Medical Design Technology articles from June 2005

Medical Design Technology archives from June 2005

Connector system.(Innovations)
June 1, 2005... The Optical Industrial LC Duplex connector system combines the high performance of a fiber-optic connection with the versatility of a rugged industrial connector to allow for easy installations and terminations in harsh industrial environments....

Analysis software.(Innovations)
June 1, 2005... Cosmos 2006 software's combination of new functionality and ease of use enables companies to improve their processes with time- and cost-saving analysis from a design's inception right up to production. The 100-plus new features are aimed at...

Measuring system.(Innovations)
June 1, 2005... The Quick Vision Apex Series CNC vision measuring systems provide high levels of accuracy (1.5 + 3 L/1,000) and speed (1,000 mm/[s.sup.2]). As a result, they offer significant productivity improvements for non-contact measurement of items such...

Antimicrobial film.(Innovations)
June 1, 2005... The Autotex AM film with Microban antimicrobial product protection is designed for surface applications where inhibiting the growth of microorganisms is essential or desirable. It combines antimicrobial protection with scratch resistance, a...

Pressure sensor.(Innovations)
June 1, 2005... Using MEMS technology, the D8M pressure sensor accurately detects extremely small increments of pressure differential, in the range of hundredths of 1 psi, to measure slight variations in air or gas flow. Five models of the DSM offer a choice...

Larger clinical studies required to assess device risk and benefit.(Regulatory Report)
June 1, 2005... A significant rethinking of the U.S. clinical trials system is needed to understand the risks and benefits of current and future devices and drugs, Duke Clinical Research Institute Director Robert Califf, MD, asserted at an FDA Science Forum in...

An interview with Ron Sparks, president and CEO, Accellent Inc.: considered the world's largest medical device contract manufacturer, Accellent offers design and engineering services, precision component production, finished device assembly, and supply chain management. This month's 'View From The Top' offers a look at the man in charge of this one-of-a-kind organization.(View From The Top)(Interview)
June 1, 2005... The combination of UTI Corp. and MedSource Technologies late last year created an organization of unprecedented scale. The new company, Accellent Inc., announced it had become the world's largest medical device contract manufacturing firm. In...

New package reduces material waste and increases sterilization speeds.(Case In Point)
June 1, 2005... The Project: To create a surgical drape and gown package that improves material and production efficiencies. The Solution: Develop automated thermoform fill-seal equipment to implement a new thermoformed pouch with a linear-tear feature....

Manual Press.(Notable Products: Metal Fabricating)
June 1, 2005... Designed for intricate press-fit assemblies, for use as a stand-alone assembly station, or for integration into lead manufacturing cells, the ManualPress 307/3000 System offers press forces from 25 to 900 lbs, 100 percent process verification,...

Tooling.(Notable Products: Metal Fabricating)
June 1, 2005... Designed to extend the punching capabilities of today's CNC punch presses, the Mate EasyTap Thread Tapping System produces precisely located threaded holes at high speed, automatically and with repeatable quality. By producing threaded holes on...

Waterjet system.(Notable Products: Metal Fabricating)
June 1, 2005... The Dynamic Contour Follower (DCF) provides protection for cutting needs. It is a component of an abrasive waterjet system that helps customers achieve high cut quality and part accuracy by maintaining perfect standoff height. Whether the...

Spring/coil assembly.(Notable Products: Metal Fabricating)
June 1, 2005... To facilitate automatic assembly of small coils or springs from wire as small as 0.0015 in. diameter (40 micron), an "On Demand" Coil Production Unit is available that will produce micro-coils and transfer the oriented coil into an assembly...

New orthopedic solution: providing a fast cure for a common problem, Wright Medical Technology created an intramedullary fixation device for distal radius fractures in just nine months. This exclusive article takes a look at the technology behind the design.(Cover Story)
June 1, 2005... Fractures of the distal radius--the forearm bone on the thumb side--are the single most common bone fracture, with an estimated 300,000 occurrences in the U.S. each year. Fractures typically occur when people try to catch themselves when...

