WACKER Expands Its Integrated Ketene Production in Burghausen
Munich and Burghausen, April 25, 2017 – WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS, the life sciences and biotechnology division of the WACKER Group, is strengthening its integrated ketene production at its Burghausen site in Germany.
DSM introduces Dyneema Purity® Black fiber, the first black medical-grade UHMWPE fiber
Cutting edge Dyneema Purity®Black fiber addresses previously unmet need among surgeons for strongly contrasting material to simplify complex suture procedures
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Sustainable textile coatings for medical applications
In recent years, Covestro has developed new polyurethane raw materials for state-of-the-art wound care under the trade name of Baymedix®.
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Unique concept for modern wound dressings
Covestro, formerly Bayer MaterialScience, is presenting its innovative Baymedix® polyurethane (PU) technology for modern wound dressings. Foams, adhesives and films manufactured from these materials as well as specialty films from the Platilon® product portfolio enable optimal moisture management in wound dressings, which is essential for improving the quality of patient care.

Wearables for medical engineering
Wearable patches – small electronic devices that are affixed to the skin like a patch.
Oliver-Tolas® Healthcare Packaging & Mangar Medical Packaging announce shared company name, Oliver™
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA – January 25, 2017 – Oliver-Tolas® Healthcare Packaging and Mangar Medical Packaging joined forces in May of last year and announce today that they will do business as Oliver™. The new name and brand identity preserve the company’s legacy while reflecting its commitment to delivering the highest standards of Quality and Service for innovative healthcare packaging solutions.