Medical Design Technology articles from February 2004

Medical Design Technology archives from February 2004

Laser marking.
February 1, 2004... The ZENITH[R] 20F is a very compact, easily integrated fiber laser. It offers high speed, high quality marking on metal, coated materials, and plastics. The 20F is economical to operate with an MTBF of over 50,000 hours. It is backed by a two...

Laser assembly system.
February 1, 2004... Laser IRAM is based on the idea of passing light/laser radiation through one plastic component and designing the second component to absorb the laser light. This absorption results in heating and melting of the interface, and with the...

Bonding/sealing.
February 1, 2004... The Small Shot Package provides a cost-effective way to combine several elements creating a turn-key operation to dispense small amounts of two component adhesives Some features include: air free packaging of materials part A & part B in...

Extrusion/assembly services.
February 1, 2004... Company has become recognized for creating custom tubing for a variety of medical device applications. Its in-house extruding and braiding capabilities allow the company to extrude tubing in a wide variety of polymers, colors, sizes, and...

Injection molding.(New Literature)
February 1, 2004... Company develops, manufactures, and markets unique, cutting-edge medical products. Services include: plastic injection molding (wide variety of resins) and plastic injection tooling and manufacturing engineering. UPI Precision Use InfoLINK...

Labeler manufacturer.(New Literature)
February 1, 2004... What other labeler manufacturers may call "custom services," this company calls them regular standard models. Many "custom features" are already built into every system at no additional cost. Some of these features include: use of stepper or...

Cleanroom products.(New Literature)
February 1, 2004... Extensive product line is available for cleanrooms that includes nonwoven, woven, and knitted wipers; presaturated wipers; sterile and non-sterile wipers; mopping systems; wall washing systems; undergloves; sponges; and swabs. ISO 9001...

Innovation key to keeping US manufacturing "at home".
February 1, 2004... We are living in a time where we see some areas of manufacturing being outsourced to international service providers or companies relocating facilities overseas in an attempt to reduce costs and increase profits. Meanwhile, those companies...

Power supplies.(Editor's choice)
February 1, 2004... The TEK 500 and TEK 600--two families of low-voltage, power factor corrected (PFC) switch mode power supplies--provide output power up to 500 and 600 watts, respectively, and active PFC to 0.99. Designed as a component in OEM systems, the power...

Portable chillers.(Editor's choice)
February 1, 2004... DURACHILL[TM] Industrial Chillers offer ambient temperature tracking capabilities. Capable of controlling temperature based on either room or machine temperature, these versatile chillers provide precise and reliable cooling for magnetic...

Diaphragm pump.(Editor's choice)
February 1, 2004... This oil-free diaphragm pump Model N814 was designed for vacuum or pressure requirements. Combining KNF's structured diaphragm and multi-port liquid-tolerant valves with an efficient brushless DC motor, the resulting package is lightweight and...

Vinyl medical compounds.(Editor's choice)
February 1, 2004... A family of flexible vinyl compounds exhibits greater resistance to heat-generated discoloration or degradation than conventional medical-grade PVC, enabling device manufacturers to increase productivity and quality assurance. All vinyl...

Conveyors.(Editor's choice)
February 1, 2004... Company enhances the fast changeover, high up-time capabilities of its family of low-profile conveyors with a unique "open-side" stand design enabling endless belt change in two minutes or less on small to medium-size conveyors. On large...

Company supplies critical adhesive spacer tape component for blood coagulation meter.(Design Insight)
February 1, 2004... Adhesives Research, Inc., a leading global developer and manufacturer of specialty pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) coated products, provided an essential adhesive spacer tape solution to HemoSense, Inc., a medical device manufacturer, that...

Panel Light Pipe.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... This 5.0 mm Panel Light Pipe (PLP 5) Series features a new lens geometry that creates improved lighting intensity for use with surface mounted or throughhole LEDs. The PLP 5 design enables designers to immediately locate PCBs directly behind...

1/4 VGA Displays.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... These 1/4 VGA displays expand an already wide range of displays available from the company. "[The LM4055 and LM4755 models incorporate a white or red LED backlight, while the LM6055 and LM6755 models incorporate a CFL backlight. The LM4755 and...

