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

- Show: [Being an Engineer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer)
- Published: 2025-01-24
- Length: 41m
- Episode: 4
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-01-24-s6e4-steve-maxson-catheters-heat-shrink-tubing-medical-device-extrusion-technolo

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-01-24-s6e4-steve-maxson-catheters-heat-shrink-tubing-medical-device-extrusion-technolo#t=0) Introduction: Steve Maxson and Career Origins
- [7:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-01-24-s6e4-steve-maxson-catheters-heat-shrink-tubing-medical-device-extrusion-technolo#t=455) Medical Extrusion Technology and Materials
- [17:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-01-24-s6e4-steve-maxson-catheters-heat-shrink-tubing-medical-device-extrusion-technolo#t=1021) Heat Shrink Tubing Applications in MedTech
- [22:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-01-24-s6e4-steve-maxson-catheters-heat-shrink-tubing-medical-device-extrusion-technolo#t=1345) Chamfr Platform and Industry Collaboration
- [24:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-01-24-s6e4-steve-maxson-catheters-heat-shrink-tubing-medical-device-extrusion-technolo#t=1485) Medical Processing Panel (MPP) and Regulatory Trends
- [32:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-01-24-s6e4-steve-maxson-catheters-heat-shrink-tubing-medical-device-extrusion-technolo#t=1963) Advice for Young Engineers and Future Trends

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Medical & health devices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/medical-devices)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Certification & compliance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/certification-and-compliance)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Davis Standard (company)
- American Kuna (company)
- Zeus (company)
- Putnam Plastics (company)
- Boston Scientific (company)
- Medtronic (company)
- W.L. Gore (company)
- FEP (material)
- PTFE (material)
- PEEK (material)
- Med-Ex Podcast (product)
- Medical Processing Panel (other)

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