Medical Design Technology articles from January 2009

Medical Design Technology archives from January 2009

Scanner enables fast, precise, reliable inspection.(Innovations)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This scanner, the FlatScope, is offered for fast, precise, and reliable inspection of flat work pieces and extrusion profiles in a production environment. The main area of application is in the measurement of complex...

Connectors available with PG11 cable outlet.(Innovations)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Series 423 Ml6 connectors are available with a PG11 cable outlet for cable diameters from 8 to 10 mm. In addition to the larger cable outlet, the line of cylindrical connectors also has a 4 to 6 mm and 6 to 8 mm...

60 LED lights enhance magnifying lamp.(Innovations)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A powerful LED lamp with magnifying lens is available for added precision, flexibility, and comfort in engineering, assembly, laboratory, and inspection applications. The ProVue LED magnifying lamp uses a ring of 60...

Strip sockets/pin headers feature round stub-tail termination.(Innovations)
January 1, 2009... For users needing to create a surface mount interconnect between two printed circuit boards, these SMT strip sockets and pin headers provide an excellent combination for this application. Both the socket receptacle and the header pin feature a...

Power supplies provide PFC, PFD, thermal protection.(Innovations)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The TM650 series of 650W AC/DC switching power supplies is approved to UL 60601-1, CSA C22.2 No. 601.1, EN 60601-1 medical standards. Withstand voltage is 4,000 VAC from input to output, 1,500 VAC from input to...

Pneumatics system controller includes onboard valve driver.(Innovations)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The LS-C41 pneumatics system controller is a high-speed, high-accuracy analog PID controller, paired with an efficient PWM-based valve driver. This hybrid controller/driver maximizes the performance of the company's...

Linear guides ideal for miniature applications.(Innovations)
January 1, 2009... The PU/PE series of linear guides provides smooth linear motion in a compact design. Fabricated from martensitic stainless steel, the series features high corrosion resistance and is suitable for miniature applications in the medical industry....

Healthcare at home.(PERSPECTIVES)
January 1, 2009... A major trend in medicine is to move treatments and monitoring out of the hospital or even the doctor's office and either attach them to the patient or enable the function to be accomplished in the home. Of course, this relies heavily on...

Scanning to achieve the human touch.(Orthopedic: Device Sector Spotlight)
January 1, 2009... * The Project: Fabricate artificial finger prostheses with lifelike accuracy for partial finger amputees. * The Solution: Use a laser scanning system that enables a 3D digital CAD model to be created so that custom solutions may be...

Medical Device Puerto Rico.(Show Preview)
January 1, 2009... January 29-30, 2009 Puerto Rico Convention Center * San Juan Once again, MEDICAL DEVICE Puerto Rico will highlight the top products and technologies offered to medical device manufacturers that maintain facilities on the island....

Die-cut membranes can be offered in intricate shapes.(Notables: Filters & Filtration Materials)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These custom die-cut membranes are manufactured to specification using a proprietary process which produces smoother edges than compression cutting and is performed in a clean practice, positive pressure facility....

EMI filter plate features potting and pin protector.(Notables: Filters & Filtration Materials)
January 1, 2009... This EMI filter plate comes with special epoxy potting and a rubber pin protector for applications where rough handling or challenging environmental conditions are typical. The value added filter plates utilize ceramic capacitors as the filter...

Thin filter media meets UL 94.(Notables: Filters & Filtration Materials)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This 0.12-inch-thick Quadrafoam is the thinnest media available that meets the UL 94 HF-1 rating. The media is soft and compressible and available in 45, 60, and 80 pores-per-inch (PPI). In addition to filtration...

Barrier structure material options made crystal clear.(Materials Spotlight: Device Packaging)
January 1, 2009... The use of a clear barrier packaging may often be the first choice of a device manufacturer for their product, but performance concerns may cause them to reconsider that option. However, significant advances in the materials have enabled...

Taking a PEEK at material options for orthopedics.(Materials Spotlight: Orthopedic)
January 1, 2009... The orthopedics market is dominated by metal materials used for implants. While these options offer an excellent level of healthcare for patients requiring such devices, they certainly are not the absolute best answer to replicate natural bone....

Acrylic helps put the best face on flat-panel display.(Materials Spotlight: Acrylic Sheet)
January 1, 2009... The Project: Eliminate the issues that exist with the uncoated acrylic over the LCD flat-panel display on a cosmetic system The Solution: Use an abrasion-resistant optical-grade acrylic sheet that functions like glass, but is significantly...

