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3D-Printed Medical Device Market May Hit $6 Billion by 2029

September 3, 2019

CAMBRIDGE, UK—Market research firm IDTechEx projects that the global market for 3D-printed medical devices will climb to more than $6 billion over the next decade.

Medical Device Manufacturer to Invest $150 Million in Florida Assembly Plant, Create 100 Jobs

August 13, 2019

DAYTONA BEACH, FL—Medical device manufacturer B. Braun Medical Inc. plans to spend $150 million to expand its assembly plant here and add 100 jobs.

Light Fixation Revolutionizes Two-Part Epoxies

Karl Bitzer

August 8, 2019

Two-component epoxies are suitable for structural bonding and protective potting. For many industrial applications, the time lapse before reaching initial strength has been deemed a major disadvantage, until now.

Experience is key to leak testing

John Sprovieri

August 6, 2019

Flow and leak testing are required for any medical device that brings a substance to or from the body. Flow testing ensures that there are no blockages and the substance being delivered can make it through.

What's New With Orbital and Radial Forming

Reliable for 50-plus years, today’s orbital and radial forming machines also offer flexibility, traceability and servo-driven precision

Jim Camillo

August 6, 2019

Inventors of manufacturing technology have many sources of inspiration. One is human anatomy, which has led to the development of things like hand-like grippers and collaborative robots. Another is commercial technology that is used in toys.

Surface Preparation and Medical Silicone Adhesives

Cleaning and priming substrates prior to bonding can significantly improve adhesion

Brian Reilly James Darlucio

June 7, 2019

Medical device manufacturers often use silicone adhesives to assemble products such as catheters, pacemakers, cochlear implants, aesthetic implants and gastric balloons.

Flex’s Multi-Industry Success is by Design

Zoe Leduc

June 4, 2019

For Flex, there isn't a question of what can't they do, but what they will do next. The 50-year-old company began manufacturing electronic products, something it still does today, but has expanded to offer end-to-end production across the globe.

MedTech Report: One in Four Exports From MA is a Medical Device

May 28, 2019

BOSTON—Nearly one in four exports from Massachusetts is a medical device, making the state No. 1 in the nation in share of exports of medical devices as a percentage of total exports, according to a report by the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council.

Researchers use Magnetic 3D Printing to Make Microrobots

May 28, 2019

TORONTO—Assembling a microrobot used to require a pair of needle-nosed tweezers, a microscope, steady hands, and at least eight hours. But, now University of Toronto engineering researchers have developed a method that requires only a 3D printer and 20 minutes.

What’s New in Leak Testing

New applications and stricter requirements are spurring innovation in leak testing technology

John Sprovieri

May 3, 2019

Myriad automotive components are checked for leaks, including turbochargers, oil filters and radiators. However, leak testing doesn’t end with the suppliers of those components.