Biomaterials and Materials Solutions - Page 3

Material good – innovations in silicone 18 May, 2016 The wide use of silicone in healthcare devices shows its many...

Slippery customers: the ins and outs of lubricious coverings 04 June, 2015 There is a pressing need for low-friction, durable and...

Material gains: the evolution of textiles 04 June, 2015 As chronic diseases become more prevalent, the constantly evolving field...

Natural selection: 3D printing 04 June, 2015 Weight, cost and performance benefits have made synthetic polymers the...

Close to the bone: bioactive materials 04 June, 2015 The mineral in our bones and teeth can store a large electrical charge...

Plastic to smile about - thermoplastic polyurethane 31 October, 2014 Design engineers are increasingly choosing thermoplastic polyurethane...

Silver lining - incorporating silver-based additives into silicone catheter tubing 31 October, 2014 The traditional approach to introducing antimicrobial attributes...

A new twist on heart modelling – soft robotics 31 October, 2014 An accurate model of the heart that takes into account its 3D twisting...

Circle of life – the return of biopolymers 10 April, 2014 Biopolymers have a rich history in medicine. Once used as primitive...

High tech, low profile – extruded polymer tubing 10 April, 2014 Innovation in minimally invasive medical devices occurs on a daily basis,...