Medical Design Technology articles from December 2003

Medical Design Technology archives from December 2003

Linear motor stage.
December 1, 2003... The ALS1000 is a compact, high-performance stage that is as accurate as it is versatile. It provides a small cross section, small payload capacity, cost-effective alternative for precision applications where a small footprint and environmental...

Fume Hoods.
December 1, 2003... Series 1411 Fume Hoods are available in stainless steel, white polypropylene, and fire-retardant white 4 polypropylene for maximum design flexibility, chemical resistance, and operator safety. They are available in 3,4,5,6, and 8ft, widths, and...

Twin-sheet thermoforming.
December 1, 2003... Company offers its OEMs thermoformed panels that compete in appearance, strength, and durability with injection molded of rotational molded plastic parts. Twin-sheet thermoforming is the thermoforming of two panels at the same time. Before the...

Oscillator.
December 1, 2003... The CLV0600A voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) operates at a frequency range of 530-670 MHz within 1-4.5 Vc of tuning voltage. This oscillator offers superior phase noise at-110dBc/Hz @ 10kHz offset and linear tuning at a better than 1.1:1...

Controllers.(New Literature)
December 1, 2003... Catalog features SERIES SD temperature controllers and DIN-A-MITE family of power controllers. The catalog also provides information on Watlow's connectivity products. Watlow Electric Manufacturing Co., 12001 Lackland Rd., St. Louis, MO...

Filter spec sheets.(New Literature)
December 1, 2003... UAF has released spec sheets that provide OEM design engineers with the latest information on electronics cooling air filters required for UL, CE, and Telcordia NEBS compliant applications. Universal Air Filter Co., 1624 Sauget Industrial...

Cartesian Motion Systems.(New Literature)
December 1, 2003... Company offers completely preconfigured, preassembled Cartesian Motion Systems (CMS).The CMS product line offers 17 configurations of 1, 2, and 3-axis systems. Bosch Rexroth Corp., 14001 South Lakes Dr., Charlotte. NO 28273. 800-438-5983...

Full service manufacturing.(New Literature)
December 1, 2003... From selecting a critical component material to managing supply chains and providing comprehensive outsource manufacturing services, this company is ready to assist customers with all of their needs. CoorsTek, Inc., 16000 Table Mountain...

Microneedle could lead to pain-free treatment solution.(The Way Ahead)
December 1, 2003... Everyone at one point or another, has been "stuck" with a traditional hypodermic needle. While this doesn't bother some, most people do feel of sense of anxiety over the pain that is associated with a needle injection. It can even be a cause of...

Filling System.(Editor's choice)
December 1, 2003... This line of FILAMATIC[R] Bench-Top/Semi-Automatic Filling Systems provides solutions to many of the requirements found in laboratory research and development, and small batch production environments. They are available in one-, two, and...

Power line filters.(Editor's choice)
December 1, 2003... The RP400 line of industrial and medical power line filter series is a universal input up to 480 VAC and rated up to 300 amps. It meets all international and doments in packages that conform industry standard footprints and is well suited for...

Linear guide system.(Editor's choice)
December 1, 2003... The DryLin[R] W linear guide system is the latest addition to the DryLin suite of linear bearings and slides with plastic glide elements. It is available in multiple rail configurations to provide more design options. The system is a low-cost,...

Thermoplastic elastomers.(Editor's choice)
December 1, 2003... Mediflex TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) compounds will be available in grades from very soft (8 Shore A) to very hard (60 Shore D) to meet the needs of a variety of applications. For tubing applications, the grades are designed to replace latex...

Hydraulic cylinders.(Editor's choice)
December 1, 2003... Series 100 self-contained cylinders are available with fixed or adjustable rates for a variety of opening and closing applications. Unlike gas springs, these cylinders comply with tire safety codes and are available with high temperature seals...

Rail guides.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... These Type LLR profile rail guides offer advanced features and benefits for precise linear positioning and high load-carrying capacity, high stiffness, and unlimited stroke. Their unique features include pre-lubricated carriages incorporating...

Environmental chamber.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Designed to create environments at the extremes of temperature, the Heatwave series of environmental chambers determines how materials and components, used in markets such as microelectronics, biomedical, and plastics, will respond under harsh...

Linear position sensors.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The CSPR, all-metal linear position sensor is IP67 rated for use in rugged commercial and equipment applications where repeatability and accuracy are required in a cost-effective package. This version is manufactured with a metal sensor tube...

