Medical Design Technology articles from June 2004

Medical Design Technology archives from June 2004

Flow pumps.
June 1, 2004... This line of high-pressure micro annular gear pumps offers greater flexibility and ease in equipment integration. Because of their incredibly compact size and lower mass, users can place these pumps anywhere within a piece of equipment. ...

Thermal printer.
June 1, 2004... The WhiteTiger MPU-L465 thermal printer--with embedded Class2 Bluetooth wireless communications capabilities--is a durable 300-dpi thermal printer designed for mobile medical and healthcare applications. The WhiteTiger MPU-L465 generates crisp,...

Motors.
June 1, 2004... Automation Direct has joined together with Marathon Motors to offer Marathon's performance-matched microMAX motors. Ranging from 1/4 HP to 10 HR the microMAX motor line is offered with dual 230/460 VAC voltages and a base speed of 1,800 RPM....

Stepper motor.
June 1, 2004... The ServoStep[TM] was designed with one purpose in mind: to deliver to the marketplace the most cost-effective SmartMotor possible without sacrificing either features or benefits. It is a fully integrated motion control system designed around...

Protective apparel.(New Literature)
June 1, 2004... This 26-page. full-color catalog offers a variety of protective apparel solutions for a number of industries. The company's expertise in nonwoven fabrics has helped to establish it as a leader in marketplace when such attire is required....

Metal stampings.(New Literature)
June 1, 2004... Company serves serves the medical industry with stamped components such as battery contacts switch parts, scisor blades, tube caps. spring clips, and other custom stampings. It offers technical expertise in design assistance, advance quality...

Brushless DC motors.(New Literature)
June 1, 2004... SL-MTI special motor designs that excel in providing a power to weight exceeds industry standards and have the highest torque to size ratio available. The motors are known for long life, low maintenance, and high efficiency. SL Montevideo...

Cell research brings the bandage into the 21st century.(The Way Ahead)
June 1, 2004... I remember seeing the commercials for the Band-Aid[R] when I was growing up and the pictures showing how a cut healed faster when treated with the bandage. While the results offered an impressive contrast to an untreated wound, that's nothing...

Encoder.(Editor's choice)
June 1, 2004... The Mercury[TM] 1800 (M1800) digital kit encoder is the world's smallest optical encoder to provide 50 nanometer resolution from the sensor; it measures just 8.9 mm tall. The M1800 is available ill two resolutions: 50 or 100 nanometers, linear,...

Position controller.(Editor's choice)
June 1, 2004... The EPOS 24/1 is a digital motion controller capable of position, velocity, and current mode. Available in two versions for brush and brushless motors, the small package size and cost-efficient design makes the EPOS 24/1 an ideal choice for...

Brushless DC motor.(Editor's choice)
June 1, 2004... A compact, low inertia, 12 volt, 2-wire brushless DC motor has been designed to facilitate the simplicity of drop-in replacement of a conventional brush motor where long life and quiet operation are essential. The motor is shown with...

Drives.(Editor's choice)
June 1, 2004... Company has redesigned its VLT 5000 FLUX series drives. The 90-200kW/125HP-300HP units are engineered to provide increased reliability, higher performance, lower installation costs, and lower overall costs of ownership. Their enhanced design...

Brushless motor.(Editor's choice)
June 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...

Lead screws.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... For vertical applications, Kerk's non-ball lead screws can be designed to self-lock and prevent back driving, without an external brake, unlike traditional ball screws. Utilizing sliding friction bctween the nut and the screw to convert rotary...

Connector system.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... ODU-MAC is a modular connector system that allows the user to build an application-specific connector with off-the-shelves components. Custom-sized aluminum frames contain a mix of modules for small and medium signal contacts; power contacts...

Safety switch.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The TLA024 series safety interlock switch with guard door locking features a high locking force of 1500 N & for maximum protection, and uses a total of four contacts to monitor safety, door position, and lock status. This switch features LED...

