Insights

  1. Exploring Insulating Varnish for PEEK Wire High Bond

    By Benji Smith, Product Manager & Zeth Eberling, Sr. Materials Engineer

    As the world continues to move towards electrification to support sustainable and green energy efforts, the performance requirements placed upon the electrical machines powering this revolution are rapidly increasing and becoming ever more demanding.  At the heart of any electrical machine lies a magnet wire; one of the most critical, if not the most critical,…

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  2. Enabling the next BRS revolution

    By James M. Lindsey III, Senior Research Engineer

    First conceived in the early 1990s, bioresorbable vascular scaffolds (BRS) were developed to provide temporary arterial mechanical support and anti-proliferative effects similar to permanent metallic drug-eluting stents (DES), but then completely resorb into the body after a finite period of time, returning the vessel to its normal state. While metallic stents were (and still are)…

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  3. How advances in extrusion technology can transform insulated wire

    By Brian Tomblin, Vice President of Product Engineering

    Typically, when thinking of insulated wire, the thought that comes to mind for many engineers will be a simple round conductor with a concentric round insulating layer. Perhaps more specifically, one may be envisioning a classic enameled magnet wire (Figure 1), produced from a solvent cast coating system in which the wire is first coated,…

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  4. From head to toe: the expanding reach of endovascular therapy

    By Rodrigo Silva, Global Product Manager, Zeus.

    As endovascular treatment expands to the far reaches of the body, catheter innovation must keep pace. Never before has the need for catheters with a multitude of properties and functions been so great.

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  5. Next generation catheters: The trends shaping the future of catheter design

    By Matt Allen, Senior Product Manager

    Following COMPAMED 2019 in Dusseldorf, Matt Allen, Zeus’ Senior Product Manager, discusses the challenges facing catheter design today. Here’s his take on the exciting advances overcoming current obstacles, plus innovations coming down the line and what that means for future treatments.

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  6. A review of differences in safety between fluoropolymers and non-polymerized forms of PFAS

    At its core, the process of manufacturing polymeric products involves the conversion of a given resin into a desired form, typically using an extrusion process.  These resins, including PTFE, ETFE, FEP, and PFA, are supplied by resin manufacturers, and subsequently converted into their desired form by a polymeric product manufacturer, such as Zeus. Confusion surrounding…

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  7. The future of fiber optics: transforming data infrastructure with multi-function fiber optics

    By Jason Fant, Global Fiber Optics Market Manager, Zeus

    Walking around the ECOC exhibition in Dublin last week, I heard several exciting ideas regarding the future of fiber optics. None intrigued me more, however, than Verizon’s Market Focus presentation, which made a novel suggestion: that existing fiber infrastructure could be adapted to provide environmental monitoring and feedback on transport conditions.

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  8. Polymer innovation: inspiring new possibilities in weld validation

    By Jason Fant, Global Fiber Optics Market Manager, Zeus

    Zeus was recently involved in extensive research seeking to replace traditional electrical thermocouple test methods with fiber optic sensors in a bid to simplify this lengthy, costly process. Unlike thermocouples, which affect the mechanical properties of the bond, fiber optic sensors have the potential to accurately monitor temperature and pressure during the weld process without threatening a component’s structural integrity.

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  9. Aircraft electrification: why future flight depends on innovation today

    By Eric Trimble, Global Market Manager, Aerospace, Zeus

    For more than a century, aircraft have primarily been powered by carbon-based fuels such as kerosene or gasoline. These fuels contain a lot of energy for their weight and provide the power to lift the largest airliners. However, as a major contributor to CO2 emissions, and with dwindling oil resources, the future of aviation is dependent on finding an alternative power source.

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  10. How polymer innovation is paving the way for fiber optic development

    By Jason Fant, Global Fiber Optics Market Manager, Zeus

    Fiber optic sensors are central to a whole host of applications, from identifying leaks in nuclear power plants to guiding surgical procedures. While the technology has evolved to detect and relay complex data, optical fibers cannot withstand harsh environments and physical hazards. When deployed in such conditions, optical fibers must be protected or modified if they are to survive and perform optimally. Failure to do so could compromise long-term reliability and may even risk the integrity of your entire project. 

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