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Gradical is the plastics expert for medical technology. We help medical technology companies to select the right plastic for their application. This takes into account technical suitability, regulatory requirements and sustainability aspects. The Gradical podcast covers all topics relating to plastics in medical technology. Sustainability, sterilization, the medical grade concept, biocompatibility and many other topics await you in this podcast. The host Lucas Pianegonda is a plastics expert ...
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Episode 147: Something About How to Handle a Small Argument
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45:00In this episode Chris and Christy discuss a small argument that they had and share advice about how to handle your small arguments. They also share What's New and Words of Wisdom.
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Daniel Delfosse - Regulatory Developments
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46:17Daniel Delfosse is an expert for Regulations and Innovation. He spent his career in R&D positions at Mathys Ltd Bettlach before joining Swiss MedTech 5 years ago where he now is Vice Director and Head of Regulation and Innovation. He summarizes the past years of regulatory developments including the implications of MDR. Then we discuss upcomming re…
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Episode 146: Special Guest - Something About A New Co-Host
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53:12In this episode we are joined by special guest co-host Ganchor. We fix some mistakes that we made about leap year from the last episode. We also talk about the spiritual impact of peace.
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In this episode Chris and Christy both try to explain Leap Year and neither of them are probably right. They also talk about weird news and Christy shares a WOW (Word of Wisdom).
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This is a replay of Episode 64 which was originally played in July 2023.
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Episode 144: Something About Swimming with Pigs
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53:07In this episode Chris and Christy recap their cruise. They also talk about some current news events and Christy shares a cruise W.O.W.
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Dr. Chris DeArmitt is a world-class Plastic consultant and independent environmental expert. Chris had a stellar career in the plastics industry at firms such as BASF before starting his own consultancy Phantom Plastics. In 2020 he wrote the plastics paradox, where he tackles persistent myths about the environmental impact of plastics. He founded a…
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In this episode Chris and Christy talk about their upcoming cruise. They talk about what other people say they should do or don't. In addition, its Masters golf tournament week and Chris test Christy's knowledge about the tournament. Finally Chris and Christy share some marriage advice about what happens when you lose that loving feeling.…
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In this episode Christy shares a fun poem and scripture for a word of wisdom. Chris finally announces a secret trip they have been planning and we get another astronaut update.
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Episode 141: Something About Relationship Trust
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51:54In this weeks marriage tip Chris and Christy talk about developing trust in your relationship. Also Christy shares a W.O.W. Finally they talk about what they are watching right now.
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Episode 140: Something About Mattress Days
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49:17In this episode Chris and Christy kind of talk about a mattress day they had recently. That probably doesn't mean what you think it means. They also talk about relationships tips and Christy gives a WOW for the week.
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Episode 139: Something About Where Poo Comes From
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53:53Don't let the episode title fool you. This episode is packed full of Words of Wisdom and some very funny moments. And yes... a little something about where Poo comes from. You will just have to listen to understand.
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Jenci Kurja is an expert for sustainable growth and plastics. He hold s PhD from Eindhoven University of Technology in Polymer Science and had a stellar career in the plastic industry for the last 25 years. First at Milliken & Company and then at his current employer Plastiflex where he is now Chief Growth officer and Chief Sustainability Officer. …
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Episode 138: Something About What Not to Do In a Relationship
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55:58In the episode Chris gets really passionate talking about what not to do in a relationship. Also Chris shares some not news Weird News and Christy shares a Word of Wisdom for the week.
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Monir El Azzouzzi is the founder and CEO of Easy medical device, a swiss based regulatory affairs consulting firm. Monir hosts his own podcast – the easy medical device podcast – where I have had the honor of being a guest on material selection. Monir provides all kind of regulatory affairs services including clinical evaluation, the topic of today…
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Episode 137: Something About Relationship Facts
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54:30In this episode Chris and Christy talk bout relationship facts and some indicators of a healthy relationship and unhealthy relationship. They also talk about how Chris had another encounter in the Publix parking lot and how it could be Christy's fault.
