Use of high-performance fiber lasers introduced at NPE 2012 may significantly advance use of a variety of clear plastics in medical applications, such as fluid bags now made from polyvinyl chloride. Eastman Chemical announced at MD&M West held in Anaheim, CA last month that the technology developed by IPG Photonics (Oxford, MA) has significant potential for advancing its clear copolyester plastics. Tagging Options Domain:  All Sites Keywords:  medical plastics Eastman IPG Photonics read more

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Eastman: Fiber laser welding will boost medical role of copolyesters