Medical Design Technology articles from April 2008

Medical Design Technology archives from April 2008

Brushless DC motors provide output power up to 75 W.(Innovations)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The cost optimized brushless DC motor BG 42 with Hall-sensors and flying leads and the brushless DC -servo motor BG 45 with integrated power and logic electronics are offered. They provide output-power up to 75 W and...

Biometric authentication technology is anti-counterfeiting solution.(Innovations)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This biometric authentication technology represents an entirely new level of product security and brand protection that delivers an anti-counterfeiting solution based on the unique natural microstructures found in...

AC-DC power supply accepts a wide input voltage range.(Innovations)
April 1, 2008... The single output ZPSA20 series of compact PCB-mountable 20-watt AC-DC power supplies accepts a wide input voltage range and has a low profile (0.79") and industry standard footprint (2" x 3.5"). They are available with the most popular output...

ePTFE stent fibers provide natural lubricity.(Innovations)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The choice in materials used for stenting plays a significant role in achieving increased strength especially where shape retention and surgical handling are major factors. Customized PTFE and expanded PTFE fibers...

Image processor enables capture, display, and storage capability.(Innovations)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This 1080i compatible HDTV image processor is designed for embedded systems in the medical markets. Model 2246 captures an HDTV signal from an HD or SD-SDI source and formats it for display and image compression....

Chrome-effect film eliminates need for electroplating.(Innovations)
April 1, 2008... Makrofol 3D Metallic FG film boasts a high-quality metallic gloss and a very eye-catching appearance. It is also the first film of its kind that can be cold-formed. This chrome-colored polycarbonate film provides an alternative to the...

Miniaturization (Part II).(PERSPECTIVES)
April 1, 2008... In last month's Perspectives, the experiences of industry experts in facing the challenges of miniaturization of medical devices and their components was shared. As a result of the overwhelming response to this question, MDT is pleased to...

Miniature motors deliver big performance for medical analyzers.(Emphasis On Motors)
April 1, 2008... Selecting the right motor to control the movements al a medical analyzer can be difficult given the range of options available to designers. How does one best determine if their application calls for a stepper motor, a brush DC coreless motor,...

8 keys to success for an outsourced design.(Cover story)
April 1, 2008... From critical design errors to poor communication, outsourcing solution providers have experienced the gamut of problems from working with medical device clients who don't always know the best route to take to ensure a product's success. In...

Sensitive to the touch.(Device Sector Spotlight)
April 1, 2008... * The Project: Create a realistic, virtual reality simulation with which doctors and students can practice a knee arthroscopy procedure. * The Solution: Use two off-the-shelf haptic devices instead of a computer mouse, and a haptics...

Robot provides increased speed and higher payload.(Notables: Automation & Robotics)
April 1, 2008... With increased speed, higher payload, and a smaller footprint, the FlexPicker IRB360 is the result of 10 years of experience combined with proven packaging technology. Several important objectives have been met in this design and features...

Conveyor enables cooling and draining.(Notables: Automation & Robotics)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed for light- to medium-duty applications, the 2200 Series now comes with a new feature to better accommodate cooling and draining applications--a perforated bedplate. The series with perforated bedplate option...

Robots offer high speed pick and place operations.(Notables: Automation & Robotics)
April 1, 2008... The YP-X Series offers six models, including 2 axes and 4 axes types, for high speed pick and place operations. Super high speed pick and place operation at 0.45 sec. cycle time provides extremely high productivity (YP220BX under operating...

Torque arm for assembly screwdrivers is value-engineered.(Notables: Automation & Robotics)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A lighter-duty torque arm for assembly screwdrivers is offered. The arm has been value-engineered to provide reliable service at an attractive price. It improves production efficiencies and product quality by...

Connecting the digital dentistry revolution.(Case in Point)
April 1, 2008... * The Project: Determine the best method with which to attach the image sensors of an intraoral camera. * The Solution: Use a miniature connector that employs a split pin contact to ensure high signal integrity. Suni Medical Imaging...

Polymer system cures by UV light and/or heat.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... This one component, optically clear, non-yellowing UV and/or heat curable polymer system is called UV15-7DC. This high performance system is designed for bonding, sealing, and coating applications. It is 100% reactive and does not contain any...

D-sub connectors offered with shorter lead times.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... The high performance series 700 D-subminiature filtered connectors are offered with significantly shorter lead times. The series is available with feed thru capacitors and Pi filters offering excellent insertion loss, with capacitance ranges to...

