growth for largest on-demand manufacturing marketplace
St. Louis, MO – Watlow®, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of complete thermal systems, recently introduced a batch processing feature for its powerful F4T temperature and process controller and D4T data logger.
Highest power density for convection/conduction cooled medical power supplies in 3”x 5”package
Limerick, PA. September 4, 2018 – Rockland Immunochemicals, Inc. announced today the general release of their new BioQuantiPro™ CHO-HCP ELISA Kit for detection and screening of host cell protein (HCP) contaminants in bioprocessing. The kit was specifically designed with Rockland’s novel, validated antibodies to detect HCP contaminants and to measure analytes from crude cellular harvests, cell culture lysates, and process intermediates. The BioQuantiPro CHO-HCP ELISA Kit boasts the highest coverage of generic CHO-HCP kits, low variability, and, most importantly, the data to back it all up.
Rockland Immunochemicals Inc. in Limerick Township, Montgomery County, is part of the foundations in that research. It develops antibodies, substrates and other chemicals for biotech research and testing.
Limerick, PA. November 14th, 2016 – Rockland Immunochemicals, Inc. (Rockland) announced today the award of a $299,625 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to develop bispecific single chain recombinant antibodies for pre-targeted cancer diagnostic imaging and treatment. The funds will be distributed among Rockland and its collaborators, Abzyme Therapeutics (Limerick, PA) and Dr. Carolyn Anderson of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Pittsburgh, PA). This joint strategic effort will promote the generation of novel reagents and new insights for cancer imaging and therapeutic research.
Limerick, PA. September 8th, 2014 – Rockland Immunochemicals, Inc. (Rockland) announced today the award of a $224,473 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the NIH National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to develop an antibody-based point of care device for the diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a mutation that is carried in approximately 7% of the world’s population. Rockland secured the award by demonstrating the technology and processes it deploys to develop and to produce leading edge life science tools for basic and clinical research focused on functional genomics and drug discovery markets.
UK based specialist diagnostic manufacturer, The Binding Site Group Ltd, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an exclusive, definitive agreement with Rockland Immunochemicals, Inc., of Limerick, PA, to grant Rockland global distribution rights for Binding Site’s line of animal-focused radial immunodiffusion (RID) test kits. The availability of this unique range of products exclusively through Rockland will benefit the needs of laboratory professionals conducting basic, applied, and clinical research in the veterinary, biomedical, life-science, genomics, and drug discovery fields.
In a continuing effort in the fight against childhood cancer, Rockland awarded the Joy Cappel Young Investigator Award (JCYIA) to two Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) Young Investigator grantees. In addition, Rockland is donating over $150,000 in reagents for the projects of ALSF Young Investigator and ‘A’ Award grantees with active grants.
Berwyn, PA, and Limerick, PA – February 22, 2016 – Formula Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Rockland Immunochemicals, Inc. announced today the establishment of a collaboration for the preclinical development of Formula’s Cytokine Induced Killer (C.I.K.) cell-based Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) cancer immunotherapies at Rockland’s R&D facility. Under the collaboration, Rockland will provide and manage Formula’s specially hired preclinical research team. Further, Rockland will provide the classified research facilities for Formula’s preclinical development needs in its newly established, scalable 60,000 sq ft R&D facility.
Gilbertsville, PA. January 20th, 2014 – Rockland Immunochemicals Inc. today announced that it donated $6,700 to Breastcancer.org, based on the sales of “Pink products”. In October 2013, Rockland declared seven groups of products “pink” in an effort to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. These product categories included a variety of conjugates, ATTO dyes and protein markers.
September 14, 2015, Limerick, Pa. – On September 9th, Rockland Immunochemicals, Inc., conducted an event with leading representatives spanning Government, Non-Profit, Industry and Education. Attendees included Pennsylvania State Senator Bob Mensch, State Representative Tom Quigley, John Munera of State Senator John Rafferty, Jr.’s office, and officials from The Wistar Institute, Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), and PABio.
Limerick, PA. May 28, 2014 – Rockland Immunochemicals, Inc. expands laboratories to address increased demand for life science research tools. Recognizing the increased demand in its core business segments – antibody products and services - Rockland began planning for its new facility in 2012.
Limerick, PA. April 7th, 2014 – Rockland Immunochemicals Inc. today announced a new annual award will be given to promising young investigators including graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, or other young scientists. This award is intended to help young investigators establish themselves in the areas of oncology, nuclear signaling, developmental biology, epigenetics, immunology, microbiology, neuroscience, signal transduction or stem cell technology. For each of the next ten years, Rockland is awarding $100,000 in total to twenty-five qualified candidates.
Limerick, PA. February 1st, 2016 – Rockland Immunochemicals, Inc. (Rockland) announced today, the availability of a new collection of human been developed and characterized over several decades in the lab of Dr. Meenhard Herlyn, D.V.M., D. Sci., Caspar Wistar Professor in Melanoma Research, Director of the Melanoma Research Center, and professor in the Molecular and Cellular Oncogenesis Program at The Wistar Institute. Over one hundred of these human melanoma cell lines will now be grown and exclusively distributed by Rockland. This new agreement comes as the first development from the institutions’ new partnership, announced in July 2015.
CEDARVILLE Engineering Group, LLC, (CEDARVILLE) and Rockland Immunochemicals, Inc., today announced a research collaboration designed to explore the development of innovative applications in 3D bioprinting that will advance life science research and accelerate the drug discovery process. Interest in 3D bioprinting has emerged in recent years. Applications for 3D bioprinting include drug screening, precision and regenerative medicine, food products and biosensors. The project is expected to leverage the expertise CEDARVILLE has in 3D modeling and printing, and the insight Rockland has in developing cutting-edge reagents and cell culture processes critical to novel biotechnologies.
Limerick, PA. November 17th, 2014 – Rockland Immunochemicals Inc. today announced that it has received a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH). Rockland will use the grant to develop synthetic antibodies for detection and quantitation of modified RNAs.
Limerick, PA. January 28th, 2015 – Rockland Immunochemicals Inc. today announced that it has acquired a minority interest in Abzyme Therapeutics, LLC (Abzyme). Abzyme’s unique technology, designed to develop therapeutic antibodies, comes as an interest to Rockland after the two companies worked together on several former and ongoing National Institute of Health (NIH) funded projects.
Limerick, PA. August 9, 2018 – Rockland Immunochemicals, Inc. announced today that Dr. Carl Ascoli, Chief Science Officer at Rockland, and Dr. Birte Aggeler, Director of Antibody Development at Bio-Techne, composed a peer-reviewed article using their combined experience of more than 50 years.
Foundry Group leads new round of funding for fast-growing manufacturing platform along with Almaz Capital, BMW i Ventures, GE Ventures, Highland Capital Partners and Maryland Venture Fund
Watlow, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of complete thermal systems recently announced that it achieved UL 499 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 72-10 component recognition certifications on its FLUENT in-line heater.
Watlow, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of complete thermal systems, is opening a new manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas to manufacture WATCONNECT, the company’s new line of control panels.
SHL Group is looking forward to exhibiting at the Prefilled Syringe Seminar 2018 Tokyo held by the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) Japan Chapter from May 22-23.
Reaching 302 destinations in 121 countries with the cargo transport capacity of Turkish Airlines, which flies to the most countries worldwide, and operating additional direct cargo flights to 85 destinations thanks to the fleet of freighters, Turkish Cargo achieved a total of 55.614t of cargo sales in February, with an increase by 37.8% on year-on-year basis, as reported by the WACD (World Air Cargo Data).
Phillips-Medisize, a Molex company, will be part of Medtec Europe in Stuttgart, Germany on 17-19 April. A key element of Medtec Europe 2018 will be smart health and technology innovations.
Come join Wickham Laboratories and Patient Guard for this free webinar on 23 May to discuss regulatory changes in medical device development.
Fischer Connectors, the global connectivity solution provider of high-performance circular connector and cable assemblies, continues to push the boundaries of technological innovation in rugged miniaturisation, high-speed data transmission, and sealing.
The Lubrizol Corporation announces its LifeSciences business will showcase its total solutions capabilities for medical device manufacturers at Medtec Europe 2018 (Hall 10 - Booth #10E19), April 17-19.
Repsol expands the distribution of its Repsol Healthcare® polyolefins range. Foster has been the distributor chosen to initiate the introduction of this range in the North American market.
Wickham Laboratories Ltd will exhibit on Stand 309 at the Making Pharmaceuticals Conference on 24–25 April 2018 at Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
Wickham Laboratories Ltd will exhibit on Stand 408 at the Making Pharmaceuticals Europe Conference from 13-14 March 2018 in Belgium at Brussels Expo centre.
At the ATX West trade show (USA) in Anaheim, CA, Mikron Automation impressed a professional audience with a demonstration of the G05™ assembly platform with new fully integrated features and technologies. Numerous visitors had the chance to experience this world-first close up, and see its flexibility and efficiency for themselves.
Phillips-Medisize, a Molex company will showcase its continuum of contract services including device strategy, product development and manufacture across pharmaceutical primary packaging and specialty drug delivery devices, dosing and dispensing systems, inhalators, spray applicators, as well as wearable drug delivery devices designed to improve patient engagement and drive better outcomes.
Qosina is excited to announce it has added the award-winning, single-use PenBlade® safety scalpels to its product line.
The Lubrizol Corporation’s LifeSciences business announces it will participate in Europe's dedicated pharmaceutical packaging and drug delivery event in 2018. Specifically, Lubrizol LifeSciences will feature drug product development and manufacturing capabilities at Pharmapack 2018 (Stand #L10).
Outline planning permission application for expansion of the Hoeford Point site now approved.
Mikron Automation is pleased to announce that the ATX West trade show (USA) in Anaheim, CA will include a demonstration of the G05TM assembly platform with new fully integrated features and technologies.
Complete patient-ready device for cancer detection.
Qosina is excited to announce the addition of 12 new stopcocks to its existing selection of bulk, non-sterile components.
Qosina Corp. is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Herskovitz to president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. As president and CEO, Scott will have responsibility for development and execution of the company’s strategic plan.
Facility creates instant access to a team of highly talented, knowledgeable employees and proven quality systems.
Every year, Constantia Flexibles manufactures packaging for more than 50% of the 150 million chocolate Santa Clauses produced in Germany. With the company’s patented Tepro2® method, they can be unwrapped in one piece without breaking the chocolate. The aluminum foil prevents the migration of printing ink components and other substances from the outside and offers complete protection from the light.
Data connectivity for better management of diabetes treatment.
Phillips-Medisize at DDL2017, 6-8 December 2017, Edinburgh International Conference Center, Edinburgh, stand 208.
Constantia Flexibles Group will invest a double-digit million euro amount in the expansion of production capacity at its manufacturing site for pharmaceutical packaging, Constantia Patz, in Austria.
LRE recently exhibited at the Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) 2017 Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah.
LRE recently exhibited at Medica 2017 in Dusseldorf, Germany. It hosted nearly 6,000 exhibitors and over 120,000 professional visitors from around the world.
Flexicare (Group) Limited (“Flexicare”), a leading UK headquartered manufacturer of medical devices, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Medisize B.V. from an affiliate of Phillips-Medisize, LLC (“Phillips-Medisize”).
Wickham Laboratories will exhibit at Pharmig’s 25th Annual Event in the Crowne Plaza Heythrop Park Hotel, November 29th & 30th 2017.
Faster time-to-market for innovative medical devices through streamlined device- development strategies that consider the total costs of care.
SHL Group and fast-rising healthcare startup QuiO are pleased to announce a strategic partnership on digital technologies that will take the drug delivery industry into connected therapeutics.
The Annual Meeting runs from November 16-18, 2017 in the Calvin L. Rampton Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah.
The upcoming edition will be held from the 13th to the 16th of November in Messe Dusseldorf. It will welcome nearly 6,000 exhibitors and over 120,000 professional visitors from around the world. Medica 2017 will present the latest in medical and information technology, laboratory equipment, diagnostics and physiotherapy.
Phillips-Medisize, a Molex company, will participate at the 14th Parental Drug Association (PDA) Universe of Pre-filled Syringes and Injection Devices Conference and Exhibition in the Austria Center in Vienna on 7-8 November 2017.
Wickham Laboratories expands capacity for in-house media preparation.
