Road Trip Toolmaking
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In the run-up to Moulding Expo , I had the opportunity to visit six companies together with Prof. Dr. Thomas Seul from Hochschule Schmalkalden and interview them on the subject of toolmaking.
Today you will learn what an important role PMMA plays in the permanent fixation of joint replacements. The bone cement, for example, that securely fixes a hip joint in the bone, is made of nothing else.
What does all this have to do with toolmaking? You can find out all about it in my report On the Spot at Heraeus Medical - including insights into the experimental laboratory and an operation on an open model.
Enjoy reading!
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This is an abridged version of the Plastics Newsletter, dated May 31, 2023.?Sign up here?to get the latest plastics industry news and background delivered to your inbox regularly.
It was great having you here - thanks for the nice report!