Linear motion position sensor features extremely low profile.(Current Report)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The highly miniaturized 9600 linear motion position sensor series features a short 0.15" mounting terminal and provides an extremely low profile. The overall height of the sensor is 0.5", which allows installation in...

Pressure transducers offer custom designed features.(Current Report)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The MM Series pressure transducers offer custom designed features with fast delivery: Its modular design allows users to construct a pressure sensor meeting their application requirements with fast delivery--from...

Load cell available with USB output option.(Current Report)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The LSB350 is offered with a USB digital interface, offering a USB type solution for strain gage based load cells. The sensor is also "Plug & Play" with basic software, making the system integration even simpler. The...

Digital pressure sensors offer accuracy better than 0.5%.(Current Report)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The HDI series performs precision digital signal conditioning to achieve ultra high total accuracies. An internal ASIC compensates sensor offset, temperature effects, and non-linearity to allow for an excellent Total...

Accelerometer offers capabilities ideal for implantable medical devices.(Current Report)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The model 40366 accelerometer is a variable capacitance, silicon MEMS device designed to meet the demanding requirements for use in implantable devices, such as rate responsive heart pacemakers and defibrillators....

Adding value and functionality to the precision machining process.(Emphasis On Machining)
January 1, 2009... In their efforts to optimize processes in order to more efficiently move product out to the market, medical device manufacturers need to he consistently reviewing their SOP to see if enhancements can be made. Automation is one option that some...

MD&M West.(Show Preview)
January 1, 2009... 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. In addition, Advantage Business Media will be at...

Filling and capping system does not require PC for operation.(New Products)
January 1, 2009... The Ring Dex filling and capping system is ideal for processing small bottles, tubes, and vials in a compact and affordable bench top package. It features a true file based control system requiring no PC for operation. Setup of fill volumes,...

Glass ceramic enables machinable material and finished components.(New Products)
January 1, 2009... Macor glass ceramic products are available as both machinable material (rods, plates, bars, and discs) and finished components that are precision-machined to customer specifications. The company delivers the performance of a technical ceramic...

Single axis linear amplifier designed for sub-nanometer positioning.(New Products)
January 1, 2009... Designated LDM3U, this advanced driver can be used with AC Servo, AC Induction, DC brush motors, and step motors in both high resolution micro-stepping open loop and true closed-loop modes. The LDM3U is ideally suited for applications requiring...

Bushings protect round and flat cables at panel entry points.(New Products)
January 1, 2009... Designed to protect the lifeline of electric/electronic products by absorbing forces of pull, push, twist, and flex, RDD Pigtail Lockit strain relief bushings securely anchor, insulate, and protect cables at panel entry points. An integral...

Connectors bring thermocouple probes to PCBs.(New Products)
January 1, 2009... The PCC connector attaches directly to circuit boards and is perfect for bringing thermocouple probes to printed circuit boards. Two sizes are available to mate with either standard or miniature-size connectors. A mounting clip comes with each...

Wire improves cardiovascular catheter manufacturing.(New Products)
January 1, 2009... This Teflon coated extrusion wire is fabricated using a proprietary etching process that eliminates flaking and permits over 25% elongation to keep the catheter's inside diameter clean. Supplied spooled or cut to length, this fine extrusion...

Digitally programmable IF VGA improves signal integrity performance.(New Products)
January 1, 2009... The LT5554 is a broadband digitally programmable gain IF amplifier, featuring a 48 dBm OIP3 (output 3rd order intercept) at 200 MHz. Additionally, the amplifier has very low noise, enabling very high dynamic range performance in wireless...

Thermal label is repositionable.(New Products)
January 1, 2009... MAXStick is the first repositionable thermal label to work with Asteron panel mount printer, opening the doors to applications for the printer in medical applications. The printer combines fast printing, robustness, large paper roll capability,...

Silicone-free interface material provides high thermal conductivity.(New Products)
January 1, 2009... Keratherm U 90 thermal interface material is designed for use where contamination concerns prohibit the use of silicone-based thermal pads, but where high levels of thermal conductivity are needed for sufficient thermal transfer in hot...

E-frame open access chassis accommodates 3U backplanes.(New Products)
January 1, 2009... The E-frame has been available in heights for 6U backplanes and now accommodates 3U heights. The unit does not have side or back walls around the card cage area, providing easy access for test and development. The E-frame was designed with the...

