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Medical advancements have spurred demand for single-use devices such as catheters, and the materials and thermal processing requirements for manufacturing catheters vary depending on intended uses. It is important to select a manufacturing process that optimizes product quality for the intended use.
Baby Boomers remains the second largest generational group in the United States (behind Millennials), and it is responsible for steady increases in the median age of the population. An aging population, likewise, has led to an increase in the number of physician visits as well as advancements in health care technology.
Advanced materials such as liquid resins, fiber cloths impregnated with resin and bonding adhesives are engineered to have specific curing regimes to maximize strength and durability. In many instances, resins and adhesives will harden at room temperature; however, heat may be required to complete or speed up the necessary chemical reactions.
Piovan Group completed its acquisition of IPEG Inc., which owns Thermal Care, Conair, Pelletron and Republic Machine. A Delaware-based company, IPEG supplies industrial automation systems, engineered solutions and services for storage, conveying and processing of plastic and food. Conair manufactures a range of dryers, process heaters and chillers.
Watlow and Heatcon Composite Systems entered into an expanded distributor agreement to provide standard products, services and thermal systems to the aerospace industry.
In cooperation with productronica 2021, IPC hosted a hand soldering competition on November 16-19. Skilled competitors — 21 hand soldering experts representing 14 electronics companies — demonstrated their expertise in hand soldering at the first-in-person trade show held in Germany since the onset of the COVID pandemic.