Linear Actuator.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... "The Size 11 non-captive linear actuator incorporates the same high performance and durable proven design as previously released larger sizes. The various linear actuator options deliver exceptional capabilities, opening avenues for equipment...

Pushbuttons.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... UB Series illuminated and non-illuminated pushbuttons provide power or logic level rated devices in an extremely compact body. They have mechanical life of one million operations minimum for momentary models and 200,000 operations minimum for...

When the implant needs to last a lifetime, fastener thread form technology is key.(Design Insight)
February 1, 2004... With the lives of patients as well as the reputations of surgeons and medical device companies at stake, medical implants face some of the most rigorous performance requirements of any industry. Yet despite all the recent technology applied to...

Biopharmaceutical tubing.(Focus On Tubing)
February 1, 2004... SaniPure[TM]-60 is a clear, flexible tubing with unsurpassed biocompatibility that is heat sealable, bondable, weldable, and moldable for custom assembly fabrications. It has an ultra-smooth inner bore which reduces potential particle...

PEEK[TM] Tubing.(Focus On Tubing)
February 1, 2004... TexFluor[TM] PEEK[TM] Tubing exhibits high tensile strength; excellent abrasion-, wear-, chemical-, and radiation-resistance; along with a superior strength to weight ratio, UL94 V-O flammability rating, and USP Class VI compliance. Available...

Fluoropolymer tubing.(Focus On Tubing)
February 1, 2004... This line of high-quality fluoropolymer tubing is made from ultrahigh-purity FEP resin. This extrusion grade resin is well suited for tubing. The surface of the tubing is very smooth, offering no sites for contamination buildup. The low...

TFE tubing.(Focus On Tubing)
February 1, 2004... TFE Tubing is offered in standard and custom TFE, FER and PFA formulations in plain and highly flexible corrugated and convoluted (screw thread) styles with plain or cuffed ends. Suitable for use handling harsh fluids or as a conduit, this...

Light Block Tubing.(Focus On Tubing)
February 1, 2004... RAUSORB[TM] Light Block Tubing features a multi-layer construction to protect light sensitive drugs during infusion, while still allowing hospital staff members to see any air bubbles, impurities, or obstructions that could present a danger to...

Spectroradiometer.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The IL RPS-200 UV Spectroradiometer is a handheld CCD-based, multi-channel instrument that can provide rapid evaluation of UV sources and emissions within 1 to 30 seconds, typical. Featuring an efficient cosine receptor for irradiance...

Vision sensors software.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... In-Sight[R] Explorer[TM], created for the InSight vision sensors, combines easy development of vision applications with efficient administration of a vision sensor network, making these vision sensors easier to use than ever before. By...

Wire stripper/twister.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The C300 incorporates three independently adjustable stripping heads to strip coaxial cables and stranded solid wires. Using two rotating carbide stripping blades, the C300 strips insulation from wires between 0.028 in. and 0.265 in. Adjustable...

Cylinder position sensor.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The ProSet4, the newest member of the company's Micropulse family of rod-style cylinder transducers, offers a new option for cylinder position sensing, with four built-in programmable setpoint outputs for detection of end-of-stroke or an...

Rotary encoder.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The ERM 2x0 series of magnetic, modular rotary encoders for use on large shafts such as the C-axis of lathes, spindle drives, and electric motors is better than ever. Recently redesigned to benefit even more applications, this product...

Clinch fasteners.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Patented PEM[R] R'ANGLE[R] self-clinching fasteners can be utilized to create strong right-angle attachment points in thin steel or aluminum assemblies. These unique fasteners have been developed as cost-effective and practical alternatives to...

Custom sapphire optics.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Custom Sapphire Optics feature flatness to 1/10th wave, thickness to within [+ or -] 0.00001 in., parallelism to 2 arc-see, in./in., and surface finishes to 99%, depending upon thickness. Manufactured to specification, configurations can...

Power supplies.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The MHX family of modular high-voltage power supplies is for use in systems powered by 24-volt DC supplies. Measuring only 10 x 3.9 x 5.9 inches, the compact, versatile modules are especially suitable for X-ray equipment as well as applications...

Product lifecycle management.(Focus On Design Software)
February 1, 2004... MatrixOne's Accelerator for FDA Compliance provides medical device manufacturers with a solution to facilitate and automate business processes and is designed to assist with regulatory compliance on a global basis. Companies in the medical...

