Maximum patient safety and the demand for environmentally friendly, recyclable solutions are putting pressure on the pharmaceutical industry. In this article, we take a look at PLA – a bio-based polymer – and its suitability as a future-proof material solution for drug delivery devices.
Solvent bonding allows thermoplastics to be bonded permanently without any heat source and without any adhesive remaining. In this short and more technical article, we look at how it works, suitable solvents and the advantages of this technique.
Medical devices account for almost a quarter of a hospital’s greenhouse gas emissions. How can we make them more sustainable?
Verpackungen für pharmazeutische Produkte, wie Tablettenblister, Pillendosen & Flaschen stehen vor einer neuen Herausforderung: Neben dem Schutz ihres Inhaltes, ist Nachhaltigkeit von zunehmender Bedeutung. Wie das gelingt, welche Regulatorik zu beachten ist und was zwei Branchenexperten zur Zukunft der Pharmaverpackung sagen, liest Du in diesem Artikel.
Plastics have been an essential part of medical technology for decades. In order to secure medical care for mankind, the material must therefore be handled in a sustainable manner. One option: Recycling! But can recyclates be used in medical technology?
Which plastics can be safely used in medical technology to manufacture medical and pharmaceutical products or packaging? This and the term “Medical Grade Plastics” are explained in this short article.
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