Press review

Application development for medical devices requires knowledge of material properties to support function, chemical compatibility with sanitizing cleaners and sterilization methods, as well as issues of biocompatibility based on intended use. Material suppliers are challenged to not only address the tried-and-true basics regarding the limitations of materials to support mechanical function, but also whether a material is safe to use in contact with the body, or for use in a general medical environment. There are some unique considerations to think about be fore recommending a material for a medical device that includes the working environment the device will be used in.

Technical article by
Fran Alder (Medical industry specialist, Ensinger Inc.)

High-performace Compounds

Low-density injection moldable thermoplastics can save resources and costs in ligthweight construction applications. By incorporating hollow glass beads in matrix polymers such as PEEK and polyamide 6, it has been possible to produce technically sophisticated compounds. These can be used, for example, in aviation, automotive engineering, and medical technology.

Technical article by
Matthias Wuchter (Ensinger GmbH) and Marcel Döring (3M Deutschland GmbH)