3D CAD translation software.(Focus On Design Software)
February 1, 2004... In addition to many enhancements to the IGES, CATIA V4, Pro/ENGINEER, and Unigraphics translators, R4.2 for TransMagic and TransMagic Plus is now updated to support the latest versions of CATIA V5, Unigraphics, and ACIS. Other functionality and...

Simulation/optimization software.(Focus On Design Software)
February 1, 2004... VERICUT 5.4 is CNC machine simulation, verification, and optimization software that enables users to eliminate the process of manually proving-out NC programs. It reduces scrap loss and rework. The program also optimizes NC programs in order to...

Data logger software.(Focus On Design Software)
February 1, 2004... HOBOware is a Mac[R]-based data logger software package for the company's high-resolution, direct-USB HOBO U12 data loggers. It combines fast, easy logger launch and readout functions with powerful data plotting and analysis capabilities,...

Design simulation/optimization software.(Focus On Design Software)
February 1, 2004... The 3G, Design Simulation/Optimization Suite 2004--including 3G.author, 3G, central, and 3G.access--offers new capabilities that include connectivity to Autodesk[R] Inventor, a new simulation wizard, and enhanced contact analysis. The 3G.author...

Rocker switch.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The RR Series of round panel-mount rocker switches are available in illuminated and non-illuminated versions for use in a wide variety of applications. The ergonomically designed switches feature an electrical life of 6,000 cycles at maximum...

Dispense system.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Accurate dispensing of two-part materials from twin-pack dual component cartridges has always been a problem where small shots of material are required. The I&J123-DMIX mechanical dispense system can dispense from 200, 400, and 600 i111...

Threadlocker sticks.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... To simplify and improve product assembly, Henkel Loctite Corp. has introduced two popular threadlocking products in semi-solid stick form. Convenient and portable, Loctite 248 and Loctite 268 deliver the same proven performance char acteristics...

Noise reduction from Kerk lead screws gives PerkinElmer something to shout about.(Design Insight)
February 1, 2004... Some types of noise are good. Others are not so good. The kind of "noise" that PerkinElmer Life Sciences has made in the marketplace is decidedly good. in addition to the company's position as the world's third largest provider of drug...

Connectors.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Gold STAX[TM] connectors provide designers of portable and handheld devices with superior performance and more flexibility over traditional mechanical stacking connectors in board-to-board interconnections, without the cost and worries of...

Node computer.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... This Node computer, the Microbox-5824 is designed to meet the demands of mission critical applications requiring high performance and reliable operation for factory automation, facility monitoring, machine automation, and environmental...

Scroll air compressor/pump.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Measuring just 1.4 in.-square x 3 in.-long, the tiny P5H7 scroll pump delivers up to 10 psi and has a no load flow of 0.14 CFM. Quiet and inherently vibration-free, the scroll pump provides designers with a reliable compressed air or vacuum...

Spring Tester.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... This Spring Tester is designed to test tension and compression springs up to 1,000 lbs. The tester can accept a wide variety of spring sizes up to 17 in. in length and over 8 in. in diameter. It features a large side mounted hand wheel...

RF/EMI shielding.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2004... PEI's RF/EMI shields are designed to protect components from radio frequency/electromagnetic interference and environmental hazards, and to provide electrical grounding. We offer custom CDW[TM] bend lines, logos, and RF cans with PEI's patented...

Automation solutions.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2004... Aerotech announces our new brochure Automation Solutions for Laser Processing, Medical Device Manufacturing, and Life Sciences. The 32-page, color brochure presents Aerotech's multitude of products and automation solutions developed...

REDEL plastic series connector catalog.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2004... LEMO's new REDEL Plastic Connector catalog has been recently updated with new connectors, and an easier to read format. These connectors are ideally suited for medical applications and have options of 2-to-32 contacts. Available in a large...

Krytox[R] Fluorinated Lubricants.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2004... Krytox[R] Fluorinated Greases and Oils are chemically inert, insoluble in common solvents. Temperature range from -103[degrees]F to 800[degrees]F. Compatible with plastics. rubber, ceramics, and metals. Oxygen compatible (safe for oxygen...

