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Nanocrystals make dentures shine
21.01.2012
Chemists of Jena University develop novel glass ceramics for dentistry. Glass-ceramics on the basis of magnesium-, aluminium-, and silicon oxide are distinguished by their enormous strength. [more...]
Biocompatible and FDA-certified resin production now in place in SABIC`s Brazil and Argentina plants
16.01.2012
SABIC’s Plastics business today announced that its manufacturing facilities in Campinas, Brazil and Tortuguitas, Argentina, are now certified to produce U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-compliant and biocompatible resins for the fast-growing South American healthcare market to help slash lead times, reduce inventory costs and increase flexibility in material purchasing. [more...]
“Regional satellites of MEDTEC Europe”
11.01.2012
Event organisers UBM Canon, the force behind MEDTEC France, MEDTEC UK and MEDTEC Ireland, are staging their first MEDTEC Italy in Modena in 2012. Christian Klein, editor in charge of meditec INTERNATIONAL asked Gregor Bischkopf (picture), the fair manager responsible for MEDTEC Europe, about the concept underlying this new venture. [more...]
RWTH Aachen and Maastricht University establish cooperation on advanced biobased materials
04.01.2012
Maastricht University and RWTH Aachen University intend to establish a European cross border research institute on advanced biobased materials. Situated at the Chemelot Chemical Innovation Community in the Province of Limburg, NL, partners strive for excellence in most modern biobased materials science. Researchers of international reputation will support the new cooperation between Maastricht University and RWTH Aachen University and companies at Chemelot. The Chemelot Campus focuses on “CHEMaterials“ (Chemistry and Materials) and is developing into a unique open innovation campus in a triple helix cooperation of DSM, the Province of Limburg and Maastricht University. [more...]
MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2012 returns to Singapore with a 50% expansion in floor space
16.12.2011
The 9th edition of Asia’s most significant medical and health exhibition, MEDICAL FAIR ASIA, returns even bigger and better to Suntec Singapore from 12 to 14 September 2012. With a show floor extended by some 50% to occupy all three halls on level six of the convention centre, MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2012 – the biggest edition yet since its debut in 1997 – will showcase an international line-up of leading medical and health care players from around the world. [more...]
BD launches a new generation of disposable auto-injectors
12.12.2011
BD Medical, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), announced the launch of the BD Physioject™ disposable auto-injector. This clinically proven, reliable and cost-effective system is specifically designed for self-injection of drugs by patients suffering from chronic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, asthma and osteoporosis. [more...]
Siemens’ SAFIRE Iterative Reconstruction Protocol Cleared by FDA
05.12.2011
Siemens Healthcare has announced that its computed tomography (CT) iterative reconstruction algorithm SAFIRE – Sinogram Affirmed Iterative Reconstruction – has been cleared for domestic sale by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). [more...]
18th MEDICAL FAIR INDIA from 2 – 4 March 2012 in Mumbai: Rise in exhibitor numbers already evident
29.11.2011
The organisers Messe Düsseldorf and Messe Düsseldorf India already had every reason to be pleased in 2011, as the MEDICAL FAIR INDIA is going from strength to strength. Between 2009 and 2011 alone, the number of exhibitors rose from 185 to 261, while the number of visitors rose from 5227 to 5910, and a further rise in the number of exhibitors is anticipated for 2012, too. [more...]
Americans adopting German medical technologies
15.11.2011
Demand for German medical technologies will grow by 6 percent in 2011, according to industry experts. Above average demand from the USA and Asia are giving the industry a boost despite European market instability. Germany Trade & Invest will have experts at this year’s MEDICA in Dusseldorf from November 16-19 to share business opportunities in Germany in this growing field. [more...]
New insights into the molecular level of cells
10.11.2011
Correct diagnosis demands maximum quality and reproducible results, which is why scrupulously accurate measurement is a must in the laboratory. Innovative progress in technology opens up new insights into the molecular level of cells. New opportunities for successful treatment. [more...]
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