Silicone tubing.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... AdvantaPure, the sanitary products division of NewAge Industries, Inc., recently expanded its manufacturing facilities with an additional production line for silicone tubing and hose. The line allows increased production capacity, more...

Sterile packaging products.(Focus on: medical packaging)
December 1, 2003... PeelMaster Packaging Corporation--manufacturers of sterile packaging products for medical devices and surgical instruments, featuring DuPont Tyvek [R]--offers high quality, fast deliveries, consistent lead times, and no minimum order...

Labeling.(Focus on: medical packaging)
December 1, 2003... CILS labels are manufactured using a fast curing adhesive, with high initial tack, to provide immediate adhesion. They are suitable for difficult surfaces, including plastic racks, bottles, jars, beakers, measuring cylinders, and...

Package inspection system.(Focus on: medical packaging)
December 1, 2003... PTI-225 is a low cost, versatile package inspection system that does not alter or destroy packages. It effectively detects leaks in filled and sealed pouches, cups, trays, and bottles. Especially intriguing is the application for pouches,...

Wide-Angle LEDs.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Tri-color red-green-blue and amber-green-blue LEDs deliver brilliant color and brightness in a low profile 0.7 mm high surface mount package that makes them ideal for a wide range of high-density miniature display backlighting and indicator...

Private label manufacturing.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Private label manufacturing of personal care patches and products, including aromatherapy, fragrance, diet, foot care, acne, burn/abrasion patches, and nasal dilators, is available. Using a variety of die cutting, lamination, and assembly...

EMI shields.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Spring Line[TM] stainless steel ATX shields are designed to provide shielding against EMI leakage through the multiple back panel I/O connector ports typical of ATX form factor motherboards. They install easily via integral clips into chassis...

Cameras.(New products)
December 1, 2003... Sony Block are designed for security, inspection, and monitoring applications as well as for integration into OEM systems. The compact cameras measure 50 mm x 57.5 mm x 88.5 mm and weigh 230g. Their 18X optical zoom lenses make them useful for...

Metal injection molding.(Focus on: injection molding)
December 1, 2003... Metal injection molding (MIM) technology provides a low-cost alternative to machining, molding parts in 15-20 seconds as compared to 15-20 minutes. Ranging from laparoscopic instruments to optic modulators, MIM applications are ideally suited...

Injection molding capabilities.(Focus on: injection molding)
December 1, 2003... Company has expanded its molding capabilities with the addition of four 30-ton liquid silicone rubber vacuum injection molding presses. The vacuum presses are in addition to the existing liquid injection molding presses. The additions will help...

Gel-like TPE.(Focus on: injection molding)
December 1, 2003... The ultra-soft injection moldable and extrudable VERSAFLEX[R] CL2003 series of TPEs is one of the softest injection moldable TPEs in the industry. It can be molded as-is, or can be over-molded onto other substrates. The compound is water clear,...

Injection molding.(Focus on: injection molding)
December 1, 2003... Flexible, lightweight, and cost-effective, injection molded plastics are an increasingly attractive choice for components and assemblies that require a metallic foundation as well as the primary material content of assemblies, implants and...

Copolymer.(Focus on: injection molding)
December 1, 2003... Two injection molding grades of K-Resin[R] styrene-butadiene copolymer (SBC) have been found to improve injection molding flow length by up to 20 percent at the same temperature and pressure used with other like materials. Called K-Resin BK10...

Amplifier.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The AB5 amplifier is offered to support all of the company's precision servo motors. The amplifier revolutionizes the use of Nanomotion motors by "linearizing" the voltage to velocity profile at the amplifier level, and completely eliminating...

Motors/blowers/pumps.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... This 90-page catalog contains an extensive listing of the Company's product offerings--motor, blower, pump, fan, and controller products--as well as detailed performance and engineering information on each. AMETEK Rotron Technical &...

Coating system.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Low volume low pressure coating system applies drug solutions and other coatings to stents and catheters in precise amounts, without waste, mist, or overspray. Consistent coating placement and thickness increases yields, reduces production...

Positioning stages.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... These high precision X, Y, Z, and theta positioning stages are designed for medical applications. They offer high reliability, high resolution, and cost effectiveness. Other attributes include: clean room compatibility (to class 100), very low...