Assortment Kits catalog.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2004... The Kits contain selections from our Plastic Fittings and Accessories lines: a variety of kit sizes are available. Kit selections include Inline Filters, Orifice Restrictors, Bulkhead Connectors, Swivel Fittings, and other plastic fittings. ...

Plastic device enclosures & housings.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2004... THIEME Corporation literature describes contract reaction injection molding (RIM) including part design, tool development, molding, painting, and EMI shielding. Molding process is useful for single shot parts (up to 75 lbs. and up to 6 ft. x 6...

High-performance plastic connectors.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2004... Fischer's latest miniature connector is available with up to 19 gold-plated contacts in a sleek, impact resistant half-inch diameter plastic housing. The patented SureGrip[TM] plug body can be securely gripped, even with wet hands or gloves....

Catalog of mini valves, fittings, quick disconnects.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2004... Beswick Engineering announces the release of a new 2004-2005 catalog. Catalog #104 describes our expanding line of miniature valves, fittings, cylinders, tubing, pressure regulators, orifice, quick disconnects, and other fluid power devices. It...

Performance is everything with electronic connectors.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2004... Sleek, rugged, and reliable. Fischer Connectors are engineered to provide the highest level of performance in even the most harsh or demanding application. Choose from high-performance metal or plastic shells in a wide range of styles, sizes...

New product information.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2004... MDT Online concentrates its coverage exclusively on the medical device manufacturing market. It covers the entire range of new products, equipment, instrumentation. and materials. Content--ranging from product descriptions to an expanded FDA...

Color coded fittings.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Color coding is simply coloring the fitting to the desired color for the application. The company can color code any of its Premium Grade Nylon and Commercial Grade Nylon Fittings, including: "Y" fittings, tees, connectors, luer fittings, tube...

Automated inspection machine.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... This automated inspection machine is designed specifically for precision measuring gauging, and assembly verification of medical devices. The company uses Cognex, PPT, Coreco-Imaging, Sharp, and other vision system suppliers for online and...

Foot switch.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The ConnTrol Series 300 Potentiometer Control Foot Switch is a variable speed control pedal with a slip-resistant surface that provides extremely smooth operation and maintains its position when the user's foot is removed. Featuring a...

Ground bond testers.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... HYAMP III features two models. The 3130 is a 30 Amp Ground Bond tester and the 3160 is a 60 Amp Ground Bond tester. Both models feature an enhanced graphic LCD and simplified user-interface. Both models can be used stand alone or interconnected...

Polarizers.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Glan-Taylor and Glan-Laser calcite polarizing beam-splitters separate S-polarized light (extraordinary rays) from P-polarized light (ordinary rays) over wavelengths from 400 to 1700 nm, which makes them an excellent choice for visible and...

2-Stage ejectors.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Unique design solution for mold builders, 2-Stage Ejectors combine cut-to-length adaptability to varying mold base sizes and plate thicknesses with internal installation to avoid interferences with water line connectors and externally mounted...

LED lamps.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Decorative LED Lamps feature brilliant blue, green, amber, and red, saturated colors and white, but use only 20% of the electricity of standard incandescent lamps. Available in 110/230 V universal line voltage bulb and spotlight styles, they...

Temperature control.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... CARON is a North American distributor of MCour Temperature Control Thermal Blocks. The Thermal Blocks offer a temperature range of -100[degrees]C to +200[degrees]C and are among the most efficient, cost effective, and reliable heating/colling...

Condensate filter.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Disposing of compressed air condensate is a major environmental concern. This oil/water mixture is classified as hazardous waste and cannot be discharged into municipal wastewater systems unless the oil and contaminants are removed. The Kaeser...

Knobs.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Company introduces an exciting no cost, additional option to its already extensive range of push on and collet control knobs. In meeting changing industry needs, Selco offers the UV and Phosphorescent line option. As implied in the name, the UV...

Chemical fastener adhesive.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... With longer shelf life and high structural strength, fast curing pre-applied PRECOTE[R] chemical fastener adhesives offer excellent vibration-resistant locking and scaling properties for a wide range of internal and external fastener...

Airless Flat-Spray Valve.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... This Airless Flat-Spray Valve is designed to eliminate spray-nozzle orientation problems. Model 2200-245-130 Kiss[M] No-Drip[R] valve delivers precise, repeatable patterns of sprayable sealants, adhesives, and lubricants. Engineered for robotic...

