Medical Devices (Page 4)

When designing a new medical product, manufacturers need to qualify their materials and processes early in development to ensure a successful launch. This is especially true with when using polymers in a device that must be biocompatible, resistant to chemicals and liquids, and strong enough to withstand constant use. A new guide by EWI polymer...

We are pleased to announce that Stryker Instruments is now an EWI member company. The division is part of the Stryker Corporation, an international medical technology company offering innovative products and services in orthopedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine medical device solutions.

In response to urgent need during the COVID pandemic, EWI conducted a study to validate the use of polymer additive manufacturing to make replacement parts for medical ventilators. The results of this research demonstrate that high-quality, leak-tight parts can be made quickly and efficiently using the 3D printing technology. To read the details of this...