Peristaltic pump.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Designed specifically for sample preparation, the 400 FD/A pumps are ideal for automated laboratory applications, including dispensing and collecting samples and reagents. These instrument-quality pumps offer the advantages of continuous flow...

LCD module.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... This graphics module has a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. The LCD uses the NT7701/ NT7702 common and segment drivers and is available with a CCFL backlight. This module measures 126.5 (W) x 100 (H) x 6.8 (T) mm, which is the same slave as the...

Design software.(Design & Manufacturing Software)
June 1, 2004... HFSS is a software solution for 3D high-frequency and high-speed-digital physical design. With its precise electromagnetic-based design-flow automation, the software provides unparalleled design capture, analysis, and post processing, all from...

Material handling software.(Design & Manufacturing Software)
June 1, 2004... The CRIBWARE[R] Sentinel provides secure and easy access to material stored in Lista storage cabinets. Utilizing the Lista e-Lock mechanism, the cabinet is electronically unlocked using password control and automatically re-locks after use, to...

CFD visualization software.(Design & Manufacturing Software)
June 1, 2004... With the significant enhancements contained in the 4.0 release, ACUITIV Software now delivers a fully interactive, enterprise-class CFD visualization solution for a variety of industries. Built on ACUITIV's architecture which is based on VR...

CAD tools.(Design & Manufacturing Software)
June 1, 2004... FiberSIM[R] is a suite of software that turns major CAD systems into advanced tools for designing and manufacturing composite parts. The software enables engineers to create a complete digital product definition of a composite part within its...

Forming centers.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The AUTOFORM+ CNC Forming Centers apply advanced control technology to bring high productivity and precision to complex or simple parts in sheet metal or plate. The company combines the high precision and reliability of its proven AUTOFORM...

Silicone hose.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Double-Braided Silicone Hose offers several advantages over wrapped silicone hose. It offers greater flexibility than the fabric layers of wrapped hose will allow, and it's available in continuous lengths up to 50 feet--a length simply not...

Air filters.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Contaminated compressed air systems increase operating costs by robbing the air system of useful power. This results in reduced efficiency and higher maintenance and repair costs. These filters are designed with housings that have larger flow...

Cables.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Chainflex[R] CF130US and CF140US continuous-flexing tray cables are an affordable cable option and are part of the Chainflex line of continous-flex cables designed specifically for use in Energy Chain Systems[R]. Chainflex cables withstand the...

Speed control system.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The BX Series has expanded to include high output power modules of 200 and 400 watts. These models are available with quiet GFH gearheads or in a round shaft version. Electromagnetic brake models are also available and allow a load to be held...

Open-frame (3x5)", 65 watt single-output w/PFC module series switch-ing power supplies.(New Design)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... GlobTek Inc. is introducing our new large family, single-output models, output voltage from: 3.3V to 48V in 0.1V increment, single-platform design (3Wx5Lx1.2H)(in), industry standard, with Input Current-Shaper. This high efficiency, 85%...

30W switching power supplies with China CCC & broad worldwide approval.(New Design)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... GlobTek Presents China & Internationally approved 30 watt miniature-desktop power supplies. Single-Output Family GT-21148 Series of DeskTop Power Supplies. Features Include: Class I Protective Ground or Class II Double-Enforced Insulation,...

HV supplies offer custom solutions.(New Design)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... A series of medical and high voltage supplies are available as custom designs providing up to 500 W. Designs include single- and double-output devices delivering up to 6-5 kV. Package options include open-frame and aluminum enclosed...

Pad materials.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Company has expanded its SureWick[TM] product line of materials for sample, conjugate, and absorbent pads. With a broader selection of standard product specifications, researchers can easily optimize the performance of their test strips in...

TPR tubing.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Suprene[TM] TPR tubing is produced under Good Manufacturing Practices using first-quality, polypropylcne-based TPR (thermoplastic rubber). It offers excellent low-temperature flexibility, is lighter in weight than comparable sizes of rubber...

Wiring system.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... This Dual 12-Pin Collective Wiring System is for the Allen Bradley Panel Connect, which will eliminate wiring of individual points. The system consists of right and left hand blank and ported transition plates and end plates that allow an F...