Brushless motor technology solves design team's dilemma.(Case In Point)
June 1, 2005... * The Project: To develop a next-generation airway clearance device that is easier to use and lighter in weight. * The Solution: Incorporate a new motor design to improve the user interface, performance, and portability, Electromed...

Pushbuttons/switches.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... Series 71 includes a wide range of pushbuttons, indicators, keylocks, and selector switches all incorporating a unique PC board assembly system, thus guaranteeing ergonomic and user-friendly operation and maintenance. In situations where...

Electrical terminals.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... These electrical terminals include over 1,500 products such as rings, spades, insulated and non-insulated disconnects, pins, receptacles, splices, and a wide range of power and extension cord blades and pins. Featuring an open barrel ear...

Form measuring system.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... The MarForm MFU 100 form measuring system is designed to take reference quality 3D and form measurements onto the shop floor. The system delivers highly accurate and cost-efficient measurements of both form and position within a measuring...

Gear pumps.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... Engineered without any drive seals, the QDM line offers leak-free, pulse-less, magnetically driven operation. Designed to operate with virtually no mechanical friction, the QDM is ideal for projects with constraining factors such as reduced...

Control valves.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... A new smooth body design replaces the original cast body on the LTV Series of light-touch, snap-acting control valves. This versatile 1/8 in. ported lout-way valve line--designed to power small or medium sized cylinders--can be actuated...

Motion controller.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... The Magellan-PCI motion controller is equipped with dual biquad filters. Available in 1, 2, 3, and 4-axis versions, it is a high performance motion control card that supports DC brush, brushless De, microstepping, and pulse and direction...

Servo filter.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... The Model XLS-FA-0I edge filter is designed for use with the company's Xenus family of PWM servo amplifiers. The filter prevents motor drive cables from coupling electrical interference into nearby sensitive circuits. Equipment builders often...

Gantry system.(New Products)
June 1, 2005... AGS1000 Series Cartesian gantry systems put the company's core technologies and extensive manufacturing capability to work, providing excellent performance and versatility in a wide range of automation platforms. The systems are ideal for...

Affordable radar level sensors.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... New Detector[R] line of Micropower Impulse Radar (MIR) liquid level sensors promise an astounding level of affordability for OEMs. Detector[R] MIR sensors are a fraction of the cost of other radar-based offerings and are now available in two...

REDEL Plastic Series Connector catalog.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... LEMO's updated REDEL Plastic Connector catalog offers new connectors and an easier to read format. Connectors are ideal for medical applications and have two to 32 contacts. Available in a variety of shell styles, including plugs, sockets, and...

Custom electroforms.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Servometer's rugged, precise, and light weight electroforms can be used at cryogenic temperatures or up to 1,000[degrees]F. Diameters can range from 0.020 to 8 inches. Wall thicknesses from 0.0003 to 0.025 inches can be supplied. Electroform...

Alcan Packaging.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Medical Flexibles offer a high barrier, peelable pouch for quick dissolving filmstrips, the ideal packaging solution for this fast emerging drug delivery market. Pouch offers multiple end-use benefits, including ease of use, controlled and...

Applied Membrane Technology.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... AMT's innovative medical coatings are produced in a unique plasma polymerization deposition process. Unmatched results include high biocompatiblity, antithrembogenic properties, extreme durability, improved bondability even while enhancing...

Bal Seal Engineering.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Materials and seal design for high-speed medical equipment provide excellent wear resistance and sealing performance during repetitive autoclave sterilization. Filled PTFE seal materials operate without lubrication, removing the risk of...

Colder Products Company.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Colder Products MPC Series Couplings, now available in ABS material, provide an economical option for disposable applications. The MPC/ABS features leak-free seals for enhanced safety and a smooth, internal flow path for low turbulence. A...

Fotofab.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Co-powered by Matweb, Fotofab offers an online searchable database for material properties that allows users to search by alloy, metal composition, material property, and more. Matweb hosts data for over 47,000 materials, including metal,...

