Medical
How the Plastics Industry Continues to Provide Solutions During This Time of Crisis
We are all reading industry news articles, updates, and highlights about how the plastics industry is mobilizing to relieve the burden of COVID-19 on the nation’s healthcare system and fight the spread of the virus. Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) members are making components for critical care machines, disposable medical items, and single-use packaging for treatments and food.
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Borealis Steps Up in Austrian Face Mask Initiative in the Coronavirus Crisis by Producing Meltblown Fabrics on Unique Pilot Line
Borealis’ new proprietary PP meltblown resin has boosted filtration properties due to its capability for finer fibers.
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Materials: Unusual Crosslinkable Elastomers Outperform TPVs, Silicones and Thermoset Rubbers
PolyOne’s new Barricade Elastomers offer high-temperature compression set performance, easier processing and lighter weight.
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Polymax TPE Boost Capacity of Medical-Grade TPE Portfolio
To meet increased demand for PPE products brought on by the coronavirus crisis, Polymax TPE has increased production of its P and A Series medical-grade TPEs.
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Thermoformed Plastics of New England (TPNE) Launches its Own Line of Face Shields to Help in the Fight Against Coronavirus
TPNE’s new FaceShield Plus allows for a high-quality PP headband with replaceable face shields to protect against COVID-19.
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ExxonMobil Collaborates with the Nonwoven Institute (NWI) to Help Accelerate Face Mask Production for Frontliners During the Coronavirus Crisis
ExxonMobil has donated 146,000 lb of PP and PP-based performance polymers to NWI for nonwoven fabrics used in medical face masks in the fight against COVID-19
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3D Laser Scanning Accelerated Production of PPE Masks for Coronavirus Pandemic
NVision’s non-contact scanning/measurement technologies have a growing role in helping to swiftly create products to minimize exposure to COVID-19.
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Single-Dose Purge Compound Yields Big Savings for Molder
Blackhawk Molding switched to premeasured packets of a new purge compound for 63% overall cost savings.
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Netstal Machines Enable Lights Out Production of Coronavirus Antibody Tests
Coronavirus antibody test kits for Roche will be mass produced at an annual rate of 230 million units using three Netstal machines to clean room mold cups, pipette tips and racks to hold them.
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Sheet Processor Adds Capacity in Coronavirus Fight
Laminex is venturing into APET for first time to make PPE in Mexico, after purchasing one of PTi’s demo production lines. The turnkey system will ultimately be used by Laminex for its packaging products.
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