SMD quartz crystal designed for ultra small wireless applications.(New Products)
January 1, 2009... The NX1612AA low profile high reliability surface mount crystal measures only 1.6mmL x 1.2mm W x 0.3 mm H, taking only 40% of the volume and 60% of the board space of the company's previous generation crystal products. These devices operate in...

Illuminated pushbutton switch has multiple cap options.(New Products)
January 1, 2009... The LP11 series is an illuminated pushbutton switch that features multiple cap and LED color options. This illuminated switch is offered with or without a tactile feel, giving designers the choice for their application. Specifications include...

Two-inch caster features total-lock brake.(New Products)
January 1, 2009... The Flexello brand two-inch diameter, bolt-hole/stem caster features a total-lock brake. According to the company, a total-lock brake is not typically found on casters with only a two-inch diameter, making it ideal for medical equipment. The...

Hoses with overmolded cuffs feature hermetic seal.(New Products)
January 1, 2009... Overmolded cuffs are injection molded over the hose to ensure system integrity, prevent contamination, and create a hermetic seal for optimum air, liquid, or dust flow. Designed to customer specifications in straight, angled, reduced, enlarged,...

Barbed fittings available in single use and reusable versions.(New Products)
January 1, 2009... Thermobarb plastic barbed fittings are available in nylon, polyethylene, PVDE and polypropylene for multi-use and single-use/disposable applications. The single-use style in particular is often used in the pharmaceutical and medical markets for...

Doyen Medipharm, a specialist supplier of medical and pharmaceutical converting and packaging machinery, has relaunched its website.(Design Notes)
January 1, 2009... Doyen Medipharm, a specialist supplier of medical and pharmaceutical converting and packaging machinery, has relaunched its website. User friendliness is the key to the site. The navigation is easy to follow, and animation illustrates the...

Asahi/America Inc., a leading manufacturer in the valve and actuator industry, offers a 180-page thermoplastic valve and actuation catalog.(Design Notes)
January 1, 2009... Asahi/America Inc., a leading manufacturer in the valve and actuator industry, offers a 180-page thermoplastic valve and actuation catalog. A valuable resource for engineers, plant managers, and distributors, the catalog presents comprehensive...

Victrex T-Series polymers offer a solution for applications requiring high temperature resistance; compressive, tensile, and flexural strength; and low fatigue properties.(Design Notes)
January 1, 2009... Victrex T-Series polymers offer a solution for applications requiring high temperature resistance; compressive, tensile, and flexural strength; and low fatigue properties. A technical brochure from Victrex highlights the key features of these...

Kyocera Corp. has launched its Fine Ceramics World website, a comprehensive introduction to the field of fine ceramics and the various roles these materials play in supporting the development of cutting-edge technology.(Design Notes)
January 1, 2009... Kyocera Corp. has launched its Fine Ceramics World website, a comprehensive introduction to the field of fine ceramics and the various roles these materials play in supporting the development of cutting-edge technology. As a pioneer with half a...

DYMAX has launched a redesigned site that focuses on education with more easy-to-find information, including downloadable literature, selector guides, and product bulletins.(Design Notes)
January 1, 2009... DYMAX has launched a redesigned site that focuses on education with more easy-to-find information, including downloadable literature, selector guides, and product bulletins. An FAQ page is searchable by market and provides product-specific...

Oriental Motor USA Corp. has relaunched its website.(Design Notes)
January 1, 2009... Oriental Motor USA Corp. has relaunched its website. The website features multiple ways to find the motion system to meet a user's needs. The Motion Selection Guide will walk visitors through the selection process with simple questions about...

Meller Optics' 2009 Stock Parts List is comprised of first quality overrun optics including hard-to-find items made of sapphire, Ba[F.sub.2], Ca[F.sub.2], fused- and crystalline-quartz, laser glasses, ZnSe, silicon, and germanium.(Design Notes)
January 1, 2009... Meller Optics' 2009 Stock Parts List is comprised of first quality overrun optics including hard-to-find items made of sapphire, Ba[F.sub.2], Ca[F.sub.2], fused- and crystalline-quartz, laser glasses, ZnSe, silicon, and germanium. In stock for...

Disposable system designed to enhance patient compliance/drug administration safety.(Design Notes)
January 1, 2009... West, a leading manufacturer of components and systems for injectable drug delivery, offers the ConfiDose disposable auto-injector system. The ConfiDose system eliminates preparation steps and automates the injection of drugs, providing...