Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
From the wire: A direct printing process developed by Micropen Technologies has been used to apply patterned conductive and dielectric thick film coatings onto a disposable medical device component made from Radel polyphenylsulphone (PPSU). The resin is supplied by Solvay Advanced Polymers LLC.
It was critical that the component, part of ...
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Friday, March 25th, 2011
Solvay Advanced Polymers LLC has announced the commercial introduction of a new KetaSpire polyetheretherketone grade resin. The new KetaSpire KT-851 NT is a medium-viscosity resin designed for components such as thin-walled medical capillaries and tubes. According to Solvay, a distinguishing feature of this grade is the unprecedented level of cleanliness ...
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Solvay Advanced Polymers LLC has partnered with Entegris Inc.’s TEGO Polymers unit to develop and market advanced carbon nanotube-enhanced PEEK products. The material is suited for a range of emerging applications in medical technology.
Solvay will supply its KetaSpire PEEK resin to Entegris, which will sell compounds enhanced by its novel ...
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
A polyphenylsulphone (PPSU) resin is used to fabricate what is reportedly the first autoclavable plastic dispensing gun for dental applications. The material from Solvay Advanced Polymers (Brussels) was chosen because it can withstand repeated autoclaving and for its chemical resistance and strength.
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