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S6E4 Steve Maxson | Catheters, Heat Shrink Tubing, & Medical Device Extrusion Technology

Being an Engineer · 24 Jan 2025 · 41m · Episode 4

What this episode covers

Steve Maxson, owner of Maxson InSight Services and host of the Med-Ex Podcast, discusses his career in medical extrusion technology, starting from his time at Davis Standard and American Kuna. He explains the mechanics of medical extrusion, the critical role of thin-walled tubing and heat shrink materials like FEP and PEEK, and the industry's shift toward miniaturization and bio-simulation. Maxson also highlights the impact of the Chamfr platform on prototyping speed and the importance of balancing innovation with regulatory compliance in MedTech.

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Companies
Davis Standard, American Kuna, Zeus, Putnam Plastics, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, W.L. Gore
Products
Med-Ex Podcast
Materials
FEP, PTFE, PEEK
Also
Medical Processing Panel

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