Medical Design Technology articles from July 2002

Medical Design Technology archives from July 2002

Microscopy system. (Featured Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The Protein Crystal Imaging System is a fully integrated, computer controlled variable zoom microscopy system designed for detecting tiny crystals in large fields of view. The software performs high thru-put scanning with image capture from 576...

Filter/fan units. (Featured Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Technical Air Products offers an advanced cleanroom filter/fan unit that is exceptionally quiet. The filter unit will be standard in all new cleanroom systems from the company. With dimension of 47-5/8 in. long x 23-5/8 in. wide x 12-1/2 in....

Elastomer. (Featured Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The LSR2005 elastomer--a liquid injection molded rubber--s a silicone material with gel-like consistency for use in cushioning and soft touch applications ranging from shoe insoles and external prostheses to pad printing and office machine...

Micro-solenoid valve. (Featured Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The Geronimo micro-solenoid 2-way valve is designed specifically for high-density manifolding applications and micro fluidic dispensing. This unique valve design utilizes a micro diaphragm to isolate the fluid path and provide a long life seal....

Manufacturing services. (New Literature).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Tecomet offers itself as a problem-solving partner prepared to meet the toughest challenges in manufacturing and product development. Involved at design inception, the company provides engineered solutions, reduces product launch time, and...

Precision air chucks. (New Literature).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Company offers a variety of precision air chucks for a variety of machining applications. Based on customer drawings or work-pieces, it designs jaws to hold the most intricate or fragile parts. Northfield Precision Instrument Corp., 4400...

Laboratory automation. (New Literature).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... A supplier of OEM products for laboratory automation and liquid handling, the company also offers contract engineering and manufacturing services to design and build sophisticated laboratory instruments to customer specifications. Tecan...

Testing laboratory. (New Literature).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Company is a leader in the analysis of pharmaceutical and medical packaging, plastics, and glass materials. It offers solutions to manufacturers' concerns through chemical analysis and physical testing of materials. Monarch Analytical...

Sensing the future. (The Way Ahead).
July 1, 2002... Advances in technology seem to be occurring daily and it is growing more difficult for manufacturers to stay abreast of all the options that are available to them in their area of expertise. In the ever-evolving world of medical device...

Pressure transducer. (Editor's choice).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The Model A-105 is a subminiature, flush diaphragm pressure transducer that delivers up to 0.1% accuracy (BFSL). This unit is environmentally sealed and now features an operating temperature from -65[degrees]F to 350[degrees]F for use in severe...

Gear Box. (Editor's choice).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Company has designed an efficient, high-powered Right Angle Gear Box. This gear box enables a user to obtain higher output torques using smaller motors and reduced current levels. With a 250 in.-lb, torque rating, users will appreciate savings...

Horizontally articulated robots. (Editor's choice).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... This line of horizontally articulated robots, models HS-E and HM-E. include numerous feature improvements. The units are designed for use in small assembly environments. The HM Series offers an additional maximum reach of 1000 mm while the HS...

Lead screw actuator. (Editor's choice).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The miniature Rollnut is a lead screw actuator that converts rotary motion to linear motion or vice-versa. It is designed for use in small applications that require precise, repeatable insertion and withdrawal. It differs from conventional bail...

Medical cable. (Editor's choice).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Designed for use in ultrasound cable assemblies, Comfort Cable[TM] has been introduced to help alleviate pain and discomfort reported by sonographers while handling transducers during exams. The technology features 40 or 42 AWG true coaxes in...

Linear guides. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The NSK miniature LH series linear guides have self-aligning properties, allowing the guides to absorb a wide range of mounting errors. Designed with a 50[degrees] contact angle, the guides provide a large vertical load capacity, good rigidity,...

Laser welding. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Company offers a new process for transmission laser welding of both clear and colored plastics without the use of opaque materials or the addition of unwanted color. The process can be used to join a wide range of rigid and flexible plastics,...