Lubrizol LifeSciences is leading the way in drug and drug-device combination product development and commercial manufacturing for complex pharmaceuticals.
Phillips-Medisize, LLC will present solutions for development and manufacture of drug delivery devices and primary pharmaceutical packaging, with a particular focus on connected health solutions where devices, connected services and drugs are completely integrated.
Phillips-Medisize, LLC (Phillips-Medisize) is honoured to announce Bayer's recent approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the myBETAapp™ and BETACONNECT™ Navigator.
Lubrizol LifeSciences is leading the way in drug and drug-device combination product development and commercial manufacturing for complex pharmaceuticals.
Wickham Laboratories reports a successful completion of the MHRA audit process and the subsequent renewal of GMP accreditation.
Ionisos, the leader in cold sterilisation in France and Spain, today announces the acquisition of Stermed, the French sterilisation solutions specialist, with the support of its shareholder Ardian, the independent private investment company.
Fabricant d'équipements de stérilisation à l'oxyde d'éthylène (EtO), STERISYS a développé son propre logiciel de supervision conformément aux directives GAMP 5 et FDA 21 CFR Part 11. Celui-ci permet de contrôler l'ensemble d'une installation à partir d'une seule IHM.
SHL Group is to present its range of new devices and innovative technologies at the 2017 Parenteral Drug Association Universe of Pre-filled Syringes and Injection Devices.
Wickham Laboratories Ltd is pleased to announce that we will be on stand 305 at the upcoming Medtec Ireland, held on 4-5 October 2017 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Galway, Ireland.
If you seek to start a company in Switzerland or relocate your existing company, that is a step requiring a lot of consideration and a well thought-out strategy. Business & residential promotion in Obwalden is there to assist you with advice and support. Within the business location of Switzerland, the canton of Obwalden offers ideal conditions for your success.
Switzerland’s quality of life is ranked among the top places in the world. Obwalden easily meets these demands. The canton of Obwalden is characterised by its exceptional diversity. Here, the advantages of Central Switzerland come together.
Lubrizol LifeSciences is investing $10 million for a significant capacity expansion at its silicone contract manufacturing site in Franklin, WI.
Living in Obwalden is like being on vacation. Enjoy the stunning beauty of central Switzerland in quiet, idyllic surroundings while benefiting from an unrivalled central location right in the heart of Switzerland. Thanks to its advantageous location in the geographic centre of Switzerland and its outstanding transportation links, you’re only minutes away from the most important centres.
In Obwalden, innovative companies are given opportunities for economic development in a culture that produces success. In addition to the high-tech sector, Obwalden has a strong presence in the food and synthetic materials industry.
Individuals and companies will find remarkable tax advantages in Obwalden. The income and wealth tax rates as well as the corporate taxes are among the lowest in Switzerland. Thanks to a lucrative tax model that includes a flat-rate tax, financial considerations also support a move to Obwalden.
Because of its economic stability and high quality of living, Switzerland is internationally recognised as an extremely attractive place to live. Residing in Switzerland, and in the canton of Obwalden in particular, has many advantages.
Phillips-Medisize Corporation receives the 2017 Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) grand prize award in the automotive engine category at this year's POWDERMET show
Qosina Corporation is pleased to announce that it has acquired Alpha Industries, Inc., a disposable component manufacturer headquartered in Clearwater, FL.
Wickham Laboratories reports a successful completion of the MHRA audit process and the subsequent renewal of the GLP accreditation.
LRE Medical is proud to announce partnership with the National Technical University of Athens, LioniX International, Photonic Communications Research Laboratory (PCRL), CSEM, Biomedical Research Foundation Academy of Athens (BRFAA), Future Diagnostics and Lead Pharma on the BIOCDx Project
Wickham Laboratories is pleased to announce the extension of its medical device testing services.
Lubrizol LifeSciences continues to invest in its key capabilities. During this latest phase, a $60 million investment will focus on new product solutions, capacity expansion and additional cGMP manufacturing.
The internet of things (IoT) brings new benefits every day because remote monitoring of production, sales and maintenance facilitates continuous optimisation. As an essential means of the digital revolution, it can also create opportunities for new business models.
Qosina is pleased to announce two new tuohy borst adapters. One adapter features a female luer lock sideport connector (#80460), while the other has a six-inch DEHP-free PVC sideport tube to a female luer lock connector (#80461).
Phillips-Medisize, a Molex company, announced today it has been recognized by the City of Eau Claire’s Sustainability Advisory Committee and City Council President for their 2017 Sustainable Eau Claire Award.
Phillips-Medisize, a Molex company, announced today it has been recognized by the City of Eau Claire’s Sustainability Advisory Committee and City Council President for their 2017 Sustainable Eau Claire Award.
Bright Plastics, a custom injection moulding company, has added a new, all-electric, 1550-ton molding machine to its powerhouse in the Cessna Drive Manufacturing and Logistics Hub – the company’s second facility in addition to the Corporate Manufacturing Centre on W. Gate City Blvd.
At the 10th Annual Congress of the Chinese Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (CAOS), long-standing development partners Invibio Biomaterial Solutions, UK, and China’s Double Medical Technology Inc. collaborated on an interbody spine surgery workshop to help expand knowledge of the implantation of Double Medical’s Direct Lateral Interbody Fusion (DLIF) spinal cages made with PEEK-OPTIMA.
SHL Group is excited to announce that it will exhibit at the Prefilled Syringes Seminar 2017 Tokyo on 23-24 May, 2017.
LRE Medical is proud to announce that it will participate in the 77th China International Medical Equipment Fair, which will take place in Shanghai, China, May 15-18, 2017.
With the new series SPR / SPS THK provides a caged ball LM Guide that have the highest rigidity and the lowest waving among the THK linear motion guides with caged balls.
Company appoints longtime medical device executive to advance growth strategy.
Wickham Laboratories Ltd is pleased to announce that we will be on Stand 12 at the upcoming Med-Tech Innovation Expo, Ricoh Arena, Coventry, 26-27 April.
The European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID), will take place in Vienna, Austria, from 22 - 25 April 2017.
Need solutions for medical device development? Lubrizol LifeSciences is your medical device + pharmaceutical solutions partner. LifeSciences is uniquely positioned as the only development partner offering polymer customization, formulation for drug eluting devices and contract manufacturing services.
The Lubrizol Corporation’s LifeSciences business will showcase its total solutions capabilities at Medtec Europe 2017 (Booth #1N25), April 4-6th at Messe Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany. Lubrizol LifeSciences is uniquely positioned as the only medical solutions partner offering polymer customization, development services for drug eluting devices and contract manufacturing services.
SHL Group is proud to announce that it will participate in the Taiwan Pharmapack Symposium held in Taipei on March 30, 2017.
Wickham Laboratories Ltd will exhibit on Stand 309 at the Making Pharmaceuticals Conference on the 25–26 April 2017 at Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
Fujitsu and Wirepas partner to enable secure, scalable and flexible IoT solutions. The high-quality Fujitsu sensor beacons with Wirepas Connectivity offer an easy-to-use, connected module for various IoT application areas, such as healthcare, industrial automation and smart building.
Bright Plastics, a custom injection moulding company, has recently launched a brand-new website.
Acquisition broadens MedPlast’s capabilities; creates leading manufacturing services provider in medical device industry.
The Echos magazine and statistic firm Statista have awarded Selenium Medical the distinction of '2017 Growth Champion'.
Distinguished leader will help guide growth strategy.
Distinguished leader will help guide growth strategy.
At this year's Drug Delivery Partnerships (DDP) conference, Bill Welch, Phillips-Medisize chief technology officer, and Kevin Deane, executive VP-front-end innovation, Medicom Innovation Partner, a Phillips-Medisize company, will present 'Using Device Strategy to Drive R&D Productivity,' addressing the challenges of driving biopharma R&D productivity.
At this year's Drug Delivery Partnerships (DDP) conference, Bill Welch, Phillips-Medisize chief technology officer, and Kevin Deane, executive VP-front-end innovation, Medicom Innovation Partner, a Phillips-Medisize company, will present 'Using Device Strategy to Drive R&D Productivity,' addressing the challenges of driving biopharma R&D productivity.
Wickham Laboratories Ltd is pleased to provide the results of our case study on the bioburden of the new polymer £5 note.
Mikron Automation and Denver-based Confluent Development are pleased to announce the expansion of Mikron Automation’s U.S. headquarters in Arapahoe County’s Dove Valley Business Park.
Obwalden is an ideal business location, has tax legislation that is both business-friendly and citizen-friendly, straightforward official channels, excellent traffic connections and a pristine landscape. So if you are looking for the perfect mix, you'll be happy in Obwalden!
Phillips-Medisize Corporation has announced plans to open a new 80,000ft2 manufacturing facility on its Menomonie, Wisconsin campus. The state-of-the-art facility manufactures high volume prefilled drug delivery systems and is scheduled for completion in 2017.
Phillips-Medisize Corporation has announced plans to open a new 80,000ft2 manufacturing facility on its Menomonie, Wisconsin campus. The state-of-the-art facility manufactures high volume prefilled drug delivery systems and is scheduled for completion in 2017.
Qosina is pleased to announce the addition of new barbed Kynar® connectors, in stock and ready for immediate delivery.
Wickham Laboratories completes facility expansion for growing sterility department.
Munich, November 11, 2016 - The ODU management is very satisfied with the course of electronica 2016.
Ginolis Ltd , a global desktop automation solutions provider today announced a Value Added Reseller (VAR) agreement with FocalSpec Ltd, a supplier of optical 3D surface measurement systems.
Ginolis Ltd, a global desktop automation and liquid handling solutions provider, today announced the delivery of the first LFDA-3 to Suzhou Dingshi Medical Technology company in China.
Along with its spectacular passenger growth, Turkish Airlines is also rapidly growing its cargo network and operations. In line with that growth, Turkish Cargo inaugurated its weekly freighter service to Chennai (MAA), beginning 9 November 2016.
Wickham Laboratories will be on Stand 8 at the 24th Annual Pharmig Conference in the Nottingham Belfry Hotel, 16-17 November.
Acquisition blends people, processes, manufacturing automation and facilities to serve innovative manufacturers on the frontline of connected healthcare.
Acquisition blends people, processes, manufacturing automation and facilities to serve innovative manufacturers on the frontline of connected healthcare.
The Internet of Things (IoT) will eventually connect not only computers, but all of the electronic devices in our lives. This network will provide situation-specific support in virtually every area of day-to-day life.
Wickham Laboratories reports a successful completion of the FDA auditing process with renewal of GMP accreditation.
Join us for a free webinar on risks, regulations and determining the best method for your product, 3 November, 3pm GMT.
The highest point of Rhenus Contract Logistics on the business park in Ekkersrijt in Son en Breugel (Eindhoven region), the Netherlands, was celebrated on 21 September.
Wickham Laboratories Ltd will exhibit on Stand 305 at Medtec Ireland, 4-5 October.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a strong magnetic field to image the body and is known as the gold standard in diagnostic imaging.
Wickham Laboratories is pleased to introduce stability storage and testing as its latest service offering.
Wickham Laboratories is pleased to introduce stability storage and testing as its latest service offering.
Ginolis Ltd, a leading provider of high precision liquid handling and intelligent desktop automation for MedTech industries, today announced the launch of the revolutionary LFDA-3, the intelligent lateral flow device assembly solution.
ODU introduces new ODU-MAC portfolio and extensive range of solutions – at the electronica 2016 in Hall B2, Booth 143
Phillips-Medisize Corporation (Phillips-Medisize), a global leader in outsource design, development and manufacturing services for the medical industry announced today that it has entered into a binding agreement to be acquired by Molex LLC (Molex), a global manufacturer of complete interconnect solutions. Phillips-Medisize is a portfolio company of San Francisco, CA-based Golden Gate Capital, a private equity investment firm with approximately $15 billion of capital under management.
Phillips-Medisize Corporation (Phillips-Medisize), a global leader in outsource design, development and manufacturing services for the medical industry announced today that it has entered into a binding agreement to be acquired by Molex LLC (Molex), a global manufacturer of complete interconnect solutions. Phillips-Medisize is a portfolio company of San Francisco, CA-based Golden Gate Capital, a private equity investment firm with approximately $15 billion of capital under management.
