Innovation

Medical Plastics Latest Innovations You can’t Miss

Medical Plastics Latest Innovations You can’t Miss
Language: English
Length: 90 min
Recorded on: 29 Sep 22

Package Includes

6 months access to Course Recording, Presentation Slides, Q&A Transcript

Course Description

Dive deep into the latest breakthroughs in medical-grade plastics boasting exceptional performance and precision. Propel your medical device manufacturing to the forefront! Enroll today and transform your product development with the latest medical plastics innovation!

Join leading industry expert Donald Rosato, and learn how the latest innovative materials can be translated to real-world benefits. Some key innovations include:


  • New plastic development that offers strong chemical resistance, impact strength, and UV resistance for small medical devices.
  • Latest single-piece medical valve which cuts costs, avoids leaks, and allows customization for various medical bags.
  • New coating that offers high water vapor barrier for sustainable, thinner pharmaceutical blister films.
218+
Students
Intermediate
Level
Donald Rosato
Donald Rosato
PlastiSource, Inc
0 courses

Dr. Donald V. Rosato is internationally recognized as a leader in plastics technology, business, and marketing. Serves as President of PlastiSource, Inc. a prototype manufacturing, technology development, and marketing advisory firm, located in Concord, Massachusetts, USA.
He has extensive technical and marketing, plastic industry business experience from laboratory testing, through production to marketing, having worked for Northrop Grumman, Owens-Illinois/Graham, DuPont/Conoco, Celanese/Ticona, and Borg Warner/G.E. Plastics.
Dr. Rosato has authored or edited numerous papers, including articles published in the Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering, and major books, including the Concise Encyclopedia of Plastics, Injection Molding Handbook, Plastic Product Material and Process Selection Handbook, Reinforced Plastics Handbook, Extruding Plastics: Practical Processing Handbook, Blow Molding Handbook, Designing with Plastics and Advanced Composites, Plastics Processing Data Handbook, and Plastics Institute of America Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing and Data Handbook.
He has developed numerous patents within the polymer related industries, is a participating member of many trade and industry groups, such as SPE, SPI, PIA, CPPIA and SAMPE. Among many accolades, has been named Engineer of the Year by the Society of Plastics Engineers.
He received his BS in Chemistry from Boston College, MBA at Northeastern University, M.S. Plastics Engineering from University of Massachusetts Lowell, and Ph.D. Business Administration at University of California, Berkeley.

Why should you view this course?

The medical device industry is undergoing a revolution driven by advancements in plastic materials and processing machinery. New plastic materials and processing machinery for medical devices are helping to raise performance and precision, while existing plastic materials used in a range of medical products face challenges from updates in grades that enhance processability or performance.

Equip yourself with the latest knowledge and trends shaping the ever-evolving medical plastics industry and learn to capitalize on these exciting developments.

  1. Here's a glimpse of what you'll explore:

    Material Advancements: Explore the properties and applications of various thermoplastics, blends, alloys, and specialty additives used in medical devices.

    Emerging Innovative Processing Techniques: Discover the benefits and applications of transitional extrusion, micro molding, and plastic part welding for complex medical devices.

    Regulatory Landscape: Navigate the critical aspects of certification and legislation governing medical plastics, ensuring compliance and patient safety.

    Explore a range of medical applications innovations (syringes, catheters, implantable devices) with the most up-to-date knowledge in this dynamic field!

Who should join this course?
  • This course is ideal for:

    • Medical device manufacturers and product developers seeking to leverage cutting-edge plastics.
    • Engineers and designers looking to integrate innovative materials into their creations.
    • Professionals in the medical device industry who want to gain a competitive advantage through advanced materials knowledge.


    Complete the course and unlock your personalized certificate – your badge of accomplishment awaits!

  • This course is suitable for intermediate level proficiency
    Intermediate
Course Outline

The following sections will be covered during this session:

Medical Plastics Market and Technology Overview

  • Market Drivers
  • Certification and Legislation
  • Technology Trends
  • SpecialChem Material Selector

Medical Plastic Material Advances

  • Thermoplastics
  • Blends, Alloys, and Compounds
  • Specialty Additives
  • Bioresorbables/Biocompatibles
  • High Purity Medical Plastics

Medical Plastic Process Developments

  • Transitional Extrusion
  • Micromolding
  • Recycled Plastics
  • Microfibers
  • Plastic Part Welding

Medical Plastic Applications

  • Disposable Devices
  • Fluid Administration
  • Durable Devices
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Implantable Devices

The Future of Medical Plastics

Major Plastics/Medical Players and Related References

30 mins Q&A - Ask your questions directly from the experts!

Have a Query? Email us for any help!

Show More
Medical Plastics Latest Innovations You can’t Miss
€299
Currency Converter
Learning as a team? Checkout our Credit Options

Share this Course


Share this Course

https://courses.specialchem.com/products/medical-plastics-latest-innovations-you-cant-miss