The rapid emergence of electronic identification systems to prevent medical counterfeiting will get a boost from a new internal welding process supplied by Wittmann Battenfeld (Kottingbrunn, Austria). Called IMIW for In-Mold Internal Welding, it is now possible to insert mold parts with a gas- and waterproof protective barrier for sensitive electronic components. Molded parts are joined together by injection molding the connection between the contact surfaces with the same plastic material from the inside. Tagging Options Domain:  All Sites Issue Date:  PT – March 2013 Keywords:  medical plastics Wittmann Battenfeld RFID In-Mold Internal Welding read more

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In-mold internal welding targets medical counterfeiters