Converting of Materials for Medical Applications – UFP Technologies to Present at Medical Grade Polymers 2015

Medical Grade Polymers is an international conference focusing on plastic and elastomeric materials for medical devices, implants and instruments. The conference brings together professionals and experts within the medical device manufacturing industry to discuss the latest developments in markets, technical and regulatory issues, and review quality production technology.

Mr. Duff’s presentation, “ Polymeric Foam and Film Converting of Materials for Medical Applications,” will address the technical hurdles associated with the design, development, and fabrication of medical device components and packaging. Mr. Duff will discuss several case studies illustrating some of the particular challenges encountered with medical grade thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) as well as various foam-based medical applications.

Mr. Duff is scheduled to speak at 10:10AM Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the Crowne Plaza Boston-Woburn. For information about the conference and how to register please click here .

About UFP Technologies
UFP Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: UFPT) is a producer of innovative, custom-engineered components, products, and specialty packaging. Using foams, plastics, composites, and natural fiber materials, we design and manufacture a vast range of solutions primarily for the medical, automotive, aerospace & defense, electronics, consumer, and industrial markets. Our team acts as an extension of our customers’ in-house research, engineering and manufacturing groups, working closely with them to solve their most complex product and packaging challenges. For our customers, innovation takes many shapes. But each solution is shaped by a level of design, materials and process expertise that is unique to UFP Technologies.