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Injection Moulding of Medical
Devices (Ferromatik Milacron India Ltd.)
The medical device sector is one
of the most promising markets in India. Indian demand for new
Plastics manufacturing equipment and technology, especially in
the injection molding sector, are likely to grow at least at an
annual rate of 10% for the next five years or more. Technical
developments in plastic processing, equipment manufacturing and
engineering have also increased the use of plastics in the
health care sectors. The general advantages of plastics are well
documented. |
 Among these are design flexibility, including part integration,
chemical and corrosion resistance, cost effectiveness, and low
weight.
As populations continue to reach retirement age in developing
countries, the market for medical devices is likely to continue
to grow, and with it, the use of plastics. U.S. companies are
encouraged to work closely with qualified organisations, and/or
to maintain licensing/joint venture agreements with Indian
firms. Medical grade plastics find extensive use in the
manufacture of intravenous bottles, intravenous sets, syringes,
and catheters. Plastic products have contributed to the
development of high-end medical products as well, such as
artificial heart pumps and artificial limbs. The present annual
consumption of 19,000 metric tons of plastics in the medical
sector in India should grow at a 16 percent per annum for the
near term. Direct and contract manufacturing of plastic products
and components are increasing. Besides local industrial growth,
some leading foreign companies are also slowly entering Indian
market to manufacture plastic products. Flexibility of design
and manufacturing, cost advantages, and easy maintenance of
plastic components will continue to support the growth of
plastic goods for the next several years.
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S. V. Divgi
Electrical Engineer
Vice President – Sales and Marketing
Ferromatik Milacron India Ltd. |
Mr. S. V. Divgi, is Electrical Engineer, from Basaveshwara
Engineering College, Bangalkot, Karnataka University.
He was with Klockner Windsor India Ltd., from 1986 to 1995 as
Assist Manager-Design.
He is with Ferromatik Milacron India Ltd., from 1995. He was
heading various department like Design, Engineering and
Operation. He is Vice President – Sales and Marketing from
October, 2006. |
