title: Looking into the future: materials and joining technology.
abstract: To improve existing products and create new ones manufacturers of medical devices need to consider the latest technology and materials. This review of recent developments in joining techniques describes alternative joining processes and how to establish best practice when working with adhesives and welding.
authors: Welding Institute (TWI), Centre for Adhesive Technology, Abington, Cambridge, UK.
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mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives / Q000494:pharmacology; D001697:Biomedical and Dental Materials; D004867:Equipment Design; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science / Q000639:trends*; D014481:United States; D014896:Welding / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives; D001697:Biomedical and Dental Materials