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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA announced it finalized guidance issued by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health on numerous ...

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has been the material of choice for the wear surface (against metallic or ceramic counterfaces) of total joint replacements for the past three decades ...

In a world where increasing joint arthroplasties are being performed on increasingly younger patients, osteolysis as the leading cause of failure after total joint arthroplasty (TJA) has gained ...

Material Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene has been the gold standard for 40 years. New technology and new materials can now offer even more options. Steven M. Kurtz, Harvey L. Stein, and ...

While Teijin Aramid has been recycling para-aramid Twaron fibers at its own recycling facilities for the past two decade, the company has long sought a solution for its other products, including its ...

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a commonly used material in medical orthopedics, where its' durable, low-friction surface is used as a spacer that ensures mobility for knee, hip, ...

New UHMWPE material incorporates small, highly reactive molecules that cross-link at lower radiation doses than previous formulations. A new family of ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) ...