Medical Design Technology articles from July 2004

Medical Design Technology archives from July 2004

Laser coders.
July 1, 2004... The SmartLase[TM] family of laser coders has been expanded with the addition of the SmartLase 110 and 130 coders. SmartLase laser coders are 21 CFR Part 11 compliant. The 110 and 130 provide an ideal balance of performance, safety, and...

Gearmotor.
July 1, 2004... G250 Series is a small gearmotor that uses a bevel gear input to achieve a 80% to 90% efficiency. This allows for higher torques with smaller motors in a very dependable rugged design. Additional savings in and total cost are realized with the...

Flat belt conveyors.
July 1, 2004... The CS20 Series is designed to offer economical solutions to system engineering challenges. With a flat belt width as small as 12 mm, the conveyors can be installed easily in locations with small gaps or narrow spaces. Standard belt widths are...

Power supply.
July 1, 2004... Housed in a package measuring just 6.63 x 3.07 x 1.97 inches and weighing 800 grams, the PCM80 is a compact, 80 Watt external power supply for medical applications. Available in a choice of 15 single-, 9 dual-, and 6 triple-output versions, it...

Silicone rubber devices.(New Literature)
July 1, 2004... Company specializes in the custom development and fabrication of implant grade silicone rubber devices and assemblies that meet the exacting tolerances and specifications required for the medical environment. It offers in-house prototype...

Laser marking.(New Literature)
July 1, 2004... The company's lasers can micro to macro mark, non contact, on substrates that include titanium, rubber, plastics, stainless steel, aluminum, glass, coated materials, and more. It employs state-of-the-art technology that includes Nd:YAG lasers,...

Cases.(New Literature)
July 1, 2004... CDC manufactures both stock and custom-made cases in a large variety of styles fitted for individual purposes. Literature covers a number of the stock products but company does provide custom Solutions, from concept through design. Case Design...

Does anyone order "off the menu" anymore?(The Way Ahead)
July 1, 2004... One of my favorite television shows right now is The West Wine. While watching a rerun recently, I saw the character Toby complain about an upcoming meeting with two politicians who don't "order off the menu" at lunch. In the meeting, the men...

Environmental test chamber.(Editor's choice)
July 1, 2004... A complete range of standard and customized environmental test chambers have been designed to simulate various types of environmental conditions involving temperature, humidity, and light. Temperature and humidity capabilities range from...

Rodless cylinders.(Editor's choice)
July 1, 2004... The HORV Series of rodless cylinders are shorter, thinner, and lighter than conventional rodless cylinders of equal bore and stroke. The cylinder has a flat piston that creates a profile up to 40% thinner. A block type end cap eliminates the...

DC motor.(Editor's choice)
July 1, 2004... The PM108 true 1/3 hp compact DC motors are designed to deliver 90 VDC at 2500 RPM and 130 in.-lb, start/stall. The PM108 is offered in two lengths--the PM10816 at 7.55 in. and the PM10818 at 8.61 in.--and feature a more durably mounted brush...

Inductive sensor.(Editor's choice)
July 1, 2004... Instead of a standard connector, these inductive sensors use an integral flush fitting, making each package a total of 3.0 mm wide for the entire length. Both models offer industry-leading sensing distance for ferrous metals for a sensor of...

Stamping presses.(Editor's choice)
July 1, 2004... OBS hydraulic stamping presses give job shops, custom stampers, and integrated manufacturers excellent processing flexibility, machine uptime, and part quality. The presses feature advanced electronics, hydraulics, and CNC microprocessor...

Global resources and expertise for your outsourcing needs.(2004 corporate profile)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... The B. Braun OEM/Industrial Division of B. Braun Medical Inc. delivers complete contract manufacturing capabilities, focusing on Class II and Class III medical devices for the surgical, pharmaceutical and biotech markets. The company...

Sensors.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... Company has extended its line of sensors. The additions include 5.0 mm extended distance sensors, AC and DC rectangle photo sensors, light screens, and DIN-rail mountable fiber optic amplifiers, which offer a built-in adjustable timer function....

Research products.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... An extensive line of research products are available for the clinical diagnostics, biomedical, biopharmaceutical, drug discovery, and life science research markets. Primarily concentrating on investigative applications involved with therapeutic...

