Boyd Coatings Research Co., Hudson, Mass., announces the capability to coat Nitinol medical devices with unmodified PTFE at a lower temperature than possible with standard PTFE, which cures at 700°F in its usual formulation.

Lumenous Device Technologies, Sunnyvale, Calif., introduces TruePhase, a noncontact Af temperature-measurement system for Nitinol devices.

A newly developed shape-shifting material that molds itself to fill gaps in bone while promoting bone growth could more effectively treat defects in the facial region.

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute, Germany, have reportedly developed load-bearing, biodegradable implants made of a composite of iron reinforced with tricalcium phosphate (TCP), which stimulates the healing process of the bone.

Aalto University, Finland, reports that its researchers and partner manufacturers have proven that by adding a certain amount of beta-tricalcium phosphate (ß-TCP) to hydroxyapatite coatings on biomedical implants, integration is improved and the likelihood of infection is reduced.

Flame Spray Technologies, The Netherlands, has introduced a state-of-the-art mass flow controlled UHP/HVOF eGun coating system that reportedly enables cost reductions up to as much as 25% compared with conventional liquid-fuel HVOF systems.

University of Pittsburgh researchers recently received another $1.5 million from the National Science Foundation to continue a combined multi-university, private-industry effort to develop implantable medical devices made from biodegradable alloys based on magnesium.

Admedes Schuessler GmbH, Germany, announces that its Nitinol thin film sputtering technology is now ready to be utilized for new medical devices.

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