Tecman is currently undergoing a rapid growth phase as we become increasingly established as an innovative end-to-end partner within rapidly growing manufacturing industries. As our customers face new and increasingly complex challenges, we continue to invest in our engineering and technical capabilities.…
Kevin Porter, Technical Director, explores the potential of bioplastics to improve sustainability across the healthcare sector. Kevin explains when bioplastics may be suitable, how to overcome some challenges with biomaterials and why they should be a key consideration in new product development.…
‘Buy British’ is usually associated with the food sector but Kevin Porter, Technical Director, suggests that due to the pandemic and environmental factors, it is becoming popular in healthcare as well. British manufacturers often base their pitch on quality and customer service and may be overlooking sustainability as a competitive edge.…
The best and brightest Life Sciences companies from across the Midlands have been shortlisted in the Medilink Business Awards 2022. Tecman is one of six companies nominated for the Innovation Awards, which recognises the development of innovative technology, design and processes that have made a major impact in the market.…
Healthcare leaders focus on making care safe and effective, and quite rightly, but is enough attention given to whether new technology and devices are reusable or easily recycled? Kevin Porter, Technical Director, challenges healthcare organisations to encourage the use of more sustainable materials in healthcare innovation.…
A recent survey revealed that NHS healthcare workers are concerned about the environmental impact of PPE. This article considers how Optec® reusable face shield is perfectly positioned to tackle this issue with it's use of high performance biomaterial and 'four pillars of comfort'.…
An R&D programme tasked with turning bio-sourced materials into PPE for healthcare, has culminated in the launch of Optec® reusable face shield. This article discusses how Optec® addresses the sustainability concerns associated with PPE and prioritises the common comfort issues experienced by healthcare staff.…