Gear pumps. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The 2000 Series offers maximum flow rates of 1.01 gpm, maximum pressures of 240 psi, and maximum fluid temperature capabilities of 180[degrees]F (82[degrees]C). Three different sizes of PPS Polymer gears are available depending on flow rate and...

FDA asks for comments on your First Amendment Rights? (FDA Update).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... In May 16, 2002, the FDA announced it is seeking public comment to ensure that its regulations, guidances, policies, and practices continue to comply with the governing First Amendment case law. [Federal Register: May 16, 2002; Vol. 67, No. 95;...

Assemblies. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Morgan Advanced Ceramics-New Bedford present cathode, anode, getter, and filament support assemblies for medical x-ray applications. Designed to provide superior reliability and durability, these components feature the company's innovative...

Conveyors. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Sealed bearings are just one of the many additional attributes on the redesigned LPZ Series conveyors. The LPZ is the company's only conveyor series design with one or two adjustable pivot points, allowing the conveyor to be adjusted at...

Cables. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... From welding to medical imaging, tailor-made measurement and control cables are needed for precise operations. In elocab's measurement and control cables, high-stranded copper conductors, twisted pairs, super slim coaxials, and/or fiber optic...

Manufacturing support. (Focus on Contract Manufacturing).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Avnet Applied Computing is dedicated to helping customers get their medical technology products to market faster, better, and for less cost than they could by themselves through a blend of embedded technology expertise and usage of...

Custom manufacturing. (Focus on Contract Manufacturing).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Adam Spence Corporation is an integrated manufacturing company with a commitment to quality that starts at the very beginning. Its in-house polymer laboratory and custom compounding capabilities allow the company to develop and deliver the...

Wire components. (Focus on Contract Manufacturing).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... NEPG manufactures a wide assortment of components for medical device manufacturers that demand precision quality, creative problem solving, and fast turnaround. The company specializes in manufacturing small diameter wire products for medical...

Design/manufacturing services. (Focus on Contract Manufacturing).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Company is a start-to-finish medical device contract manufacturer focusing on attaining lowest total cost for its customers. Its engineering staff works with a company's designers and engineers to design parts, molds, assemblies, and processes...

Dispenser. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The Child Friendly[TM] Oral Dispenser is designed with children in mind, offering a smooth appearance so as to lessen a child's anxiety. The rounded flange and increased gripping space makes the dispenser easy to use and the clarified barrel...

Tube cutter. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The Model 400-A Micro-O.D. Tube Cutter is capable of cutting plastic, silicone, and rubber tubing with diameters as small as 0.005 in. and lengths from 2-1/2 in. This manual-feed cutter cuts tubing up to 3/8 in. O.D. (material, hardness, wall...

Linear actuators. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... SKF[R] CATR Modular Range electromechanical linear actuators are designed to be custom-built utilizing standard internal and external components (such as motors, gears, screws, controls, and attachments). Their modular capability enables users...

Chain conveyor. (Technology showcase).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The flexible chain conveyor system, VarioFlow[TM], allows manufacturers to link assembly operations with functions such as parts feeding and packaging on either side of the assembly process. Bosch Rexroth Corp., Linear Motion and Assembly...

Precision machined parts. (Technology showcase).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Complex machined parts can be produced from stainless steel, titanium, and nickel alloys in sizes from 0.012 in. to 1.0 in. diameter. The parts can be produced with finishes as great as 5 RMS and can be passivated and electropolished. ...

Hydrophobic membranes. (Technology showcase).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Company offers a family of SureVent hydrophobic membranes for medical applications. SureVent UPE, PVDF, Reinforced MCE, and PTFE provide a range of complimentary venting characteristics. Millipore Corp., 80 Ashby Rd., Bedford, MA 01730....

Equipment cases. (Technology showcase).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Company provides durable, yet lightweight, equipment protector cases. The cases are constructed utilizing a space-age structural resin. Literature reviews the outer and inner dimensions as well as the features and options for a variety of their...

Full service. (Technology showcase).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Company is a leading provider of value added strategic supply chain management solutions to OEMs in the medical device and equipment industry. It offers customers a comprehensive scope of services including product development and complete...