Structural methacrylate adhesives.(Focus on: adhesives & coatings)
December 1, 2003... With new colors and packaging choices, Plastic Welder[TM] high-performance structural methacrylate adhesives are more versatile and convenient than ever for a variety of OEM assembly applications. Available in two formulations--Plastic Welder...

Urethane adhesive.(Focus on: adhesives & coatings)
December 1, 2003... Hysol[R] U-09FL is a robust, high performance urethane adhesive for bonding polycarbonate and a variety of other plastics, as well as glass and metal. It exhibits good storage stability and, once mixed, offers a 10 minute work-life. This...

Optical enhancement process.(Focus on: adhesives & coatings)
December 1, 2003... G-Bond is an advanced optical enhancement process for flat panel displays. It optically bonds display cover glass and touch screens directly to the front of TFT LCD displays, increasing the contrast and dramatically increasing the viewable...

Needle bonding adhesive.(Focus on: adhesives & coatings)
December 1, 2003... MD[R] Medical Device Adhesive 1193 M-VLV is low viscosity for quick, air-free dispensing into the needle hub cavities, It bonds stainless steel cannula to polycarbonate, PVC, and polypropylene hubs. It produces clear, high strength bonds with...

Recirculator.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... This efficient and reliable liquid-to-air recirculator provides exceptionally economical heat removal for lasers, imaging systems, plasma etching, and similar applications. Intended for removing heat loads from sensitive equipment and...

Rotary encoders.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... This line of frictionless 9-bit (512 count) miniature magnetic encoders are available in industry-standard absolute, incremental, or linear output formats. Speeds of over 30,000 rpm can be achieved with measurement accuracy better than...

Foot Switches.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... ConnTrol Series 200 Foot Switches are offered in three styles: single pedal and two pedal activation, and a guarded model with an integral, one-piece foot guard for protection. Featuring a one-piece nickel-plated steel pedal with an internal...

Pushbuttons/Indicators.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The A1 series consists of flush mounting push-buttons and indicators with a round 0.984 in. diameter aluminum bezel. These models project only 1.655 in. behind the face of the front panel. Engraved screens, with our without backlighting, are...

Prototyping.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Company introduces its Rapid Program Development capabilities for bringing new designs to market faster and reducing program schedule times by up to 50%. Rapid Program Development will make the prototyping process more efficient than...

www.dekkomedical.com.(2003 Web Links)
December 1, 2003... Dekko Medical Devices is a full-service contract manufacturer serving the medical device, diagnostic, and biotech industries. Through the Dekko Technical Center, we offer accredited A2LA Laboratory services such as Fourier Transform...

www.sunliteplastics.com.(2003 Web Links)
December 1, 2003... Sunlite Plastics, Inc. has been manufacturing high quality extrusions since 1996. Today, the company is a major supplier of tubing related extrusion to medical device manufacturers worldwide. Sunlite owns and operates two state-of-the-art...

www.metal-craft.com.(2003 Web Links)
December 1, 2003... Metal Craft--North America's leader in contract manufacturing--is ISO 9001:2000 certified and in GMP state of control. We are also FDA audited and registered for implants and instruments. We have complete manufacturing facilities that are...

www.pall.com/oem.(2003 Web Links)
December 1, 2003... The Pall Medical OEM site provides a comprehensive resource for OEM Healthcare manufacturers who require gas or fluid filtration to provide patient protection, or enhance or protect the performance of their medical equipment. Features of...

Metering/dispense valve.(MD&M West Preview)
December 1, 2003... Booth 1430 The PosiDot[R] valve is able to meter, mix, and dispense small shots from 0.005 cc to 5.0 cc while maintaining precise ratio and shot size repeatability. It is ideal for bonding canulas, potting electronic diagnostic devices, and...

Power Strip.(MD&M West Preview)
December 1, 2003... Booth 1278 This Interpower four position Accessory Power Strip. the 852J2D27, makes it easy for any equipment manufacturer to conveniently supply power to system accessories and peripherals while conforming to electrical standards worldwide....

Spot curing unit.(MD&M West Preview)
December 1, 2003... Booth 2384 Company has improved both the Green spot and Emerald spot curing units. These systems have new optics which increases lamp output through the fiber optic cables. American Ultraviolet/UV Source Division, 212 South Mt. Zion Rd.,...

