Medical Device Technology back issues from September 2006:
Technology partners.(Innovate 2006 in United Kingdom)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006
Turnover up despite the strike.(BVMed association's members' turnover grows)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006
Health care is wireless.(wireless patient monitoring market growth forecast)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006
Nanocomposites use to surge.(nanomaterials demand forecast)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006
Clean-room standard.(Developments across the industry)
Sep 01, 2006
Bad day for NHS care.(National Health Service )(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006
Help with adhesives.(Adhesives Design Toolkit online information service)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006
Debating future health care.(this month)
Sep 01, 2006
Material surfaces and MRSA: it appears that our hospitals are facing serious threats from antibiotic-resistant bacteria, especially meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). In this article, some of the new materials-related solutions to these threats are discussed.(material matters column)(Column)
Sep 01, 2006;
Next generation polymer nanocomposites: developments in nanocomposite technology are giving designers a much broader set of combinations of materials and properties to use. This will lead to medical devices with mechanical properties and enhanced integration of different functions. Some of the possibilities are described here.(materials)
Sep 01, 2006;
Plastics Design and Moulding: 26-28 September 2006, Telford, UK www.pdmevent.co.uk.(meeting)
Sep 01, 2006
Bonding cyanoacrylates and ultraviolet-curing adhesives: this guide to the correct adhesives to use for bonding medical plastics reviews recent technological advances and the benefits they offer. Material and design considerations are also examined.(manufacturing)
Sep 01, 2006;
Metal injection moulding for medical devices: one moulding process is described here that offer speed and cost savings together with precision and robust material properties. New product designers are advised to design for it from the outset.(manufacturing)
Sep 01, 2006;
Strategic planning for US premarket approval submissions: the United States premarket approval (PMA) process is costly and time-consuming and differs in important ways from the CE-marking process. This article discusses the importance of strategic planning for submission of a PMA and the issues that should be considered, which can lead to a reduction in the time and cost involved.(regulation and standards column)
Sep 01, 2006;
Wireless pressure monitoring systems: sensor systems based on micro- and nanotechnologies allow continuous monitoring and control of therapeutic procedures. Advances in this area are transferring this functionality into long-term, fully implanted systems. Some of these developments and applications are described here.(design)
Sep 01, 2006;
Thin-client medical devices: designing as little functionality as possible on the device, and placing the processing burden on the server; can reduce the cost of medical devices and provide other benefits.
Sep 01, 2006;
Using ultrasonic technology to manufacture products: the use of ultrasonics in medical device manufacturing is gaining momentum as designers and engineers take advantage of the benefits it offers. A number of example medical applications are described that demonstrate the utility of ultrasonic processing in their manufacture.(manufacturing)
Sep 01, 2006;
MDT 07 MEDTEC: 14-15 February 2007: NEC, Birmingham, UK.(meeting)
Sep 01, 2006
Biosensing in California: worldwide sales of medical biosensors now exceed 2.8 billion [pounds sterling] (4.1 billion [euro]) per annum and applications of biosensing technology are highly relevant to United States homeland security. A recent mission funded by the United Kingdom government to California, USA, investigated some of the development work going on there.(design)
Sep 01, 2006
Assembly systems.(assembly and production equipment in focus: An overview of some of the equipment that is available to the industry.)
Sep 01, 2006
Execution system.(assembly and production equipment in focus: An overview of some of the equipment that is available to the industry.)
Sep 01, 2006
Stent-crimping equipment.(assembly and production equipment in focus: An overview of some of the equipment that is available to the industry.)
Sep 01, 2006
Flexible linear assembly platform.(assembly and production equipment in focus: An overview of some of the equipment that is available to the industry.)
Sep 01, 2006
Feeding systems.(assembly and production equipment in focus: An overview of some of the equipment that is available to the industry.)
Sep 01, 2006
Machinery range.(assembly and production equipment in focus: An overview of some of the equipment that is available to the industry.)
Sep 01, 2006
Injection-moulding cell.(assembly and production equipment in focus: An overview of some of the equipment that is available to the industry.)
Sep 01, 2006
Assembly automation.(assembly and production equipment in focus: An overview of some of the equipment that is available to the industry.)
Sep 01, 2006
Tip-forming systems.(assembly and production equipment in focus: An overview of some of the equipment that is available to the industry.)
Sep 01, 2006
Rotary indexing unit.(assembly and production equipment in focus: An overview of some of the equipment that is available to the industry.)
Sep 01, 2006
Component placement cell.(assembly and production equipment in focus: An overview of some of the equipment that is available to the industry.)
