By Matt Navarro, Aptyx Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) has become a staple in the medical device industry for applications ranging from vascular grafts to stent encapsulations and more. It’s known for chemical inertness, biocompatibility, flexibility, and durability. What may surprise engineers is that ePTFE is not a single, uniform material. It takes several forms with varying…
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