Today's KNOWLEDGE Share : DELO releases IBOA-free medical adhesive for glucose monitoring sensors and other wearables

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DELO releases IBOA-free medical adhesive for glucose monitoring sensors and other wearables

DELO has released a new light-curing medical-grade adhesive engineered with nontoxicity in mind. DELO PHOTOBOND MG4047 is designed for wearable medical applications such as glucose monitoring sensors (CGM). Its chemical properties and impermeable characteristics help prevent skin irritation in cases of media influence such as rain or sweat.

With a 230-MPa Young’s modulus and a 200% elongation at tear while maintaining a 9-MPa compression shear strength, DELO PHOTOBOND MG4047 manages to be both a highly flexible and decidedly strong adhesive. These physical properties enable it to prevent common problems associated with wearable sensors such as sensor drift, which can occur following potting.

Chief among its advantages is that it is IBOA-free. IBOA, or isobornyl acrylate, is a chemical compound found in many polymer materials and is considered an extractable material. If medical wearables worn by patients are exposed to external media such as rain or sweat, tiny particles may leak out and contact the skin, causing adverse reactions such as irritation or allergies. Being free from IBOA reduces the risk of such reactions.

DELO PHOTOBOND MG4047 also demonstrates its nontoxicity through its biocompatibility, meeting the requirements outlined the DIN EN ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity test. It complies with EU RoHS Directive 2015/863 as well, which is used to ensure nontoxicity in substances used in electronic equipment.

In addition to biocompatibility, #DELO PHOTOBOND MG4047 achieves low water absorption at 0.15 wt%, resulting in low water permeation at 13 (g·mm)/(m²·24h). This creates a high water vapor barrier and prevents potential contact with other leachable substances.

The curing properties of this light-curing #adhesive are optimized for mass medical wearable production with a required irradiation time of as little as two seconds under a 365–400-nm LED light with an intensity of 1000 mW/cm².

source:DELO

TYPE 4 COMPOSITE H2/CNG CYLINDER PROJECT REPORT

Newly added latest technological advancements in the composite cylinder manufacturing process and options on starting the project in the right direction to win the race in the global market.

This report is available on competitive pricing-Moving toward a user friendly and a safer environment.Let's understand the market before venturing into the business.

This report has covered the following topics:
■An overview landscape of the market
■Global Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs) market
■ Latest technological advancements in Type 3/4 COMPOSITE H2/CNG Cylinder market
■ Merger & Acquisition
■ Major players share
■ Investment structure
■ Standards
■ costing and certification
■ Automotive Type 4 CNG/H2 Composite cylinder market in India and the rest of the world
■ Bulk transportation Type 4 CNG Composite cylinder market in India and the rest of the world
■ Swot analysis
■ The durability of the Type 4 Composite CNG cylinder
■ Initial Project cost to set up CNG/H2 manufacturing line
■ Strategic Model followed by the KEY PLAYERS
■ Economic efficiency & safety
■ The Future Trends in Composite CNG/HYDROGEN Cylinder market

The report provides up to 2024 of the Global Natural gas vehicle market. This will cover an overview of the market and what is happening in the Hydrogen and NGV market. The latest technological advancements will be shared in the report.

This report covers both vehicle and gas transportation and also states an estimate of the growth potential of the market.

Most of the leading players in each geographical region will be covered in detail and also my insights will be shared on each player and its market dominance

This report covers the International certification cost and the approximate cost of the cylinder. This report does not cover the breakdown of unit manufacturing costs Economic Efficiency will be focused in this report on the customer value proposition.
Current Hydrogen market and what is happening around the world in the Hydrogen economy. Hydrogen type 4 cylinders demand in various applications will be covered in the report.

The report will cover the initial investment cost of the manufacturing line and also cover the investment cost of larger and other options of investment that will favor the company/new entrant on this project.My aim is for the company to benefit from the report so it covers everything.

The main aim for preparing the report is to make the entrepreneurs/companies understand the difficulties of the project and what one should not follow when venturing this project. I do see many companies have started this project and struck in between their prototypes and certification. This report will give them clear route to success in the type 4 project.

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BASF showcases medical tubes and conveyor belt made with Elastollan® GMP certified TPU

At CHINAPLAS 2025, BASF will showcase medical tubes, and a conveyor belt made with a food contact (FC) grade of its Elastollan® Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) material innovation. BASF’s TPU plant in Shanghai is now certified to produce the Elastollan FC grade according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). This brings the production of BASF’s #Elastollan FC closer to customers in Asia Pacific.

“The GMP certification speeds up time-to-market of Elastollan FC grade to our customers in Asia Pacific. At the same time, it allows us to better serve our customers with optimized solutions to their specific technical requirements in Asia, as well as to capitalize on stricter food safety regulatory requirements globally,” said Rohit Ghosh, Vice President, Business Management #TPU, Performance Materials Asia Pacific, #BASF.

In addition to compliance with stringent food safety regulations, BASF’s Elastollan FC grade delivers superior performance across a wide range of applications, such as toys, food processing equipment (belt, hose, etc.) and medical devices.

GMP are guidelines ensuring products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards. Elastollan FC grade also complies with other major global food contact standards, including EU 10/2011 and FDA Regulation 21 CFR 177.2600.

source:BASF

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share : PEKK in orthopedic applications

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Excellent case by B. Dale Sharpe DO yesterday out of First State Orthopaedics

Congratulations on the being the first in Deleware to use Oxford Performance polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) customs!

Great placement and utilization of the technology by a very skilled and thorough surgeon. Not too often we see a fully intact 5 minute talectomy!

