Medical
Made For Health
Whether improving patient care, preventing cross-contamination or decreasing chances of infection, the advantages of plastics in healthcare are immeasurable. NPE2024 is your single source destination for medical-grade plastic materials, molds and machinery designed to meet regulatory requirements and boost treatment outcomes.
Transforming Healthcare
Plastic materials are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in medicine. Come to NPE2024 to better understand the science and see new equipment that’s helping produce durable, lightweight and affordable plastics for healthcare.
- Discover how biocompatible and bioresorbable plastics are used in surgical implants andmedical devices
- Explore flexible designs and manufacturing using injection molding, 3D printing and more
- Connect with flexible and lightweight plastic tubing producers for medical catheters and intravenous (IV) lines
- Test plastic-based medical equipment that offers safer procedures, precise diagnostics and efficient drug delivery
- See how plastic-based respiratory masks and PPE enhance safety and comfort in healthcare setting
MEDICAL SESSIONS
*Speakers and session times are subject to change
What's Really Happening During Your Accelerated Aging Tests
Wednesday, May 8 | 11:00 – 11:45 AM
Speaker: Jeffrey Jansen
Learn more about accelerated aging and uncover the intricate layers that influence material and product performance over the long term. The goal is to be able to conduct the testing in a short duration and extend performance based on scientific principles. Get ready to demystify the world of accelerated again and get the insights you need to ensure accurate screening and reliable material assessment.
PVC's Life-saving Impact
Wednesday, May 8 | 1:00 – 1:45 PM
Speaker: Jay Thomas
PVC has helped save countless lives across the globe. It has revolutionized how hospitals and medical facilities administer patient care. Join us for an enlightening session that highlights the pivotal role of PVC in healthcare and its ability to safeguard lives worldwide.
Panel Discussion: Healthcare Industry Plastic Materials Update
Wednesday, May 8 | 2:00 – 2:50 PM
Speakers: Chelsea Barriga, Jason Merkle
This Healthcare Industry Briefing will feature a panel discussion focusing on the latest developments in plastic materials and their impact on the industry. This engaging session will delve into innovations in materials, sustainability, and the various opportunities these advancements present for the healthcare sector.
Session Goals:
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- Highlight key market trends in the healthcare industry.
- Showcase innovative plastic materials that have the potential to transform the market.
- Emphasize the importance of sustainability in material choices for the healthcare industry.
Transforming Healthcare with Lighter More Sustainable Materials
Wednesday, May 8 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM
Collaboration between ECA Medical and their Para Programs for single Procedure instrumentation. The healthcare industry is being challenged to reduce hospital acquired infections, improve efficiency at surgery centers and limit its environmental impacts while guaranteeing the best patient outcomes.
ECA Medical is taking on this challenge by developing standard and custom single procedure instrumentation kits for some of the largest medical OEMs globally.
ECA Medical has selected Solvay Specialty Polymers’ Ixef PARA for its strength, stiffness, surface finish, easiness of processing and biocompatibility testing for its line of surgical instrumentation.
Solvay and ECA Medical will present on designing with plastics using Ixef PARA taking into consideration the healthcare industry requirements for biocompatibility, quality and performance; as well as the desire and challenges of a more sustainable journey in a fragmented and highly regulated waste disposal market.
How Electrification Powers Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Automotive, and Aerospace with Specialty Polymers
Thursday, May 9 | 1:00 – 1:30 PM
Speaker: DeeDee Smith
Engineers spanning markets are using electrification to increase efficiency in the components and systems they are designing such as connectors, solenoids, busbars, and sensors.
Many of these applications operate in higher temperature environments, usually 150°C or higher, which lead engineers to identifying materials that can withstand such temperatures while also providing electrical insulation and retention of mechanical properties.
Learn how Solvay’s sustainable portfolio of materials provide temperature performance above 150°C, comparative tracking index (CTI) ratings of 600 Volts, as well as dielectric resistance.
Join this session to see how to design electrical components with specialty polymers, the role of selecting the optimal material, and dig into several application case studies that can be considered across materials.
Explore Other Industries
Packaging
Consumer Products
Building & Construction
Automotive
All Industries
MEDICAL SESSIONS
*Speakers and session times are subject to change
What's Really Happening During Your Accelerated Aging Tests
Wednesday, May 8 | 11:00 – 11:45 AM
Speaker: Jeffrey Jansen
Learn more about accelerated aging and uncover the intricate layers that influence material and product performance over the long term. The goal is to be able to conduct the testing in a short duration and extend performance based on scientific principles. Get ready to demystify the world of accelerated again and get the insights you need to ensure accurate screening and reliable material assessment.
PVC's Life-saving Impact
Wednesday, May 8 | 1:00 – 1:45 PM
Speaker: Jay Thomas
PVC has helped save countless lives across the globe. It has revolutionized how hospitals and medical facilities administer patient care. Join us for an enlightening session that highlights the pivotal role of PVC in healthcare and its ability to safeguard lives worldwide.
Panel Discussion: Healthcare Industry Plastic Materials Update
Wednesday, May 8 | 2:00 – 2:50 PM
Speakers: Chelsea Barriga, Jason Merkle
This Healthcare Industry Briefing will feature a panel discussion focusing on the latest developments in plastic materials and their impact on the industry. This engaging session will delve into innovations in materials, sustainability, and the various opportunities these advancements present for the healthcare sector.
Session Goals:
-
- Highlight key market trends in the healthcare industry.
- Showcase innovative plastic materials that have the potential to transform the market.
- Emphasize the importance of sustainability in material choices for the healthcare industry.
Transforming Healthcare with Lighter More Sustainable Materials
Wednesday, May 8 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM
Collaboration between ECA Medical and their Para Programs for single Procedure instrumentation. The healthcare industry is being challenged to reduce hospital acquired infections, improve efficiency at surgery centers and limit its environmental impacts while guaranteeing the best patient outcomes.
ECA Medical is taking on this challenge by developing standard and custom single procedure instrumentation kits for some of the largest medical OEMs globally.
ECA Medical has selected Solvay Specialty Polymers’ Ixef PARA for its strength, stiffness, surface finish, easiness of processing and biocompatibility testing for its line of surgical instrumentation.
Solvay and ECA Medical will present on designing with plastics using Ixef PARA taking into consideration the healthcare industry requirements for biocompatibility, quality and performance; as well as the desire and challenges of a more sustainable journey in a fragmented and highly regulated waste disposal market.
How Electrification Powers Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Automotive, and Aerospace with Specialty Polymers
Thursday, May 9 | 1:00 – 1:30 PM
Speaker: DeeDee Smith
Engineers spanning markets are using electrification to increase efficiency in the components and systems they are designing such as connectors, solenoids, busbars, and sensors.
Many of these applications operate in higher temperature environments, usually 150°C or higher, which lead engineers to identifying materials that can withstand such temperatures while also providing electrical insulation and retention of mechanical properties.
Learn how Solvay’s sustainable portfolio of materials provide temperature performance above 150°C, comparative tracking index (CTI) ratings of 600 Volts, as well as dielectric resistance.
Join this session to see how to design electrical components with specialty polymers, the role of selecting the optimal material, and dig into several application case studies that can be considered across materials.