Recently added articles from Medical Design Technology:
Laser machine tools optimized for medical device manufacturers.(Innovations)
May 01, 2009 ... A line of turnkey laser tools provide marking, cutting, welding, drilling, and scribing processes optimized to the unique requirements of medical device manufacturers. They use lasers spanning the entire light spectrum in both high average power and high peak power configurations. ...
Curing system offers reliable LED technology.(Innovations)
May 01, 2009 ... The OmniCure LX300 is an LED UV spot-curing system for medical device, microelectronic, and optoelectronic manufacturing applications. This latest addition to the OmniCure family breaks new ground in UV curing by providing manufacturers with a high-powered, reliable LED technology in an ...
Porous media radial air bearings deliver frictionless rotary motion.(Innovations)
May 01, 2009 ... This line of radial air bearings is designed for use in precision rotary motion applications. These new modular components do not constrain rotary motion using a 360[degrees] housing as rolling element bearings do; instead, they are positioned in combinations of three to four segments to ...
Miniature precision coils offered with array of metal wire options.(Innovations)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A new line of miniature precision coils has been developed for medical applications. Called the MicroCoil System, the coils can have an outside diameter as small as 0.012 in. and an inner diameter of 0.005 in. They may be wound with 39-58 AWG copper, ...
Electronic device design.(PERSPECTIVES)
May 01, 2009 ... More medical devices are being designed with electronic components that enhance the overall functionality and/or efficiency of the product. It is interesting to theorize where these electronics may take healthcare. For this month's Perspectives, we received a large number of responses, all ...
Ultrasound systems can produce clearer images with high-voltage pulsers and switches.(Current Report: Optoelectronics & Displays)
May 01, 2009 ... To support manufacturers developing affordable, compact ultrasound systems, a family of fully integrated high-voltage pulsers and switches is offered. The TX734, the first device in the TX7xx family, is a quad-channel, high-voltage pulser--also known as transmitter--specifically designed ...
Line of standard, wide-aspect ratio touch panels expanded.(Current Report: Optoelectronics & Displays)
May 01, 2009 ... Responding to the market growth of wide-aspect ratio LCDs, a line-up of standard, wide-aspect ratio, 4-wire resistive touch panels has been expanded. The devices fit available wide-aspect ratio LCDs to eliminate custom development costs for OEMs and shorten their product time-to-market ....
Light guides allow color, brightness control of individual illumination zones.(Current Report: Optoelectronics & Displays)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These high-brightness LED-based backlight assemblies enable independent control of the brightness and color of individual zones within the backlight. The modules are designed and constructed utilizing the patented MicroLens technology to be ...
Working out the bugs.(Product Design: Emphasis On)
May 01, 2009; ... Among the most important factors in medical device design is a timely launch to market of a quality product. Aiding designers is an extremely useful process-Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA). DFMEA enables design teams to review their products, down to the component level, to ...
Lasers focus on tubing.(Laser Machining)(Cover story)
May 01, 2009; ... Medical device manufacturers have realized a number of benefits from the use of polyimide tubing. however, due to the obstacles in fabricating components from it, the challenge lies in successfully manipulating the tubing without negatively impacting the end product. laser machining ...
Orthotics and prosthetics go digital.(Orthopedics: Device Sector Spotlight)
May 01, 2009; ... Digital, 3D systems are enabling orthotic and prosthetic devices that provide a better fit and a shorter manufacturing time over more traditional solutions. This article reviews the additional benefits realized from using these innovative options and also examines the technology involved ...
Chip sensor designed for SMT shock and vibration measurement.(Notables: Testing & Inspection)
May 01, 2009 ... The Model 12M1A Picochip is a high-performance, piezoelectric accelerometer packaged as a surface-mount chip component. It is engineered for integration in standard hybrid or SMT electronics packages along with custom designed signal conditioning circuits, allowing the user to create ...
Miniature medical test connectors available with metric thread options.(Notables: Testing & Inspection)
May 01, 2009 ... Now offering metric thread options, the ME001 Series of miniature test connectors for medical device leak testing applications delivers mounting and media connection flexibility, securely sealing ultra-thin hypodermic and catheter tubing. Capable of sealing outside diameters (OD) down to ...
Machine Vision System offers more speed, resolution.(Notables: Testing & Inspection)
May 01, 2009 ... The CV-5000 Vision System offers ultra high-speed image processing for any production line. The (11x) high-speed five mega pixel camera transfers ultra high-definition images (2432 x 2050 pixels) in 61.2 ms (16.3 times/sec), 11 times faster than previous models. Now, previously impossible ...
Medical Design & Manufacturing East.(Show Preview)
May 01, 2009 ... June 8-11, 2009 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center * New York, NY The Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East show serves as host to a number of medical device manufacturing professionals next month. In addition, Advantage Business Media will be at the event at ...
Membrane switch panels designed for medical applications.(New Products)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A wide range of innovative membrane switch panels are ideal for a variety of applications including medical lasers, defibrillators, cardiac monitors and bedside controls. Panels can be ergonomically designed for ease of use. The dynamic membrane switch ...
New colors available for PEEK.(New Products)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Product manufacturers who seek the high-performance properties of PEEK (polyetheretherketone) polymers can get them in a wide range of colors. A range of color masterbatches that are formulated specifically for use with PEEK materials has been developed ....
Proximity switches are magnetically actuated.(New Products)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The PRX-100 series is a line of high performance, moisture resistant proximity switches designed for use as a safety switch. Made from tough Noryl material, the PRX-100 series are UL 508 listed, corrosion resistant, and have no standby power requirements ...
System enables LED UV bench top curing.(New Products)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SpotCure B6 is a bench top UV curing system that uses a hand held probe and features interchangeable LED emitters available in 365, 405, and 460 nm wavelengths. A unique IR eye activates the emitter when the probe is removed from the base. Programmable ...
Actuator has totally integrated linear motor design.(New Products)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The P3--a robust, linear motor stage--has a unique thermal handling capability as the linear motor coil is integrated into the top assembly plate. This allows optimized thermal conductivity for more robust operation in extreme environments under high duty ...