Medical Design Technology articles from December 2008

Medical Design Technology archives from December 2008

Antimicrobial passes USP and ISO tests for biocompatability.(Innovations)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Manufacturers of medical and pharmaceutical products now have the assurance that that they can benefit from the substantial advantages of an antimicrobial over conventional additives while meeting critical standards...

Ball valves offer miniaturization solutions.(Innovations)
December 1, 2008... These sub-miniature ball valves are offered in two standard configurations. The MBV-1010-303 is the answer for designers requiring an On/Off valve, while the MBVT-1010-303 is for applications requiring the selection of one of two possible flow...

Optical surface metrology system provides 3D measurement in seconds.(Innovations)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Utilizing white light interferometry in a compact design, the MarSurf WS 1 optical surface metrology system offers vertical resolution of 0.1 nm and provides 3D measurement in only a few seconds. Utilizing MarSurf XT...

Controller integrates control loop functionality in DIN-rail mounted package.(Innovations)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The EZ-Zone RM is a configurable multi-loop temperature/process controller. It is the first industrial controller to integrate an entire assembly of control loop functionality in one space-saving, DIN-rail mounted...

Switching, overload protection, illumination in compact housing.(Innovations)
December 1, 2008... The TA35 circuit breaker highlights several technical features, including an extended operating temperature range of -30[degrees]C to 60[degrees]C, extended life to 50,000 switching cycles under load, narrower trip characteristic bandwidth for...

Programmable PC controlled torque tester provides RS-232 data output.(Innovations)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With a capacity of 100 lbin (l1.3 Nm), this advanced motorized torque test stand--Model TSTM-DC--is designed for a wide variety of applications, including medical device testing. Modular design allows the stand to be...

Miniature encoder boasts small size, high resolution.(Innovations)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Tracker position sensor is a high-resolution magnetic sensor with an integrated, on-chip digital encoder. Its small size and 2.0 [micro]m resolution make this magnetic encoder a robust and cost-effective...

Dispensing the facts on valves: dispense valves can be a vital tool in the assembly and manufacture of medical devices. However, choosing the correct type to use for a particular application may not always be abundantly clear. This article reviews the factors that an engineer must consider and highlights the main attributes of the most common dispense valves being used by OEMs.(Emphasis On Valves)
December 1, 2008... Most industrial valves used in dispensing liquids and pastes are pneumatically operated. The overwhelming reason is reliability and high cycle performance. Operation of a Pneumatic Valve By actuating a timed air pulse, originated from...

Minimizing cost in offshore product development efforts.(Emphasis On Product Design)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One of the major factors in deciding to outsource work is to save on costs. This could be achieved at any step in the process, from design to packaging. This article looks at the key elements in a strong product...

Medical Design & Manufacturing West.(Show Preview)
December 1, 2008... February 9-12, 2009 Anaheim Convention Center * Anaheim, CA The Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West show serves as host to a number of medical device manufacturing professionals at the end of the month. In addition, Advantage...

DC motor offered in a small size.(Notables: Motors and Motion Control)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The RE 8 motor has a diameter of 8.0 mm, length of 16 mm, and weighs less than 4.0 grams. The motor shaft is as thin as pencil lead at only 0.8 mm in diameter and turns in two sleeve bearings. The shaft is ceramic...

Brush DC servo motors provide more power in smaller package.(Notables: Motors and Motion Control)
December 1, 2008... Pittman brand Series 6000 brush-commutated DC servo motors have been engineered to deliver more power than most other DC motors of similar size. These 22-mm-diameter motors available in three standard lengths feature a skewed five-slot armature...

Metric clutches and brakes are cost-effective, high-performance solution.(Notables: Motors and Motion Control)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Deltran MCS/MBF series metric clutches and brakes are RoHS-compliant. They are available off-the-shelf in diameters from 63 to 280 mm, torque ratings from 5.5 to 500 Nm, seven different frame sizes, and a wide...