Phillips-Medisize Corporation announced today the formation of an advisory board to guide and counsel the company on its continued growth strategy and future opportunities.
Wickham Laboratories Ltd is pleased to announce the publication of a joint study with Bioquell on the efficacy of disinfection by hydrogen peroxide.
Gaining real-life experience and invaluable knowledge.
Wickham Laboratories is pleased to introduce the Monocyte Activation Test (MAT) as the latest addition to its portfolio of in vitro alternatives to in vivo testing methods.
Sensirion AG (Switzerland), the market and innovation leader for digital microsensors, takes last year’s award-winning LD20 design study to the next level: the new disposable liquid flow sensor series is equipped with luer lock fittings for easy integration into the fluidic line and offers fast, precise, and reliable measurement of low and ultralow flow rates.
Sensirion, the world’s leading provider of humidity, temperature and flow sensor solutions, is once again taking sensor technology to a new level. At the Sensor+Test 2016 in Nuremberg, the technology pioneer is presenting the SHT35 humidity sensor – the most accurate sensor of the versatile SHT3x series.
Sensirion adds three new products to the SFM3xxx platform.
Sensirion, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality sensors and sensor solutions for the measurement and control of humidity, gas and liquid flows, will be at the COMPAMED 2015 trade fair to present its new autoclavable mass flow meters, the SFM3200-AW and the SFM3300-AW, for the first time.
Sensirion, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality sensors, is expanding its SDP3x series. The extended measurement range and the additional features of the new differential pressure sensor – such as I2C address selection – open up an even broader scope of application possibilities in the medical technology and consumer goods industry.
At this year’s medical technology trade fair MD&M West, Sensirion, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality sensors for the measurement and control of humidity, gas and liquid flows, will be showcasing a genuine innovation – the world’s smallest differential pressure sensor.
Ecolab, a global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services, has launched a new cleaning agent for removing stubborn residues of sustained release coatings in the pharmaceutical and nutritional supplement industry.
Strengthens franchise in consumable diagnostics contract manufacturing. Extends footprint into northeastern US and enhances services to biopharma, consumable diagnostics and medical device customers.
Selenium Medical offers a new structural etching process for titanium alloys named StarSurf®. It originally appeared in 2015 with NanoSurf®: an exclusive structural etching process dedicated for one of its major client in the dental industry.
The latest release incorporates an electronic Patient Reported Outcome (ePRO) module, which allows subjects to fill in their own data online between visits.
The ODU-MAC® ZERO combines diverse types of transmission in the smallest of spaces.
Small size, large variety. The ODU-MAC® ZERO combines diverse types of transmission in the smallest of spaces.
Fischer Connectors, the worldwide innovator in push-pull circular connectors and cable assembly solutions, today launched an even smaller ultra-miniature connector, MiniMax 06, as an extension of its miniature high-density product range, the Fischer MiniMax Series
maxon motor's EPOS range of controllers has been very successful in the marketplace. Since its launch in 2005, more than 100,000 units are in use worldwide. To build upon this success, the Swiss drive specialist launches the EPOS4 as the next generation of positioning controllers.
New ODU-MAC modules for the transmission of USB 3.0 and HDMI 2.0
The ODU-MAC catalog lists the extended portfolio in a new, appealing design.
The ODU-MAC® in XXL housing provides high-density connectors more space.
The ODU MEDI-SNAP® EMC combines shielding and plastic housing.
Certification comes as medical sales continue to grow.
In transportation, warehousing and logistics, few factors are more critical than accurate, efficient asset management and tracking.
Vizinex RFID founder Dr Robert Oberle was recently featured in a Q&A article from his alma mater, Johns Hopkins University.
Vizinex RFID, the industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance RFID tags tailored to specific applications, is proud to announce it has launched a new high-performance UHF RFID tag, the Sentry Slim Skinnie.
As an international organization that provides for the global market, SHL is excited to announce the addition of Spanish – one of the most prolific languages in the world – to the company’s corporate website. This brings the total number of supported languages to eight, including English, German, French, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) and Korean.
Responding to the rapid growth and expansion of SHL Group around the globe, a new management structure has been introduced to the company to further optimize internal operations and allow for clearer boundaries and scopes of responsibility. With this change came the introduction of SHL’s newly consolidated core company values, which further emphasizes SHL’s dedication to customers and employees alike.
Within just two years of reaching a milestone of 2,500 employees, SHL Group has rapidly reached 3,000 employees worldwide. This increase is reflective of a steady yet rapid growth in the injectable drug delivery market and SHL’s effective commitment, productivity and management.
As a company that develops and manufactures equipment solutions for home, hospital, and long-term care use with a focus on patient comfort and functionality, SHL Healthcare provides a broad range of products, including robust mattress systems. To help users better understand how to replace a mattress, we have provided the quick setup video.
Responding to the rapid growth and expansion of SHL Group around the globe, a new management structure has been introduced to the company to further optimize internal operations and allow for clearer boundaries and scopes of responsibility. With this change came the introduction of SHL’s newly consolidated core company values, which further emphasizes SHL’s dedication to customers and employees alike.
Within just two years of reaching a milestone of 2,500 employees, SHL Group has rapidly reached 3,000 employees worldwide. This increase is reflective of a steady yet rapid growth in the injectable drug delivery market and SHL’s effective commitment, productivity and management.
As an international organization that provides for the global market, SHL is excited to announce the addition of Spanish – one of the most prolific languages in the world – to the company’s corporate website. This brings the total number of supported languages to eight, including English, German, French, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) and Korean.
To stay innovative and competitive as a leading provider in advanced drug delivery devices such as auto injectors and pen injectors, SHL continuously invests in developing new pragmatic products that reflect industry trends and end-user needs. Most recent examples include the higher volume auto injector, Molly® 2.25, as well as Molly®C – a connected device that responds to the definitive trend amid widespread use of the internet. Both devices are based on the well-known Molly® auto injector, a 2-step device that revolutionized the industry with its simplicity, ease-of-use and compactness.
An inevitable trend we observe today is the adoption of the Internet of things. Along with the widespread of connected technologies, opportunities have continued to emerge for various industries. With the pharmaceutical industry experiencing a paradigm shift, where focus is turning from specific drugs to patient outcomes, opportunities like this allow for integration of medical devices and connectivity to further support patient compliance through better guidance, tracking and more.
UK based Accutronics purchased by US headquartered Ultralife Corporation.
Accutronics is a leading independent battery and charger design, development and manufacturing company for high-performance portable and handheld electronic devices, specialising in the development and manufacture of 'smart batteries'.
Service robotics is revolutionising medicine and healthcare; high-tech is providing more quality from surgery to rehabilitation. In the creation of diagnoses, for complicated surgical procedures as well as in everyday hospital work, service robots are becoming the perfect teammates of people. AUTOMATICA takes a look at the protagonists of a new era in Munich from 21-24 June 2016.
In the burgeoning life science, medical and pharmaceuticals markets, robots are breaking into new task areas. In the process not only are they working for man but also, and increasingly commonly, directly with him. More than 200 companies will be showcasing their pioneering developments in this innovative industry at AUTOMATICA 2016, from 21 - 24 June in Munich.
Today, Phillips-Medisize Corporation announced the appointment of Iran Bateman to the position of vice-president, Engineering Europe.
Today, Phillips-Medisize Corporation announced the appointment of Iran Bateman to the position of vice-president, Engineering Europe.
Ecolab Contamination Control, a worldwide provider of leading products and services for the control of microbial contamination in the cleanroom environment, has launched a unique product that will revolutionise the process of transfer disinfection within the pharmaceutical industry.
Carclo Diagnostic Solutions Ltd (CDS) will be publishing the first detailed test results from its development of the Micropoc-pro platform via a scientific poster at the Microfluidic Congress, London, 20-21 October, organised by Global Engage Ltd.
The Monorail BM profile rail guideways have been an important component of the Schneeberger product range for many years. Now the product range has nearly doubled by the addition of new BM carriage types, featuring low and short versions. This opens up numerous new areas of application.
Phillips-Medisize Corporation announced today the completion of a 5,000ft2 expansion to its Hudson, Wisconsin, Design and Development Center (DDC).
Phillips-Medisize Corporation announced today the completion of a 5,000ft2 expansion to its Hudson, Wisconsin, Design and Development Center (DDC).
Manufacturers that use custom polymer solutions, compounds, colorants, and plastic additive masterbatches in the medical or pharmaceutical markets may benefit greatly by using a drug master file (DMF). DMFs are important because they contain information on the chemistry, manufacturing and specifications of several packaging components used for certain medical products.
Plastics Color Corporation is pleased to announce the immediate promotion of Merdis Totten to plant manager of its North Carolina facility.
To meet the business development and the requirements of its customers, Selenium Medical has implemented the first quarter of 2015 its new Sylob ERP.
We are pleased to announce that in May 2015 Selenium Medical received the WorldStar packaging Award for its double-sterile barrier packaging SoTube/SoSafe in the category ‘Medical & Pharmaceutical’.
Plastics Color Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of their newly redesigned website, www.PlasticsColor.com. The redesign provides an easy navigation layout and features a systematic breakdown of all the products and services offered in its line-up.
Plastics Color Corporation, an industry leader in plastic and colour innovation, is proud to announce the arrival of its brand new app for the App Store, Colors Now.
Ultrasonic vibrations significantly reduce friction, increase production speed and improve internal surface finish.
To meet the business development and the requirements of its customers, Selenium Medical has implemented the first quarter of 2015 its new Sylob ERP.
Zeus, the world’s leading polymer tubing and material science innovator, has announced a new sampling program. Known as the Zeus Virtual Sample Locker (VSL), the service offers customers private online accounts through which they can select from a breadth of in-stock samples, free of charge, or they can request custom sizes.
New FluoroPEELZ™ Peelable Heat Shrink Formally Launched.
The design, development and manufacturing of a successful auto injector project requires not only the seamless collaboration between the biopharmaceutical company and key partners, but also robust design and manufacturing capabilities that can ultimately reflect the desired device characteristics. With industrial design often the initial starting point of a project, possessing a strong in-house industrial team can mean more efficient communication with production teams which can lead to faster prototyping and design verification.
Ecolab Contamination Control, a worldwide provider of leading products and services for the control of microbial contamination in the cleanroom environment, has updated labels and documentation for its entire fluid product range. This is an important step to meet changes to industry regulations which came into force on 1 June 2015.
Phillips-Medisize Corporation has announced the opening of its new design and development centre in Suzhou, China. Growth of the company’s design and development centres supports its customers’ needs for patient-administered biologics and pharmaceutical drug delivery and diagnostics device design and development services.
In order to gather the operating room nurses (IBODE) and ensure their training, UNAIBODE has set up the National Days of Study and Development of UNAIBODE (JNEP). These days allow them to meet, exchange, deepen or learn surgical techniques, to be aware of profession news.
Phillips-Medisize Corporation has announced the opening of its new design and development centre in Suzhou, China. Growth of the company’s design and development centres supports its customers’ needs for patient-administered biologics and pharmaceutical drug delivery and diagnostics device design and development services.
Therapeutic back-training device Valedo honoured as winner in the 2015 Medical Design Excellence Awards.
Investment in new research & development facility and talent to help drive growth in Asia.
In order to gather the operating room nurses (IBODE) and ensure their training, UNAIBODE has set up the National Days of Study and Development of UNAIBODE (JNEP). These days allow them to meet, exchange, deepen or learn surgical techniques, to be aware of profession news.
In immediate response to the devastating earthquake that left Nepal in ruins on April 25th, SHL quickly reached out to World Vision to hold an internal donation event at its key manufacturing sites in Taiwan where a booth is being set up for staff to contribute in any amount possible. SHL employees at regional offices in Sweden, USA and China have also all joined in the company’s efforts through World Vision International or their respective channels.
As contract manufacturing company that provides various manufacturing services to the medtech industry, SHL Technologies has over the years gained a credible track record of successful project collaborations. To help better connect with current and potential customers, SHL Technologies has selected 5 unique case studies to not only showcase the diverse and robust manufacturing capabilities the company offers, but how they are applied and executed to ultimately result in high quality end-products.
