This weeks news and information on manufacturing in Central Massachusetts

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Boston Scientific's new opioid alternative

Boston Scientific announced Jan. 11 it received regulatory approval for a new treatment for chronic pain without the use of opioids.

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Biostage's science perseveres through dire financial straits

What's it like to bring a company back to life after near bankruptcy? Jim McGorry, CEO of Holliston biotech Biostage, explains how the company never lost faith in its science after being delisted from NASDAQ, having an investment agreement fall through and laying off almost three quarters of its...

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Harvard Bioscience acquires Minn. firm for $70M, sells subsidiary for $20M

Holliston medical device maker Harvard Bioscience is set to acquire a Minnesota biomedical firm for $70 million, simultaneous to a $20-million sale of Harvard's subsidiary Denville Scientific.

Aspen Aerogels wins patent case against Dutch reseller

Aspen Aerogels, a Northborough manufacturer of aerogel insulation for the energy infrastructure and building materials markets, announced Tuesday a series of judgments from a German court against a Dutch reseller of an aerogel product for which Aspen claims it holds patents.

FLEXcon eyes lean manufacturing with new CFO

Spencer manufacturer of coated and laminated films FLEXcon Co., Inc. has hired a new chief financial officer the company hopes will develop a new financial strategy focused on lean manufacturing.

Former Worcester pickle factory sold for $425K

New England Food, Paper & Poultry, based in Providence, will move to Worcester after purchasing the former Regal Pickle Factory at 41 Mason St. for $425,000, according to land records and real estate brokers Kelleher & Sadowsky.

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