Luer Locks.(MD&M West Preview)
December 1, 2003... Booth 661 Reusable Luer Lock components are available fur a wide range of medical applications. This catalog represents the expanded line of standard, stocked configurations, as well as a new section devoted to blood pressure monitoring...

www.masterbond.com.(2003 Web Links)
December 1, 2003... Master Bond, Inc., has a comprehensive, easy to navigate web site devoted to our line of high performance adhesives, sealants, coatings, and encapsulants. Our compounds are successfully employed in the manufacturing, of both disposable and...

www.mrpcorp.com/appeng.htm.(2003 Web Links)
December 1, 2003... We are a contract manufacturer custom molded and finished rubber, plastic,. and extruded silicone products. Our customers are OEM companies operating in the medical equipment/ medical device, electrical/ electronic, and process...

www.globtek.com/powersup.html.(2003 Web Links)
December 1, 2003... GlobTek's Power Supply Selector Guide, www.globetek. com/powersup.html, which is a "must use" for all engineers/buyers who are designing in power requirements. This Selector Guide contains complete technical information including agency...

www.clippard.com.(2003 Web Links)
December 1, 2003... Clippard Pneumatic Control Devices Clippard's complete line of Minimatic[R] Control Devices includes over 5,000 standard products. Some of the many products offered include valves, cylinders, fittings, modular components, push buttons,...

Cable Assemblies.(MD&M West Preview)
December 1, 2003... Booth 1561 Gore[TM] Trackless Cable Assemblies reduce particulation, vibration, size, and weight associated with most cable tracks by eliminating them altogether. The cables function in a controlled motion without a cable track or energy chain...

Contract Assembly.(MD&M West Preview)
December 1, 2003... Booth 1660 UFE is a comprehensive resource for manufacturers. The company provides support for product and sub-assembly manufacturing. It has experience in component sourcing, production development, and assembly. UFE, Inc., 1850 South...

Adhesive Products/Services.(MD&M West Preview)
December 1, 2003... Booth 2243 Avery Dennison Medical serves medical companies as a partner in bringing new products to market. To help streamline the supply chain, the company offers medical companies the opportunity to expand their research and development staff...

OEM Components.(MD&M West Preview)
December 1, 2003... Booth 1233 At its IS09001/ EN46001 certified facility, Abbott manufactures various hospital products, including key components for the angiography, radiology, and critical care markets. Abbott Laboratories, 268 East Fourth St., Ashland, OH...

Precision fluid control.(MD&M West Preview)
December 1, 2003... Booth 683 The Model STRH is designed for precision fluid control in analytical and process instrumentation. It integrates FMI's patented CeramPump[R] valveless piston pumping principal with precision stepper control. The piston stroke...

www.bbraunoem-industrial.com.(2003 Web Links)
December 1, 2003... The new B. Braun OEM/Industrial web site, www.bbruanoem-industrial.com, provides detailed information about the division, its worldwide capabilities, and its wide range of products and individual components. Visitors to the site can search an...

www.millipore.com/healthcare.(2003 Web Links)
December 1, 2003... Visit www.millipore.com/healthcare for a comprehensive listing of information on diagnostic assay materials, medical membranes, filter devices and kit packs. Millipore's OEM Healthcare Division offers one of the largest selections of...

www.smcltd.com.(2003 Web Links)
December 1, 2003... SMC Ltd. offers complete Contract Manufacturing, from design to manufacturing and support, for the medical industry. SMC's certified and registered multi-facility organization provides complete turnkey assembly. From product testing into...

www.zylar.com.(2003 Web Links)
December 1, 2003... NAS and ZYLAR are clear, tough, acrylic copolymers that deliver excellent performance and lower total cost for medical device molders. Easy to process and decorate, NAS and ZYLAR give designers worldwide wide an alternative to the most...

Rotary Screw Vacuum Packages.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Company has expanded its line of Rotary Screw Vacuum Packages. All units feature the proprietary Sigma Profile airend, designed and engineered to achieve optimum efficiency and lower energy costs for the life of the equipment. These units are...

Bushings.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... This comprehensive line of snap-in bushings are used to convert raw-edged holes to smooth, neat, insulated holes to protect electrical cables, tubing, hose, and shafts. Constructed of durable Nylon 6 in standard black (white and other colors...

Lifter System.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... D-M-E doubles undercut capability in plastic molds with the VectorForm[TM] Lifter System. An innovation of Takao Injection Mold Engineering, the innovative lifter system offers design flexibility to OEMs and mold designers. The VectorForm...