SHL will be attending and exhibiting at the upcoming Guide for Prefilled Syringe Seminar 2015 in Tokyo, Japan, where Executive Director of Business Development Thomas Schönknecht has been invited to speak on the topic of "Insight Into the Changing World of Auto Injectors: Trends, Partnerships and Key Learnings."
To enhance the user experience of our corporate website and to better support our group companies including SHL Medical, SHL Healthcare, SHL Technologies and SHL Pharma, SHL Group is proud to introduce our newest corporate website.
congatec AG, a leading technology company for embedded computer modules, single board computers and EDM services is pleased to announce that the conga-MA3 COM Express was recognized by Intelligent Systems Source (ISS) as COM Express Mini Type 10 Module of the year. ISS aggregates information to help systems engineers find the best solution for their embedded application.
The Beamline Instrumentation Division of PI miCos GmbH presents its own website at www.beamlineinstrumentation.com.
Graphic or computer applications with high memory requirements, high-resolution digital camera systems, not to mention the need for very low power consumption require increasingly higher packing densities in semiconductor production. Modern lithographic processes are the reason why chips are getting smaller and smaller and why extremely fine structures can be applied to silicon wafers.
The new PIMag™ V-273 linear actuators from PI (Physik Instrumente) come with voice coil drives that ensure even greater dynamics and precision for fast handling tasks and precision positioning in the micrometer range or for micromanipulation.
PI presents its new digital motion controller for the V-273 and V-900KPIC industrial voice coil drives for force, position and velocity control.
PI (Physik Instrumente) has developed a new PiezoMike linear actuator with integrated incremental encoder for the closed-loop adjustment of mechanical and optomechanical components.
The Q-545 stage series from PI miCos combines high force, a compact design and precise positioning for 13mm and 26mm travel ranges. The linear positioning stages’ drive principle is based on the compact, piezoelectric inertia drives.
From February 2015 Helvoet and Axxicon are collaborating to offer a strong package for customers who require millions of injection moulded microfluidic parts.
The miniature and high-dynamics H-811 Hexapod is the only six-axis positioning system that meets the CIPA standard for simulating camera shaking when taking photographs.
DYCONEX AG, an MST Company and a world leading supplier of highly complex PCB solutions, opened up new reliability testing laboratories in December 2014 and in doing so further expanded this Centre of Competence.
Atossa Genetics Inc. (NASDAQ: ATOS) has announced that it has contracted with Rhenus Advanced Services B.V. to provide comprehensive logistics services and support in European markets.
Micro Systems Engineering, Inc. (MSEI), an MST company and a leading specialist in the development and manufacture of electronic modules for active medical implants, has expanded its existing cleanroom capacity with a state of the art cleanroom, bringing total cleanroom area to 20’000 square feet.
CROMSOURCE, an international provider of outsourced services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, today announced that it is delivering several modules of a training course on clinical research best practice organised by the SIFC (Italian Cystic Fibrosis Society). The course commenced in December 2014 and will complete in February 2015.
Accutronics celebrates a year of innovation at America's largest medical technology show.
New implant-grade silicone for Class II and Class III medical devices.
FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving completes its M-Series of compact workstations for industrial laser material processing: With the M2000-R and M3000-R stations, FOBA introduces two high-throughput laser marking workstations with 2 position rotary tables for the efficient and ergonomic processing of geometrically complex work pieces of varying sizes as well as small and large batches of parts.
Kontron presents the new Clinic DPC 210 workstation for medical applications.
Kontron presents the new, maintenance-free Clinic Box PC B-101 for clinical monitoring processes.
The successful maxon motor EPOS2 motion controllers for DC and BLDC motors are being enriched by even more possible fields of applications.
As addition to the successful ESCON servo controller family, maxon motor presents another miniaturised, postage stamp-sized OEM plug-in module. The high-performance 4-quadrant PWM servo motor controller is designed to command permanent-magnet-activated brushed DC motors and BLDC motors (brushless DC motors, so-called EC motors) with Hall sensors up to 48W continuous output and 144W peak output. As part of the ESCON family it stands for high usability, exceptional performance, and unprecedented power density in servo motor controller technology. More comfort, functionality, protection, and performance can hardly be attained.
Independent battery design, development and manufacturing expert Accutronics has launched a new smart battery that fulfils the needs of manufacturers of high powered medical devices. The CMX series packs a punch - offering high energy density along with high power discharge. Medical OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) can now produce innovative portable devices without compromising on safety and reliability in life-critical applications.
To help customers better understand SHL products and services, a suite of communication tools including articles, white papers, case studies, and videos have been made available online and are updated regularly. Following the recent introduction of case studies, SHL is now excited to announce the addition of podcasts to this group, where the content is communicated directly to the listener in the form of short but informative Q&A sessions.
Tackling the rise in demand for portable medical devices delivering high-rate power discharge, battery specialist Accutronics will be launching a new CMX range on 12 November, 2014 at COMPAMED, the international medical trade show held in Dusseldorf, Germany. In anticipation of the launch, we explore the world of portable power.
With its new product 'TipCover,' rose plastic medical packaging GmbH from Hergensweiler has developed packaging that offers optimal protection for the sensitive tips and cutting edges of surgical instruments and applications. In a product range with different diameters and sizes, the tip protection caters for a variety of the items available on the market for medical and dental products.
PI Ceramic has developed yet another piezo material based on lead-zirconate-titanate (PZT). PIC144 belongs to the ferro-electrical hard materials and is designed specifically for use in OEM high-power ultrasonic applications.
Lasers are used in different ways for processing medical devices. Laser marking machines with integrated vision systems emerged as an effective means of identifying medical components, e.g. for marking UDI compliant codes.
calc-i-oss ortho is a phase pure betra-Tricalcium Phosphate intended to be used as a bone void filler for voids or defects that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bone structure.
The expansion of Degradable Solutions entire manufacturing facilities and distributor search are all included in this latest newsletter.
As an Original Equipment and Contract Manufacturer (OEM/CM) specialised in resorbable implants, we always strive to develop new technologies and products that overcome the challenges of our customers.
SHL attracted much attention at the 2014 PDA Conference with the latest Amber™Auto Injector, a 2-step auto injector featuring the Pushclick™ technology. Various customers were intrigued by the unique ergonomic design of the device as well as its simplicity.
maxon motor, leading worldwide supplier of high-precision micromotors, is increasing its presence in France. Effective from October 1, 2014, the Swiss drive specialist is integrating its long-time sales partner mdp sas into the corporate group. The employees will remain with the company.
Taking an advanced injection device from concept to reality requires careful planning, key design and manufacturing competencies and a thorough understanding of end-user needs. While challenges are often encountered when it comes to product development, it is the ability to overcome them in a timely manner and in a way that further improves the device project that is even more valuable.
Four new types in the performance range 30 to 90W.
High power up to 120W, speeds up to 100,000rpm, sterilizable 1000 times.
The maxon X drives family of configurable products is growing.
The next generation of high-performance positioning controllers.
It keeps going and going and going – equipped with maxon brushed DC motors.
The engineering skills-shortage debate has been raised again as the result of a recent report published by Cranfield University in partnership with the Higher Education Academy (HEA).
SHL has been nominated as one of the top three companies in Taiwan for the FT-Standard Chartered Taiwan Business Award in the Economic Contribution category.
Scientists, engineers and technicians at Zeus, the world's leading polymer extrusions and material science innovator, have committed to their clients' success with the launch of their 'Technical Z-Teams'.
Doctors, hospitals and testing labs are welcoming a newly engineered product with enhanced lubricity. Zeus PEEK Engineered Surface tubing, recently confirmed by an independent study to possess a 42% decrease in the coefficient of friction versus the PEEK control sample, is being deployed in a variety of medical applications.
Zeus, a global leader in material science and polymer extrusions, now offers an array of extruded products that maintain excellent electrical properties at high continuous service temperatures of up to 300°C / 572°F.
In February, international battery manufacturer Accutronics was awarded the ISO 13845: 2003 quality standard. The company received the accreditation for the design, manufacturing and testing of battery products and battery chargers for medical devices.
ESCATEC, one of Europe’s leading providers of contract and manufacturing services, will be on stand 5/345 at the Embedded World Show in Nuremberg, Germany on 25-27 February 2014.
Zeus, a global leader in material science and high performance polymer extrusions; including but not limited to PTFE, PFA, FEP and PEEK announces it will showcase its Engineered Surface tubing during this year's SME Manufacturing 4 the Future trade show in Hartford, CT May 6-8 at Booth No. 1804.
SHL first introduced the Amber™ auto injector utilising Pushclick™ technology at the PDA (Parental Drug Association) event in Basel, Switzerland in Q4 2013 and has since continued to receive inquiries about this new SHL auto injector.
SHL was recently featured in Plastics News with an article focusing on the company's continuous investment and growth in recent years, as well as some of the key company milestones that made SHL the world's largest privately owned designer, developer and manufacturer of advanced drug delivery devices such as auto injector and pen injectors.
World Courier, an AmerisourceBergen (NYSE: ABC) company, today announces the opening of a new facility in Gothenburg, World Courier’s second office in Sweden, on March 1st.
World Courier, an AmerisourceBergen® (NYSE: ABC) company, today announced that World Courier Italy has been accepted as a member of the Italian Association for the Development of Biotechnology (Assobiotec) after a challenging election process.
World Courier, an AmerisourceBergen (NYSE: ABC) company, today announces the upcoming expansion of the World Courier Ground Europe (WCGE) fleet.
World Courier, an AmerisourceBergen (NYSE: ABC) company, announced today that they are in the final stages of creating a new facility in Wales, with the support of the Life Sciences division of the Welsh Assembly Government, to support existing Welsh clients.
The recent introduction of numerous biologics and biosimilars and their corresponding advanced delivery specifications required, has quickly created a new segment in the drug delivery technologies market in recent years.
Centro Ricerche Cliniche di Verona (CRC), a leading Early Phase Clinical Research facility, today announced that it has become the first organisation to be accredited under a new scheme of quality certification conducted by EUCROF (European CROs Federation).
SHL recently introduced a mobile website which allows mobile device users to view the company’s corporate website in a more user-friendly way. In addition to contents already featured on the current desktop website, the mobile site also has a video gallery section which features all SHL videos available for direct viewing.
Accutronics will showcase its skills in the design, development and manufacturing of at COMPAMED 2013, in Dusseldorf.
Midlands based battery manufacturer, Accutronics, has received a Smart Award from the UK’s innovation agency, the Technology Strategy Board. The company received a £100,000 grant to support ‘proof of concept’ work on a new high voltage, high capacity battery for the medical device market.
Exhibiting at booth N11 in Hall 8a at COMPAMED, 20-22 November 2013, Dusseldorf
In the first half of 2013, DYCONEX AG invested in several pieces of equipment that will further enhance production technology and provide optimised PCB solutions for customers.
SHL, the world’s largest privately-owned designer, developer and manufacturer of advanced drug delivery devices, officially announced reaching a new milestone of 2,000 employees in Taiwan as of September 1st 2013.
CROMSOURCE, an international full service contract research organization (CRO), today announced the official opening of new office premises in Paris, France.
The credit card battery was developed by Accutronics in response to its OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) customer’s demands for a compact and rechargeable lithium-ion battery available for delivery on a short lead time for their portable medical devices.
Critical equipment and applications that need to run continuously cannot rely solely on mains supply; additional energy solutions in the form of battery backup are also required.
Over the past decade, developments in rechargeable lithium ion battery technology have permitted consumer electronic devices to become smaller and lighter whilst running for longer.
The Board of Directors has appointed Christine R. Schneider, 45, as Chief Financial Officer of Cendres+Métaux Group.
As demand for self-injection devices such as auto injectors and pen injectors continues to rise, drug delivery device suppliers must design manufacturing operations that are scalable - especially for key capabilities such as molding and material handling systems. SHL, a leader in this field, has strived to ensure that capacity is always available to adapt to the changing demands of the market and to satisfy the risk mitigation requirements of our clients.
Going from a start-up company via mergers to one of the leading manufacturers of artificial joints – that is the history of medical technology company Smith & Nephew in the canton of Aargau. As part of the global concern, the company supplies artificial joints around the world.
When the development division shut down, they were initially afraid about losing their jobs but then saw the opportunity: Company Medivation AG was founded in July 2009 and brought together the best brains of this development division. “Its closure was a stroke of luck”, CEO Jan Stifter stresses today.
