Spring Release of ASM Medical Materials Database Brings Major Upgrades, New Materials

ASM International and Granta Design, leaders in materials information technology, today announced major updates to the ASM Medical Materials Database™. The spring release of this resource includes new data on materials including stainless steels and tool steels, expanded coverage of the latest additive manufacturing techniques, and the addition of the latest FDA approved devices (510k and PMA) with links to associated materials, coatings and drugs.

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