On February 12, 2016, the FDA issued draft guidance for the use of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) in orthopedic devices. The draft guidance is open for public comment for the next 90 ...

DSM have recently introduced a new grade of UHMWPE film for cardiovascular applications. AZoM conducted this interview with DSM to find out more about this new material and its applications. DSM ...

Scientists have measured how the super-plastic material ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, commercially known as Dyneema or Spectra, interacts when bolted to other materials. The research has ...

John Riordan from Dotmar Engineered Plastic Products tells us about their range of Matrox ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) materials that they supply for flow promotion applications in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . First-generation porous coated acetabular cups have achieved durable biologic fixation, although liner ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday finalized guidance on the use of various types of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) in orthopedic devices. The 18-page guidance ...

UHMW-PE is a high-performance plastic with exceptional resistance to wear, abrasion, impacts, and chemicals available in different colors. Interstate Advanced Materials offers colored UHMW in three ...

Optimizing UHMWPE implants requires balancing materials, processing, and sourcing to improve performance, reduce risk, and ...

Demand for ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) for the fabrication of orthopedic and cardiovascular implants is driving growth for the material in global markets, according to a report ...

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