Norbert Sparrow
Editor-in-Chief at Plastics Today
Contributor at Packaging Digest
Journalist and editor who has covered Europe's medtech industry and supply chain for almost 20 years. Currently, Editor in Chief at PlasticsToday.
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1 week ago |
mddionline.com | Norbert Sparrow
The use of 3D printing to fabricate patient-specific implants has made great strides over the years, but surgical guides and pre-operative models continue to be the most widespread application of 3D printing in the medical space. The reason is simple: “The barrier to entry is relatively low,” explains Sona Dadhania, principal technology analyst at IDTechEx and a contributor to the "3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing 2024-2034: Technology and Market Outlook” report.
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1 week ago |
plasticstoday.com | Norbert Sparrow
Polymer Medical announced today that it has ramped up production of single-use plastic ampoules, among other products, for Blairstown, NJ–based James Alexander Corp., a manufacturer, custom filler, and contract packager. Polymer Medical is located in Orchard Park, NY, and was founded in March 2024 by industry veterans Benjamin Park, president, and Tom Rybicki, vice president of operations. Polymer Medical and James Alexander Corp.
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1 week ago |
plasticstoday.com | Norbert Sparrow
New softening agents developed by masterbatch supplier Polyvel are designed for the efficient and cost-effective production of nonwoven polypropylene (PP) products with extra-soft surfaces. Small doses of the additives achieve effects ranging from simple, smooth surfaces to so-called “supersoft” products with an ultra-soft feel reminiscent of natural silk, according to Polyvel.
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2 weeks ago |
mddionline.com | Norbert Sparrow
In a survey of industry professionals, just over 42% said regulatory constraints were the biggest obstacle to bringing medical products to market in a timely manner. Regulatory roadblocks and reshoring obstacles, notably high labor and operational costs as well as a domestic skilled worker shortage, are among the key issues facing the medical and life science manufacturing sector, according to a new industry survey.
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2 weeks ago |
mddionline.com | Norbert Sparrow
The study conducted by Spain’s plastics technology center reportedly reveals that the material’s mechanical properties remained stable over six mechanical recycling cycles. Flexible PVC, a polymer that is widely used in medical device applications, can be mechanically recycled up to six times without compromising its technical properties, according to new research.
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