As healthcare continues to evolve, so does the technology behind the equipment used daily by medical professionals. Vacuum forming is a proven method that plays a critical role in shaping durable, hard-shelled components essential for medical devices. At Midwest Rubber Company, a proud U.S. manufact [...]
The medical equipment industry continues to revolutionize healthcare, providing the necessary tools for accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and patient care. At the heart of this industry is a material that plays a significant yet often overlooked role—medical-grade rubber. Its durability, bioc [...]
Rubber plays a vital role in so many industries around the world. From vehicles and production to the pharmaceutical industry, rubber helps to keep the world advancing and moving forward. One way that rubber usage in pharmaceutical industries plays a vital role is with rubber stoppers. These seeming [...]
The idea of wearable technology first appeared in the 1960s, when Japanese Dr Iwao Ohya collaborated with a clock engineer to invent the step-meter. Worried that people in Japan were not active enough in the year leading up to the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Dr Ohya proposed everyone should walk 10 [...]
Surgical consumables like suture holders, clamp pads, and needle counters are crucial in healthcare environments, to ensure surgeries take place safely and efficiently. Rubber stands out among the various materials used to manufacture these tools for its flexibility, durability, and sterilization ab [...]
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines are vital modern diagnostic tools. Yet, their operation is often accompanied by a loud noise, which can be unsettling for patients and challenging for medical staff. This noise, typically reaching up to 110 decibels, can have the same impact as the sound lev [...]
The medical equipment manufacturing industry stands as a testament to the advancements in healthcare and technology. As the bridge between innovative medical research and patient care, this industry plays a pivotal role in ensuring healthcare professionals have access to the best diagnosis, treatmen [...]
Sustainability is not just a buzzword anymore. It's a crucial aspect of modern manufacturing that can't be ignored. Consumers are more conscious than ever about the environmental impact of the products they buy and are keen to put their money where their values are. In fact, Simon Kucher’s Global Su [...]
When it comes to medical devices, regulatory compliance is of utmost importance. Using reliable and safe materials is crucial in ensuring medical devices meet the necessary standards and regulations. Rubber components play a vital role in achieving regulatory compliance in medical devices. Discover [...]
Although the words “gurney” and “stretcher” are sometimes used interchangeably, they differ from each other. Stretchers are portable and tend to be used in emergency situations, such as on battlefields and in wilderness search-and-rescue operations. However, a gurney is fitted with wheels and can be [...]
