Thermoforming for Medical Devices: Material Selection for Antimicrobial Applications
Healthcare-associated infections cost U.S. hospitals billions annually and put patients at risk. For OEMs ...
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What Texture Depth and Surface Treatment Prevents Fingerprints on Thermoformed Medical Device Controls?
Thermoformed medical device components face unique challenges in achieving fingerprint resistance. The lower ...
How to Solve Paint Adhesion Problems on Thermoformed Parts Through Surface Engineering
When transitioning surface texture knowledge from injection molding to thermoforming, the fundamental ...
How Digital Manufacturing Is Reshaping Thermoforming Economics
The thermoforming industry is experiencing a fundamental shift. Digital technologies are making it ...
When Heavy Metal Becomes a Heavyweight Problem: The Engineering Case for Thermoformed Plastic Components
A forklift operator shouldn't be required for routine maintenance. Yet that's exactly what one heavy ...
Kydex Materials in Thermoforming: Applications Beyond Transportation
When engineers and designers think of Kydex thermoplastics, transportation applications often come to mind ...