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If you are considering working with a Custom Manufacturing Organization (CMO) on a medical device or component that requires silicone, you may want to keep in mind the following considerations, all of which can significantly impact the outcome of your...
Developing new medical devices is a complex and costly process that requires a lot of specialized knowledge and resources. Once a product is in development, the OEM is often faced with the choice of either investing heavily in their own...
Medical device manufacturers rely on the biocompatibility of silicone for a wide range of devices that come in contact with the body, ranging from long-term orthopedic surgical implants and cardiovascular devices to one-time-use devices. This article provides guidance to medical...
With the lines blurring between the use of thermoset elastomers or rubber and thermoplastic elastomers in product design, what distinguishes rubber from plastic in the context of micro-precision, molded parts? Although product designers may think that a part design using...
For mission-critical military vehicles and armaments, every molded rubber part must be absolutely reliable, functioning time after time in life-and-death situations. Manufacturers of military equipment and their suppliers need to work closely to develop parts that can stand up to...
Miniature pneumatic parts made from custom rubber molding are powering a growing number of new medical devices, laboratory equipment and other devices that employ fluid power in small packages. These important components are responsible for controlling the flow and pressure...