Caries is the main cause of tooth decay – and still treated by conventional drilling and filling techniques. Now the Swiss product CurodontTM Repair is revolutionizing dentistry. The product stops early caries and enables in-depth mineralisation of early tooth decay.
The Sorin Group Cardiac Rhythm Management Business Unit (Sorin CRM) has honored DYCONEX as the best supplier for printed circuit boards in 2012. The prize was handed over in mid June 2013 as part of the annual supplier event in Clamart, France.
Pharmaceutical Packaging & Labelling has established itself as an industry leader for over a decade providing insight, strategies and informative presentations on the most current and pressing issues impacting the packaging & labelling of Pharmaceutical products.
The newly implemented electronic failure catalog enables DYCONEX and its customers to use the same criteria for visual inspection of PCBs, either during in-process or final inspection at DYCONEX, or during incoming inspection at its customers' facilities. The goal is to synchronise inspection processes and outcomes for specific products, with the intention of achieving dock-to-stock delivery.
As SHL Group expands to provide customers with readily available services and production capabilities, the company insists on investing in high quality molding machines like those from KraussMaffei. SHL has been manufacturing with KraussMaffei high precision molding machines for years to produce the company's medical device products (such as auto injectors and pen injectors), and have purchased 10 more CX series machines following the company's recent expansion.
SHL once again had the honor of being invited to participate and speak at the PDA Japan 2013, which took place May 21st - 22nd in Tokyo, Japan. Over 150 attendees from the industry attended the event and many established experts from the parenteral drug industry also spoke on various hot topics.
K7 LLC's K7C™ Cervical Spacer, a spinal implant device using Evonik's VESTAKEEP® PEEK (polyetheretherketone), has received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) 510(k) approval for use as an Intervertebral Body Fusion (IBF) device.
CROMSOURCE, an international full service contract research organization (CRO), today announced a unique alternative to the routine delays and budget escalations which characterise the delivery of clinical trials. CROMSOURCE now offers clients the industry's only End-to-End Guarantee. Within this pledge CROMSOURCE assures clients that their projects will be delivered according to the contracted timelines and to the price written on the contract.
CROMSOURCE, an international full service contract research organization (CRO) today announced the completion and opening of a new office building in Warsaw, Poland and the movement of key company services to this location.
CROMSOURCE, a high quality ISO-certified international provider of outsourced services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, specialized in clinical development and staffing solutions today announced successful completion of a project to upgrade their data management system to the new Oracle Clinical Release 4.6.4 (replacing version 4.5.3.).
CROMSOURCE, an international full service contract research organization (CRO) today announced the appointment of Dr Christian Milla as Global Head of the Medical Division with immediate effect. Dr Milla will also take responsibility for CROMSOURCE operations in France as Country Manager.
CROMSOURCE, an international full service contract research organization (CRO) today announced the acquisition of PDR Partners Ltd, an established staffing and recruitment organization with offices in Bracknell, UK.
CROMSOURCE, an international full service contract research organisation (CRO) today announced the acquisition of Pleiad, an established international CRO with offices in the US (Cambridge, Mass.) and UK (Stirling, Scotland).
CROMSOURCE srl, an international full service contract research organisation (CRO) today announced the completion of an innovative private-public deal with Centro Ricerche Cliniche di Verona (CRC), a modern early phase clinical research unit, founded in 2005.
CROM acquires MSOURCE, a mid-size European Clinical Research Organisation (CRO) Specializing in Staffing Solutions and Medical Device Trials, creating CROMSOURCE.
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), the national regulatory body governing pharmaceuticals and medical devices in India, issued draft guidelines earlier this year designed to ensure the quality and identity of pharmaceutical products throughout the distribution process.
After almost two years of review, an updated GDP guideline for EU distribution of medicinal products for human use was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on March 7, 2013. This new guideline replaces existing directives (94/C 63/03) that have been in effect since 1994. Compliance with the 2013 EU Guideline (2013/C 68/01) becomes mandatory six months after date of publication, or on September 7, 2013.
V-Lock cordsets protect against unintended disconnection of medical equipment.
SHL announced plans this week to expand production facilities in Taiwan. A leader in the field of drug delivery devices such as auto injectors and pen injectors, SHL has continued to invest heavily in facilities, advanced machinery and R&D. With the rapid growth of the biologic injectable market, device suppliers are under pressure to broaden the range of services that they can provide. SHL has responded by making significant capital investments such as the 40 Million USD that will be spent this year alone.
A proposal for modification of the current Medical Device Regulation has been published in September 2012. It includes new definitions and responsibilities of the parties involved in the medical device market scheme.
SHL will be presenting and exhibiting at the upcoming 10th Annual BIO Asia International Conference from January 29-30th in Tokyo, Japan. BIO Asia is the longest running Asian partnering event designed specifically to facilitate collaboration between biopharmaceutical companies and suppliers.
World Courier is pleased to announce the December 2012 opening of its newest office in Innsbruck, the company's third office in Austria and 152nd in its global network. As the economic centre of western Austria, Innsbruck is a hub for pharmaceutical and high-tech companies.
By acquiring DGM, Presafe will significantly strengthen its position in the area of certification services for the medical device industry and further build its global service offering.
The two global certification bodies DNV Business Assurance and Nemko announce the merger of their certification and testing operations for the medical and EX equipment industry in the joint venture DNV Nemko Presafe. The joint venture will commence operations from January 1st 2012.
As a continuing effort to give back to society, this year SHL organized a Winter Toy & Book Drive, collecting 2nd hand toys and books donated from employees and giving them to World Vision Taiwan for distribution to those in need.
World Courier is pleased to announce the November 2012 opening of a new office in Basel (Switzerland) − the company's third office in that country, bolstering the company's global network to 151 offices in 52 countries.
State-of-the-art HMI solutions from the combined experience of system elektronik and Berliner Glas continues. Production capacity for assembly under clean room conditions is being doubled and capacity for optical bonding increased almost tenfold due to high demand for bonded HMI assemblies.
At the recent 2012 PDA event in Las Vegas, USA, SHL introduced the concept of Inspiring Integration and promoted the importance of working with a drug delivery device partner that provides streamlined key services instead of focusing only on devices.
Selmsdorf/Lüdenscheid, September 2012: FOBA's new website is immediately available – representing the brand in its new look and feel online.
The newly-developed ALFAPump™ System from Sequana Medical Switzerland helps patients suffering from excessive fluid in their abdomen
In response to increased customer orders and the signing of long-term contracts, SHL has hired more than 600 new employees over a 14 month period of time. SHL, the world's largest privately owned designer, developer and manufacturer of drug delivery devices, now has over 2,000 employees worldwide with the majority of new staff located at the manufacturing facilities in Taiwan.
As part of its global expansion plans, Bluestar Silicones has relocated its two U.S. manufacturing facilities in Ventura, Calif. and Rock Hill, S.C. to a 226,000-sq-ft building which is situated on 21.5 acres. The move to York reaffirms the company’s commitment to the U.S. market and supports its global five-year strategic growth plan to become a leader in the silicones industry.
The Frost & Sullivan 2012 Product Differentiation Excellence Award in Healthcare Applications recognizes BLUESTAR SILICONES for the development and launch of the SILBIONE® RT foams.
SHL recently spoke and exhibited at the Japan PDA’s Prefilled Syringe Seminar in Tokyo from May 22nd-23rd and received excellent feedback from many of the conference attendees.
BFARM held the meeting entitled, “Clinical studies with Medical Devices – experiences with approval process and study execution.”
A new version of the Guidelines on Medical Devices Vigilance System has been released by MEDDEV in March of 2012. The overall purpose of the Medical Device Guidelines is to promote a common approach to both medical devices Manufacturers and Notified Bodies that are responsible for the conformity assessment procedures outlined in the relevant annexes of the European Community Medical Devices Directives, as well as, those provided by the National Competent Authorities.
Does publication of its Draft Industry Guidance, Oversight of Clinical Investigations—A Risk‐Based Approach to Monitoring, signal a shift in FDA’s philosophy of the monitoring of clinical studies for device approvals?
France has raised its tax on medtech companies from 0.25% to 0.29% of sales. This tax is no longer payable to AFSAPPS (now known as ANSM) but to the national health insurance body.
Unexpected guidance? FDA’s recent release of, Factors to Consider When Making Benefit‐Risk Determinations in Medical Device Pre‐Market Approval and De Novo Classifications, marks a milestone in FDA guidance documents. Clarity is the message FDA has chosen to emphasize in this final guidance document.
Auto injectors have proven to be one of the most convenient and safe methods for patients to self-administer their injections. This trend has become even more noticeable as the number of combination products coming to market continues to increase and biopharmaceutical companies seek to diversify the range of drug delivery options for their products. To support this growth, auto injectors must continue to evolve in both design and functionality.
Master Bond elastomer system, EP30D-10, offers the strength, flexibility, performance, and adhesive qualities traditionally associated with epoxies, along with the toughness and abrasion resistance of polyurethanes. This two component adhesive is resistant to thermal cycling and chemicals including water, inorganic salts, acids, and alkalis.
Sunstar Suisse SA, a company of the Sunstar Group, one of the world’s leading healthcare companies with head office in Etoy, is taking over Degradable Solutions AG, a spin-off of the Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH), with head office in Schlieren.
In medical care situations, there are as many as 40 device connectors used with a single patient. Despite the best efforts of well-trained, highly qualified healthcare professionals, medical-tubing misconnections continue to occur due to the widespread use of standard luer connectors
XY stages used for positioning samples in microscopes should be as flat as possible to make them easy to integrate and allow easy access to samples or, in the case of inverted microscopes, permit the revolving nosepiece and other elements below the stage to be reached.
ixmation testero™ Helium Leak Detection System (HLDS) for medical applications will be presented at the AUTOMATICA trade fair.
SHL recently had the opportunity to participate, along with various other experts in the industry, in a questionnaire held by PharmTech.com on the topic of 'Pointed Debate: Expert Views on Injectables.' The article features each participant's respective insights on the injectable industry, more specifically in the area of self-administration and related technologies.
SHL has launched a white paper on the topic of 'Auto Injectors: From Planning to Launch' with the goal of sharing with readers insights on how to prepare for the overall development process from different perspectives including design, regulatory and manufacturing. This press release gives an overview of the paper.
SHL was recently featured in an article published by BioSpectrum Asia on the topic of "The Emerging Drug Delivery Landscape." In the article, SHL is identified as an innovator of auto injectors in Asia and continues to respond to increasing demands by expanding the pipeline of devices and investing more in design expertise and R&D.
Colder Products Company introduces the Mini Hybrid Connector.
Colder Products Company continues its expansion of the FitQuik™ product line.
High-resolution positioning system for incremental motions in the nanometer range.
With a height of only 21mm, the M-683.2V4 translation stage from Physik Instrumente (PI) is one of the flattest micro-translation stages on the market, and is now also available for use in vacuum environments to 10-6 mbar.
SHL successfully wrapped up this year's exhibition at the PDA's 'The Universe of Pre-filled Syringes and Injection Devices' 2011 event held in Basel, Switzerland earlier last month. Great feedback was received from both visitors to the booth and those who attended the keynote session 'Insight into Development and Manufacturing of Auto Injectors' presented by SHL Medical Europe's vice president, Mats Persson and SHL Group's marketing director, Steven Kaufman.
Welcome to the second issue of ROFIN's Medical Newsletter. This time, read about the challenges of next generation stent manufacturing, our laser welding solutions for the medical device industry and the permament exhibition "ACIG" in Germany's Medical Valley Tuttlingen.
At Compamed 2011, ROFIN showcases the latest developments in laser material processing. This year the focus is on manual laser welding, high-precision cutting with ultra short pulse femto / fiber laser sources for medical device manufacturing. ROFIN presents at booth G19 in hall 8. Bringing manual laser welding to perfection - the new PERFORMANCE
An article by SHL Group on the topic "Insight into the Manufcturing of an Auto Injectory", by Marketing Director Steven Kaufman was recently featured in InPharm's Manufacturing & Production Guide.
SHL will be exhibiting at the 2011 Parental Drug Association (PDA) Europe Conference in Basel, Switzerland on 8-9 November at booths 44 & 49. SHL Medical Europe's vice president, Mats Persson and SHL Group's marketing director, Steven Kaufman have been invited to present at this annual event as keynote speakers on the topic of 'insight into development and manufacturing of auto injectors.'