Conveyors.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The 6200 Series of conveyors is engineered with the company's patented Wedge-Lok System to prevent conveyor end-drive and pulley damage. In harsh or frequently changing production environments, conveyors can be damaged b being moved from one...

Measurement system.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The SmartScope[R] Flash 200 offers enhanced capabilities. Based on numerous innovative technologies for accurate video measurement of dimensions and recognized for innovative features at an attractive price, this unit is now further enhanced...

Telecentric lens.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The 0.08X MVO[R] Telecentric Lens, when coupled to a 2/3 in. format CCD, offers a 4 in. horizontal field of view, which is much larger than the previous field of view (71 mm at 0.125X) available from this line of lenses. The working distance...

Workstations.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The Series 8000 Modular Workstations can be assembled and reconfigured faster than other workstations--saving time and money. Each workstation can be configured in a variety of heights and lengths, and are available in five standard industry...

Fluoroplastic tubing.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... This Precision Fluoroplastic Tubing is chemical-resistant, non-flamable, operates continuously at up to 500[degrees]F and offers excellent dielectric properties. Available in a variety of materials, sizes, and colors, this tubing can be...

Thin film resistor.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... In response to demands from design engineers for increased resistance values in smaller packages, resistor manufacturer TT electronics IRC offers its Chromaxx[TM] Series, chromium silicon oxide resistors with resistance values up to 15M* for...

Laser machining/marking.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Company offers the colorless laser machining of Polyether Urethane tubing, and the vivid laser marking of pigmented Silicone tubing. Its process to laser machine the tubing creates precise features such as bands, holes, slots, and notches with...

Air purification system.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The patented Airsonett Airshower[TM] delivers "clean room" quality air within three minutes after the unit begins operating with very little, if any, remixing and contamination of the surrounding air. The unit also purifies air in an entire...

Brushless DC gearmotor.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... This miniature brushless DC gearmotor, the LB16-120-BB, has an integral speed control for use in a wide range of industrial machines. An on board current limiting circuit protects the 12 volt brushless DC motor from excessive input currents....

Encoder.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Model R22i sub-miniature commutating encoder achieves both brushless motor commutation and incremental position in a very small package size of 0.866 inches in diameter by 0.59 inches long without mounting tabs. The R22i smaller package size...

Contract manufacturing.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Company is an experienced provider of contract manufacturing services for the medical device industry, and the management team has developed and commercialized over 100 devices while at medical device corporations. For over 40 years, the...

Brush DC motors.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Pittman[R] Series 14000[TM] brush-commutated DC motors and gear-motors feature 11-slot skewed armatures designed to enhance performance by minimizing magnetic cogging (or reluctance torque). This series of motor products offers quiet and smooth...

Cabinets.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... A line of affordable assemble-to-order cabinets were introduced to meet the specific requirements of individual customer applications. The Service Plus Program gives customers a cabinet based on standard Schroff catalog items, configured per...

Air locks.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Designed to transfer parts and equipment into and out of cleanrooms, the Series 18 Pass Thru Air Locks significantly reduce potential contamination by decreasing the number of people entering and exiting the cleanroom. The units are available...

Linear motors.(Motors & Motion Control)
June 1, 2004... The UKE Series Linear Stepper Motors provide nearly three times the force (250N vs. 88N) of competitive models in a smaller package. They are engineered to provide a reliable, low-cost alternative solution to more expensive high-torque linear...

Gearing.(Motors & Motion Control)
June 1, 2004... High torque forces on the keyway cut into standard plastic gears can cause material flow, resulting in a loosening of the gear from the shaft. Another common gear failure of all-plastic gears is thermal expansion. This proprietary hybrid gear...

Stepping motor.(Motors & Motion Control)
June 1, 2004... This 0.9 degree stepping motor delivers optimum performance in contemporary medical equipment and other applications that demand sensitive position control. It offers significantly improved performance at lower cost compared to traditional 1.8...

