Dental
PEEK Partial Denture
PEEK possesses a range of properties that make it ideal for partial dentures. These advantages are compelling to both dentists and their patients, which may
May 13, 2020
Medical Devices
What Is Medical Plastic And What Are Its Uses
Medical plastics are of great value to the healthcare industry and are used in everything from surgical instrumentation to life-preserving cardiovascular devices. Medical plastics come
May 4, 2020
PEEK Medical Devices
Advantages of a PEEK Cage vs Titanium Cage
PEEK and titanium are the primary biomaterials used in fusion cages, but PEEK has a few decisive advantages over titanium. Recently published research also suggests
April 30, 2020
Biomaterials
What are the Different Types of Plastic Grades for Medical Plastics?
Plastic in various forms has improved nearly every field of medicine and serves a variety of roles in a medical facility. For example, medical plastics
March 27, 2020
PEEK Medical Devices
What Medical Devices Can Be Made From PEEK?
PEEK’s superior material properties make it a fit for many areas of medicine, including spinal fusion, dentistry, trauma fixation and cardiovascular medicine, among other fields.
March 4, 2020
PEEK Medical Devices
The Polymer Engineering and Science Behind PEEK
For PEEK manufacturers, it’s the physics and materials properties behind the polymer that are most relevant. PEEK’s chemistry is also noteworthy because its chemical structure
February 20, 2020
PEEK Medical Devices
What is PEEK’s Thermal Conductivity?
PEEK is a thermal isolator, so it does not readily conduct heat into nearby materials. It’s also an ideal electrical isolator, and together, these properties
January 19, 2020
About Genesis Medical Plastics
Drake Plastics Launches Genesis Medical Plastics
CYPRESS, TX, February 2016—Drake Plastics announces the formation of Genesis Medical Plastics to better serve the specialized requirements of the medical device and life science
February 29, 2016