Modulight, Inc. based in Tampere Finland and San Jose, CA, announced the company has received ISO 13485:2003 certification from Det Norske Veritas (DNV). ISO 13485 is an internationally recognized quality standard which states the requirements of the Quality Management System (QMS) for the design and manufacture of medical devices. The new registration comes as an addition to ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certifications received by Modulight in 2002 and 2004, respectively. It assures that the company has the fundamental quality management systems in place for manufacturing lasers for a variety of application, now including also medical equipment market.
The Medical Applications Business Unit of the Berliner Glas Group now offers custom OEM development of electronics. This broadens its expertise as a supplier of optical components, opto-mechanics, and optical system solutions to serve the market with customized opto-electronic systems.
Every single maxon motor clearly proves how high performance can be packed in a miniature space without efficiency and reliability falling by the wayside; for many years, every day, millionfold. How to fit 170 Watts of power in a Ø40 x 80 mm, palm-sized housing is being demonstrated by the new brushless direct current motor EC 40.
Drive systems made by maxon do their job under the most difficult conditions, such as, for example, on Mars. But not only in high altitudes or in outer space, maxon DC motors also operate in harsh ambient conditions as encountered deep underneath the earth's surface – immaculate, dependable, efficient.
As a quality leader for sophisticated optical, electro-optical and opto-mechanical assemblies used in endoscopic and microscopic cameras, Berliner Glas Medical Applications presents its capabilities to design and manufacture customized zoom lenses for autoclavable high resolution endoscopic cameras.
Berliner Glas expands its coating competencies – broadband monitoring allows the production of highly sophisticated optical layers for fluorescence applications
SHL Group is honored to have recently received certification for the Good Design Award for its revolutionary auto injector, Molly. This prestigious award, with more than 50 years of history, has dedicated itself to recognizing outstanding designs that can further advance lifestyle and industrial activity, both of which are embraced by Molly’s innovative design and related business model.
Selmsdorf/Lüdenscheid (Germany); October, 2011: FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving presents its new look and feel. At the trade shows MOTEK and SOUTH-Tec, FOBA officially unveiled its new brand appearance to a worldwide audience.
SHL Marketing Director Steven Kaufman will be speaking at the upcoming Primary Packaging and Drug Delivery Trends for Injectables symposium held by Pharmapack Symposium in Seoul, Korea on Oct 14th 2011.
The Karlsruhe-based company PI has recently become co-owner of miCos GmbH in Eschebach, Germany. This allows PI to supplement its extensive micro- and nanopositioning portfolio with a specialist in the field of vacuum applications and system integration. PI thereby expands its range of fast, high-precision system solutions, especially in the area of micropositioning, with air bearing technology and linear motors, for example.
Isotron (Applied Sterilisation Technologies, Synergy Health plc) will be presenting at a conference and workshop in association with DuPont, Amcor Flexibles, Multivac and Anecto on Risk Management: the correct approach for packaging and sterilization of medical devices.
SCHURTER is expanding its range of surface-mount fuses with the UMF 250. With its quick-acting characteristic according to IEC 60127-4 the UMF 250 represents the logical addition to the successful UMT 250 series. The UMF 250 protects your electronic systems from overcurrents and short-circuits.
Presentation of portable and stationary infrared thermometers of Optris GmbH at HK 2011.
Colder Products Company, the leader in connections for medical devices, announces the successful certification of its ISO 13485:2003 Quality Management System. This certification confirms that Colder connectors are designed and manufactured to the highest standards of the medical device market.
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan Science & Technology Advisory Group recently published “Spotlight on Taiwan Bio-Industries”, which introduces various aspects of the Taiwan Biotechnology industry including global competitiveness, industry highlights, investment incentives and more.
With the increasing number of biologics coming to market, the demand for drug delivery solutions such as auto injectors has increased significantly in recent years. This demand is projected to grow even more rapidly in the next five years. While North America and Europe have been key drivers for such devices, the trend of launching more combination products has already begun to influence other regions such as Asia. As a result, events such as The World Drug Delivery Congress 2011 in Singapore will attract the attention of biopharmaceutical companies, drug delivery device manufacturers and more
Isotron, the Sterilization Services division of Synergy Health plc will be celebrating the10th birthday of its E-Beam at the Daventry site in July 2011. The site, based in Northamptonshire, UK, is home to both Gamma and Electron Beam and is proud to still employ 9 of the original staff.
Capable of tolerating the harsh environments of the medical industry, Master Bond EP42HT-2ND2MED (Black) fully complies with the testing requirements of USP Class VI plastics. This two component epoxy resists recurrent autoclaving and sterilizations including radiation, steam, ethylene oxide, and chemical sterilants.
SHL Group is proud to introduce SHL Pharma, a facility built with a greener approach providing final assembly, labelling and packaging services of drug delivery devices such as autoinjectors for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
The new optris PI200 supplements the stationary infrared camera series with the innovative BI-SPECTRAL technology.
Phase shifters are used in laser measurement to align optical path lengths. These move optics in the range of a wavelength, which corresponds to an adjustment range of less than one micrometer. It is crucial for the alignment to take place quickly and in a stable manner.
The E-563 control electronics provides maximum resolution in three channels for classic nanopositioning systems. Although the price of this system is less than half of that of a fully digital high-end variant, the user still gets important performance features of PI (Physik Instrumente) controllers.
Optris GmbH introduces the new optris CSmicro series from which especially OEM customers will benefit according to the great product potential of these infrared thermometers. The improved price-performance-ratio supports the integration of the devices within OEM solutions and the simultaneous operation of the measurement devices at several infrared measuring points.
PI (Physik Instrumente) LP has added two higher-performance models to its successful PInano™ superresolution (SR) microscope stage series.
Irish owned company, Advant Medical, a leading provider of contract services in the areas of design, assembly, manufacturing and packaging to the global medical industry successfully announced the rebranding of their company at a recent event in the Clayton Hotel Galway.
Isotron, the irradiation specialists, are one of the sponsors of the 16th global forum of IMRP (international meeting on radiation processing), which will be held in Montreal from 13th-16th June 2011.
Isotron, the sterilisation specialists are to present at the 4th annual Informa Sterilisation Conference. As the Sterilisation Services division of Synergy Health, Isotron employs a number of technical experts who have an exemplary understanding of the sterilisation technologies and associated requirements.
Isotron, Europe’s leading sterilization specialist is pleased to announce that a revised version of the Designing for Sterilization white paper is now available. This document provides industry with an insight into the principal sterilization methodologies.
Portable and stationary infrared thermometers of Optris GmbH have been established for temperature measurement within the metal processing industry. The portable devices can be used for infrequent measurements whilst the stationary devices find use for quality management and process control in diverse areas.
Modulight expanded FiberLight product family by releasing multi-chip red laser modules for cosmetics, therapeutics and fluorescence applications. The laser modules can host up to 4 laser diodes which are coupled to a single 200 μm core fiber with NA=0.22 and terminated with a standard SMA-905 connector. A typical configuration includes a thermistor and a TEC-element for temperature control and a photodiode for power monitoring.
Shimadzu, world-wide manufacturer of diagnostic imaging equipment, has introduced the first wireless flat-panel detector (FPD) for its mobile, fully digital X-ray system MobileDaRt Evolution. This new CXDI-70C detector generation is the next evolutionary step for mobile X-ray applications. It enables X-ray personnel to act even more independently when taking X-ray images on site – for instance in radiology, on the ward, in emergency rooms, traumatology, orthopaedics, or paediatrics. In addition, it simplifies sterilizing the detector due to the lack of any attached cables.
Companies to collaborate in the field of antimicrobial coatings for catheters and other minimally invasive medical devices.
SHL has just completed an additional expansion of its Nan Kan 6 facility located in northern Taiwan to ensure that adequate production capacity can be maintained for its OEM/ODM customers. CNC, Molding, and Automation related production have been added to the facility, expanding on our support for these key in-house capabilities. In particular, this facility will house extensive CNC lines which will be utilized by SHL Automation to support production of automated testing and assembly equipment for our medical devices. In addition, these CNC lines will be utilized by SHL Technologies to support its growing need for precision machined components and modules.
Rust fungi are among the most dangerous diseases to important crops such as wheat. If they spread unhindered, dramatic bottlenecks in the global food supply could result. In the laboratory, scientists at the Universität Hohenheim under the direction of Professor Dr. Ralf T. Vögele are researching the interaction of these fungi with their host plants and are searching for new strategies to combat them. "The influences that cause certain cycles with rust fungi can only be reproduced under these perfect conditions in the BINDER chamber and thus are the basis of our research," explains Professor Vögele, Head of Phytopathology.
The special advantage of BINDER KBF LQC series: the patented photometry for photostability testing. Two spherical 3D ball-type sensors capture visible light intensity and UV light intensity – if the desired light dosage is achieved, it switches off automatically.
Univ Prof Dr Christian Behl, Director of the Institute for Pathobiochemistry at the University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, has been awarded this year's BINDER Innovation Prize by the German Society for Cell Biology. The award is endowed by BINDER GmbH and by the German Society for Cell Biology (DGZ). The distinction comes with a 4,000 € endowment, was awarded the first time in 1998 and is given for outstanding cell biological research with a focus on cell culture or the use of cell cultures. An individual publication is not recognized, rather an innovative approach to research, in this case the study of the biochemistry of aged cells in conjunction with the course of neurodegenerative processes.
Clariant Masterbatches presents its fully-fledged credentials as a trusted and unique supplier of materials and support for the medical and pharmaceutical sectors with the announcement that its North American center of competence in Lewiston, Maine has gained ISO 13485 accreditation.
Designers and manufacturers looking to add a distinctive aesthetic touch to pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices can trust new MEVOPUR® color masterbatches and compounds from Clariant Masterbatches for creative colors.
Manufacturers of medical devices and packaging who choose newer plastic materials like Eastman Tritan™ co-polyester and TOPAS® cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) now have readily available color options that are pretested and compliant with key standards governing materials used in medical and pharmaceutical applications. Available under the new Clariant Masterbatches brand name MEVOPUR®, these color concentrates and pre-color compounds are produced under specially controlled conditions in ISO13485 certified plants, using raw materials that have been biologically evaluated against USP parts 87 and 88 (Class VI devices) and/or the international standard ISO10993, and spectroscopically analyzed on delivery.
Medpace, Inc. continues their European expansion with the acquisition of Medical Consulting Dr. Schlichtiger GmbH, a European CRO with key expertise in drug development and special focus on regulatory consulting and drug safety.
Medpace, Inc. today announced the addition of Samer E. Kaba, MD, as a Medical Director with therapeutic expertise in guiding global clinical trials in the area of Neuroscience. Dr. Kaba brings a wealth of clinical development expertise in the areas of neurology, psychiatry, and analgesia. As a Medpace Medical Director, Dr. Kaba will be engaged with Medpace clients in formulating clinical development plans and strategy, designing clinical trials, and providing medical oversight for clinical trials in his areas of expertise. Dr. Kaba joins an experienced neurology operations team specifically in Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, and pain.
Medpace Reference Laboratories (MRL) central labs in China and India achieve CAP Accreditation, NGSP Level 1 and CDC Lipid Standardization Part III standardization, completing the company’s ability to deliver global, identical, highly standardized laboratory services in its own facilities.
Medpace, Inc. a global, full-service clinical research organization (CRO) announced that it has completed integration activities with Symbios Clinical, a CRO dedicated to medical device clinical trials which Medpace acquired earlier this year. Symbios Clinical will now be known as Medpace Medical Device (MMD) and will continue to provide expertise in pre-market, post-approval and postmarket / outcomes trials.
Medpace, Inc. today announced the addition of Jon Bruss, MD, MSPH, MBA, FAAP, FIDSA as a Medical Director with therapeutic expertise in guiding global clinical trials in infectious disease. Dr. Bruss will combine therapeutic experience with existing Medpace clinical trial teams excellence to bring innovative anti-infective drugs to market in partnership with our sponsors.