Tactile sensor.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... The Industrial Tactile Sensor (ITS) is a user configurable sensor designed to quantify high pressure measurements in industrial and elevated temperature environments. Depending on the application, the tactile sensor is arranged as an...

X-ray system.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... This small and portable x-ray system handles large bare or fully loaded assembled boards up to 16 in. x 18 in. Mounted on an existing or portable bench top, the Verifier Bench Top x-ray system is an entry level, low-cost closed cabinet x-ray...

Foil transformers.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... Company designs and manufactures transformers and inductors using aluminum or copper foil in place of the standard copper wire traditionally used for coil windings. The use of aluminum or copper foils result in a transformer with many...

Shrink wrappers.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... Ever-Clean[TM] seal systems top a host of productivity innovations engineered into two continuous-motion shrink wrap machines. Designed to tame the temperamental shrink wrap process, the SW-2000 belt-infeed and SW-3000 flight-lug machines...

Linear motor slide.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... The ultra-fast Phaser[TM] series linear motor slides offer outstanding performance at a cost comparable to conventional ball screw servo motor slides. Designed to provide direct feedback of the table position through Yamaha's proprietary...

Storage solution.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... Automated storage and retrieval solutions, a Shuttle[TM] Vertical Lift Module (VLM) and horizontal carousel system allow medical device manufacturers to meet Good Manufacturing Practices while increasing floor space, productivity, accuracy, and...

Refrigerated air dryers.(Filtration Products)
July 1, 2004... The Kaeser Dual Control Refrigerated Dryers operate in the 800 cfm - 3000 cfm range. This designed dryer line matches energy usage to demand load, resulting in energy savings of up to 90%. All dryers include a filtered separator equipped with...

In-line filter.(Filtration Products)
July 1, 2004... The all-PTFE in-line filter with replaceable element is designed to remove particulates from fluids that could otherwise cause damage to laboratory pumps, valves, and other mechanical liquid handling devices. An innovative filter housing...

Mini Air Filters.(Filtration Products)
July 1, 2004... Mini Air Filters are designed to fit ever-shrinking medical electronics equipment where Telcordia NEBS, CE, and UL certifications and classifications are critical. The line consists of air filters of 25 square inches or smaller and is designed...

EMI gasket/shielding.(Filtration Products)
July 1, 2004... Quietshield[TM] electromagnetic (EMI) gaskets and shielding products are available in fabric-over-foam, metal mesh, fabric and tape, waved metal, and conductive elastomer varieties. Quietshield gaskets provide unique solutions to the most...

Environmental chambers.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... Company offers an ergonomically enhanced chamber designed as an optional feature to the already existing line of environmental chambers. The chamber controllers are appropriately located at eye-level on the chamber door rather than at the top...

Ceiling modules.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... Roomside replaceable "PharmaSeal[R]" ducted ceiling modules provide cleanroom level air filtration to pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities. They may also be installed in other settings where clean space is a manufacturing or...

Flat panel lamp.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... The Osram Planon[R] Flat Panel Lamp System features a 3/8 in. thin-profile light source that provides uniform brightness up to 8,800 cd/[m.sup.2] with instant-on and restrike in 50 milliseconds. Suitable for a wide range of lighting...

EMI protection.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... Experiments in electrophysiology, confocal microscopy, and other sensitive applications must often be shielded from external interferences such as high-frequency electromagnetic waves (eg, AM/FM radio waves), drafts, light, and electrostatic...

Casters.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... This line of low-level casters are designed to move heavy loads while minimizing equipment height. The line offers 14 casters in 10 distinct overall heights from 2-7/32 in. to 4-15/16 in. Wheel diameters range from 1-5/8 in. to 3 in. and load...

Bushings.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... RDD Lockits are now available for round wires and cables. Originally introduced for round cables ranging from 0.22 in. to 0.43 in., the family has been expanded by the addition of RDD101A, RDD401, and RDD501 to cover cables ranging from 0.125...

Gas metering valve.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... The gas metering valve is a direct-acting proportional SERVOID[R] valve driver provides linear proportional control of the metering orifice which yields linear proportional flow. This valve features a suspended-armature design that is...