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In this episode Chris and Christy give ideas for Valentine dates. Also, they play "Name that Sound" and Christy shares a Word of Wisdom for the week.
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Julian Lotz is cofounder and CEO of BIOVOX a german start-up focused on making medical grade plastics more sustainable. He is an expert for sustainable medical grades and especially for biobased grades. In our discussion Julian elaborates on enivornmental impacts, the difference between biobased and biodegradable and on how to make the future of he…
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Episode 135: Something About Healthy Habits for Couples
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55:11In this episode Chris and Christy talk about healthy habits for couples. Also, they talk about how one of them is not happy about the new family budget. Also, Christy shares a Word of Wisdom about our words.
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In this episode a conversation about planets leads to a conversation about bidets. Also we get a weird news update and Chris talks about wanting the bad guys to get away.
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In this episode Chris & Christy talk about starting the new year off being sick. They also talk about ChatGPT's predictions for 2025 and Big News from 2025 so far.
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Episode 132: Something About Being Nominated for an Award
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50:20In this episode Chris and Christy talk about being an award nominated podcast. They also give a breakdown of the podcast for this past year. Finally, Christy encourages people to go into the new year with Peace in their lives.
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Episode 131: Something About a Movie Champ
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42:25In this episode Chris and Christy reveal the winner of the Christmas Movie Showdown. Also, Chris has a grievance with the cat and Christy has a WOW for the day.
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Mihajlo Milenkovic & Giuseppe Fiandaca - Medical Grade Plastic Market Report
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52:42This special episode we will have two guests Mihajlo Milenkovic and Giuseppe Fiandaca. Mihajlo is principal at The Strategists network a strategy consulting firm focused on medical technology. Giuseppe Fiandaca is Cofounder and Managing Director at Polyneers a consulting firm for medical grade plastics. Together with Gradical these two companies jo…
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Episode 130: Something About Being Holly and Jolly
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47:40In this episode Chris is fully of holly and jolly...well at least he thinks he is. Chris also thinks he may need to apologize for an email he sent and Christy shares a WOW for the week.
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Dr. Stefan Rössler - Mass Balance Approach
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58:12Dr. Stefan Rössler is an expert for the massbalance approach and auditor for massbalance certifications at TÜV-SÜD. After his PhD in chemical engineering he worked a couple of years in industry as a business and technical consultant before he joined TÜV SÜD as an auditor and global product manager for ISCC certifications. We talk in detail about di…
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Episode 129: Something About Being All Over the Place
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44:21In this episode Chris and Christy have an all over the place conversation. They do manage to talk about Christmas date/family activities and Christmas This or That Sweet Treats.
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Episode 128: Something About A Baking Podcast
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55:26In this episode Chris and Christy complete the Pie Challenge by making a key lime pie from scratch... kinda. Also, it's officially the Christmas season so they play a Christmas game and catch up on Christmas news.
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Episode 127: Something About A Battle Champion
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49:53In this episode Chris and Christy reveal which pie won the Pie Battle. Don't be sad that its over because this week we are starting a New Battle to determine what Christmas movie should be crowned the greatest. Also, Christy gives us an update on news that interests her.
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Episode 126: Something About Making Me Lose
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49:26In this episode Chris talks about how Christy makes him lose. Also, Christy has more breaking news about animals escaping. Finally, Chris and Christy give an update on the Pie Battle and announce the finalist.
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Episode 125: Something About Wild Monkeys
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53:00In this episode Christy shares news that is interesting to her and the number one story is about escaped monkeys. Also, Chris and Christy give an update about round 2 of the Pie Battle. Finally Christy shares a great Word of Wisdom about the difference between Joy and Happiness.
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In this episode Chris and Christy reveal the results of Round 1 of the Pie Battle. Chris also tests Christy knowledge about Presidents of the United States.
