Medical & Prosthetics
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Innovative all composite IO white cane for the visually impaired
Supported by Refitech Composite Components and its German partner CG TEC, Whitecane from Duderstadt, Germany, has developed the all composite IO white cane. Due to the ergonomic thin-walled carbon grip and composite tube, the IO is extremely lightweight, making the it easy to handle while improving sensory perception. The design…
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Medical face masks made with natural fibres
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has had significant and ongoing impacts on our daily lives. Baruffi Composites has accepted the new challenges of the current situation. Looking to contribute and help the people fighting this pandemic on the frontlines, Baruffi Composites have created the prototype for a reusable medical mask.
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RAMPF opens factory for composite solutions
RAMPF Composite Solutions has started operations in its new factory. The 73,400 sq. ft. facility features state-of-the-art infrastructure for the production of premium carbon fiber and fiberglass composites parts for the aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, high-end consumer, and green transportation industries.
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Mixing silk with polymers could create better biomedical implants
A team at Beihang University in China has successfully combined the natural and artificial materials to create strong structures – although the researchers said further work is needed before they could be implanted in humans, according to Professional Engineering Magazine which published these preliminary results.
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A motorized ankle exoskeleton aids running
Stanford researchers developped a motorized device that attaches around the ankle and foot can drastically reduce the energy cost of running.
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Somocap is working to produce parts for breathing apparatus and face shields
Ordinarily, Somocap would be producing composite, thermoplastic and elastomer technical parts for the aeronautical, railway and electrical industries. However, right from the beginning of the health crisis, the company has made good use of its presses to manufacture parts for respirators.
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Rind Routing uses their Thermwood CNC Routers to manufacture face shields
Thermwood machine owner Rind Routing, located in South Africa, was initially devastated to be forced to close down their business due to Covid-19.
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A composite medical protective helmet
CompoTech cooperates with Dr. Martin Balik, Head of Intensive Care at Charles University Medical Faculty, to develop a carbon fiber composite protective helmet.
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A center specialized in 3D printing solutions for the medical field in Florence
Roberto Rizzo, president of The 3DGroup, has decided to invest in the creation of Bio3Dmodel, a new division of the company, based in Florence, specialized in applying 3D printing solutions in the medical field.
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Krempel provides thermoplastic materials for test lungs
All over the world, patients suffering from Covid-19 are being ventilated in intensive care units - and thermoplastic materials from Krempel often help. They are used in test lungs for ventilators, which check the functionality and serve for calibration.
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