There are four leading classes of biomaterials used in implantable applications, including metals, ceramics, composites and polymers. The use of one material type over the other varies greatly based on a range of criteria, including functional use, performance requirements and cost.
Foster was featured in the June 2019 issue of Compounding Word. In an article entitled, “Clean from Start to Finish”, Foster discusses our clean room compounding capabilities and how market demand has resulted in further investment in clean room manufacturing capacity. Download Article
PUTNAM, CT USA – (June 18, 2019) – Foster Corporation, a leader in polymer material
solutions for the medical and pharmaceutical markets, has seen its business flourish in the last few years. As a result of this growth, Foster has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art 55,780 ft2 (5,182 m2) manufacturing facility that is adjacent to its headquarters in Putnam, CT.
PUTNAM, CT USA – (January 22, 2019) – Foster Corporation, a leader in polymer solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical applications, introduces LazerMed™ laser marking technology which offers high resolution, durable printing capability for plastic materials used in medical devices.
Polyketone based polymers are advanced materials used in highly engineered, reusable medical device applications, such as metal replacement, where high flexural modulus, high heat resistance, and multiple steam sterilization cycles are needed PUTNAM, CT USA – (December 11, 2019) – Foster Corporation, a leader in performance polymer solutions in the medical and pharmaceutical marketplace, has been appointed as …