Medical

Suppliers Team to Run Precision Teflon Tubing at Medical Show

Apart from the triennial K Show, extrusion system suppliers don’t operate lines at trade fairs that much anymore.

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Medical

Watch: Innovations at MD&M West

There’s been plenty of innovations showcased at MD&M West (Feb. 7-9, Anaheim, Calif). So here are some video highlights, which come in a variety of areas – from demonstrating a material’s strength to interviews about a company’s latest news.

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Medical

Where Is the Medical Market Headed?

Data suggest industry is concerned about future healthcare legislation.

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Medical

December’s Index—49.4

The overall processing market is growing, though custom processors had a slower fourth quarter.

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New Resins & Additives Galore at K 2016

A wide range of interesting developments in materials technologies were sprinkled in with some intriguing announcements of new ventures at K 2016.

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plant tour

Extrusion Powerhouse Does It All

Tekni-Plex has evolved into a technically diverse global supplier of a wide range of extrusions for a host of markets, many of which are regulated.

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best practices

Processing/Workplace Safety Tips for Fluoropolymer Medical Tubing

Here's what you need to know and running these emerging materials for medical tubing.

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Medical

Multiple Frame Styles With New Highly-Transparent Nylon Eyewear

Developed by Evonik and Tungfung, Implex preform technology offers greater flexibility for eyeglasses.

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Medical

Plastics Industry Association Sees Strength in Numbers

The Plastics Industry Association discussed a new report on the size and state of the U.S. plastics industry against the backdrop of new political leadership in Washington.

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Automation

K 2016: Connectivity & Collaboration in Robotics & Automation

Besides a handful of new robots and pickers, the big themes were modular ‘plug-and-play’ automation, Industry 4.0 connectivity, easier programming, and safer collaboration with human workers.

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Blending & Dosing