Linear voice coil actuators provide high safety.(Notables: Motors and Motion Control)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A family of linear voice coil actuators provides increased safety and long service life. The family features two patented spring designs based on magnetic, rather than mechanical, technology. This technology ensures...

Brushless motor constructed with no adhesives-bonded joints.(Notables: Motors and Motion Control)
December 1, 2008... With the introduction of the BX4 series of brushless DC servomotors, the company has come up with a modular design that is limited to just a few components and entirely eliminates the need for adhesive-bonded joints. Despite the compact...

Motor/drive technology offer array of step functionality.(Notables: Motors and Motion Control)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The MDrivePlus product line, with its proven leading integrated motor and drive technology, expands its smallest and lowest cost all-in-one motion control product offering with two new step & direction solutions: the...

Step motors suited for multi-axis applications.(Notables: Motors and Motion Control)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The IS23x-MA Intelligent Step Motors, based on the MotionChip DSP Control Technology, is specially adapted to distributed motion control applications with integrated intelligence. These ready-to-run motors have a...

DC actuators suited for devices requiring continuous rotational operation.(Notables: Motors and Motion Control)
December 1, 2008... These DC actuators are suited for medical devices that require continuous rotational operation, such as circulatory assist devices, breathing apparatus, metering pumps, surgical tools, and imaging equipment. The EFB series is ideal for high...

Micro manipulator system provides high precision.(Notables: Motors and Motion Control)
December 1, 2008... Manufactured from high strength anodized aluminum, this high precision micro manipulator stage--MT 105-50-LM--offers a travel of 50 mm and offers a positional accuracy of 1.0 [micro]m, straightness/flatness runout of [+or-]1.0 [micro]m, and...

Looking back and what's ahead.(PERSPECTIVES)(Cover story)
December 1, 2008... This year has presented a variety of important headlines affecting everyone throughout the medical device industry, whether centered around emerging technologies, challenges in finance, or legal affairs. Further, it is exciting to wonder what...

Pneumatics provide the backbone to spinal testing system.(Case In Point)
December 1, 2008... * The Project: Design a spinal implant testing device that can both withstand the rigors of prolonged testing timeframes and also offer extremely precise accuracy * The Solution: Use a pneumatic solution that takes advantage of air valve...

Circular nano connectors available with custom overmolding.(Current Report)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Company offers a custom molding service on its newly-introduced nano circular connectors. Medical and other high reliability applications are designing equipment that requires the electrical connectors to be molded...

Illuminated pushbutton switch available as SPST or DPST.(Current Report)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Illuminated with two separate LEDs, the LP6 are available as SPST or DPST. Specifications include 200,000 lifecycles; contact rating of 12 mA @ 12 VDC SPST and DPST; 150 gf [+ or -] 100 gf for SPST and 200 gf [+ or...

External switching power adapters offer single outputs.(Current Report)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The AS A 100/120/150 series of desktop style external switching power adapters offers single outputs in voltages that range from 12 to 48 VDC. All units accept a universal input of 90-264 VAC. These feature-rich...

Type 33 case comes in standard, EMC, and compact styles.(Current Report)
December 1, 2008... This modular instrument case enclosure is offered in a two-piece clamshell configuration, allowing access to the interior. The design provides easy assembly and serviceability. The Type 33 case comes in standard, EMC, and compact styles. The...

Diode laser module offers 100 mW at 660 nm.(Current Report)
December 1, 2008... The Cube 660-100 laser delivers 100 mW of CW output at 660 nm, making it the highest output power red diode laser module available from the company to date. CUBE lasers are based on a high power, single emitter diode laser, and integrate...

24 W series of Class I/II power adapters achieves CEC compliance.(Current Report)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The TRM24 series of 12-24 W desktop power adapters have approvals to Class I and Class II medical standards. The series, which accepts a 90-264 V universal input, features output over-voltage, overload, and short...