Material compounding.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... Foster's state-of-the-art biomedical polymer compounding facility includes the latest technology for compounding and extruding materials for medical and pharmaceutical applications. The recently acquired Leistritz ZSE-27 mm twin screw extruder...

Electronic cabinets.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... Standard, modified, and custom modular electronic enclosures, instrument cabinets, computer work stations, card cages, and chassis are all manufactured under the tougher ISO 9001:2000 standard. This version of the standard requires continuous...

Optical fiber connector.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... The LC type optical fiber connector is about half the size of the SC type optical fiber connector. Borrowing features from the RJ 45 connector, the LC type optical fiber connector uses approximately 50 percent less space than the SC type. The...

Clear film laminate.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... Company offers this high-barrier, thermoformable film laminate using 4 mil PCTFE in either Aclar[R] or Vaposhield[TM] types. The 4-mil film may be laminated to any standard thermoformable film, such as PVC, PR Barex[R], or PETG to produce the...

Panel fasteners.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... Patented PEM[R] Type PFCA[TM] self-clinching stainless steel panel fasteners install "flush" (on one side) into thin stainless-steel sheets. The type (400 Series stainless steel) can be installed permanently in stainless sheets up to HRB 88...

Peristaltic pumps.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... Both Model 3100 and 3200 are a complete peristaltic system that includes everything needed to get started: 25 ft. of general PVC tubing to connect the pump to the application, 6 precision silicone tubing cartridge assemblies (2 1.6 ram, 2 3.2...

Integrated systems.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... SKP[R] integrated component designs and systems for medical applications enable precise, reliable, and quiet operation and performance of equipment and devices, including those specified for use in demanding clean-room and vacuum settings. The...

Automation systems.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... Automation Solutions for Electronic Manufacturing, Test and Inspection, and Data Storage brochure presents the company's motion control and positioning system solutions for electronic assembly, pick and place, PCB laser drilling/stencil...

Enclosures.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... The JB family of enclosures has the right high-tech look for today's high-performance medical electronics. Their JB-55 measures 5.5 in. x 5.25 in. x 1.63 in. and features UL's best flame rating of 94-5VA in black, bone, or gray. Pictured here,...

Rollstock packaging solution enables successful injection into US syringe market.(Design Insight)
July 1, 2004... Safety 1st Medical, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of safety-based disposable syringes needed an innovative, automated packaging solution to enter the competitive and well-established U.S. markets. Multivac, a leading manufacturer of...

Ensure optimal medical product breathability: reduce Tyvek[R] costs with a multivac in-house packaging solution.(2004 corporate profile)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... Decreased Tyvek Costs Reducing packaging costs without impacting safety, sterility or product integrity is critical to the business goals of most medical device manufacturers. Packaging technology has evolved to require only a minimal...

Contract manufacturing.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... Literature provides an overview of the company's capabilities and services in the contract manufacturing and automated equipment markets. As a complete contract manufacturer of disposable medical devices, IBS can manage a customer's entire...

Pumphead.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... The contamination-proof design and customization capabilities make the 313D ideal for medical applications. The pumphead features secure clamps to allow more clearance during loading and prevents tampering. To maintain the purity of the pumping...

Contour projectors.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... The QL-20 features a 20 in. diameter screen, while the QL-30 has a 30 in. diameter screen. The small footprint, vertical design of the QL systems allows large screen inspection in a relatively small space--less than 17 square feet for the...

Curing light.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... The SpotCure-B[TM] is a bench top UV adhesive curing light that employs the latest L.E.D. technology to produce high intensity UV light in the UV-A spectrum. This curing light is as easy to use as a soldering station. A "hands-free" sensor...

Positioning table.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... IDC DS4 Precision Positioning Tables offer precision performance, industrial durability, and maximum configuration flexibility at commercial-grade prices. They feature the unique IDEAL-SEAL[TM] system for properly tensioned seal strips, which...

Medical device testing.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... The 5500 Series testing systems are ideally suited to provide testing solutions for the research and development of medical devices. The company provides a wide range of testing solutions utilized in the R&D and QC laboratory for verifying...

