Medical Design Technology articles from March 2002

Medical Design Technology archives from March 2002

Latex tubing. (Featured Products).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Company offers an innovative process technology designed to triple the life of natural latex tubing. The formulation, dubbed K-911, can triple the life expectancy of natural latex tubing by blocking ozone gases and ultra-violet light that can...

Power supplies. (Featured Products).
March 1, 2002... Company offers a family of low profile, Leading Edge, convection-cooled Open Frame 180W Switchmode Power Supplies, providing up to 180W of regulated power. Designs have Active PFC, built-in EMI filter, limiting AC surge current, short...

Temperature sensors. (Featured Products).
March 1, 2002... This series of bolt-on temperature sensors are rugged, easy to install and remove, and designed for a wide range of applications. Their small sizes allow mounting in limited space and the rugged lead-wire connections prevent damage during...

Precision Electroforms. (Featured Products).
March 1, 2002... Servometer has refined the process for manufacturing precision, custom designed Electroforms, and thin walled hollow components, for use in a myriad of high tech applications. The Electroforms can be used as molds, coldshields, waveguides, for...

Washers/spacers. (New Literature).
March 1, 2002... Choose from a wide variety of sizes and materials with no tooling charge when ordering washers and spacers. With outside diameters of 0.08 in. to 2.631 in. and a wide variety of inside diameters and thicknesses. there are millions of...

Products catalog. (New Literature).
March 1, 2002... Norco, Inc., specializes in the design and development of power transmission, mechanical apparatus, and motion control components. In addition, the brochure highlights the company's commitment to providing exceptional quality and service. ...

Contract manufacturing. (New Literature).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Company is a contract manufacture of critical subassemblies and finished products. Quality dependent industries call upon its services for engineering, tooling, injection molding, metal stamping, and assembly. Lacey Manufacturing Co.,...

Medical silicones. (New Literature).
March 1, 2002... Silibione[R] is a line of specialty silicone products specifically designed for short-and long-term health care and medical applications, offering an efficient, consistent performance for a variety of applications. Rhodia Silicones, 320...

Five years: a look back. (The Way Ahead).(Medical Design Technology)(Editorial)
March 1, 2002... What an exciting five years it s been for Medical Design Technology. While I wasn't fortunate enough to have been here from the beginning, I've been on board long enough to recognize the value our magazine offers you and the entire marketplace...

Custom electronic capabilities. (Editor's choice).
March 1, 2002... The Burron OEM Division of B. Braun Medical Inc., an FDA registered, ISO 9001 manufacturer of disposable medical devices, offers custom electronics. Design teams assist customers in developing custom electronic assemblies, subassemblies, and...

Personal metrology system. (Editor's choice).
March 1, 2002... SmartScop[R] Flash 200 is a personal non-contact dimensional metrology system. The compact benchtop machine combines the latest video technology with precise autofocus and "designed for production" metrology software, to deliver excellent...

Custom medical solutions. (Editor's choice).
March 1, 2002... Caplugs Division is fulfilling the need for cost-effective, disposable custom protection products for the medical device industry with custom medical solutions. It has full custom capabilities from design to prototyping and tooling to full...

Conveyor belt. (Editor's choice).
March 1, 2002... The Modular Plastic Belt Series (MPB) merges the performance advantages of conveyors with the practical application flexibility of plastic belts. A modular plastic belt enables portions of the belt to be quickly and easily changed if needed,...

Particle counter. (Editor's choice).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... The Biotest Portable APC is first in a line of portable particle counters used for the detection of particulate contamination in controlled environments or anywhere particulate contamination is a concern. The Portable APC particle counter...

The FDA learned back flips from the olympic judges; part 1. (FDA update).(Food & Drug Administration)
March 1, 2002... In the days preceding the Winter Olympics in February 2002, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a series of apparent back flips and reversals of its positions on several key issues. For the many critics of the FDA, one has to wonder...

Servo drive. (Focus on Motors & Motion Control).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... This fully digital drive is optimal for use with linear motors because it is capable of encoder based sinusoidal commutation of linear servo-motors, with or without Hall sensors. The 20kHz digital current loop utilizes Space Vector Modulation...

Motor+driver system. (Focus on Motors & Motion Control).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... The low cost MDrive34 provides designers the simplicity of a motor with onboard electronics but without the expense of an indexer on each axis, allowing the designer to select the best method of control for their application. It is well suited...

Piezoelectric motors. (Focus on Motors & Motion Control).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... 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 rotary stages. The HR series motors have a wide dynamic range of...

Brushless CD servo motors. (Focus on Motors & Motion Control).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... ELCOM ST[TM] slotted brushless DC servo motors feature internal Hall sensor feedback for linear speed-torque characteristics, high starting torque, and variable speed control with appropriate drive electronics. Their 6-slot lamination design...

Motor-driver package. (Focus on Motors & Motion Control).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... The CSK Series is available with a size 34 (3.35 in. sq.), 2-phase, hybrid stepping motor and compact board level driver. The CSK Series provides both high speed and high torque capability in a single motor-driver package. The holding torque...

Brakes. (Focus on Motors & Motion Control).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Included in the company's product line of failsafe brakes are the EFSB Series, the expanded MFSB and BFSB Series and AC Motor Brakes, and the SSB Brakes for direct mounting to stepper and servo motors. The company offers sizes and torque ranges...

Shelf oven. (New Products).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... No. 881 is a 250 [degrees] F electric shelf oven, currently in use drying water from medical equipment. Workspace dimensions of this unit measure 68 in. W. x 30 in. D. x 66 in. H. The 12kW installed in Nichrome wire elements heat the workspace,...

