Rapid pathway from idea to innovation in biomedical material development
Developing advanced biomedical materials is crucial for improving medical devices, enhancing patient outcomes, and driving innovation in healthcare. High-quality polymers and composites play a vital role in creating durable, biocompatible, and efficient medical equipment. Precision and reliability in material processing are essential to meet these growing demands. The micro compounders offered for biomedical markets are designed for ease of use, robust performance, and high efficiency. They feature high screw torque, small working volume, and strong abrasion and chemical resistance, ensuring long-term reliability. The integrated rheological software enhances process control and scalability to larger extruders. These instruments are ideal for testing various plastic formulations for biomedical applications, allowing for rapid prototyping and performance screening. Additionally, a proprietary protocol supports reliable scale-up from small to larger twin-screw extruders, facilitating material development and new product innovation in the biomedical industry.

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Enabling Shape Memory Biomedical Materials with Micro-Compounding
Explore shape memory polymers for biomedical devices, from PLA/TPU blends to compatibilization and micro-processing for reliable performance.

Degradation in polymer processing
Polymer degradation during processing can affect viscosity, molecular weight, colour, and performance. Explore its key mechanisms and how controlled micro-compounding helps study and minimise its effects.

What is Reactive Extrusion?
Reactive extrusion combines chemical reactions and melt processing to modify polymer properties, improve compatibility, and accelerate material development.



