MPO on the Changes in the Medtech Surface Treatment Industry
Recently Medical Product Outsourcing (MPO) interviewed about a dozen leading industry professionals in the medical device surface treatment industry, including New England Electropolishing’s COO, Luke Almeida. Their goal was to gain some insights into the latest trends in metal finishing around the medical device industry. You can read the full article by clicking on the link below.
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What is Electropolishing?
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The Electropolishing Process
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Benefits of Electropolishing
Curious about the benefits of putting your parts through the electropolishing process? Read along below where we...
How Much Material Does Electropolishing Remove?
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How Much Will Electropolishing Improve the Surface of my Part?
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Electropolishing Frequently Asked Questions
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What is ASTM B912?
ASTM B912 is an industry standard for the passivation of stainless steel alloys through electropolishing...
What is ASTM A967
ASTM A967 is an industry standard specification for the chemical passivation treatments for stainless...
What is ISO 13485?
ISO 13485 is a standard that applies specifically to medical devices. ISO 13485 is designed to be...