Medpace, Inc. today announced the addition of Dan Weng, MD, PhD, MA as Vice President, Rest of World (ROW) with responsibility for Asia, Pacific Rim, Latin America, and South Africa. Dr. Weng, an experienced clinical development professional, will be charged with driving global growth for Medpace in emerging markets. Emerging markets represent the fastest growing segment for drug development and clinical trials. The addition of Dr.Weng, along with existing Medpace clinical teams, will allow Medpace to provide deeper expertise in global development services for sponsors needing on-the-ground services in global markets.
Medpace, Inc. announced the addition of Diane Sahr, RN as a Vice President, Clinical Affairs for Medpace Medical Device, a wholly owned subsidiary of Medpace based in Minneapolis, MN. Medpace Medical Device conducts global clinical trials for both pre-market approval and post-market outcomes for medical device sponsors worldwide.
Medpace, Inc. today announced the addition of Brian S. Murphy, MD, MPH as Medical Director with responsibility for leading clinical drug development for infectious disease and pediatric specific agents. The addition of Dr. Murphy, along with existing clinical and medical teams, will allow Medpace to provide deeper expertise in emerging therapeutic areas to bring innovative anti-infective and pediatric drugs to market in partnership with our sponsors.
The performance of precision positioning systems equally depends on their mechanical systems and on the way they are controlled. Physik Instrumente (PI) from Karlsruhe, Germany, the specialist for piezo-based nanopositioning, has been relying on fully digital technology for more than 10 years now and adds the E-725 three-channel motion controller to its portfolio.
With just 15 mm construction height, the M-660 rotation stage from Physik Instrumente (PI) is one of the slimmest micro translation stages on the market. A new version with a higher position resolution of 4 µrad now offers further application possibilities, for example in accurate inspection tasks. The new M-660.45 stage has a clear aperture of 35 mm in diameter. Compact combinations with linear stages are possible.
In vacuum chambers, there is very little installation space for applications. Since the object to be moved is not permanently accessible, a flexible placement of the load (e.g. a sample) is particularly important.
Concentric Medical, a licensee of Biocoat's HYDAK® hydrophilic coatings and maker of devices for clot removal in cases of ischemic stroke reported that its Merci Retriever recently obtained product and procedure reimbursement from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare.
Keith Edwards has recently been appointed President and COO of Biocoat, Inc. Horsham PA. The announcement was made by Biocoat’s Chairman & CEO, Djoerd Hoekstra
Biocoat, Inc., maker of lubricious HYDAK;® hydrophilic coatings introduced "HydroSleek", the newest member of the HYDAK product line at the MDM West show in Anaheim, California, February 8 - 10, 2011.
With an increasing number of drug delivery devices, primarily auto injectors and pen injectors, under development and soon entering mass production, SHL Automation has been steadily working towards enhancing SHL’s in-house automated sub-assembly solutions. One related development program involves the re-engineering and streamlining of component assembly for a key auto injector project.
SHL is introducing its first “pre-configured” auto injector to the B2B market for leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Molly is an intuitive device featuring an ultra-compact design, simplified 2-step operation and a permanently hidden needle. Thanks to collaborative efforts of SHL teams in Sweden, Taiwan and the USA, key development/design work has already been standardized to accelerate speed-to-market for customers. The compact device utilizes state-of-the-art safety and ergonomic features, and is considered by many to be SHL’s next-generation breakthrough auto injector.
SHL, a leading manufacturer of drug delivery devices, will further expand operations in the USA with the establishment of SHL Pharma Systems, a state-of-the-art final assembly and packaging operation. Located in South Florida (USA), this new facility will offer final assembly, labeling and packaging services to SHL's pharmaceutical and biotech customers. The new Florida facility is scheduled to be operational in Q4 of 2011.
Onyx Healthcare Inc., a leading medical IT manufacturer, launches its high performance computing platform solution – ONYX-175V/195V – for high-acuity clinical and surgical application usages to enhance diagnostic workflow and point of care remote management capability for physicians and practitioners.
Onyx Healthcare Inc., a leading medical IT manufacturer, launches its outstanding Slim Medical TFT Display solutions – ONYX-317/ 319 Medical TFT Displays have been specifically engineered for hospital and clinical imaging.
Fineman GmbH, headquartered in Ratingen close to Düsseldorf, has entered into an agreement with ONYX Healthcare Europe to become an authorized distributor of ONYX Medical PC Solutions in Germany. Fineman GmbH, a subsidiary of the Danish medical imaging distributor Fineman A/S, will take on the distribution of ONYX Healthcares Panel PC and Medical Display for OR Use. The agreement will take immediate effect.
The research and development which form the basis for innovations play an immensely important role in safeguarding a company’s future. An entrepreneurial approach also means ensuring that the space available for manufacturing operations and offices can keep pace with the growth targets aimed for and that it is possible to expand – by building additional facilities close to the current location, for example. Future-oriented company management is characterised by its ability to plan ahead and, most importantly, to act with foresight.
Master Bond EP21TDCS-LO is an electrically conductive silver-filled epoxy that passes ASTM 595 for NASA low outgassing specifications. It is widely used for demanding applications in the electronic, electrical, computer, semiconductor, aerospace and optical industries.
Introduction of the new optris CSmed LT for the first time at MEDTEC UK / MTEC.
LATI's family of amorphous sulphone polymers includes: LASULF Polysulphone (PSU), LAPEX A Polyethersulphone (PES) and LAPEX R Polyphenylsulphone (PPSU).
LATI has recently introduced the LATIGEA family, a brand new range of thermoplastic compounds produced from PLA.
For over 60 years Serrature Meroni, a well known Italian company with a large presence in the international markets as well, has produced both mechanical and electronic locks and closing systems, for use in a wide range of sectors that include not only doors and furniture, but also utilities, vending machines and special applications.
The growing demand for metal substitution is today common in almost any industrial sector.
It isn't only today that the target of technical plastic materials is to replace metals. Thanks to their performance profile and their advantages featured in part design and in processing, they offer considerable benefits in terms of innovative content, weight and maintenance reduction, as well as a concrete cost saving.
LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.A. presented a study entitled: "Innovative antimicrobial thermoplastic compositions" to IBS 2010, to explore frontiers and applications of biotechnology for a healthier and more sustainable future, and a knowledge-based bioeconomy.
Formulated for structural applications in extreme environments with temperatures from -80°F to +425°F, Master Bond Supreme 33 has superior resistance to thermal cycling, thermal shock and impact. This toughened, two-component epoxy offers high structural bond strength to a wide variety of substrates including metals, glass, ceramics, wood, vulcanised rubbers and many plastics. Supreme 33 also resists chemicals including water, oil and many organic solvents.
BINDER KBWF 720 climate chamber new with three flexible positionable illumination cassettes.
SECURE.GUARD™, the safest ultra low temperature (ULT) freezer for the multi-user laboratory, is now available.
GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Company, has announced Key Equipment Finance, a global, bank-held equipment finance company and an affiliate of KeyCorp, as European equipment finance partner to enable customers to access GE Healthcare's latest equipment for the life sciences through flexible financing packages.
Optris GmbH reacts to the growing demand within the low-price market segment of infrared thermometers for non-contact temperature measurement with the enhancements of the optris CS LT.
The steady and innovative development of the product range of Optris GmbH results in the introduction of the enhanced infrared thermometers.
The Optris GmbH has consistently enhanced its product programme during the past months and introduced with its CT series a product family, which covers the most common applications within the infrared temperature measurement technology.
The Optris GmbH is expanding the product range of infrared thermometers: the new compact high performance IR thermometer optris CSlaser for temperature measurements from -50°C to 1600°C.
Optris GmbH is expanding its product range of infrared thermometers with the advanced all new optris PI USB IR camera for applications in product and process development, process control and mobile thermographic applications.
Master Bond has developed a highly thermally conductive epoxy system that is specially designed to help mitigate the issues associated with tightly packed components and miniaturissed electronic circuits.
Polyurethane foams based on Baymedix™ FR are dimensionally stable, flexible and easy to shape.
Advances in innovative healthcare materials.
Baymedix™ range now includes wound dressing.
Unique product is ideally suited for cardiovascular catheters.
Programmable elution from Baymedix® CD can be customised to a wide range of active ingredients.
One single product for over-current protection in primary and secondary electric circuits.
Master Bond's EP21TDCHT-LO two part epoxy adhesive/sealant is specially formulated for demanding applications where factors like temperature cycling, high vibration, and mechanical shock are an issue. It withstands cryogenic temperatures and meets NASA low outgassing specifications.
SCHURTER expands its filter product portfolio, introducing EMC filters for DIN rail mounting series FMAB-RAIL and FMBB-RAIL for one-phase systems, FMAC-RAIL for three-phase-systems and FMAD-RAIL for three-phase-systems with neutralline.
The courage to turn things upside down and the freedom to do just that. The family business BINDER offers a variety of exciting jobs.
For most couples, the desire to have children is a fundamental hope in fulfilling life's plans. At the same time, treatment is a very sensitive issue and can be very stressful for couples affected by fertility.
SCHURTER presents the most compact power entry modules for safe power input suitable for panel or PCB mounting.
Kitron participated in "Norwegian Healthcare & Life Science Innovation Expo" in Shanghai from 8-19 Sep 2010. The exhibition was organised by Norwegian and Chinese authorities to develop the healthcare market in China. Eight Norwegian companies and St Olavs hospital presented their innovative products in the Nordic lighthouse, designed for the Expo Shanghai 2010.
Dave, a company specialised in design, production and marketing of miniaturised embedded systems for industrial applications, launches on the market a CPU module specifically conceived for applications where connection and communication is the main requirement, even in industrial environment, thanks to the industrial specification compliance (including the extended operating temperature range from -40°C to +85°C).
Dave, a company specialised in design, production and marketing of miniaturised embedded systems, announces that the porting of Android 2.1 "Eclair" is now available for Lizard, the CPU module powered by the Texas Instruments AM35x ARM Cortex-A8 processor.
An injection mouldable compound, detectable by any kind of metal detector, suitable for food contact, not releasing any dust or particle and offering attractive mechanical and aesthetic properties: the brand new LATI MDT compounds meet all these requirements.
In the European Community, the suitability for food contact is regulated by Regulation EC n. 1935/2004, which abrogates Directive 89/109/EEC and sets the general principles for materials intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
Polycarbonate offering supports customers worldwide where robustness and heat resistance are critical.
A number of different effects occur when a laser hits a thermoplastic material, and some of these effects are not completely understood.
While we are known for machining the tightest of tolerances right on the machine (+/- .0002in), sometimes an additional process is needed to get the length or outside diameter to the next level of high precision. That's where lapping and grinding come in. Many of our customers who use high precision rollers, bearings or shafts in their applications find our high quality, tight tolerance screw machine parts improve their product's performance.
In endoscopy, there have been attempts for many years to show doctors important additional information live on the endoscopy video to help them with their diagnosis. Now, for the first time, there is a technology at the threshold to the medical device market capable of delivering the relevant spectral information in real time.
CTR specialises in the development of surface acoustic waves (SAW) sensors, which are suited to particularly demanding identification and measuring tasks. Now their gamma-ray resistance has been successfully tested: they endure 500kGy (Kilogray) without performance loss. Their upper-load limit is currently unknown.
By Birgit Rader-Brunner. Scientific cancer research is based on the microscopic monitoring of cells and tissue. Now, methods of spectral image processing improve the image contrast and support medical diagnostics via software solutions.
ModiQuest Research is a young and dynamic biotechnology company that is based in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. ModiQuest Research discovers, develops, and markets new tools and technologies for use in human diagnostics and therapeutics.
BINDER GmbH has nine new employees, who will be completing their training starting today. Manufacturing simulation and climate chambers for industry and science for 25 years, the family company currently employs 30 trainees.
SCHURTER expands its family of EMI-Line Filters for one phase systems with a new and compact high end filter series, called the FMBB NEO. Three variations of two-stage filter designs allow a specific selection of FMBB NEO filter products for efficient EMI solutions.
ELASTRON as a high quality TPE manufacturer will exhibit at K-Fair (International Trade Fair), to be held on 27 Oct - 3 Nov, 2010, in Düsseldorf, Germany. ELASTRON will introduce its latest thermoplastic elastomer materials, its services and custom made solutions at the exhibition
Elastron® announces a broad range of new Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) compounds for the medical industry. TPE compounds are already known to have excellent properties such as good flexibility, high heat resistance, recyclability and ease of processibility. Elastron® guarantees the highest product purity and a constant product quality with these excellent properties.
