Medical device

Materials Product Brief
| October 31, 1998

Breathable film

Arnitel® grade film from from DSM Engineering (Evansville, IN) is a thermoplastic elastomer based on copolyether-esters. Develop-ed specifically for the monolithic and breathable film and coatings market, the target applications for this film include packaging for surgical drapes and gowns, and wound coverings.
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Feature Article
| September 30, 1998

What's critical in project documentation?

Documentation was easily the most valued service for turnkey providers. Here's what a variety of engineers seek at the end of projects.
Feature Article
| August 31, 1998

Advances in plastics to dominate K'98

Dsseldorf, Germany, will serve as the center of the plastics world October 22-29 when K'98 opens. Plastics in medical use, including packaging, will be the focus of special exhibits and presentations.
Materials Product Brief
| August 31, 1998

Formable bottom web

Rollprint's (Addison, IL) new FlexForm(TM)P formable bottom web is a 4-to-10-mil flexible film developed specifically for use with uncoated Tyvek® and uncoated paper top webs.
Feature Article
| July 31, 1998

Packagers predict future trends

Consolidation/globalization, the shift to flexibles and system speed/automation top a list of emerging trends cited by packagers, according to new PMMI research.
Materials Product Brief
| June 30, 1998

Adhesives

H.B. Fuller (St. Paul, MN) introduces new adhesives for medical device packaging that contain no natural latex or solvents. SolarCure(TM) radiation-curable and hot melt polyester-based p-s adhesives may be roll-coated or pattern-applied (either gravure or screen-printed).
Supplier News
| May 31, 1998

Supplier news: Relocations, expansions

Jeffrey J. Kimbell & Associates (Washington, DC) is formed by the former executive director, Medical Device Manufacturers Assn.
3M?s Global Packaging Initiative Task Force hopes that its newly implemented Global Shipping Container Labeling Standards will b
Feature Article
| May 31, 1998

Shipper strategies for a global marketplace

How do packagers handle shippers that must be suitable for markets around the world? 3M says standardize on labels, while Hewlett-Packard likes packaging postponement.
Materials Product Brief
| May 31, 1998

Validatable band sealer

The Model VBS-3/8-DH-10-V continuous band sealer from All Packaging Machinery (Ronkonkoma, NY) features a total of 10"of heating and cooling capacity.
Fresh steaks are vacuum-packaged in clear films using an ionomer sealant layer, and then boxed for shipping
Feature Article
| March 31, 1998

Catching the rays

Packagers seek FDA approval of resins for use in overwrapping and trays for irradiated beef and poultry.

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