Our editor Laura Hughes highlights her five must-read articles for this week.
1. Nolato Group acquires GW Plastics
Advanced contract manufacturing and injection moulding company, GW Plastics, has signed an agreement to be acquired by the Nolato Group.
2. Philips ranks as the most innovative medtech company
Philips has been ranked as number 23 in Boston Consulting Group’s worldwide 2020 ‘Top 50 Most Innovative Companies’ survey.
3. Full circle: Q and A to find out more about 100% recyclable polymer
Tom van Aken, CEO of Avantium, spoke to MPN editor Laura Hughes about PEF - a polymer which is 100% plant-based and recyclable.
4. EU MDR: Sixteenth notified body is named
Germany's DQS Medizinprodukte has been designated as the 16th notified body under the incoming EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR).
5. Thinking ahead: What to consider for automated handling trays
Marc van Keulen, lead designer, and Seán Egan, director of global marketing & VoC development, both from Nelipak Healthcare Packaging, lists design process considerations for automated handling trays.