Kloehn, Ltd.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... A manufacturer of precision liquid handling components and subassemblies, including syringes, valves, probes, and needles, Kleehn specializes in designing and manufacturing turnkey integrated fluidic platforms, such as custom pumps with value...

Machine Solutions Inc.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... The next generation proprietary equipment for crimping DES products integrates a thin walled film and features automated feeding of protective film that eliminates need to sheath product, protects integrity of coatings, and eliminates cross...

MEDCONX, Inc.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... A range of reusable and disposable products, such as SmartBlock[TM], Smart Connector[TM], and Smart Cable[TM], are manufactured with embedded electronic components to reduce assembly time and provide lower installed costs. Smart Technology...

Mitutoyo America Corporation.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Quick Image[R] Color bench-top vision system is designed for reliable, precise non-contacting measurement of small workpieces, especially those that are delicate, easily deformable, or highly structured. Offers telecentric optics, CCD color...

Polo Custom Products.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Polo Custom Products custom manufacturers sewn or RF sealed products using a variety of materials, including vinyl, nylon, urethane, aramid, and other flexible materials. Items include carrying cases, pouches, holsters, medical drainage bags,...

The Protomold Company.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Company manufactures molds exclusively using advanced aluminum alloys and high-speed CNC machining. No steel, EDM, or costly custom engineering. Can work in almost any engineering resin. Parts can support ongoing production requirements for...

Raven Biological Laboratories.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... At 2 mm or 3 mm x 10 mm, Raven's micro-strips can be used in areas where other biological indicators are too large. Raven's Micro-strips are available inoculated with Bacillus atrophaeus (Log 6) or with Geobacillus stearothermophilus (Log 6)....

Teleflex Medical.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... TFX OEM manufactures high performance PTFE-lined and braid reinforced catheter shafts. Available with multiple durometer jackets, bonded tips, and imbedded radiopaque markers. Typical applications are guiding, angiographic, and stent delivery...

Universal Air Filter Company.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... New Perforated Panel Air Filters, with uniquely designed hex-pattern panels, provide strong, low-cost media support UAF Perf Panels are made of one continuous piece, creating a sturdy support frame, maximizing air flow, and extending the life...

Upchurch Medical.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Specializing in custom extruded tubing from PEEK-CLASSIX[TM] and PEEK-OPTIMA[TM], company also extrudes Radel[R], Ultem[R], Teflon[R], Tefzel[R], thermoplastic elastomers, and custom compounds. Offer clean room molding and extrusion, tubing...

VACCO Industries.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... Photo etching tight tolerance components from 0.0005" to 0.125" thick. Materials include titanium, nitinol, Kapton[R], stainless, copper, BeCu, nickel alloys, aluminum, and lead. Assistance in producing screens and fine lines applications...

Value Plastics.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... New 600 Series large-size fittings are available for use with tube IDs from 1/4" to 1" and are designed for applications involving C-Flex[R], Tygon[R], silicone, and vinyl tubing, with 14 configurations of straight unions, reducing unions,...

Directory of manufacturers.
June 1, 2005... A A Plus Precision Machining, Inc. 1390 Flynn Rd. G, Camarillo, CA 93012 Tel: 805-482-1039, Fax: 805-482-6771 www.aplusmach.com A & A Manufacturing Co. Inc. Gortrac Division 2300 S. Calhoun Rd., New Berlin, WI...

Adhesives and adhesive products.
June 1, 2005... Adhesive Products Films Adhesives Research, Inc., Glen Rock, PA Arch Crown, Inc./I.D. Solutions Div., West Orange, NJ Avery Dennison Medical, Mentor, OH Bayer MaterialScience, Pittsburg, PA Creative Materials,...

Contract manufacturing and component fabrication.
June 1, 2005... Custom Services 2-shot Molding Apex Engineering, Pittsfield, MA Bemis Contract Group, Sheboygan Fls, WI * Contour Plastics 660 Vandeberg Rd. Baldwin, WI 54002 Tel: 715-684-4614, Fax: 715-684-4634 See...

