Originally Published EMDM November/December 2002
INDUSTRY NEWS
In BriefTech Group Installs New Thermoformer
Tech Group Europe Ltd. (Dublin, Ireland) has installed a state-of-the-art thermoforming machine with a fast tool change system specifically designed for medical product applications. In addition to the new machine, Tech Group Europe offers a broad range of capabilities including development engineering, prototype and production tool sourcing, and a low- and high-volume Class 10,000 moulding environment. The company also has a manufacturing site in Padiham, Lancs, UK.
For more information, contact Tech Group Europe, Damastown Industrial Park, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15, Ireland; phone: + 353 1 8859700; fax: +353 1 8859701; Internet: www.techgroup.com.
Software Company Partners with Netherlands-Based Plexx B.V.
A supplier of regulatory compliance software recently announced a partnership with Plexx B.V. (Elst, Netherlands) to market and sell its products in Europe. The US-based company, Topaz Technologies Inc., provides preclinical software and services that support pharmaceutical, medical device, contract research, biotechnology, and academic organizations. The company's software products are specifically designed to meet the requirements of regulatory standards such as GLP and GALP, which allow manufacturers to streamline product development processes.
For more information, contact Topaz Technologies Inc., 12710 Research Blvd., Ste. 300, Austin 78759, TX, USA; phone: +1 512 2498080; fax: +1 512 2498780; e-mail: mtucker@topazti.com; Internet: www.topazti.com.
New Extrusion Process for Coating Guidewires Developed
A new affiliate of Microspec Corp., EJS Extrusion LLC (Jaffrey, NH, USA) has announced the introduction of an extrusion process for coating discrete lengths of tapered guidewires. The proprietary method can produce a constant outside diameter of polymer over a guidewire's proximal shaft to the end of its tapered distal tip, enabling the shaping of the distal end and eliminating the need for a separate tip. A range of medical-grade radiopaque elastomers can be specified to satisfy different application requirements. The company has also announced that it is seeking partners for licensing opportunities.
For more information, contact EJS Extrusion LLC, 18 Hadley Rd., Jaffrey, NH 03452, USA; phone: +1 603 5326565; fax: +1 603 5321116; e-mail: kenm@ejs-extrusion.com; Internet: www.ejs-extrusion.com.
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