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Preventing the spread of nontuberculous mycobacteria in water systems

Cases of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections are growing globally, presenting numerous challenges for healthcare facilities in keeping vulnerable patients safe. …

Custom coils in one week: Two years on from the launch of QwikCoil, what’s next for Custom Wire Technologies?

When leading wire component supplier Custom Wire Technologies (CWT) launched its QwikCoil initiative in June 2021, US President Joe Biden…

Streamlining the time to market for medical devices 

Finding the optimum coating for a new medical device can significantly help to streamline the process of getting a product…

Optimising biopharma production through process intensification

Process intensification can loosely be described as making more product with the same or fewer resources. There are a few…

Medical-grade silicones: How choosing the right silicone impacts drug-eluting devices 

Medical-grade silicone’s greatest advantage is its versatility. Used in implanted medical devices, orthotics, prosthetics, diagnostics, and dental and wound care…

Why custom components are vital for the next generation of medical devices 

With the number of minimally invasive surgeries increasing every year[i], driven by lower costs and reduced impact on the patient,…

Avoiding supply chain disruption with medical device coatings

Medical device supply chains are continuing to experience delays amid the recovery from the disruption and shutdowns caused by Covid-19,…

Implantable drug eluting devices: Key applications for silicone

Drug eluting implant devices control the release of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) into surrounding tissue. Biomedical grade silicone is a…

Medical device industry is seeing boom in nitinol shape setting

Medical applications of nitinol have soared in recent years, mainly due to its ‘memory’ properties and for its ability to…

Overcoming challenges with scalability in biopharma manufacturing

The demand for mAbs is increasing as they offer patients targeted treatments for a wide range of serious health conditions…