
Factors for Selecting a Medical Plastics Injection Molder
The progression from a properties data sheet to a medical device involves several factors that determine how a medical plastic performs in the finished product.

The Role of Injection Molding in Medical Device Manufacturing
Injection molding of medical plastics has become the primary manufacturing method for an ever-expanding array of devices and components. The process involves melting a medical

An In-depth Look at the Advantages of Injection Molding for Medical Devices
Many medical devices are manufactured using injection molding, or by CNC machining semi-finished extruded shapes. There’s a place for each production method, and ideally a
Case Study: Solving Void Problems in Injection Molded PEEK Implantable Medical Devices
Home During the early stages of a project to develop a new product, Genesis Medical Plastics was contacted by a medical device manufacturer to determine

Are Plastics’ Data Sheet Properties Accurate?
Properties reported in suppliers’ data sheets for plastics including medical grades are based on testing industry-standard injection molded ASTM or ISO tensile bars. The tests

What Are the Stages of Creating a New Medical Device from Biocompatible Polymers?
Medical devices are among the most challenging products to bring to market, and for good reason. While medical devices can solve intractable health problems, they

Are Machining and Fabrication Different Ways To Make Medical Grade Plastic Components?
Plastics machining and plastics fabrication are terms sometimes used interchangeably when referring to ways to make components for medical devices and equipment. Most probably this

Toll Manufacturing vs. Contract Manufacturing: What is the Difference
Medical devices are in high demand and companies who provide them often compare the efficiencies of toll vs contract manufacturing for the best output of

Custom Extrusion of Medical Plastics
Medical thermoplastics like PEEK are compatible with several conversion processes, including custom extrusion. During extrusion, the plastic is melted and converted into a continuous, uniform
