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Applying Rubber Technology to Improve Modern Physiotherapy Tools

Each year, 50% of all Americans over 18 will develop a musculoskeletal injury that lasts longer than three months, according to the United States Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI). That's more than a hundred million people who may need to see a physical therapist. The discipline of physiotherapy is [...]

2024-08-06T12:18:50-04:00August 6th, 2024|Categories: Engineering|Tags: , , |

Rubber and Wound Care: The Science Behind Hydrocolloid and Foam Dressings

Effective wound care is essential to prevent infection and promote healing. Medical consumables such as hydrocolloid and foam dressings are popular due to their success rate and ease of use. Rubber is a key component in these dressings, providing flexibility, durability, and improving patient comfor [...]

2024-06-26T13:56:12-04:00June 26th, 2024|Categories: Engineering|Tags: , , |

Ensuring Excellence in Medical Rubber Production: Strategies for Quality and Efficiency

The medical device industry is poised for steady growth, with global annual sales forecast to rise by over 5 percent a year and reach nearly US$800 billion by 2030. These projections reflect increasing demand for innovative new products like wearables as lifestyle diseases become more prevalent and [...]

2024-02-27T11:54:23-05:00February 27th, 2024|Categories: Engineering|Tags: , |

The Pros and Cons of Compression Molding vs. Injection Molding in Medical Device Production

Rubber is a crucial component in medical equipment that saves lives and improves health daily. When it comes to shaping rubber into the precise forms needed for medical devices, two techniques take center stage: injection moldingand compression molding. Both have unique strengths and quirks, and und [...]

Rotational Molding for Hollow Objects of Any Shape & Size

Midwest Rubber Company has created a stellar reputation for quality and flexibility as a global leader in rubber and plastics for more than 70 years. Consistently known for meeting our clients’ needs and serving a wide variety of industries and clients, we consider our job done only when we exceed o [...]

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