Sep 01, 2006
Achieving effective component placement: greater use of electronics assemblies, a decrease in product size and increased complexity are placing new demands on placement systems.(market place)
Sep 01, 2006
Bar code verification system.(labelling and bar coding: Product innovations from a range of suppliers of labelling and bar-coding equipment.)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006
Compact printing.(labelling and bar coding: Product innovations from a range of suppliers of labelling and bar-coding equipment.)
Sep 01, 2006
Scribing laser coders.(labelling and bar coding: Product innovations from a range of suppliers of labelling and bar-coding equipment.)
Sep 01, 2006
Data-matrix decoder.(labelling and bar coding: Product innovations from a range of suppliers of labelling and bar-coding equipment.)
Sep 01, 2006
Electropneumatic printing machine.(labelling and bar coding: Product innovations from a range of suppliers of labelling and bar-coding equipment.)
Sep 01, 2006
Software for polyimide labelling.(labelling and bar coding: Product innovations from a range of suppliers of labelling and bar-coding equipment.)
Sep 01, 2006
Bar code and label software.(labelling and bar coding: Product innovations from a range of suppliers of labelling and bar-coding equipment.)
Sep 01, 2006
Direct printing system.(labelling and bar coding: Product innovations from a range of suppliers of labelling and bar-coding equipment.)
Sep 01, 2006
Miniature laser scanner.(labelling and bar coding: Product innovations from a range of suppliers of labelling and bar-coding equipment.)
Sep 01, 2006
Software for printing and codes.(labelling and bar coding: Product innovations from a range of suppliers of labelling and bar-coding equipment.)
Sep 01, 2006
Multilayer labels with tactile warning option.(labelling and bar coding: Product innovations from a range of suppliers of labelling and bar-coding equipment.)
Sep 01, 2006
Label applicators.(labelling and bar coding: Product innovations from a range of suppliers of labelling and bar-coding equipment.)
Sep 01, 2006
Labelling systems offer more with less: how developments in label printing improve output.(market place)
Sep 01, 2006
Optimising clean-room conditions.(clean-room equipment and supplies: A selection of equipment and supplies for clean rooms.)
Sep 01, 2006
Clean-room design and manufacture.(clean-room equipment and supplies: A selection of equipment and supplies for clean rooms.)
Sep 01, 2006
Testing equipment.(clean-room equipment and supplies: A selection of equipment and supplies for clean rooms.)
Sep 01, 2006
Air-particle counters.(clean-room equipment and supplies: A selection of equipment and supplies for clean rooms.)
Sep 01, 2006
Wipes, garments and other products.(clean-room equipment and supplies: A selection of equipment and supplies for clean rooms.)
Sep 01, 2006
Installations and consumables.(clean-room equipment and supplies: A selection of equipment and supplies for clean rooms.)
Sep 01, 2006
Softwall clean rooms.(clean-room equipment and supplies: A selection of equipment and supplies for clean rooms.)
Sep 01, 2006
Static eliminator for critical environments.(clean-room equipment and supplies: A selection of equipment and supplies for clean rooms.)
Sep 01, 2006
Class 100 clean-room cabinet oven.(clean-room equipment and supplies: A selection of equipment and supplies for clean rooms.)
Sep 01, 2006
Ultralow residue biocide for clean rooms.(clean-room equipment and supplies: A selection of equipment and supplies for clean rooms.)
Sep 01, 2006
Contamination control.(clean-room equipment and supplies: A selection of equipment and supplies for clean rooms.)
Sep 01, 2006
Three wipe varieties.(clean-room equipment and supplies: A selection of equipment and supplies for clean rooms.)
Sep 01, 2006
The medical device industry in Italy: important changes have been taking place in Italy, particularly in the areas of enforcement of the medical device Directives and reimbursement. An update on these developments and news on the industry in Italy are provided here.(market place)(Industry overview)
Sep 01, 2006
Vision 2020: 12-13 October 2006: Milan, Italy.(meeting)
Sep 01, 2006
Meeting the challenges in Italy: companies in the dynamic biomedical district of Mirandola are finding success in the new strategies they are adopting. This article reviews their challenges and initiatives.(market place)(Industry overview)
Sep 01, 2006;
Parts and microassemblies.(Market Focus: Italy: Products and services from companies based in Italy.)
Sep 01, 2006
Woven meshes.(Market Focus: Italy: Products and services from companies based in Italy.)
Sep 01, 2006
Needles.(Market Focus: Italy: Products and services from companies based in Italy.)
Sep 01, 2006
Packaging machines.(Market Focus: Italy: Products and services from companies based in Italy.)
Sep 01, 2006
Design and production services.(Market Focus: Italy: Products and services from companies based in Italy.)
Sep 01, 2006
Assembly and testing equipment.(Market Focus: Italy: Products and services from companies based in Italy.)
Sep 01, 2006