Clean room chairs.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... AM Series heavy-duty ergonomic chairs are designed to help clean room personnel remain fresh and productive throughout the workday. The chairs feature a sculptured seat for greater comfort, a taller and wider backrest for maximum ergonomic...

Brushless products.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... A full range of intelligent, variable speed brushless products allows designers the flexibility to customize each one for specific applications, and to design more precise control systems. Customizable options include serial communications...

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.(2004 corporate profile)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... Creative Technologies Worldwide Medical Electronics Across a variety of market segments, an unparalleled understanding of materials and precision processes such as cable manufacturing, tape wrapping, extrusion, and imbibing continue to...

Laser welding workstation.(Assembly Equipment)
July 1, 2004... The Delta Series Laser Welding Workstations provide a flexible, low cost, Class I environment for precision laser spot and seam welding of medical and electronic components. Features of the workstations include heavy duty steel chassis, class I...

Digital micrometer.(Assembly Equipment)
July 1, 2004... IP65 certification means this digital micrometer is dust proof, chip proof, and coolant proof, offering a [+ or -] 0.00005 in./[+ or -] 1.0 [micro]m instrument error (for models up to 75 mm/3 in.). The IP65 Coolant Proof Digital Micrometer...

Spray valve controller.(Assembly Equipment)
July 1, 2004... The SVC100 programmable spray valve controller provides precise control for spray valves. It supplies both the operating air and the atomizing air to the spray valve. Transfer efficiency is maintained by a built-in operating air pressure...

Panel hardware.(Assembly Equipment)
July 1, 2004... Precision engineered thumb screws, captive screws, and shoulder screws are available in a variety of types and styles. The thumb screw assortment features easy-to-grasp, smooth turning, diamond-knurled heads that are furnished in stainless...

Articulated robots.(Assembly Equipment)
July 1, 2004... Articulated AR6 and AR8 robots provide additional degrees of freedom in robotic positioning. The AR6, with a 650-millimeter working radius, and AR8, with an 850-millimeter range, can transport up to 5 kilograms of payload at high speeds with a...

Kerk Motion Products breaks the speed barrier with the RGS[TM] rapid guide screw.(2004 corporate profile)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... Kerk Motion Products, one of the world's premier manufacturers of non-ball lead screws, introduces the new RGS[R] Rapid Guide Screw. The value-priced Kerk RGS[R] offers exceptional linear speed, accurate positioning and long life. With Kerk's...

Kerk Motion Products adds Steel Spline Shaft to their Popular Spline Shaft series.(2004 corporate profile)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... Kerk Motion Products, one of the world's premier manufacturers of non-ball lead screws, expands its Spline Shaft Series with the introduction of its new Steel Spline Shafts. Featuring three times the stiffness of Kerk's Aluminum Spline Shafts,...

Serial port management software.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... PortVision[TM] serial port management software is offered free to customers who currently own, purchase, or upgrade to DeviceMaster[R] seriel hubs or device servers. It offers efficiency at locating and remotely configuring and managing device...

Silicone extruded/molded products.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... Company manufactures custom silicone extruded and molded components for use in disposable medical devices. It has over 30 years of experience in silicone technology and is a member of the Dow Corning Medical Fabricator's Network. Jamak is ISO...

Coaxial cable stripper.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... Designed for portability and weighing only two pounds, Model 824 is a durable cable stripper that strips materials from 0.03 in. to 0.43 in. OD, including RGU, semi-rigid, plenum, and heliax. With an all metal cutter head for longevity, it can...

Vacuum pump.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... A multi-stage ejector vacuum pump, the P2010, is ideal for applications requiring light and reliable pick-ups, such as medical design component production and pharmaceutical processing. The pump stands at 1.08 inches high and weighs 0.54...

Analyzers.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... The OMNIA 8100 Series of Electrical Safety Compliance Analyzers expand on the test capabilities of the previous OMNIA series while maintaining the features and functionality that made the initial OMNIA series so popular. Models include 4-in-1,...

IV valve.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... The ULTRASITE[R] valve allows for universal compatibility with both Luer slip and Luer lock connectors. The needle-free valve can simplify the handling and safety of virtually any intravenous procedure. The valve remains closed until a syringe...