Most importantly, this patient should finally see some relief in their chronic leg pain.

source:Delta Medical Solutions

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share : World’s First Fungi-Powered MycoDigestible Diapers

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Hiro Technologies Launches World’s First Fungi-Powered MycoDigestible Diapers:

Each MycoDigestible Diaper comes with a small packet of shelf-stable, plastic-eating fungi

Hiro Technologies officially launches the world’s first MycoDigestible Diapers (means “digested by fungi”), a first-of-its-kind product designed to break down in a landfill thanks to fungi-powered decomposition technology. Co-founded by serial entrepreneurs Miki Agrawal (Thinx, Tushy) and Tero Isokauppila (Four Sigmatic), Hiro's launch marks the debut of an entirely new category of sustainability a natural end-of-life solution for plastic waste, beginning with the one item parents can’t live without.

Every year, over 18 billion diapers are discarded into U.S. landfills—each one destined to sit for 500 years, leaking microplastics and chemicals into soil and water. Globally, the plastic crisis has spiraled out of control, with 430 million tons of plastic waste generated annually and less than 10% of it recycled. While governments stall and corporations greenwash, the problem grows deeper and dirtier. But a new company is offering a radically hopeful path forward, powered by the planet’s oldest clean-up crew: fungi.

Diapers are the number one source of household plastic waste and the third largest contributor to landfills overall,” says Agrawal. Each baby goes through ~5000 diapers. The very first disposable diaper ever made? It’s still in a landfill today. We knew there had to be a better way.

Each MycoDigestible Diaper comes with a small packet of shelf-stable, plastic-eating fungi. Parents simply throw the packet away with the used diaper no extra steps required. Once the diaper reaches a landfill, the fungi activate in the presence of moisture and begin to break down the diaper’s materials from the inside out. These fungi secrete enzymes that target and sever the carbon bonds in plastic, transforming the waste into mycelium and nutrient-rich soil over time. Traditional landfill conditions are typically too dry, oxygen-poor, or contaminated for decomposition to occur naturally, but Hiro's innovation brings its own biological degradation system directly into the waste stream no industrial composting or special infrastructure required.

In parallel, Hiro is working with waste facilities and landfill operators to embed fungi more broadly across their systems, with a long-term goal of creating an ecosystem where fungi can help accelerate the breakdown of other plastic waste at scale.

While plastic-eating fungi were first discovered by scientists over a decade ago, their potential has remained locked in labs until now. Hiro has pioneered a commercial, shelf-stable fungi technology that targets plastic at a molecular level, breaking it down into soil and mycelium (the root system of mushrooms) without harmful emissions or energy-intensive processes.

source:Hiro /nonwovens-industry.com

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share : igus Introduces New PTFE-Free, Wear-Resistant Plain Bearings

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igus Introduces New PTFE-Free, Wear-Resistant Plain Bearings

Coinciding with Hannover Messe, igus has announced a significant development in polymer plain bearing technology. Material scientists at the company’s Cologne facility have successfully created PTFE-free versions of their widely used iglide® G, iglide X, and iglide H plain bearing materials. These polymer bearings are widely used globally in various industries, including mechanical engineering, plant construction, and the automotive sector.

In recent years, intensive research and comprehensive testing have been conducted by igus’s dedicated in-house materials development department. Their primary objective was to eliminate PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) from their standard bearing materials.

Lars Butenschön, Head of the iglide Plain Bearing Technology Business Unit, confirmed, “A PTFE-free variant of iglide G material has been successfully developed.

This development is notable due to the widespread use of iglide G bearings, which are recognized for their exceptional wear resistance and low friction.

Maintaining the established performance characteristics of iglide G bearings without PTFE demanded significant development efforts. However, meticulous formulation engineering has ensured that vital material properties remain unchanged, including temperature stability, mechanical strength, and shrinkage behavior. This was verified through rigorous tests conducted in igus’s 4,100-square-foot test laboratory, underscoring the company’s extensive expertise in tribologically optimized polymers, which have been developed over the past 60 years.

Smooth Transition to PTFE-Free Bearings:

#igus also announced PTFE-free versions of its iglide X and iglide H series. iglide X bearings, valued for their high-temperature resistance and use in aerospace applications, now omit #PTFE entirely. Similarly, the iglide H series, known for its excellent moisture resistance and suitability for the marine and chemical industries, has also transitioned to PTFE-free formulations. In 2024, igus eliminated PTFE from its popular iglide J and W300 materials.

Butenschön emphasized, “PTFE-free solutions are now available for the five most common iglide bearing materials, which collectively cover approximately 80% of global iglide applications.

This advancement enables users to transition seamlessly to new PTFE-free materials without needing costly adjustments or customized solutions. Furthermore, pricing remains unchanged mainly, ensuring economic stability for customers.

Meeting Regulatory Challenges Proactively:

This innovation arrives at a critical time when many companies face uncertainty due to potential new restrictions on PFAS usage by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). PFAS, known for their water-, grease-, and dirt-repellent properties, are integral components in numerous consumer and industrial products.

source:igus

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share :Teijin Carbon Fiber Tenax IMS65 R23 36K for pressure vessel applications

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Discover the future of affordable lightweight construction

The time has come: we are pleased to introduce our latest innovation: Tenax™ IMS65 E23 36K 1630tex - our first ever 36K carbon fiber. This innovation sets new standards in performance and economy. And the best part? It is the third new product we have launched in a very short time!

Why Tenax™ IMS65 E23 36K 1630tex?

✔️ Impressive tensile strength of 5800 MPa

✔️High tensile modulus of 280 GPa

✔️Perfect for high speed winding and prepreg production

✔️Excellent price/performance ratio for high performance at competitive cost

This advanced carbon fiber is ideal for high performance industrial applications - especially in pressure vessels.

source:Teijin Carbon America,Inc.