Rapid guide screw.(Motors & Motion Control)
June 1, 2004... The value-priced RGS[TM] Rapid Guide Screw offers exceptional linear speed, accurate positioning, and long life. With Kerk's wide range of available leads, speeds of more than 60 inches per second (1.5 meters per second) are possible, rivaling...

Servomotors.(Motors & Motion Control)
June 1, 2004... Kollmorgen CARTRIDGE DDR direct drive rotary servomotors represent a completely new category of direct drive technology that combines the performance advantages of frameless direct drive motors with the ease of installation of a full-frame...

Power supply.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The GT(M)2065-80 series delivers up to 16.67 Amperes of continuous output power with 10CFM of airflow for 3.3vdc output applications, 11 Amperes for 5vdc applications. Series has output voltages ranging from 3.3V to 48V in 0.1V increment,...

Disposable device manufacturing.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... IBS offers complete contract manufacturing of class I and II disposable medical devices. From product design support and prototyping through assembly, packaging, and sterilization, it can handle the entire outsourcing program. Value added...

Tubing cutter.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The WC601 Series Automatic Wire and Tubing Cutters cut flexible tubing up to l-1/8 in. OD into lengths from 0.1 in. up to 99,999.99 in. to very tight specifications such as those required for medical applications. Each unit has a batching...

Fluid insert connector.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The ODU MEDI-SNAP Fluid Insert connector is a special version in the ODU MEDI-SNAP product line. It operates at a maximum working pressure of 2 bar. The plastic tubing can range from 5.3 to 6.5 mm diameter. As all MEDI-SNAP connectors, this...

Code reading software.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Based on the company's patented PatMax[R] technology, IDMax is designed for Direct Part Mark Identification (DPMI), a fat emerging segment of the industrial ID market that involves directly marking parts with permanent two-dimensional Data...

Controller.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The V200 Stroke Rate Controller is designed for precision control of all FMI V-Series Variable Speed Metering Pumps. The V200 Controller allows pump speed settings to be adjusted either manually in 0.1% increments using a convenient on-board...

Rotary stage.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The ASR1100 series is an extension of the ASR1000 direct-drive rotary stage used in many laser machining applications, including the manufacture of the most technologically-advanced cylindrical devices in use today. The ASR1100 adds an integral...

Linear motion components.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... This 14-page, color brochure, "Precision in Motion," provides an overview of the company's linear motion solutions, including a description of components that are precision engineered to perform reliably and with little or no maintenance. The...

Servo system.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... This high performance servo system consists of a Kollmorgen S200 servo drive and Kollmorgen AKM servomotor. The system can be optimized to meet specific application requirements, making it an ideal solution in industries such as packaging and...

Leak testing.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... ASTM F2338-03 is a non-destructive vacuum decay leak test method for TYVEK[TM] trays. The approval was based on PTI sponsored research studies utilizing the Pti-225 vacuum decay leak tester. The test method may be applied to the evaluation of...

Power/output conversion.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Python Power[TM] is a power and output conversion accessory that allows a DC sensor to be installed in locations where only AC power is available or simply utilized to maximize installation efficiency. Python consists of a universal in-line...

Ionic contamination test equipment.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The Ionograph 500M SMD IIc test module is the latest in the company's line of powerful, low cost test devices for ionic contamination testing and process control in both electronic and medical manufacturing. This model incorporates design...

Laser welder.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The LW300AL laser welder was designed to significantly increase welding speed and achieve deeper penetration in laser-weldable aluminum alloys; crack-free welds are attainable with weld speeds up to 3 times faster than conventional laser...

Temperature controllers.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... These Temperature Controllers feature [+ or -]0.1% FS accuracy, sealed front displays with two sets of bright LEDs for process value and set-point, PID control, and accept all popular thermocouples, RTD, and voltage inputs. Designed for...

Air cylinders.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... While similar in appearance to other cylinders, Humphrey Air Cylinders have a unique internal design that provides better performance, smooth no-drag movement, fast response, and clean breakaway. A patented V-seal design prevents seal collapse...