Medical cables. (Technology showcase).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... 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...

Diaphragm pump. (Technology showcase).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... With an impressive noise level as low as 35dB(A), the VC0201B dual diaphragm pump is quiet and UL approved. It was designed to meet and exceed the strictest noise requirements, including those of the medical industry. Medo USA, Inc., 4525...

Power cord. (Technology showcase).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The NEMA 6-15P power cord is for equipment rated up to 15 amps with service at 250 VAC and is UL listed and CSA certified. Applications would include equipment designed for 230 VAC mains voltages. Panel Components Corp., 100 Interpower...

Instrument guards. (Technology showcase).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The flexible, vinyl guards fit snugly over sharp medical instruments and provide additional safety while shipping. They cling tightly and won't fall off in transit, yet are pliable enough to apply and remove easily. Caplugs Division,...

Gas filter. (Technology showcase).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The Intervene MaxFlow Gas Filter features superior airflow rates and low back pressure to maximize performance in insufflation, oxygen concentration, vacuum protection, and ventilation applications. Pall Medical, 600 South Wagner Rd., Ann...

Compressors/pumps. (Technology showcase).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Company has introduced the longer-life 2660/660 Series of Wob-L[R] oil-less air compressors and vacuum pumps. Through enhanced cooling with nine blade cooling fan and improved materials, the series provide a service life that is up to 40%...

Adhesives & sealants. (Technology showcase).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... This 344-page catalog lists a full line of industrial adhesives, sealants, coatings, tapes, encapsulants, and applications equipment offered by a variety of companies. Table of contents lists material manufacturers and equipment suppliers. ...

Molded components. (Technology showcase).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Company offers its first component catalog, featuring a line of standard molded parts. Components include clamps, valves, connectors, adaptors, caps, ports, spikes, tips, and drip chamber parts. The catalog contains photographs, material...

Medical converting. (Technology showcase).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... This guide features expanded converting capabilities including precision die-cutting, multiweb lamination, imprinting, slitting, and folding to produce medical device components and finished devices. Avery Dennison Medical, 7100 Lindsay...

Conferences calendar. (Technology showcase).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... An e-mail delivered, international newsletter, sent twice a month, is available." Subscription only, written in MS Word, it briefly profiles 1,000+ important medical meetings, conferences, and exhibitions for 2002-2003. Biomedical Market...

Encoder. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The HD25 Heavy Duty Incremental Encoder features a rugged die-cast housing with IP66 protection, and a heavy-duty shaft that provides the highest bearing load and protection class available. This incremental encoder features resolutions up to...

Heat exchanger. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... This Rapid Response Heat Exchanger efficiently heats gases and fluids as they circulate through the unit's tubular design. It offers users a quick response rate and peak performance in high-pressure conditions, making it ideal for precision...

Flexible seals. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Electrodeposited nickel bellows are ideal for dynamic sealing applications where reliability and long life are critical requirements. The bellows can be designed for a variety of stroke and pressure combinations and for temperatures from...

Automation software. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... AutoWARE S8456 was developed to fully automate the testing proces of AR's OMNIA series of multifunction electrical safety compliance analyzers. It is able to automate line leakage, insulation resistance, dielectric withstand, ground bond, and...

Compressor/vacuum pump. (Focus on Pumps & Valves).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... This 1/2-hp scroll compressor/vacuum pump is a unique option for medical product designers needing a quiet, clean, and reliable source of vacuum or compressed air. The double-duty, oil-free unit can provide less than 1 Torr of vacuum or 20 psig...

Shuttle valves. (Focus on Pumps & Valves).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... A line of miniature pneumatic shuttle valves are available in 24 different configurations to fit most any application. The valves save time and money by minimizing plumbing and assembly costs, while providing performance, quality, and value....

Dispense valve. (Focus on Pumps & Valves).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The model 752V-UHSS dispense valve's low maintenance design, accurate shots, and clean cutoff increase productivity and reduce downtime in precision filling operations. The pneumatically operated valve is designed for reliability and low...

