Glass vs. Plastic: Benefits of Using Glass Components in Biotechnology, Medical Device, Point-of-Care & Pharmaceutical Industries

This white paper from Accu-Glass outlines the various properties that make glass such an attractive option for a diverse range of medical-related applications.

Benefits of Using Glass Components in Biotechnology, Medical Device, Point-of-Care & Pharmaceutical Industries

When it comes to precision medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical components, there are many high performance materials to choose from. Although plastic is a very commonly used in these applications, glass offers a myriad of advantages that plastics do not. Because of its economical cost as well as its sanitary properties, glass is an excellent choice for one-time use products that are frequently used in the medical and healthcare industries. This white paper from Accu-Glass outlines the various properties that make glass such an attractive option for a diverse range of medical-related applications. The report also reviews the measurement methods, glass types, product examples, and forming and finishing processes that are suitable for glass manufacturing.