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PRIME Project Launches to Strengthen Global Nitinol Supply Chain<\/div>
March 10, 2026<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Five leading companies in the medical device industry have launched the PRIME project, a strategic initiative dedicated to advancing the consistency, scalability, and performance of nitinol materials. PRIME, which stands for PRoficient Ingot Material Evaluation, brings together deep technical expertise from every stage of the nitinol value chain. The founding members are Fort Wayne Metals... View Article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Resonetics to Acquire Resolution Medical, Expanding Neuromodulation and Structural Heart Capabilities<\/div>
March 10, 2026<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Resonetics, Nashua, New Hampshire, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Resolution Medical, a medical device design and manufacturing firm headquartered in Fridley, Minnesota, with additional operations in the Netherlands. The transaction is expected to close in 2026, pending regulatory approvals. The acquisition adds complementary capabilities in high-growth therapeutic markets including neuromodulation, structural... View Article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Confluent Medical Debuts Filmcast Select for Tailored Polymer Tubing Performance<\/div>
March 10, 2026<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Confluent Medical Technologies, Chattanooga, Tennessee, announced the launch of Filmcast Select, a materials customization program that enables medical device OEMs to tailor key performance attributes of Filmcast PTFE and polyimide tubing for specific applications. The program addresses a growing challenge in minimally invasive device design: as procedures advance and devices become smaller and more complex,... View Article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Ilika and Cirtec advance miniaturized medical implants<\/div>
October 8, 2025<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Cirtec Medical, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota announced a collaborative approach with Ilika, Southampton, United Kingdom, combining application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) technology with solid-state battery (SSB) innovation to power the next generation of active implantable medical devices (AIMDs). The integration aims to enable compact, rechargeable, and efficient implants for applications such as neuromodulation and cardiac sensing. The... View Article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Johnson Matthey to open first hydrogen internal combustion engine testing facility in Gothenburg<\/div>
October 8, 2025<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Johnson Matthey, London, England announced plans to open its first hydrogen internal combustion engine (H\u2082ICE) testing facility at its existing site in Gothenburg, Sweden. The upgraded center will expand the company\u2019s heavy-duty vehicle testing capabilities, reflecting growing industry and regulatory momentum toward cleaner mobility technologies. The facility is expected to become operational in autumn 2025.... View Article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Furukawa Electric named to CDP\u2019s 2024 Supplier Engagement Leaderboard for climate action<\/div>
October 8, 2025<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan announced that it has been named to the 2024 Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) Leaderboard by CDP, an international environmental nonprofit organization. The recognition places the company among the highest-ranked corporations worldwide for its initiatives addressing climate change across the supply chain and for its transparent environmental disclosures. The CDP... View Article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Norman Noble expands final inspection capabilities with advanced 3D optical metrology system<\/div>
October 8, 2025<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Norman Noble, Cleveland, Ohio announced the installation of a high-performance 3D optical metrology system to enhance final inspection of complex medical implants, including contoured stents and heart valve frames. The new system is designed to measure challenging geometries and reflective surfaces with exceptional speed and precision. Featuring a pivoting illumination head, the system captures detailed,... View Article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Confluent Medical Technologies launches ultra polyimide for advanced medical device applications<\/div>
April 7, 2025<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Confluent Medical Technologies, Scottsdale, AZ, announced the release of Ultra Polyimide, a new high-performance polymer tubing that offers approximately double the strength of conventional polyimide. This innovation is aimed at enabling next-generation medical devices that demand both durability and miniaturization. Ultra Polyimide addresses the need for thinner-walled tubing that maintains structural integrity, allowing for greater... View Article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Enovis releases 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility Report highlighting commitment to sustainability and community engagement<\/div>
April 7, 2025<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Enovis Corporation, headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, announced the publication of its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, underscoring the company’s ongoing dedication to ethical practices, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. \u200b The report details Enovis’ initiatives aimed at fostering a positive global impact. Key highlights include the implementation of energy-efficient technologies across manufacturing facilities, resulting... View Article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Integer highlights medical device innovation and acquisition at MD&M West<\/div>
April 7, 2025<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Integer Holdings Corporation, Plano, Texas, showcased the company\u2019s capabilities and solutions to enable cardiac rhythm management and neuromodulation products in addition to its recent acquisition of Precision Coating in MD&M West 2025. Integer highlighted its global rapid prototyping services, which offer direct access to engineering and R&D experts with turnaround times as short as two... View Article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n