Magnetostrictive position sensor for cylinder applications.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The redesigned Temposonics MT sensor is a magnetostrictive position sensor specifically designed to be embedded in welded and tierod style cylinders or any space-limited cylinder application with its diameter of 48...

Lean managed switch provides key management functions.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This Lean Managed Switch (LMS) is a compact, powerful, and economical managed Ethernet switch. The LMS provides key managed functions for users who want more capabilities than an unmanaged switch can provide, but...

Board stacking connector offers better signal integrity.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The PC/104+ board stacking connector utilizes the unique Hypertac contact system. The Hypertac contacts improve the performance of the PC/104 platform by providing immunity to shock and vibration fretting and...

Cleanroom workstation eliminates back stress.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ErgoHeight auto-adjusting workstation contributes to an ergonomic cleanroom environment by positioning the work surface at the correct height for each operator. Its high-torque, low-RPM motorized lifters...

Temperature sensor is designed for easy installation.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bolt-on temperature sensors are offered for temperature sensing applications. Designed for quick and easy installation, the sensors are available in a wide temperature range and can be mounted on machines, against...

Ceramic capacitors offer higher voltages.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... Available in molded radial, molded axial, and two-pin dip leaded configurations, the expanded MIL-PRF-123 product offering includes improved capacitance values, higher voltages, and new tolerances. Capacitance values range from 0.1 pf in axial...

Laser engraving machine offers accuracy and repeatability.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The GP9000 engraving machine offers medical devices manufacturers excellent accuracy and repeatability due to its unique construction. The thermally stable unit, with a hard stone table, can be configured with up to...

Li-Ion/Li-Polymer chargers have auto USB or AC power-source selection.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The MCP73837 and MCP73838 dual-input, high-current Li-Ion/Polymer charge-management controllers are available. The single-cell, fully integrated chargers enable charge currents of up to 1 A from an AC power source,...

Servo motor requires only 4.5 A.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The QCI-A34L-1, a NEMA 34 servo motor, only requires 4.5 A which means a single cable can be used for both motor and encoder signals and the servo motor can be driven from a small SilverDust D2 Controller. The OEM...

Robust Decisions Inc presents the on-line release of its free software-as-a-service application called Accord Instant Decision.(Design Notes)
April 1, 2008... Robust Decisions Inc presents the on-line release of its free software-as-a-service application called Accord Instant Decision. The free tool for product developers and manufacturers allows a user to come to a decision in fifteen minutes or...

TUVRheinland has released a Testing & Assessment Services catalog for manufacturers planning to launch their products across the globe.(Design Notes)
April 1, 2008... TUVRheinland has released a Testing & Assessment Services catalog for manufacturers planning to launch their products across the globe. The catalog details the company's testing services (e.g., EMC and Wi-Fi), product types (e.g., fuel cells...

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) presents its downloadable 2008 SME Publications Catalog.(Design Notes)
April 1, 2008... The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) presents its downloadable 2008 SME Publications Catalog. Manufacturing engineers and other practitioners can now have immediate access to this comprehensive catalog, which features more than 370...

Wilcoxon Research's new vibration sensor catalog has a handy sensor selection guide to help choose the right accelerometer or 4-20 mA sensor for the application.(Design Notes)
April 1, 2008... Wilcoxon Research's new vibration sensor catalog has a handy sensor selection guide to help choose the right accelerometer or 4-20 mA sensor for the application. Also included are technical notes and brochures. Information: www.wilcoxon.com....

Endevco, a leader in sensing solutions for demanding shock, vibration, and pressure applications, offers its 2008 Product Catalog and Measurement Resource.(Design Notes)
April 1, 2008... Endevco, a leader in sensing solutions for demanding shock, vibration, and pressure applications, offers its 2008 Product Catalog and Measurement Resource. The volume is a comprehensive guide to advanced sensor technology and selection as well...

A completely redesigned corporate website has been launched by Deschner Corp.(Design Notes)(Website overview)
April 1, 2008... A completely redesigned corporate website has been launched by Deschner Corp. According to Frank Solis, president, the website is designed to showcase the company's product line of high quality industrial shock absorbers, speed controls, and...

Bayer injects material, expertise into Avant's device.(Design Notes)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Avant Medical is currently developing the latest generation of its Pulse Injection technology for needle-free injection of medications. The patented products are intended for those who need to frequently...