Check valves. (Focus on Pumps & Valves).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... This full line of check valves--available in a variety of design configurations--includes needle-free, in-line, normally closed, low pressure one-way, TRAC[TM], aspiration, and dual check valves. Available in a variety of flow rates, materials,...

Isolation valve. (Focus on Pumps & Valves).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Designers of analytical and medical instrumentation challenged by smaller sample sizes and the ongoing need for portable, compact automated liquid handling equipment can look to this smaller 3/8 in. diameter, micro-miniature, inert solenoid...

Forceps. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The Disposable Adson Forceps is made of 410 stainless steel. It measures 4-3/4 in. in length. The outer surface is grooved to assure a non-slip grip. The forceps narrows to a tip that is finely serrated. The Disposable Adson Forceps are also...

Miniature step motors. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The P110 series of miniature step motors is available in several versions designed to suit the differing demands of instrumentation, fiber optic, medical, PCB assembly, miniature robotics, and semiconductor equipment applications. The...

Flat panel monitor. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Immune to magnetic interference fields of up to 15,000 gauss, the MRI/18 liquid-crystal display monitor can be used with the MRI, enabling surgeons to operate while simultaneously viewing the procedure on a high-resolution monitor. Previously,...

Pressure indicating sensor films. (Literature Resource Center).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Pressurex pressure indicating sensor films enable you to quickly, accurately and inexpensively measure pressure distribution and magnitude between any two contacting surfaces. QC and R&D applications include evaluation of bolted joints, clamps...

Free washers catalog. (Literature Resource Center).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Boker's FREE, 48-page Catalog 2002 lists over 17,000 non-standard sizes with no tool charges. Outside diameters of 0.08 in. to 2.631 in., a wide range of IDs, thicknesses, and 2,000 material variations provide millions of possibilities....

Pump solutions for the OEM industry. (Literature Resource Center).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... New brochure highlights product design features and technical data for Watson-Marlow Bredel's OEM pump systems for flows from 0.001 ml/min to 33 Liters/min. The compact 400 series product range has a wide assortment of standard models to meet...

Aluminum framing for cleanrooms. (Literature Resource Center).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies division of Bosch Rexroth Corporation has released a new catalog detailing hundreds of aluminum structural framing components, connectors and accessories specially designed and certified for use in...

Photochemical machining. (Literature Resource Center).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Brochure/folder describes PEI's expertise in photochemical machining and their broad range of photochemically-etched metal parts for industries including medical, electrical/electronics, nuclear, semiconductor, aerospace/ military,...

Fastener installation presses. (Literature Resource Center).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... PEMSERTER Systems has a full color bulletin featuring the 8-ton Series 2000 fastener installation press system with the new LIGHTSTREAM operator safety system. It's a wireless, fail-safe system that utilizes a pair of infrared light beams to...

High-performance plastic connectors. (Literature Resource Center).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... 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....

Vesta offers assistance with Design Guide. (Literature Resource Center).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Vesta's Silicone Rubber Design Guide assists medical device engineers in the specifications and use of silicone rubber fabrication, including liquid injection molding, compression, and transfer molding. Vesta, a manufacturer of custom precision...

Electrical contacts. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Company manufacturers a line of photochemically-etched electrical contacts made of beryllium copper for integrated circuit manufacturing. These contacts are used in a wide variety of applications, including printed circuit board connectors,...

Photocurable adhesive. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Permabond[R] 4L77 photocurable adhesive for medical device assembly cures within a fraction of a second on demand. Formulated with superior bond strength to polypropylene and stainless steel, 4L77 improves the device quality. Dependent on hub...

Self-clinching fasteners. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Several types of self-clinching nuts, studs, and standoffs are designed specifically for attachment applications in stainless steel assemblies. These fasteners can promote thinner, lighter stainless designs, since they can install permanently...

PCB terminal blocks. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... This high power, pluggable printed circuit board terminal block can be used in high current/voltage applications. The Power Combicon PC6 terminal block has a pin spacing of 10.16 mm and is UL recognized at 41 Amps, 600 Volts. A highly...