Inverters offer plug-and-play solutions for backlighting.(Current Report)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The family of Smart Force DC-AC EL inverters provides a wide range of standard and custom solutions for display and device designers who need to power electroluminescent (EL) backlit LCDs or devices where EL is used...

Mode scrambler option eliminates high power laser hot spots.(Current Report)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The mode scrambler option for a line of high power laser delivery assemblies protects the fiber optic conduit by conducting heat away from the fiber end. Incorporated into the proximal end of the laser assembly, the...

3U CompactPCI board combines FPGA flexibility with I/O functionality.(Current Report)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This 3U CompactPCI board combines the flexibility of user-defined FPGA technology tailored to specific application requirements with compact universal SA-adapter boards, which provide the physics for legacy serial...

Boning up on spinal implants: the ideal treatment for replacing a part of the body with an implant would be to restore the area to a natural state. Unfortunately, this is not possible with traditional materials used for spinal implants, which can cause issues for the patient in years following surgery. This article looks at a natural alternative to those materials and the equipment being used to make these products.(Device Sector Spotlight)
December 1, 2008... Rapid custom manufacturing is lifting the orthopedics industry to new heights. Surgeons are beginning to use the technology to quickly produce implants from nearly any material, which yields a wide range of important benefits for patients. ...

Electromagnetic simulation helps design next generation of MRI equipment: high field magnets permit the detection of many more elements such as carbon and phosphorous, unlocking new potential for physiological discoveries.(Case in Point)
December 1, 2008... * The Project: Gain a better understanding of how the RF transceiver interacts with the nuclei in MRI systems in order to be able to design the next generation. * The Solution: Use electromagnetic simulation software to demonstrate how...

26 and 28 AWG conductors allow smaller, more flexible cable.(New Products)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Xtra-Guard family of performance cables has been expanded with 26 AWG and 28 AWG stranded conductors. Smaller gauge conductors help reduce the cable diameter, help provide better flexibility, increase...

Pneumatic cylinder calibrated for precise 0 to 10 volt DC output.(New Products)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Unlike traditional pneumatic feedback technology, these non-contact pneumatic position feedback cylinders are resistant to the effects of moisture, oil, airborne debris, and dust. In addition, each cylinder is...

M12 socket connectors provided with Profibus cable.(New Products)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The M12 shielded panel-mounted male or female connector is pre-assembled for Profibus and Ethernet users. The receptacle is attached to a shielded cable with a twisted pair of AWG 22 wires. The Profibus receptacles...

Enhanced software eases FDA compliance.(New Products)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] An upgrade to the Magellon Quality Lifecycle Management (QLM) software gives medical device-makers a streamlined way to rapidly deliver quality products and maintain compliance with the FDA's Title 21 CFR Part 11....

Coaxial resonator oscillator maximizes performance and efficiency.(New Products)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The CVCO55CXT-6250-6250 coaxial resonator oscillator (CRO) employs frequency doubling, 2X fundamental technology to reach new performance levels of lower phase noise, and much lower harmonics over the competition,...

Quick release brackets enhance balloon forming production.(New Products)
December 1, 2008... Quick release water jacket brackets are offered for the company's 2210 series balloon forming machines (BFM). The quick release brackets are designed to simplify the water jacket installation and exchange process, substantially reducing...

Photoelectric proximity switches have a long sensing distance.(New Products)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These photoelectric proximity switches are designed to provide users with a high level of performance at competitive prices. The 5050 series is built in the widely used 50 x 50 mm format and is available in diffuse,...

Illuminated tactile switch has independent LED leads.(New Products)
December 1, 2008... The TL1240 is an illuminated tact switch with multiple LED color options. This illuminated tact switch has through-hole termination and independent LED leads. Its reliable dome technology is perfect for medical devices. Specifications include...

Medical device adhesive formulated with See-Cure Technology.(New Products)
December 1, 2008... The medical device adhesive 1201-M-SC is a flexible adhesive designed for rapid bonding of a variety of rigid and flexible plastics typically used in the manufacture of medical devices, such as reservoirs, tube sets, and catheters. The...

