ABSTRACT

This chapter deals with materials and their medical applications, especially how different types of materials are being used to produce various kinds of medical products. This chapter discusses various types of material-based products and how these products are made at a large scale in the industry. Material-based products and the names of the manufacturers in different parts of the world are explained in a detailed manner. The names and portfolios of the companies that make and invest in the production of material-based products for medical applications are discussed. The global market, investment, and market trends for material-based products and their manufacturers are also discussed in detail. In the end, future trends and business opportunities are also discussed to understand the market direction of material-based products.