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Medical micromolding: Top 10 Tips

The design and placement of internal components for tiny medical devices is critical

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Overmolding of radiopaque marker bands

Precision Tool and Die offers overmolding of radiopaque marker bands. The thin]walled metal tubes can be placed at strategic locations on a catheter for visibility under an x]ray fluoroscope. The bands are typically made from a high density metal such as platinum, gold, or tantalum. ...

Four tips for successful silicone molding

Although liquid silicone rubber (LSR) has been commonly used in Europe for a long time, some North American OEMs still view it as a “black magic” material because of a lack of internal expertise as compared to thermoplastics...

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Overmolding of radiopaque marker bands

Precision Tool and Die offers overmolding of radiopaque marker bands. The thin]walled metal tubes can be placed at strategic locations on a catheter for visibility under an x]ray fluoroscope. The bands are typically made from a high density metal such as platinum, gold, or tantalum. ...

Four tips for successful silicone molding

Although liquid silicone rubber (LSR) has been commonly used in Europe for a long time, some North American OEMs still view it as a “black magic” material because of a lack of internal expertise as compared to thermoplastics...

Plastics design and engineering

A provider of reaction injection molding (RIM) services for plastic housings used in medical equipment has introduced a collaborative process to help OEMs produce stylized enclosures and housings more efficiently while maintaining high quality standards...

Advantages of all-electric technology for molding

Cleanrooms are fast becoming a necessity for molders of medical products who must effectively address the many quality and contamination concerns associated...

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Supplier Directory

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B. Braun OEM Division, B. Braun Medical Inc.Bethlehem PA, US

DonatelleNew Brighton MN, US

Enercon IndustriesMenomonee Falls WI, US

Acadia Resources Inc.Bellmont MA, US

Advanced Electron Beams Inc.Wilmington MA, US

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IV containers keep patients and staff safe

The VISIV is a flexible intravenous container for medications and solutions. The VISIV is a flexible intravenous container for medications and solutions.

IV containers keep patients and staff safe

The VISIV is a flexible intravenous container for medications and solutions. The VISIV is a flexible intravenous container for medications and solutions.


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