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Episode 123: Something About A Pie Challenge
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54:18In this episode Chris and Christy set out to discover what The Seven think the best pie is. To vote in the pie battle go to https://forms.gle/sFsCT1vgjGKrLkEj7 and let your opinion be known. Results will be shared in next weeks episode and the winners of each category move on. Also, Chris and Christy catch up on weird news and Christy shares a Word…
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Dr. Vinny Sastri - Quality Management in Medical Device
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46:39Vinny Sastri is an expert in quality management and medical grade plastics. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the Rutgers University. After a stellar career at BASF, Honeywell and GE-Plastics he founded his own consultancy where he focuses on quality management. He is a certified Six Sigma black belt and his book plastics in medical device is withou…
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Episode 122: Something About Munchkin Buckets
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44:37In this episode Christy talks about paying way too much for a bucket of doughnuts. Also Chris and Christy play a new music trivia game and Christy shares a Word of Wisdom for the week.
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In this episode Chris and Christy talk all about their experience dealing with Hurricane Helene. Also, they talk about On this Day and Christy shares a W.O.W.
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Kim Laursen - Compounding for Medical Applications
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46:47Kim Laursen is the Managing Director of Melitek A/S a medical compounder based in Denmark. With his nearly 30 year of experience he is a true expert in the field of medical compounding. In our discussion we talk about what advantages a compounder dedicated to medical end market brings, about sustainability and how to attract key talent. This episod…
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Episode 120: Something About More Pillow Talk Questions
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49:34In this episode Chris and Christy talk about a few questions from the Pillow Talk marriage conference in preparation for their panel appearance. Also, Christy gives more alligator facts and Chris talks about on this day.
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Jonathan Demierre is an expert for eco-design and lead the team Sustainability Engineering at Helbling. He holds a PhD in Energy Systems from the EPFL Lausanne and worked at the Sustainable Engineering Lab of Columbia university in New York before joining Helbling. His whole career is centred around sustainability and eco-design. We talk about the …
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Episode 119: Something About Becoming an Alligator Expert
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46:05In this episode Christy shares more of her vast knowledge about alligators. Chris tells Christy about a cat rescue center and ChatGPT creates a game for them to play.
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In this episode Christy finds out she might be an alligator expert. Also, Christy is excited about next Sunday's National Day.
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Steve Maxson is an expert for medical extrusion and currently Innovation and Business Developer at US-Extruders. He has over 20 years of experience in the medical extrusion business and hosts his own podcast Med-Ex The Medical Extrusion Podcast where he covers all things medical extrusion. On the side he also runs his own consulting business maxson…
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Episode 117: Something About Grocery Drama
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46:33In this episode Christy has a grievance with her groceries this week. Also, Chris tests Christy's football knowledge.
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Episode 116: Something About Words We Don't Like
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50:01In this episode Chris and Christy talk about the 9 most hated words in the English language. In addition, Chris has two words the he thinks are unnecessary. Christy has her own weird news and a W.O.W. (word of wisdom) for the week.
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Patrick Kothe - Medical Device Sales
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1:00:55Our todays guest is Patrick “Pat” Kothe is an expert in sales and marketing of medical devices. He is the CEO of EM Device a medical device start-up based in Austin Texas, helping doctors better treat abscesses. He had a stellar career in Sales and Marketing and his passion are innovative start-ups and career development. He is the host of the “Mas…
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In this episode Chris and Christy talk about current weird news. Also, Christy shares a powerful W.O.W.
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Anja Gottschalk - Polyolefins for Medical Technology
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47:56Our guest today is Anja Gottschalk, she is an application developer for medical technology and an expert in medical grade polyolefins. She is an member of the VDI's "Plastics in Medical Technology" committee and was involved in the development of the 2017 VDI guideline "Medical Grade Plastics". She gave an overview over the most important polyolfef…
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Episode 114: Something About A Quick Episode
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38:31In this episode Christy's only goal is to make this a quick episode because she is tired. Chris gives an update on Christy's Olympic Medal count prediction and talks about people lost in space.
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Episode 113: Something About Seeing the Good
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40:42In this episode Christy has a grievance with how Chris handled an issue with their AC Unit. Also, Christy gets an update on Olympic news.
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In this episode Chris tries to convince Christy to take road trip to Arizona to visit a museum. Chris also has a news update about the Weiner Mobile.
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