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Where Pebax® and Polyolefin Heat Shrink Tubing Fit in Medical Device Design | Cobalt Polymers

Where Pebax® and Polyolefin Heat Shrink Tubing Fit in Medical Device Design

Heat shrink behavior can affect final device performance and assembly. In this sponsored technical blog post and full guide, Cobalt Polymers shares key considerations and use cases for selecting a material, shrink ratio, and wall thickness, including where Pebax® and Polyolefin Heat Shrink Tubing fit in medical device design.

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New Technical White Paper: PTFE & Emerging Lubricious Polymer Platforms

PTFE: Proven Performance, Rising Constraints in Catheter-Based Medical Devices

PTFE remains a foundational catheter liner material, but material selection is becoming more complex. Explore why MedTech R&D teams are evaluating PTFE through a broader lens across performance, supply chain resilience, sterilization, and regulatory planning.

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Cobalt Polymers: How Heat-Shrink Sample Kits Make Material Evaluation Faster

Cobalt Polymers: How Heat-Shrink Sample Kits Make Material Evaluation Faster

In this Chamfr Unboxed video, explore Cobalt Polymers’ Pebax® and Polyolefin Heat Shrink Tubing R&D kits in 2:1 and 4:1 shrink ratios. Quickly compare sizes, durometers, recovered dimensions, wall thicknesses,…
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Past Webinar
Chamfr Webinar: Rethink Your Heat Shrink | April 29, 2026

Rethink Your Heat Shrink

In this technical webinar, Cobalt Polymers experts discuss material behavior, use cases, and design considerations when using flexible, thin-walled heat shrink tubing. Watch the recording to leverage these insights, including…
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Applied Plastics: Why Coating Process Control is Critical in Catheter Manufacturing

Why Coating Process Control is Critical in Catheter Manufacturing

Variability in PTFE coating thickness can introduce fit issues, dimensional inconsistency, and performance variation across catheter builds. In this sponsored technical blog post, Applied Plastics explores how process control in coatings supports tighter tolerances, more consistent assembly, and reliable outcomes across catheter development.

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Podcast
Chamfr MedTech Unboxed Podcast with Steve Maxson
Hosted by Steve Maxson

How a Nano-Thin Coating Could Improve Blood-Contacting Devices

Alta Biomed’s PZF coating is gaining traction in blood-contacting devices. Learn how it balances performance, manufacturability, and testing to move from feasibility to scale.
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New Chamfr Supplier: Zeus

Zeus Now on Chamfr: PTFE Liners, FEP Heat Shrink, and FluoroPEELZ™ Peelable Heat Shrink for Faster MedTech R&D

Zeus is now on Chamfr, giving MedTech R&D teams access to ready-to-ship PTFE liners, FEP heat shrink, and FluoroPEELZ™ peelable heat shrink that enable design flexibility, more consistent builds, and faster iteration. Compare liner constructions, evaluate bonding approaches, and standardize assembly earlier in development.

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New Chamfr Supplier: jMedtech

jMedtech PTFE Liners and Heat Shrink Tubing Now Available on Chamfr

Now available on Chamfr, prototype faster with jMedtech PTFE liners and heat shrink tubing. Thin walls, tight tolerances, and etched/bonding-layer surfaces let you push beyond profile limits without sacrificing lubricity. Explore the in-stock SKUs now.

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6 Innovations Shaping the Future of EP Catheter Development

6 Innovations Shaping the Future of EP Catheter Development

As EP catheters become smaller, smarter, and more complex, R&D teams are rethinking energy delivery, electrode design, materials, automation, and system integration. Explore key innovations shaping the next generation of EP catheter development.

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Podcast
Chamfr MedTech Unboxed Podcast with Steve Maxson
Hosted by Steve Maxson

Exploring the Future of 3D Printing Biomaterials in Healthcare

In this episode of MedTech Unboxed: Presented by Chamfr, I sit down with Scott Taylor from PolyMed to delve into the transformative world of 3D printing biomaterials in healthcare. We…
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New Chamfr Supplier: Midwest Interventional Systems

Speed Up Catheter Prototyping: MIS Off-the-Shelf and Quick-Turn Components Now on Chamfr

Midwest Interventional Systems just brought 350+ catheter components to Chamfr, including off-the-shelf and quick-turn steerable handles and shafts, balloons, extrusion tubing, and more. Designed for system-level modularity, this portfolio lets R&D teams mix and match parts to build and iterate full catheter systems faster.

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Podcast
Chamfr MedTech Unboxed Podcast with Steve Maxson
Hosted by Steve Maxson

The Rise of Polymer Heart Valves: Innovation in Cardiac Surgery- An interview with Foldax

In this episode of MedTech Unboxed: Presented by Chamfr, I sit down with Ryan Stanfield from Foldax to explore the groundbreaking innovation of polymer heart valves in cardiac surgery. We…
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