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Tubing/​Extrusion

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Explore the applications and advancements in tubing, catheters, and extrusion production methods.

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3D Printable Polymer Nanocomposite Ink
The 3D printable nanocomposite polymeric ink uses carbon nanotubes.
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First Steerable Catheter Developed for Brain Surgery
The device was inspired by nature, specifically insect legs and flagella.
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Advances in hose and tubing manufacturing techniques are supporting new miniaturized devices and wearables.
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Scaling Single-Use Liquid Dispensing from R&D to Automated Production
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Ultra-Sensitive, Small Optomechanical Ultrasound Sensor
An optomechanical ultrasound sensor on a silicon photonic chip provides unprecedented sensitivity due to an innovative optomechanical waveguide.
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Product Focus 2021: Tubing
Silicone elastomers, polyimide tubing, heat-shrink materials, and more.
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HCR Versatility Helps Manufacturers Shape Medical Devices
High consistency rubbers (HCRs) give medical device manufacturers the versatility they need for demanding therapeutic applications.
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Molding: Comparing Liquid Silicone Rubber and High Consistency Rubber for Medical Applications
Medical device OEMs often face a tough decision: Use HCR or LSR for medical device component manufacturing?
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Tubing Capabilities to Improve Efficiency and Quality in Medical Device Manufacturing
Stainless steel tubing is a primary support feature of single-use handheld surgical devices.
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Polyolefin Heat Shrink Tubing for Tight-Tolerance Medical Applications: Understanding the Advantages and Development Process
Learn the basics of heat shrink tubing and its use in medical device manufacturing.
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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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In our 2020 Product Buyer's Guide, you'll find a list of manufacturers in more than a dozen medical-device areas.
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Small Innovations Could Help Robotic Surgery Become Big Business
Smaller parts and devices will likely play bigger roles in the advancement of robotic surgery and telesurgery.
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Freudenberg Medical Acquires Merit Medical's Hypotube Manufacturing Business

Freudenberg Medical, a global developer and manufacturer of specialty components and finished products for the medical device industry, has acquired the dedicated...

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Simulation Software

Volume Graphics, Charlotte, NC, has added and augmented important functionalities to its software that help designers and manufacturers capture and interrogate product data to improve...

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Product Focus: Tubing
Learn about new geometric transition extrusions and catheter components.

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FAULHABER MICROMO brings together the highest quality motion technologies and value-added services, together with global engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing, to deliver top quality micro motion solutions. With 34 years’ experience, John Chandler injects a key engineering perspective into all new projects and enjoys working closely with OEM customers to bring exciting new technologies to market.

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