Foot-operated controls. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Each of these CE-compliant, multifunction foot-operated controls for dental chairs is designed to meet IEC 601 and the European Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC). Optional design features include custom housings/colors, special markings,...

Bubble trap. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... A unique device for removing in-line gas and air bubbles in tubing is offered by the company. Manufactured from inert PEEK or PTFE material, this device prevents the errors that can be caused by gas bubbles in the flow system and stops columns...

Microwave test assemblies. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Phaseflex[TM] test assemblies are offered in frequency ranges up to 65 GHz. These internally ruggedized microwave coaxial assemblies provide excellent phase and amplitude stability with flexure. They combine the electrical advantages of an...

Vacuum system. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Contamination control specialists can cut cleaning time by up to 50% with the SS Spray Cleaner Vac. This advanced cleaning system enables personnel to perform two key cleaning functions with one machine, simultaneously applying and recovering a...

Barbed manifold components. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Barbed manifold components providing three, four, and six way connections are molded in nylon and polypropylene. These precision components will accommodate tubing sizes of 3/32 in. (2.25 mm) and 1/8 in. (3.0 mm) inner dimension. Among the...

Injection presses. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Company maintains the capability to mold high temperature engineering plastics--such as Polysulfones, Ultems, and LCP's (liquid crystal polymers)--for those clients requiring autoclavable plastic components, with a number of state-of-the-art...

Designing the ideal transport system. (Design Insight).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... To create a transport system for a new cardiac monitoring system, Modo, Inc.'s team of designers and engineers started with the end in mind--the needs of the doctors who would use the device. The HemoSonic 200, an innovative product designed to...

Plastic welders. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... This line of heat-staking and heat-inserting plastic welders features six advanced design innovations to overcome the limitations of existing units. The most serious design flaw in existing thermal presses is their limited expandability and...

Vacuum motors. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The HR-V and HR-UV Series motors are for usein vacuum environments. With a size range from a single element (providing 0.45 kg of force) to an eight element motor (providing 3.6 kg of force), the HR series is capable of driving both linear and...

Pallet stretch wrapper. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The OK Spinner 250 machine is a semi-automatic pallet stretch wrapper, with pre-stretch systems available up to 400%. The heavy-duty turntable is suitable for loads up to 4,400 lbs. The machine has a forklift channel and a hinged mast for easy...

Inert Tubing. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Tygon[R] Inert Tubing Formulation SE-200 contains an inert FEP liner, that allows its use with aggressive chemicals. Combined with a crystal clear, flexible Tygon jacket, Formulation SE-200 is an ideal choice for applications where tight bends,...

Vertical injection molding. (Focus on Injection Molding).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The Newbury Series of vertical injection molding machines is one of the top rated lines in the industry, earning a "best buy" status from Plastic Product Review. It ranked best in linearity of velocity, the smallest amount of deviation from a...

Custom engineering. (Focus on Injection Molding).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Spectra Tool provides many dimensions of service to plastic injection molders for medical and pharmaceutical product industries. Its high technology machining centers have met every medical molder's requirements for accuracy, refinement, and...

Full service molding. (Focus on Injection Molding).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... SMC delivers high quality tooling and molds, custom injection molded components, and finished, assembled products from ISO 9002/Q9002 registered facilities. It specializes in close tolerance, multi-resin, multi-color, and single-operation...

Air shower. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The AS-200E provides an economical option for reliable air shower protection for low traffic areas for small industries where economy and quality are a prime concern. The company's most economical air shower is used to augment clean room...

Profile projector. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... A stalwart inspection tool for practically every plant, this 14 in. diameter screen projector--the PH-14 Profile Projector model--is designed to be within reach of even the smallest shops. Users are familiar with the difficulties of measuring...

Precision dispensers. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Company offers a line of OEM precision dispensers designed for use in On-Line Analyzers. The Model STH, STQ, and RH dispensers integrate FMI's patented valveless piston technology with precision stepper motor control. The dispensers feature one...