Accurate detection and monitoring of gases are essential in industrial environments for various applications, including process control and environmental management. However, conventional electrochemical gas sensors often encounter difficulties in accurately discerning between target gases and similar compounds present in the atmosphere. This can lead to erroneous readings and pose risks to worker safety. Furthermore, the […]
View MoreAdvances in lab-on-a-chip systems have strong potential for detection of a wide range of analytes with reduced sample and reagent volume, lower costs and shorter analysis times. The completion of high-fidelity multiplexed and multiclass assays remains a huge challenge for the medical microdevice field, as it struggles to achieve and expand upon results that are […]
View MoreChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [COPD] is a common disease characterized by persistentrespiratory issues such as coughing, wheezing, or tightness in the chest that typically causes breathing toget worse over time. While the condition is treatable, prevention does involve daily medication to ensureairways remain open. The technical challenge brought to Porex was to develop a porous […]
View MoreOur customer was developing a single portable oxygen concentrator that would offer both continuous flow and pulse-dose delivery and would be housed in a small footprint. The device would have more than twice the oxygen output of any POC on the market to enable the patient to do more and stay active. The technical challenge […]
View MoreAn application case study showcasing the exceptional advantages of customized multi-functional components in nasal spray devices for drug delivery. Our customer, a leading inhalation startup with someof the most innovative drug delivery mechanisms on the market, was looking to develop a nasal spray that would effectively treat active migraine headaches by delivering medication directly to […]
View MoreA global leader in designing and manufacturing automotive parts was developing an innovative ventingcomponent for EV Battery Packs with the specific safety requirement of mitigating battery fires due tothermal runaway and off-gassing. Though these risks are not often happenstance, it’s a failure modecomponent that is required and quickly becoming a global standard in every battery […]
View MoreCERUS Corporation needed a partner to supply components for the inactivation of pathogens in platelets and plasma. Porex has collaborated with CERUS, a medical device manufacturer, to develop the INTERCEPT™ Blood System. This innovative system aims to minimize the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections by effectively neutralizing a wide range of pathogens that may be present […]
View MoreAn Engine Control Unit (ECU) connected to the motor assembly system is the brains of the engine. To protect the ECU component, an IP-rated protection vent was required, to prevent damage to electronics due to the harsh environmental and operational conditions. Our customer came to Porex seeking a venting solution. They found in their current […]
View MoreThis video showcases Porex’s longstanding partnership with Crayola. Our HR site manager at Porex Richmond shares an inspiring story about the impact Crayola markers have had on her non-verbal son’s life. The video also features insights from Crayola’s COO and highlights the Porex Richmond team responsible for marker reservoir operations and R&D.
View MoreCERUS, a medical device manufacturer, partnered with Porex to create the INTERCEPT™ Blood System. This groundbreaking system is designed to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections by efficiently neutralizing a broad spectrum of pathogens that might exist in donated blood. Porex played a crucial role by developing the porous media that incorporates the essential functional […]
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