Electronic components.
June 1, 2005... Actuators Anorad, Rockwell Automation, Shirley, NY APC International Ltd., Mackeyville, PA * BEI Kimco Magnetics Division BEI Technologies, Inc. 2470 Coral Street Bldg. "D" Vista, CA 92081-8430 Tel:...

Environmental and cleanroom services.
June 1, 2005... Environmental-Control Products and Services Air Filters Amada Cutting Technologies Inc., La Mirada, CA Bal Con, Lab Safety Division, Omaha, NE Clean Rooms West, Tustin, CA domnick hunter, Charlotte, NC Kaeser...

Filters and IV components.
June 1, 2005... Filters Depth * Applied Membrane Tech. 11558 Encore Circle Minnetonka, MN 55343 Tel: 952-933-5121 See Advertisement on Page 85 ErtelAlsop, Kingston, NY Filtrona Fibertec, Colonial Heights, VA Flextech...

Hardware and accessories.
June 1, 2005... Hardware and Accessories Bellows A & A Manufacturing Co. Inc., Gortrac Division, New Berlin, WI MKS Instruments, Inc., HPS Vacuum Products Group, Boulder, CO National Rubber Corp., Pittsburgh, PA Photofabrication Eng....

Motors and motion control products.
June 1, 2005... Motion Control Actuators Aerotech, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA Amacoil, Inc., Aston, PA American Cylinder Co., Inc., Peotone, IL Anorad, Rockwell Automation, Shirley, NY APC International Ltd., Mackeyville, PA * BEI...

Packaging.
June 1, 2005... Finished Packages Ampules BD Diagnostics-Accu-Glass, St. Louis, MO Healthcare Packaging Group/O.Berk Company, Union, NJ Messe Dusseldorf North America/MEDICA 2005, Chicago, IL Polysciences, Warrington, PA Unicep...

Production/assembly equipment and software.
June 1, 2005... Production/Assembly Equipment and Automation 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Accelerated Technology Laboratories, Inc., West End, NC * AppTec 2540 Executive Drive St. Paul, MN 55120 Tel: 888-794-0077, Fax: 651-675-2005...

Pumps and valves.
June 1, 2005... Pumps Air ACI Medical, Inc., San Marcos, CA Air Squared, Inc., Broomfield, CO AMETEK, Technical & Industrial Products, Kent, OH Ametek Rotron Industrial Products, Saugerties, NY * Barnant Company 28W092...

R&D, design and business services.
June 1, 2005... R&D Design and Business Services Advanced Quality Planning Advanced Manufacturing Group, Santa Fe Springs, CA ASI Data Myte, Inc., Plymouth, MN MBK Enterprises, Inc., Chatsworth, CA McCarthy Consultant Services Inc.,...

Raw materials.
June 1, 2005... Compounds Extrusion Advanced Elastomer Systems, Akron, OH AlphaGary Corporation, Leominster, MA Arkema Inc., Philadelphia, PA Colorite Polymers, A Tekni-Plex Company, Ridgefield, NJ CYRO Industries, Rockaway, NJ ...

Sterilization.
June 1, 2005... E-Beam Contract Services Computer Power Supply, Tigard, OR E-Beam Services, Inc., Cranbury, NJ LumiLife Corporation, Bloomington, MN NAMSA, Corporate Headquarters, Northwood, OH Quality Tech Services, Inc., Edina, MN...

Testing and instrumentation.
June 1, 2005... Products and Equipment Analyzers Associated Research, Lake Forest, IL ATAGO U.S.A., Inc., Bellevue, WA ATS RheoSystems, Bordentown, NJ BC Group International Inc., St. Louis, MO Biotest Diagnostics Corp., Denville, NJ...

Tubing products and materials.
June 1, 2005... Tubing Products and Materials Coextrusions/Paratubing Accusil, Inc., Merrilville, IN Advanced Specialty Metals, Inc., Powder Metals Technology Corp., Nashua, NH AdvantaPure[R], Division of NewAge[R] industries, Southampton, PA...