Sophisticated fluoropolymer pioneer highlights growing market adoption of its Etched PTFE Liner alongside its advanced material and component technologies for medical applications

Stand No. First Floor 127

September 22nd , 2026 – Junkosha, a global specialist in high-performance fluoropolymer technologies, will showcase its portfolio of latest solutions for medical device manufacturing at Medical Technology Ireland Expo and Conference 2026,taking place from September 23-24 in Galway, Ireland. Junkosha’s presence will highlight the company’s continued development of advanced material and processing technologies designed to address the increasingly complex demands of medical device manufacturers. A key focus will be the Junkosha® Etched PTFE Liner, which has achieved steady market growth since its full-scale introduction in 2019, with production volume increasing by more than 20 times over this period.

This market growth demonstrates how Junkosha has applied its proprietary fluoropolymer expertise to develop manufacturing methods that achieve the properties required for demanding catheter manufacturing applications. The company’s proprietary, patented technology enables Junkosha PTFE Liner to achieve high tensile strength tailored to specific customer requirements. This is particularly important during catheter lamination, where the elongation and tensile properties of the PTFE liner can influence the consistency of the manufacturing process.

“Medical Technology Ireland provides an important opportunity to demonstrate how our technology development is addressing the evolving requirements in medical device manufacturing,” said Kevin LaDow, Chief Sales Officer at Junkosha. “Our approach is not simply focused on developing individual products, but on continuously advancing our materials, processes and technologies to help customers overcome increasingly complex challenges.”

Junkosha® Peelable Heat Shrink Tubing will also be on display, designed to deliver controlled, linear peelability along the catheter axis. This helps manufacturers improve process consistency, reduce variability during heat shrink removal, and support scalable production. In addition, Junkosha will showcase its Ultra-Fine Flat Cable and Multi-Channel Transmission Cable and Assembly, which provides a compact alternative to conventional FPC-based designs. While maintaining a similarly compact form factor, it delivers more consistent signal quality across individual lines, supporting stable and reliable signal transmission.

These technologies form part of Junkosha’s broader commitment to continuously innovate in high-performance materials and components for medical applications. By combining its proprietary fluoropolymer expertise and processing technologies, Junkosha continues to develop new solutions for evolving medical device requirements, enabling technology innovators to bring increasingly advanced devices to market.

Visitors to Medical Technology Ireland 2026 can meet the Junkosha team on the First Floor, Stand 127, to discuss the company’s latest technologies and solutions for medical-device manufacturing.