Accelerometers.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Analyzing the vibration signal from an accelerometer does not always require expensive or complicated analysis equipment. Built-in signal conditioning in the model MAI5, MA321, MA322, and MAV52 accelerometers provides a 4-20mA output that is...

Polyurethane sleeves.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... These are protective sleeves designed for use by manufacturers of end products who choose not to use latex or PVC materials for covering or protecting their products. The sleeves are available in any shape, size, or configuration. They can be...

Ethernet interconnectors.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The line of Pulse-Net[R] IP67 sealed industrial Ethernet connectors is designed specifically for non-office environments where the transmission or acquisition of critical data has the potential of being disrupted by harsh environmental factors...

Horizontal flow clean bench.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The Series 201 Horizontal Flow Clean Benches are factory tested to efficiently remove 99.99% of particulate contaminants 0.3 micron and larger, and meet or exceed Class 100 cleanroom conditions as outlined in Federal Standard 209E. Series 201...

Bar code scanners.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Company is a leading manufacturer of fixed position (hands-free, stationary, unattended) bar code scanners for automated tracking. It manufactures a full range of products to read all linear bar codes, plus 2D symbologis and invisible ink....

Spring-loaded contact.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Company has added an ultra-low profile spring-loaded contact to its many contacts. They now also offer time double row contacts on carrier tape. Modular contacts for use on 0.1 in. grid, available in eight heights from 0.137 in. to 0.295 in.,...

Peristaltic Filling System.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Time Multi Filling System elevates peristaltic technology into a smooth, seamless process in which the sterile product comes into contact with only the medically graded silicone tubing and filling needle. When the process is completed, the...

Valve customization.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Time "quick-change customization" process offered by Bio-Chem Valve, Inc. adapts the proven technology and performance of standard, oft-the-shelf miniature valves into innovative, customized solutions that meet specific design, performance, and...

VGA graphic LCD.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Optrex has complemented its industry-leading range of mid-size monochrome LCD modules with the economical F-51451 Series of 8.1-inch diagonal LCDs that feature economical chip-on glass (COG) construction, minimum 50,000-hour lamp life, and are...

3-D surface treatment.(Focus On Surface Treatment)
February 1, 2004... The Plasma-Jet[R] treating system is specially designed for surface treatment of medical products such as catheter tubing, syringe barrels, vials, culture dishes, and other 3-D parts. The Plasma-Jet system is deal for medical applications where...

Anti-wetting surface treatment.(Focus On Surface Treatment)
February 1, 2004... MAC provides materials for use in surgical instrumentation, diagnostic equipment, and implantable applications, ranging from blood analysis valves to hip joints. Additionally, the company's development of an anti-wetting surface treatment makes...

Performance coatings.(Focus On Surface Treatment)
February 1, 2004... Performance coatings are employed to enhance corrosion- or chemical-resistance, provide electrical insulation, non-wetting characteristics, or dry lubrication. Applied Plastics Specialty Performance Coatings are designed to add specific surface...

Web flame treater.(Focus On Surface Treatment)
February 1, 2004... This flame treater features PowerFlame[TM] technology and combines robust station construction; expert web handling; and an easy to operate, yet sophisticated combustion control system. The new system fills the industry need for a system...

Precision blanks.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Company's proven craftsmanship provides medical component manufacturers a higher level of quality in an extensive line of custom and standard, centerless-ground, drill, and burr blank components. Precision ground components are available in a...

Silicone dispenser.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The UltraSaver 1200 air-powered dispensing system makes it easy to apply accurate, consistent amounts of thick room temperature vulcanizer (RTV) silicones without hand fatigue, rework, or cleanup. This economical benchtop unit operates on...

Metrology system.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The SmartScope[R] Quest 250 is a fully automatic, benchtop, multi-sensor dimensional measurement system with unique TeleStar optics for highest measurement accuracy. With programmed closed loop servo stage control, it excels at measuring edges...

Camera.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Patented fiberoptic-coupling technology and a back-illuminated CCD enable the PI*SCX:1300B to deliver the highest sensitivity available for streak tube readout and x-ray imaging. The high-resolution unit has been engineered to provide...