A study at Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital showed that use of a special liquid adhesive to increase the durability of driveline (DL) dressings can reduce the risk of infection and improve ...

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) are developing a new class of medical adhesives by combining hydrogels and glue-like polymers. These adhesives aim to securely and reliably bond ...

Stitches are the worst. They pop open. They leak. They can get infected, and even hurt sometimes. Doctors want to replace stitches for good, but the requirements for a new medical adhesive are steep.

Advanced adhesives can improve the design of joints and the assembly of disposable and reusable medical devices. A few of the more widely used joint designs for adhesively bonding similar and ...

The global medical adhesive tapes market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of approximately 6% during the forecast period, supported by a combination of healthcare, demographic, and technological ...

Liquid crystals (LCs) are versatile condensed materials. Their applications are not limited to LC displays, but covering lasers, photovoltaics, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), field-effect transistors, ...

Customized chemistry is quickly expanding throughout the adhesives industry, and making an impact on automotive and medical applications. Today, adhesives are satisfying demands in the auto and ...

ITW Devcon's Tru-Bond 18400-series UV-cured pressure-sensitive adhesives cure rapidly to an optically clear, nonyellowing finish When it comes to medical device manufacturing adhesives, the choice of ...

As medical wearables become more common, such as this glucose monitor to help people manage their diabetes, adhesives will be used to keep them in contact with the patients. Wearable medical devices ...

Moreover, a growing emphasis on patient comfort and convenience is fueling the development of skin-friendly adhesives that offer secure attachment without causing irritation or damage. The rise of ...