Another material has been qualified for the development of light-weight parts for aircraft. The Ixef BM-1524 polyarylamide (PARA) meets the Boeing BMS 8-270 standard governing polyamides for aircraft interiors. It is an alternative to conventional plastics such as polyetherimide (PEI). Ixef BM-1524 PARA is a 50% glass-fiber reinforced, semi-crystalline, semi-aromatic polyamide with good surface finish.…
PEEK thermoplastic used to develop spinal spacer devices
The medical industry continues to grow in importance for design engineers. Helping to spur growth is the introduction of a number of materials for devices and applications. One of those materials is polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and its variations. Nexxt Spine LLC, a Fishers, Ind.-based manufacturer of spinal implants and instrumentation, recently received FDA clearance for its…