Ringlight system available for custom and universal fit.(New Products)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ideal for laboratory use, the Fiber-Lite MI-150 ringlight system features 360[degrees] of shadow-free, high-intensity illumination and provides the greatest range of working distance. The system's ring lights will...

Label printer/applicator tailored to customer requirements.(New Products)
December 1, 2008... The Ultimate PAH Automated Print & Apply System features a rugged all-steel chassis and a modular design that can be configured to match customer requirements. Providing a typical placement tolerance of 0.25 mm, it is designed for demanding...

HMIS department designs and provides customer specific interface systems.(New Products)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The company's HMIS (human machine interface systems) department provides end users with the designs and manufacturing capabilities of interface systems within the guidelines of customer specific requirements. As...

Angular bearings used to support heavy thrust/ radial loads.(New Products)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A line of angular bearings with housings is used to support heavy thrust loads in combinations with radial loads in the same application. While such bearings have been on the market for some time, the company's...

USP Class VI approved medical adhesive has quick set time.(New Products)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This low viscosity medical epoxy-EP41SMED--has a handling time of as little as 10-15 minutes and forms resistant bonds to cold sterilants such as EtO and gamma radiation as well as water, oil, and many organic...

Plug-in enables direct scan to software functionality.(New Products)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Rapidform liveScan plug-in is available for the company's line of Faro portable 3D laser scanners. The plug-in allows customers and customers-to-be who have one of the company's portable scanners with Rapidform...

Minnesota Rubber and Plastics (MR&P) has redesigned its website, which communicates the company's science-based approach comprising product design, manufacturing, process development, sourcing, quality systems, material sciences expertise, and program management.(Design Notes)(Website overview)
December 1, 2008... Minnesota Rubber and Plastics (MR&P) has redesigned its website, which communicates the company's science-based approach comprising product design, manufacturing, process development, sourcing, quality systems, material sciences expertise, and...

Omron Electronic Components LLC is offering custom calibration and bypass design assistance for flow sensing applications to customers whose requirements are not quite suited for off-the-shelf product.(Design Notes)
December 1, 2008... Omron Electronic Components LLC is offering custom calibration and bypass design assistance for flow sensing applications to customers whose requirements are not quite suited for off-the-shelf product. This free design assistance is available...

Sperian Hearing Protection offers a poster available free from Howard Leight that details the care and maintenance of earplugs and earmuffs.(Design Notes)
December 1, 2008... Sperian Hearing Protection offers a poster available free from Howard Leight that details the care and maintenance of earplugs and earmuffs. Designed for placement on worksite bulletin boards or in other high-traffic areas, the colorful poster...

The Alliance of Plastics Processors (APP) is now accepting applications for the International Plastics Design Competition (IPDC), which will co-locate with NPE2009 on June 22-26 at Chicago's McCormick Place.(Design Notes)
December 1, 2008... The Alliance of Plastics Processors (APP) is now accepting applications for the International Plastics Design Competition (IPDC), which will co-locate with NPE2009 on June 22-26 at Chicago's McCormick Place. The IPDC will be the first...

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has expanded its CAD service that, along with metric sizes, now includes inch version CAD files for linear hydraulic seals.(Design Notes)
December 1, 2008... Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has expanded its CAD service that, along with metric sizes, now includes inch version CAD files for linear hydraulic seals. This makes it easier to design and download seal profiles directly into drawings. Users are...

Quality check secures the seals of medical pouches.(Design Notes)
December 1, 2008... Medical device designer and manufacturer, Rocket Medical PLC, is using a Mecmesin computer-controlled test system to perform quality checks on the heat seals of medical pouches in accordance with British Standard BS EN 868-5:1999. The company's...

Needle sharpener keeps Phoenix on point.(Design Notes)
December 1, 2008... Phoenix Medical Products, a contract manufacturer of various devices used in a number of medical markets, has one department devoted entirely to needle design, production, sterilization, and packaging, as this work has a unique set of...