Materials & Manufacturing

Materials, Adhesives & Coatings

Surgical instruments, implants, catheters, endoscopes, and ultrasound probes all require a variety of materials, adhesives, and coatings. Access the technical resources for a range of medical materials and coatings. Design engineers can browse news, technical briefs, and applications for plastics, composites, rubbers, elastomers, and metals.

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R&D: Electronics & Computers
Improved Polymer Electrode for Electronic Skin
Scientists have improved electrical conductivity in a polymer electrode for e-skin applications.
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Products: Test & Measurement
New Products and Services
CAD software, edge connectors, optical adhesives, and more.
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Features: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Understanding Safety for Specialty Pumps in Medical Device Manufacturing
Sealed pump systems can dramatically improve the safety and efficiency of chemical transfer.
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Features: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Adapting to Manufacturing Challenges of COVID-19
See how ultrasonic welding technology is being widely used in nonwoven PPE production.
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R&D: Nanotechnology
Platform Monitors Gut Microbiome
Scientists are developing a platform that can monitor and model the real-time processing of gut microbiome serotonin activity.
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R&D: Medical
Nanobiomaterial from Mites Shows Promise
A new nanomaterial from the silk produced by the Tetranychus lintearius mite has the ability to penetrate human cells without damaging them and, therefore, has promising biomedical properties.
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R&D: Medical
Flexible Screen-Printed Rechargeable Battery
The device can be used in flexible, stretchable electronics for wearables as well as soft robotics.
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Global Innovations: Materials
Xenon Improves Properties of Maxillofacial and Orthopedic Implants
See the kind of impact that xenon has on coatings.
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Blog: Medical
Senturion+ Filtration Material Removes 98.8 Percent of SARS-CoV-2 Virus
A patented filtration material from Senturion+ has been proven to block and inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus with a 98.8 percent removal efficacy rate. Scientists from the...
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News: Materials
Covestro, Metrex Measure Effects of Disinfectants on PC-Based Materials
Frequent cleaning and surface disinfection — already proven to help reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) — has become even more critical due to...
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Supplements: Test & Measurement
Medical Design Briefs: 2020 Technology Leaders
Learn about the medical manufacturers and cutting-edge applications that stood out in 2020.
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R&D: Materials
Wound-Healing Biomaterials Activate Immune System
A new biomaterial significantly reduces scar formation after wounding, leading to more effective skin healing.
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R&D: Materials
Metal and Plastic Microrobots Interlock
The two materials are interlocked as closely as links in a chain.
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R&D: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Contact Lenses for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Use
By collecting tears, the lenses effectively measure pH and levels of biomarkers.
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Technology Leaders: Materials
Exploring Medical Applications of Ultra-Fine Nitinol Wire
Nitinol also has a unique ability to adapt to extraordinary strains and is compatible with the human body.
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Features: Medical
Q&A: The Increasingly Important Role Material Selection Plays in Driving Medical Device Product Development Strategy
Senior Director Asmita Khanolkar tell us what she sees for the medical materials industry, in a post-COVID world.
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Products: Manufacturing & Prototyping
New Products and Services
Single-phase filters, assembly services, sleep=tracking sensors, and more.
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Blog: Medical
Virtual Engineering Week: What Role Does Material Selection Play in Medical Device Development Strategy?
The medical industry as-a-whole has galvanized its entire workforce toward developing a cure and relief for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic....
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Features: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Protecting Medical Sensor Technologies
As sensors become more complex and specialized, they require a protective coating.
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R&D: Materials
Wound-Healing Biomaterial
Researchers have developed a biomaterial that significantly reduces scar formation after wounding.
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Global Innovations: Materials
Diamond-Studded Silk Wound Dressing Detects Infection and Improves Healing
Smart dressings made of silk and nanodiamonds effectively sensed wound temperature.
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Products: Regulations/Standards
New Products and Services
Magnetic angle sensors, heat-staking platforms, regulatory software, and more.
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R&D: Electronics & Computers
Plant-Based Thermotherapy Patch
A biodegradable, transparent, flexible and fast-acting thermo-therapy patch from plant leaves is compatible with flexible electronic applications.
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R&D: Medical
3D Printed Biomimetic Tongue Surface
Using 3D printers, scientists have created synthetic soft surfaces with tongue-like textures.
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INSIDER: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Octopus-Inspired Sucker Transfers Thin, Delicate Tissue Grafts and Biosensors
A new device inspired by an octopus’s sucker rapidly transfers delicate tissue or electronic sheets to the patient, overcoming a key barrier to clinical...
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Features: Materials
Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings for High-Wear Medical Applications
In the universe of wear resistant thin films, diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings have emerged as the ideal solution for demanding physical applications
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R&D: Materials
Metal-Ion Breakthrough Leads to New Biomaterials
Engineers have developed a new framework that makes elastomer design a modular process, allowing for the mixing and matching of different metals with a single polymer.
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INSIDER: Materials
Plant-Based Spray Could Make N95 Masks More Effective
Engineers have invented a way to spray extremely thin wires made of a plant-based material that could be used to improve N95 mask filters. The spray could also potentially be used in the...
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Products: Materials
Product of the Month
Avient Corp. has added eight new grades to its healthcare thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs).
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INSIDER: Medical

Brain Implant Enables Safer Drug Delivery

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Features: Medical

Built to Adapt: Rethinking Contract Manufacturing for a New Era

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Features: Materials

OEM Toll Processing Advances High-Value Products

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From the Editor: Medical

From The Editor: Charting the Technologies That Will Shape Medtech in 2026

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INSIDER: Medical

Oxygen Scavenger Doubles Biosensor Performance

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Features: AR/AI

Engineering for the Future: The Trends Transforming Medtech in 2026

Ask the Expert

Ralph Bright on the Power of Power Cords
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Understanding power system components and how to connect them correctly is critical to meeting regulatory requirements and designing successful electrical products for worldwide markets. Interpower’s Ralph Bright defines these requirements and explains how to know which cord to select for your application.

Webcasts

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Podcasts: Medical

How Wearables Are Enhancing Smart Drug Delivery

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Podcasts: Medical

Developing Sustainable Drug-Delivery Devices

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Podcasts: Design

Smarter Pathways for Precision Drug Delivery in Cancer Care

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On-Demand Webinars: Manufacturing & Prototyping

Understanding Testing and Compliance Requirements for Wireless Medical Devices

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Podcasts: AR/AI

Personalized Medicine and Drug Delivery

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Podcasts: Green Design & Manufacturing

Material Science Innovations for Medical Devices

Inside Story

Inside Story: Trends in Packaging and Sterilization
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Eurofins Medical Device Testing (MDT) provides a full scope of testing services. In this interview, Eurofins’ experts, Sunny Modi, PhD, Director of Package Testing; and Elizabeth Sydnor, Director of Microbiology; answer common questions on medical device packaging and sterilization.

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