Solenoid valve.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The proportional solenoid valve is a single-stage direct-acting proportional solenoid valve. The valve provides a flow rate which is linearly proportional to the input current. The maximum air flow capacity is 120 SLPM with an inlet pressure of...

www.TransicoilMotors.com.(2003 Web Links)
December 1, 2003... Visit the new Transicoil brushless motors website www.TransicoilMotors.com. Find information about: Brushless DC Motors--Size 5, 8, 10, and 14--Maximum torque in small, compact packages--available from stock, as prototypes, and in custom...

www.americanultraviolet.com.(2003 Web Links)
December 1, 2003... As a leader in the ultraviolet industry, American Ultraviolet has redesigned the Green Spot and Emerald Spot curing systems. The newer units utilize a custom designed lamp, which emits between 10 and 15 microwatts of ultraviolet energy...

www.omnetics.com.(2003 Web Links)
December 1, 2003... Omnetics Micro and Nano Miniature Connectors Omnetics designs and manufactures Micro and Nano miniature connectors. Full product line on centerlines from 0.025 in. to 0.050 in. include COTS, Standards and custom, single and two-row...

www.controlsystemation.com/IND_MED_MED.html.(2003 Web links)
December 1, 2003... Control Systemation, Inc. (CSI) is a recognized leader in Laser Micro-Machining solutions in the Medical and Electronics industries providing "Single Source Solutions" with application specific products. CSI has been in business since 1970, and...

Syringe pumps.(Marketers focus)
December 1, 2003... Standard and custom syringe pumps are available for precision filling and dispensing applications. The VersaPump series offers syringe volumes ranging from 10 uL to 50 ML, with 3-way to 8-way valve capability. Kloehn Company, Ltd., 10000...

Medical cables.(Marketers focus)
December 1, 2003... Company has been providing medical cables to the market for over 20 years. It provides computer cables, as well as switch boxes and connectors. It also offers custom services for cable assemblies and insert molding, Tens Accessories, 7406...

Casters.(Marketers focus)
December 1, 2003... Company produces over 10,000 caster variations and offers tailor-made solutions. Standard caster materials include stainless and pressed steel, polypropylene, and TENTEprene. Tente Casters. Inc., 2266 Southpark Dr., Hebron, KY 41048....

Brush/brushless DC motors.(Marketers focus)
December 1, 2003... The full line of Pittman[R] brush-commutated and brushless DC motor products provides ideal power solutions for industry applications. PennEngineering Motion Technologies, 343 Godshall Dr., Harleysville, PA 19438. 215-256-6601...

Precision metal stamping.(Marketers focus)
December 1, 2003... Company offers precision metal stamping expertise in microminiature, miniature, and medium size stamping. Full-color brochure describes its facilities, production equipment, and quality assurance program. Thomas Engineering Co., 7024...

Product protection.(Marketers focus)
December 1, 2003... This product catalog features the company's complete line of product protection devices, including caps, plugs, grommets, wraps and disks, nettings, and the new Clearview[TM] tubing line. Caplugs, 2150 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14207....

Rubber latex tubing.(Marketers focus)
December 1, 2003... Company is a manufacturer of precision-engineered dipped natural rubber latex tubing. It also extrudes TPE and PVC tubing. It produces custom dip molded natural rubber latex and non-latex products as well. Kent Elastomer Products, 1500 St....

Connector.(Marketers focus)
December 1, 2003... The REDEL Fluidic Connector incorporates a monotube design for use with air, inert gas, and liquids up to 2-bar pressure using industry standard tubing that fits onto the 2.6-mm fluidic ferrule. LEMO USA, Inc., PO Box 24018. Rohnert Park,...

Precision molded components.(Marketers focus)
December 1, 2003... Company specializes in the development and manufacture of plastic medical and Laboratory components, such as luer and tubing connectors, with a full R&D capacity for custom components, Value Plastics, Inc., 3325 Timberline Rd., Fort...

Test socket.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... These RF test sockets are designed for devices up to 13 mm wide, with pitches of 0.5 mm and higher, in applications with speeds from 1 GHz to over 10 GHz. The socket's signal path during test is only 0.077 in., providing minimal signal loss for...

Laboratory pump.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The 401U/D1 pump, which provides single or multiple channels for precision metering between 0.01 ml to 120 ml per minute, is ideal for perfussion applications. The ultra small footprint design and manual and auto-analog speed control and remote...