MEDICAL | MATERIALS
Robotic assembly Wilbert Plastics was also a winner, for a medical equipment enclosure that is thermoformed, robotically trimmed then assembled using vision systems and augmented work instructions to ensure a complete and correct assembly. The main equipment component is thermofor- med and robotically trimmed to the customer’s specifications. It is then moved into an assembly area for completion. The assembly has 88 compo- nents and 28 steps, so it is critical that all compo- nents are correct, and all steps are completed correctly prior to shipment. Assembly operators are guided by augmented work instructions which are projected on the main component part surface showing/describing assembly steps, component part numbers and locations. Multiple vision systems are used to ensure the correct component(s) are used at each step in the assembly process and that each is in the proper location. Overall assembly process is completed ensuring all components are installed and in their correct locations, so the customer is confident the assemblies that are shipped directly to their end customer are complete.
Medical PP Braskem of Brazil has launched a new portfolio of polypropylene (PP) grades for the medical industry, which are available in Europe. The range, called Medcol, are aimed at medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging. They were created in collaboration with Braskem’s customers, to ensure that they met their specific needs. The grades are made with phthalate-free catalyst technology and have been tested to European and US Pharmacopeia standards. Braskem says there will be no formulation change to the grades without a two-year notification period. “We aim for the high quality standards that are
requird in this industry, but also want to be the cost leader in the segment,” said Tim Wagler, commer- cial director of renewable chemicals for Europe and Asia at Braskem. The grades were launched at K2019 last year.
The company says that it is planning to add more materials to the portfolio. Isabelle Rothe, segment leader for healthcare at
Braskem, added: “Healthcare is a key segment for us. We plan to expand our portfolio and become a partner of choice in the healthcare industry.”
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