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Company Profile iNBLEX
18 October, 2018
Blow moulding is a specialist manufacturing technique that is essential to the success of the MedTech industry in Ireland. It is used primarily to make plastic bottles and containers but can also be used to make many different hollow plastic objects. However, many of the bottles and containers used by…
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Working in the MedTech Sector in the North West of Ireland
16 October, 2018
The MedTech sector is one of Ireland’s biggest success stories. Also, it continues to get stronger as countries seek to capitalise on the experience and talent that exists in the country. This bodes well if you already work in the sector, plus it presents opportunities if you don’t, providing you…
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Profile of Tool and Gauge
3 October, 2018
The quality and viability of a product often completely relies on the mould or tool used to make it. Precision and accuracy are essential, while the tool or mould must stand the test of time to ensure the product is scalable and profitable. The importance of tool and mould design…
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Sustainable Packaging in the MedTech and Pharmaceutical Industries – Challenges and Opportunities
28 September, 2018
By Brendan Duggan, Managing Director, INBLEX Plastics Ltd Countries, communities, organisations, businesses, families, and individuals are increasingly focused on reducing the impact they have on the environment. There are multiple aspects to this drive but one of the main talking points at the moment is packaging. In particular, the use…
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Profile of Arrotek
25 September, 2018
Some of the best innovations in the medical device sector come from small companies, many of which have unique ideas and world-leading expertise. How do you turn an idea, however, into a physical product that can be profitably manufactured in large quantities while also meeting all regulatory requirements? This is…
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Profile of ATS – Automation Specialists
14 September, 2018
Automation technologies have played a pivotal role in moving manufacturing industries across all sectors into the modern era. Specifically, automation has driven efficiencies, made manufacturing plants more productive, and improved the quality of products that customers receive. ATS, a member of the Atlantic MedTech Cluster, has been a leading provider…
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Sligo’s MedTech Sector Explained
12 September, 2018
The MedTech industry is a great Irish success story. In fact, it boasts statistics and results that other sectors can only dream about. According to the Irish MedTech Association, over 38,000 people work in the sector in about 450 companies. Those companies include indigenous Irish companies as well as major…
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Profile of Verus Metrology Partners
7 September, 2018
Verus Metrology Partners is a member of the Atlantic MedTech Cluster providing clients with robust metrology solutions. What services does Verus Metrology Partners offer, what levels of expertise does the company have, and what makes it stand out from the competition? Verus has expertise in several different areas: Metrology Mechanical…
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Industry 4.0 Career Opportunities in the North West of Ireland
4 September, 2018
Industry 4.0 is the future of manufacturing, particularly in heavily regulated industries. Of course, the exact shape of the Smart Factory of the future is still evolving, but the benefits of Industry 4.0 technologies are hard to ignore. Those benefits include improved productivity, greater manufacturing flexibility, more efficient business processes,…
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