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Polymer Basics for Elastomers
In Brief The word elastomer is derived from the term 'elastic polymer.' Elastomers are rubbery materials composed of polymers that can return to their original shape...
Why Do Medical Devices Need to Go Through Validation?
In Brief The Contract Development and Manufacturing Market is expected to grow to $100 Billion by 2025, an 11.4% CAGR. This growth is partially fueled by the...
Polymer Basics for Acetals
In Brief Acetals are easy to machine, general-purpose engineering plastics of outstanding dimensional stability. They are high molecular and high crystalline plastics...
Polymer Basics for Fluoropolymers
In Brief A fluoropolymer is a fluorocarbon-based polymer that has multiple carbon-fluorine bonds. Fluoropolymers boast of high resistance to bases, acids, and solvents....
Polymer Basics for Polycarbonates
In Brief Polycarbonates are a group of thermoplastics polymers with Bisphenol (A) parts and carbonate groups in their chemical structure. Polycarbonates are strong,...
Applications of Flexible Materials in Health Care
In Brief Flexible materials combined with emerging technologies are at the forefront of health care innovations. Guiding recent advances are cost concerns,...
7 Steps to Effectively Dual Source a Supply Chain for Medical Devices
In Brief Dual sourcing is considered a hassle by some traditional medical device manufacturers. After all, the procurement process is faster and more straightforward...
Development of Paper-Based Microfluidics Devices for Point-of-Care Testing
In Brief Developments in the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) industry have been driven by global trends such as the prevalence of chronic diseases, an aging population, the...
Application of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers in POC Diagnostics
In Brief Standard disposable point-of-care diagnostic (POCD) devices are making a positive impact on patient-based healthcare settings worldwide. These devices are...
6 Filtration Challenges in Downstream Biopharmaceutical Production
In Brief Membranes and membrane processes are efficient filtration tools in the manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products. These tools continue to evolve in response...