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Update On The Availability Of PTFE Liners and FEP Heat Shrink Tubing with Joe Rowan of Junkosha USA
Transforming Extrusion From An Art To A Science with Braulio Polanco of Systematic Extrusion
Steve Maxson discusses the supply chain of PTFE Liners and FEP heat shrink tubing and expansion activities with Junkosha USA’s President and CEO, Joe Rowan Junkosha are pioneers of fluoropolymer-based technologies across many sectors including microwave interconnect and medical devices. This includes thin wall etched PTFE liners and peelable FEP heat shrink tubing for medical devices. Junkosha has three operations in Japan, including their headquarters as well as sites in the US, UK and China. For more information, visit https://www.junkosha.com/en Host: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US Extruders Guest : Joe Rowan | President & CEO | Junkosha USA Announcer: Bill Kramer | President | US Extruders Producer/ Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US Extruders For video episodes visit www.us-extruders.com/podcasts
Steve Maxson discusses transforming extrusion from an art to a science with Systematic Extrusion’s CEO, Braulio Polanco. Systematic Extrusion is the pioneer in hands-on extrusion training. They have developed a data-driven systematic approach based on scientific principles that enable extrusion manufactures to produce high quality product consistently and effectively every time. For more information, visit www.systematicextrusion.com Host: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US Extruders Guest : Braulio Polanco | Founder & CEO | Systematic Extrusion Announcer: Bill Kramer | President | US Extruders Producer/ Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US Extruders For video episodes visit www.us-extruders.com/podcasts
In this episode, Steve sits with Tilak M. Shah to explore the fascinating world of polymer chemistry and its impact on medical device performance and manufacturing. From the classifications of polymers—like hard Shore D plastics and soft Shore A materials—to the critical differences between thermoplastics and thermosets, we break down complex topics into practical insights. We also dive into liquid polymer processing methods, including dip molding and polymer dispersions, and explore their applications in creating compliant balloons and stent coatings. Host/ Producer: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development | US Extruders Guest: Tilak M Shah | Biomaterial Consultant | TS Polymers Announcer: Bill Kramer | President | US Extruders Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing/ Business Development | US Extruders For video episodes visit www.us-extruders.com/podcasts