Fluidic module.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... The LabKit is an integrated fluidic module ideal for liquid handling applications. Available in eight standard configurations, the pre-plumbed LabKit incorporates the company's high resolution LPV variable volume pumps (250 or 750 mL) and...

Fittings.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Push Quick Fittings provide a simple method of connecting pneumatic components to each other and system piping. Push-Quick Fittings generally provide higher flows than barbed fittings, and allow full flow through the hose/tubing I.D. with no...

Power cords.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... The United Kingdom/Ireland power cords are for equipment rated from 3 to 13 amps with service at 250 VAC. They are ASTA approved and available with a 3, 5, 10, or 13 amp BS 1362 fuse. The Interpower power cords are available with 0.75, 1.0, or...

Acrylic copolymer.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... NOVA Chemical's ZYLA[R] 390 acrylic copolymer offers an excellent balance of clarity and toughness for medical applications. It provides molders processing advantages not offered by other polymers such as clear ABS and impact acrylics. These...

Diaphragm pumps.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Oscillating diaphragm pumps offer a compact, economical pumping solution. The pump utilizes a combination of GRI's time-proven oscillating and diaphragm technology to provide a chemically resistant transfer or recirculation pump. Gorman-Rupp...

Foot switch.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... The attractive Aquiline foot switch offers proven quality and value. Features include SPDT, DPDT, or single and two-stage operation, plus optional modifications to IP68. Engineered polymeric material won't rust or corrode. LINEMASTER Switch...

Temperature resistant epoxy.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... This two-component epoxy system is for service above 500[degrees]F. Called EP125, the compound is designed to withstand exposure to boiling acids, alkalis, salts, fuels, and most organic solvents. It offers high bond strength to metallic and...

3D CAD software.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... SolidWorks[R] 2003 is the latest version of the company's three-dimensional computer-aided design (3D CAD) software that streamlines product design and enables companies to bring products to market faster. It will help users analyze their...

Needle bonding adhesive.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... MD[R] Medical Device Adhesive 1193-M-VLV is low viscosity for quick, air-free dispensing into the needle hub cavities. It bonds stainless steel cannula to polycarbonate, PVC, and polypropylene hubs. It produces clear, high strength bonds with...

Rollstock machine.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Company offers a variety of packing solutions with its rollstock machine range: from high-speed packaging lines for 40,000 hypodermic needles per hour to flexible packaging centers for the production of short runs with program-controlled size...

Cable assemblies.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Gore[TM] Trackless Cable Assemblies reduce particulation, vibration, size, and weight associated with most cable tracks by eliminating them altogether. The cables function in a controlled motion without a cable track or energy chain for stroke...

Brushless DC motors.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Company has added cannulated (hollow) shaft technology to is size 5, 8, and 10 brushless DC motors. The hollow shaft technology offers unique opportunities for handtool designers who otherwise would be limited with their designs. Transicoil ...

DC motors/gearmotors.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... PITTMAN[R] LO-COG[R] Series 9000 brush-commutated DC motors and gearmotors can perform quietly and smoothly over time. Their design features and construction make these brush motors and gear-motors ideal to power a wide range of equipment....

Metal bellows.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Micro Miniature Electrodeposited Nickel Bellows have diameters as small as 0.02 in. and are dynamically flexible. The micro bellows can bend, compress, cycle, and are helium leak-tight. They can be used as miniature flexible micro-couplings,...

Nitinol components.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... NDC is a source for Nitinol superelastic and shape memory tubing, wire, strip, and sheet materials plus Nitinol components Its component services include Nitinol forming, grinding, cutting, polishing, laser cutting, expansion, process...

Component fabrication.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Company is a custom, contract manufacturer of components, extrusions, and assemblies for OEMs world wide. Early involvement in the design process by the company's engineers provides for understanding of the performance expectations for both the...

Molding machine.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... The Medi-Molder combines a variety of engineering advantages in one compact machine for medical device manufacturing. The vertical scalable clamp (5-30 tons of force) allows the optimum amount of pressure to be used for each specific...