Archive for November, 2010

Gerresheimer Steps Up Business Operations in India

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

Gerresheimer AG, a supplier of glass and plastic products to the pharma and healthcare industries, has opened a representative office in Mumbai, India, to expand its global operations and profit from the dynamic growth of the Indian market. The establishment of the office reflects the company’s commitment to achieve above average ...

India’s Medtech Market, As Seen from China

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

India’s medtech market is valued at approximately US$2.3 billion. The high-tech end of the medical device market currently is dominated by multinationals with extensive service networks. However, Indian purchasers are price-sensitive and seek value for money. To cater to their needs, the private sector has continued to invest in the ...

New Delhi Hosts Medifest in December

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

Medifest 2010, which will be held in New Delhi from 13 to 15 December, will bring together a range of manufacturers of medical products and provide a global overview of developments in the medical device and healthcare industry.

Bayer MaterialScience Introduces PU Foam for Wound-Care Applications

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

The Baymedix family of biomaterials is growing with the introduction of Baymedix FR for functional medical wound dressings. Based on polyurethane foams with a specific combination of properties, the materials from Bayer MaterialScience can be combined with a thermoplastic polyurethane film, which Bayer markets under the Platilon name, for breathability.

From Metal Injection Moulding to Co-Creation

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

While attending the Medica/Compamed event in Düsseldorf, Germany, earlier this month, I happened upon Indo-US MIM Tec Pvt. Ltd. The Bangalore-based company that specialises in metal injection moulding had a stand in the Compamed section, which is dedicated to suppliers of products and services to medical device OEMs. The company ...

Focus on Suppliers: Abhijeet Manufacturing Specialises in Precision Machining

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

Abhijeet Manufacturing maintains a sophisticated manufacturing facility at Vadodara, India, where it produces precision machined parts and assemblies for the medical device and other industries. With a core competency in CNC turning, the company can handle small, medium and large batch sizes up to 200,000 pieces per annum. The company ...