Today's Medical Developments - The global medical devices market size was valued at $425.5 billion in 2018 and is expected to reach $612.7 billion by 2025, grow at a CAGR of 5.4%. More than 180,000 U.S. companies are involved in designing, developing, manufacturing, testing, marketing, packaging, and distributing medical devices in this thriving market. Today's Medical Developments serves the need of manufacturers and design professionals in medtech by featuring products, services, and techniques to help improve design and manufacture processes.

Extrusion examples produced by Xponent Global Inc.

Arterex expands portfolio with Xponent Global acquisition

Acquisition expands Arterex’s global extrusion capabilities that include ISO Class 8 cleanroom space within North America.

Meet the Digimar 814 C: precision and efficiency in metrology

New Competence Center Erlanger, Kentucky

Blum-Novotest opens new Competence Center in Erlanger, Kentucky

World first HydroPlasma: Gentle, intensive, and efficient removal of stubborn residues, like salt, oil, fingerprints, on glass, metal, and plastic surfaces.

HydroPlasma: The future of surface cleaning in high-tech industries

Heule partners with Center for Machining Excellence

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How single-use technologies are shaping tubing choices in biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Explore how single-use technologies improve tubing performance, reduce contamination risks, and boost flexibility for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Production of a TPE thoracic chest drain assembly

Birk Manufacturing produces flexible heating elements which are thin, reliable, and easily conformable to any shape

Balco/nickel etched foil sensors: Next-generation resistance temperature detectors for medical applications

Discover how etched foil sensors made with Balco/nickel foil outperform traditional resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) in medical devices, delivering precise, lightweight, and integrated thermal control solutions.

Technician loading a precision molded plastic part onto an assembly fixture

Injection molding tool design: Identifying and fixing costly deficiencies for OEMs

Learn how identifying and correcting injection molding tool design deficiencies early helps medical device OEMs improve part quality, reduce costs, and speed time to market.

Resins already stocked in local warehouses help device makers accelerate time to market

Resilient supply chains start with adaptable, full-service resin compounders

Partnering with a full-service resin compounder helps medical device manufacturers reduce supply chain risks, ensure compliance, and meet demanding production timelines.

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