18. January 2021
Impressive progress is continuously being made in medical research. Ever more sophisticated treatment methods are helping to alleviate or remedy the suffering of many people worldwide. In the field of medical technology, highly complex devices are developed and sophisticated systems are created to assist in the treatment of various diseases or injuries.
Molded rubber parts are highly important in medical technology. They are used there either as a standalone medical product or as a component of medical devices. As devices become more advanced, so do the demands placed on molded rubber parts and the materials used, which are often exposed to extreme temperatures and aggressive chemicals or medications.
Which materials are particularly suitable and commonly used for medical device applications will be covered in this blog post.