Kitron ASA's subsidiary Kitron AS in Arendal (Norway) has received new orders within the medical equipment segment of about NOK67 million (€7.1 million). Deliveries will take place in the first half of 2011.
Dassault Systèmes (DS) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) reports IFRS unaudited financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010. These results were reviewed by the Company’s Board of Directors on July 27, 2010.
Dassault Systèmes (DS), a world leader in 3D and product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions, today announced that Japan Chemical Engineering & Machinery has enhanced its product reliability and design efficiency through the deployment of Dassault Systèmes' CATIA solutions.
Arrow Electronics, Inc. announced it has achieved ISO 13485 certification for the manufacture of medical devices and custom power supplies. This enables Arrow to better serve the medical market with systems that are specifically designed, implemented and maintained to meet the stringent needs of this industry
Dassault Systèmes (DS), a world leader in 3D and product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions, has announced a partnership with application developer echoBase, Inc, marking DS's entry into the electronic medical records market.
Planar Systems, Inc., a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, has been named the official display provider to Xingtai Xianfeng Ultrasonic Electronics for its ultrasonic rail-flaw detectors operating on China's entire railway network. Planar was awarded a China Ministry of Railroad contract to supply 6,000 EL320.240.36HB display components because of its proprietary thin film electroluminescent (TFEL) display technology.
At InfoComm 2010, Planar Systems, Inc., is unveiling the family of products and technologies which further establish the Clarity Matrix LCD Video Wall System as an industry-leading solution for new video wall applications in digital signage, control room, and corporate environments. Together, these products and technologies set a new standard for LCD video wall performance, functionality, and ease of installation and service. They are being shown in Planar's InfoComm booth, #C5658.
Medisize's production plant based in Kontiolahti, Finland, has announced the relocation of its tool manufacturing capabilities to a state of the art and dedicated satellite building at the existing premises.
Medisize, a manufacturing partner of custom-made, single use drug delivery devices, primary pharmaceutical packaging and medical and diagnostic devices, has expanded its thermal welding capabilities at its Irish based manufacturing plant.
SCHURTER expands its ECO designed DC filter power entry module family to include a version with flexible wire leads and a version for PCB mounting.
Sensortechnics' new LBA series offers differential low pressure measurement with ranges of 250 and 500 Pa Full Scale. The LBA sensors perform fully analogue on-chip CMOS signal conditioning to allow for linear and temperature compensated outputs with high differential pressure resolution of typ. 0.1% and fast response times of typ. 1ms.
SCHURTER has extended its range of DKFP current compensated chokes and offers now rated currents from 300mA to 10A. The DKFP chokes series now cover inductance values from 1mH to 100mH.
Today Kontron announced the PCIe Medical LAN Card, an IEC60601-1 compliant PCIe Gigabit Ethernet card, which can be used for the direct network connection of conventional IT equipment to medical devices. With this card, expensive medical LAN isolators, which otherwise would have to be inserted between the LAN port and a medical device, are no longer needed lowering costs and simplifying overall system design.
Dave, a company specialised in design, production and marketing of miniaturised embedded systems for industrial applications, launches on the market Lizard, the new CPU module based on the newly announced AM3505 and AM3517 ARM microprocessor from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI).
SCHURTER expands its filter product portfolio, introducing power line filter series FMBC NEO for 3-phase-systems and FMBD NEO for 3-phase-systems with neutral.
Dyadem, the market leader in quality lifecycle management and risk lifecycle management solutions, has announced that Wyeth, a global leader in prescription pharmaceuticals and non-prescription consumer health care products, is using software from Dyadem to enhance and standardize its risk assessments.
As medical device manufacturers come under heavier scrutiny to ensure patient safety, they are increasingly turning to Dyadem for help implementing a quality risk management platform that can identify, analyze, mitigate and monitor quality risks throughout their organisations.
Dyadem, the market leader in quality lifecycle management and risk lifecycle management solutions, has announced that Genzyme Corporation, one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, is using software from Dyadem to enhance the quality of the medical devices produced in its bio-surgery division.
The piezo switch from SCHURTER has achieved approval according to ATEX class II 2 G Ex ib IIB T4.
Schurter introduces the new USFF 1206 fuses with super-quick-acting characteristic for low current applications. The new product extends the current range of the successful USF 1206 for lower ratings ranging from 160mA to 250mA.
After decreasing the last three quarters, the value of drug licensing agreements has gone past the Q4 2008 mark of US$10,963m by US$6,435m according to BioPharm Insight report.
i3 Pharma Informatics to contribute prescription claims and J Code data, deepening the physician profiles provided by BioPharm Insight.
Market Leader provides new intelligence to extend its reach into clinical operations at its biotech, pharmaceutical, CRO and service provider clients.
BioPharm Insight™ by Infinata, a leading provider of life science industry information and insight, today announced a significant enhancement to their BioPharm Insight online database product. The latest release of BioPharm Insight includes new licensing agreement content and a new search, enabling users to gain easy access to this content.
Newest BioPharm insight release adds forward-looking coverage into the most important situations taking place in the Biotech and Pharma Industry.
SPI Lasers, a leading designer and manufacturer of fiber lasers, announced on 22 Jan 2010 that it was increasing investment in people, machinery and sales channel following significant growth in demand for its products. This combined with further new product releases planned in each quarter of 2010 has warranted a doubling of manufacturing floor space, recruiting across operational, engineering and sales functions and investing in sales and application development facilities.
Biocoat, Inc., maker of lubricious HYDAK® hydrophilic coatings has completed installation of a new automated dip coating apparatus that allows increased coatings development capacity. Biocoat and DipTech Systems, Inc cooperated in 2009 to design and build the new coatings line, dubbed "Big Dipper".
Biocoat, Inc., maker of lubricious Hydak® hydrophilic coatings, and Agion Technologies, the worldwide leader in natural silver-based antimicrobial solutions, announced on 2 April 2009 a co-marketing agreement to develop and promote a coatings product line featuring Agion's antimicrobial protection for medical devices.
Popular TA35 series 2-Pole Circuit Breaker saves assembly costs with pre-mounted IP 65 protection covers.
ASO: Quick-acting fuse up to 1,000VDC in a compact design 10.3x38. FSO: Fuseholder for standard DIN rail mount.
Epilog Laser, the leading producer of CO2 and fiber laser engraving, cutting and marking systems today announced the release of a new look and even more features in the Legend Elite Series of laser systems.
Cendres+Métaux Medical, the Swiss manufacturer of high-precision turned and milled micro-mechanical components out of precious metal or titanium alloys, is a specialist in micromachining.
Advantech, a leading global medical ePlatform services provider, is excited to announce the PIT-1501W, a fanless 15.6in wide screen Patient Infotainment Terminal with touchscreen designed for the bedside entertainment market in both hospitals and home healthcare.
The MSOURCE Clinical Data Management, Statistics and Medical Writing department launches version 4.5.3 of Oracle Clinical (OC) and the accompanying RDC module.
On 12 October 2009 MSOURCE announced the passing of the Certification ISO 9001:2008.
MSOURCE, the Clinical Research Organisation and part of TÜV SÜD AG, announced a change in its board of directors as of October 1st 2009.
From the ARA International Awards Market in Las Vegas, Epilog Laser, the leading producer of CO2 and fiber laser engraving, cutting and marking systems today announced the release of the Zing 24 Laser Rotary Attachment.
Sensortechnics introduces the AD8/AD9 series of non-invasive ultrasonic fluid monitoring sensors that detect air or gas bubbles as well as "end of sample" flowing through small tubing.
Sensortechnics' CLC series uses a new contact-free capacitive sensor technology to continuously measure the fill level of liquids as well as granular or pulverised materials.
Sensortechnics' new HCLA pressure sensors combine high precision digital signal conditioning with innovative miniature package styles.
With a fully GxP-compliant transport and supply chain system in place, World Courier meets the most demanding industry requirements for managing time- and temperature-sensitive clinical trial materials used in global studies.
World Courier expands its GMP-compliant Clinical Trial Supply Chain Services (CTSCS) network, facilitating access to growing pharmaceutical markets in Africa and Australia.
In response to growing client demand and based on recently-established international biosafety regulations, World Courier has begun rolling out dedicated storage areas for GMO-derived pharmaceutical products throughout its global investigational drug storage network.
New Silbione® silicone gels provide gentle adhesion to skin, are repositionable, and available in range of tacks and viscosities.
Bluestar Silicones will make its debut at MEDICA 2009 in Düsseldorf to showcase its innovative and skin-friendly Silbione® range of silicones products.
congatec AG has launched the conga-CS45, a new high-performance COM Express compact module.
congatec has announced that it will be presenting a starter kit for APIX technology at SPS/IPC/Drives.
congatec AG extends its COM Express product family with the conga-BM57 module based on the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processor for computing performance paired with highest graphics speed from the integrated graphics controller.
Objet Geometries, the innovation leader in 3D printing, has announced CADMatrix, a new add-in for SolidWorks 2009 computer-aided design (CAD) software that allows direct control of 3D model material preferences for Connex printing.
Objet Geometries, the innovation leader in 3D printing, has released TangoBlackPlus, a new material that allows designers and manufacturers to create high-quality parts that more closely resemble a broad range of rubber products.
Objet Gemoetries, the innovation leader in 3D printing, has announced that its Connex500 and Connex350 systems, the first in the world to support multi-material 3D printing, have been recognised with a Material of the Year 2009 Honorable Mention.
Advantech, the leading global ePlatform services provider, today announced its new PICMG 1.3 full-sized system host board (SHB) PCE-5020, which is a high value cost/performance (C/P) product that features mainstream Intel Core™2 Duo dual-core computing power.
Advantech, the embedded platform and service provider today announced the release a new industrial grade Mini-ITX motherboard. AIMB-258 features the mobile GM45 chipset and the Mobile Intel® Core™2 Duo CPU that meets high performance and power efficient needs.
Advantech, a global leading industrial PC solution and service provider, reveals the latest in its line of ultra low power ETX Computer on Module (COM) products. The SOM-4461 is a 114mm x 95mm sized CPU module that is powered by an Intel Atom N270 processor with 945GSE chipset which utilises advanced power management technology.
Compact HMI for a wide range of cost-sensitive OEM medical applications.
Medical professionals require highly reliable computing equipment that meets strict international requirements on safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). To meet these demands cost-effectively, Kontron provides a single source for designing and producing medical computing equipment like the mobile computer for adjusting pacemakers for the Sorin Group.
Epilog Laser, the leading producer of CO2 and fiber laser engraving, cutting and marking systems, today announced the company completed production on a record-breaking order of 563 laser units from pet accessory supplier Tagworks, LLC.
Epilog Laser, the leading producer of CO2 and fiber laser systems, today announced the company's current product line is compatible with 64-bit versions of recent Windows operating systems, including the new Windows 7.
Circuit designers pressed for space should check out Micro Crystal's newest MHz quartz crystal, the CC7A-T1A.
A longstanding relationship between J-CLIPNET and CHDR was formalised by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Nov 16 2009.
5707 Series – Prevents particles and liquids from entering into the appliance
SCHURTER is a leading innovator, manufacturer and distributor of fuses, connectors, circuit breakers, input systems and EMC products.
Epilog Laser, the leading producer of CO2 and fiber laser systems, today announced the company's current product line is compatible with 64-bit versions of recent Windows operating systems, including the new Windows 7.
Epilog Laser, the leading producer of CO2 and fiber laser engraving and cutting systems recently announced the company has been nominated for the Denver Business Journal’s Best Place to Work Award. This is the third consecutive nomination for Epilog.
Contract Research Organization Chooses Thomson Reuters Software Solution
Free Access Given to Support the Global R&D and Healthcare Community
Quarterly Reports Use Market Intelligence and Competitive Analysis from Thomson Reuters to Highlight Developments in the Global Pharmaceutical Industry
Various methods are available to ensure the quality of medical translations – but some are more effective than others.
Dutch biotechnology company Amarna Therapeutics B.V. and the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research TNO today announced that they have entered into a collaboration agreement to further develop Amarna's viral gene delivery platform SVac.
