CREDIT: COVESTRO
At MD&M West 2026, taking place February 3 to 5 in Anaheim, California, Covestro will highlight “The Material Effect” – a powerful combination of materials science, process, and application development that drives true breakthroughs. This approach enables customers and partners to achieve more in sustainability, circularity, and performance of their life-enhancing solutions. Covestro will highlight these solutions for healthcare and life science applications at booth #2439.
Booth visitors can explore healthcare solutions that exemplify “The Material Effect” in action:
- Korion Health's SoundHeart electronic stethoscope: This in-home electronic stethoscope expands access to heart and lung screenings. Built with Makrolon 2458 polycarbonate to meet engineering, compatibility, and regulatory requirements.
- MonuMedical's EZfuser non-electric infusion system: The first wearable, compact, disposable infusion device engineered with medical-grade Makrolon polycarbonate for medication delivery in out-of-hospital care settings.
- Maestro: A breakthrough demonstrator device in material innovation, showcasing how advanced materials enable smarter, potentially more resource-efficient solutions at the intersection of healthcare and electronics, helping to shape the future of connected care.
- IMAGIO digital platform: This digital sampling solution empowers you to visualize colors and explore the full potential of Covestro’s materials without the need for physical prototypes.
- Dureflex MA5000 thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film on paper carrier: A high-temperature stable carrier to ensure reliable converting, consistent performance, and improved manufacturing efficiency designed specifically for high-performance medical applications.
- High-Impact TPU films for smart sensing: Durable wearable devices engineered with Platilon TPU flexible films that maintain optimal performance throughout extensive stretch-flex cycling.
In addition, visitors will experience a variety of the company’s advanced materials firsthand, including:
- Polycarbonate resins and blends: Covestro’s medical grade materials including Makrolon, Bayblend, Apec, and Makroblend deliver strength and durability for many applications, and have been used in drug delivery devices, respiratory applications, medical device housings, and more.
- Polyurethane (PU) raw materials and adhesives: Baymedix PU based adhesive and foam components offer excellent breathability, excellent absorption, and low trauma removal. For wearable applications, these create films, adhesives, and thermoformable foams for low profile electronic embedding. Baymedix materials are used in medical sealants and coatings as well.
- Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) resins: Texin Rx TPU resins offer flexibility and strength, which are required for applications such as medical tubing and dental applications, resistant to cleaning agents and bacteria.
- Films: Dureflex and Platilon TPU films are breathable, elastic, and skin-friendly for wound care, smart patches, and wearables. Bayfol TPU/PETG bi-layer films and Makrofol PC films are utilized in medical packaging, with Makrofol PC also offering excellent performance in steam sterilization.