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Tack Reduction
Polymers used in medical devices such as silicone are selected due to their chemical properties and inherent biocompatibility. Silicone materials however suffer from the tackiness of the material. Plasma deposition process have been used to reduce the coefficient of friction of tacky materials while maintaining the materials bulk properties. A variety of applications exist within medical manufacturing that are enhanced by these types of surfaces: Urinary, Renal and Coronary Catheters, Silicone Seals, Guide wires, and Device Components.
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Medical Device Applications Team
James D. Getty, Medical Device Market Manager
Getty leads March’s Applications Engineering and Business Development activities, including the Marketing activities supporting the business’ Semiconductor, Printed Circuit Board, and Life Sciences market segments. Getty joined March in 2000. Prior to March Getty has held positions in the semiconductor industry. Getty has a BS, Chemistry from the University of California at Irvine and a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of California at Davis.
David Foote, Sr. Staff Applications Engineer
Mr. Foote has an extensive background in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) with a focus on plasma enhanced CVD. Prior to working with March he developed processes in the semiconductor and semiconductor equipment industries. He holds a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Mr. Foote has been granted over 35 patents.
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