LINAK U.S. Inc.(2004 corporate profile)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... RA40 Rotary Actuator The optimum freedom of design provided by the compact and powerful RA40 Rotary Actuator offers new opportunities for care bed applications. It is possible to combine the RA40 Rotary Actuator and a linear actuator all...

Copolyester demonstrates versatility in a variety of different applications.(Design Insight)
July 1, 2004... Selected as "Resin of Choice" in Disposable Lab Ware Today's research market is under continuous pressure to curtail costs. Quality lab ware manufacturer, Nalge Nunc International, found a way to reduce product and overall system costs in...

Surface treatment.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... Traditional tag and label converting requires corona treatment to raise the surface energy of substrates. Compact and powerful systems such as the TL Max[TM] and XL[TM] corona surface treaters provide reliable treatment and offer an economical...

Benchtop dispenser.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... The Ultra[TM] 2800 DispensLink[TM] system uses positive displacement technology to produce consistent, volumetric shots of epoxies, adhesives, and many other assembly fluids--regardless of changes in fluid volume, viscosity, or temperature. It...

Stepper motors.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... MAE[TM] "Y Series" hybrid stepper motors are designed to deliver accurate open loop control for high-performance positioning applications. Their AlNiCo magnets make these motors ideal for high-speed operation. The motors are offered in three...

LCD module.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... The TFT graphics module--part of the FG0506 series--has a resolution of 960 x 234 pixels. The color filter is RGB stripe and requires an amplified (Vr, Vg, Vb) video input. This module measures 126.5 (W) x 100 (H) x 6.8 (T) mm, which is a drop...

Disposable adhesive kit.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... The 3-PAK[TM] component packaging kit is a disposable kit capable of holding three liquids or a powder and two liquids. It is safe, convenient, and allows for pre-measured amounts of unmixed resin and catalyst. Materials can be packaged in any...

Probe assemblies.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... A range of probe assemblies are available for medical equipment and patient monitoring applications. Temperature sensors based on NTC thermistor components are accepted in the healthcare sector as sonic of the most versatile sensors for...

Brushless motor.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... The Faulhaber 4490 brushless motor comes in both the original delta wound version and the new star wound version. The number "4490" means that the motor is 44 mm diameter by 90 mm long. The 200 Watt motor has the combined benefits of the...

Inlet filter.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... The CORCOM EJT series filter is a high performance, two stage, inlet filter, with attenuation performance up to 1GHz. The EJT Series attenuates noise at much higher frequencies than traditional inlet filters, currently available to design...

Polyurethane material plays a key role in fighting the spread of disease.(Design Insight)
July 1, 2004... The concept seems simple enough--place protective sleeves over medical products to save on clean-up time, safeguard patients from cross-contamination, and reduce liability risks. Unfortunately, while the answer was obvious, finding a material...

Developing custom cable solutions for challenging medical applications.(Electronic Design/Manufacturing)
July 1, 2004... Medical devices are highly engineered to suit specialized applications. Cables for these devices should also be specifically designed to provide optimal performance. Materials and constructions can be combined to provide cable solutions that...

Panasonic Vision Systems unveils unique, high performance DVD video recording solution.(2004 corporate profile)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... * Provides "Plug & Play" Replacement For VCRs * Delivers Digital Recording Solution With Advanced Features * DVD-RAM & DVD-R Media Provide Universal Playback Panasonic Vision Systems has announced the introduction of a unique...

Servo-Ribbon Applicator.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... The Servo-Ribbon Applicator (SRA) is a new concept in dispense-valve applicator tools. It combines an AC Servo-Motor and fluid-dispense valve to robotically position the valve's tip at the correct angle to deliver a precise ribbon-shaped...

Linear stage.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... The LX80L is a high-performance linear servo motor stage designed to handle 24/7 production applications with rapid linear translation and precise positioning of smaller loads within very small work envelopes. With a profile of only 40 mm x 66...

Film adhesive.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... A high-performance, electrically conductive, B-staged film adhesive is capable of bonding to gold or gold-plated substrates. E2213F is suited for EMI/RF grounding applications and meets ASTMD 3850 for space simulated outgassing and MIL STD 883...