Miniature step motor. (New Products).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... This 25-mm diameter "tin can" low-cost step motor with integral lead screw shaft is based on the company's PF25 step motor. It is available with either anisotropic ferrite or high strength Neodymium magnets, depending on performance level...

Packaging parts. (New Products).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Commonly needed packaging machinery replacement parts and machine retrofit upgrades are offered in an off-the-shelf, ready-to-ship program that enables packagers to control costs while optimizing existing packaging operations. Replacement...

Halogen light. (New Products).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... The Halux[R] R 35/2 FX halogen light is available with "2-step" spot and flood lamp capabilities, a dimming range of 20 to 100 percent, color correction filters for enhanced performance, and a variety of arm styles and mounting options for...

Xenon fiber optic illuminator. (New Products).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... This 100W xenon fiber optic illuminator is ideally designed for integration into medical endoscopic systems. The illuminator is based on unique Cogent Light optical technology, allowing it to project bright, white light through one- to...

Minimatic Fittings Kits. (New Products).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... It is easier than ever to find the right miniature pneumatic fitting and hose with three convenient Minimatic[R] Fittings Kits. These kits are available in Minimatic Slip-on Fitting, Brass Fitting, and Quick Connect versions. Each kit contains...

Control Board. (New Products).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... The OSC-462H Analog Speed Control Board offers the system designer intelligent velocity control that is high performance without high cost in an extremely compact package (2.54 in. x 1.69 in. x 1.02 in.) when combined with IMS's...

SNP research company seeks unique sealing solution. (Design Insight).(Greene, Tweed helps single nucleotide polymorphisms company Orchid Biosciences uses)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Orchid BioSciences develops commercial applications for genetic diversity technologies, products, and services--primarily in the pharmaceutical and medical industries. The company's research focuses principally on single nucleotide...

Motion control system. (New Products).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... The Sanyo Denki SMS-10 Stand-alone Controller and SERCOS compatible PV-series servo systems offer high-performance, tightly coupled, motion and logic control in an extremely compact form factor. The system features the AML software-based...

Precision plastic machining. (Focus on IV Components).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Precision-machined plastic parts are made from FDA compliant Teflon, Polycarbonate, Acrylic, ABS, Acetron, PVC, PEEK and many other high performance FDA approved materials. CNC turning and CNC milling available to tolerances of [+ or -] 0.0005...

Luers. (Focus on IV Components).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Company's components, manufactured from 100% virgin plastic, are designed for a wide range of tubing types with IDs between 1/16 in. and 5/16 in. The barb design of its fittings is distinguished by the lack of a parting line on critical sealing...

IV stands. (Focus on IV Components).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... This comprehensive line of PROVITA stands and mounting solutions was designed for all OEM infusion pump, IV, and ancillary device mounting needs. From the most basic IV pole to the most complex mobile stand and ceiling track systems, the line...

Hemostasis valve. (Focus on IV Components).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... This In-Line Hemostasis Valve features a rotating male and female luer that allows for the manipulation of guidewires or catheters. This hemostasis valve permits high pressure injections up to 1050 psi when the device is fully open. The body is...

Brushless servo-amplifier. (New Products).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... AECS 35/3 is a sensorless servo-amplifier designed for either closed loop velocity control of brushless motors via sensing back-EMF of the motor, or commutation only. Designed for brushless motors equipped without additional sensors, the AECS...

Label applicator. (New Products).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Designed, engineered, and built exclusively by Weber, the Model 5100 Twin-Tamp combines a high-performance thermal/thermal-transfer printer with a specially configured applicator to satisfy the printing and two-label, adjacent-panel application...

Millipore Corporation. (5th anniversary issue).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Millipore is a leading manufacturer of IV filters, devices, and membranes used in medical and clinical diagnostic applications. Offering three decades of experience, we are skilled at working with our customers and partners to develop...

Pneumatic components. (Marketers focus).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Air Logic designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of pneumatic and vacuum control equipment--sensing and input elements, control elements, output interface devices, and complete air supply systems. Air Logic, 5012 Douglas Ave., Racine, WI...

Electrical discharge machining. (Marketers focus).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Working with a wide selection of state-of-the-art equipment enables the company to provide cost-effective cutting of any electrically conductive material for tool building and manufacturing. Accu-Prompt, Inc., 100 83rd Ave. NE, Suite 101,...

Leak testers. (Marketers focus).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Company offers its third generation of leak testers to address customer concerns with returned parts due to leaking products and stalls in production due to inefficient testing stations. ATEQ Corp., 42000 Koppernick Rd., Canton, MI 48187....

Compressors/pumps. (Marketers focus).(advertisement)
March 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%...

Linear actuator systems. (Marketers focus).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Company is a leader in the design/manufacture of electric linear actuator systems. Its product range includes many customized combinations that can be utilized in hundreds of diverse market applications. LINAK U.S. Inc., 2200 Stanley Gault...

Precision motors. (Marketers focus).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... This 6-page, full color brochure includes line of standard and custom DC and brushless DC motors, gearmotors, cooling fans and special devices. Highlights applications where Globe's engineering, manufacturing, and quality expertise have solved...

Testing equipment. (Marketers focus).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Brochure covers some of the testing systems offered. Special features of each system are covered, accompanied by full color images of the testing units. Company also offers testing accessories and software. Com-Ten Industries, Pinellas...

Casters. (Marketers focus).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Literature features easy-to-clean casters with a large brake and a variety of brake and swivel combinations, including CentraLok[TM]--the company's central locking casters that give users complete control over breaks and steering from one...

Adhesives & sealants. (Marketers focus).(advertisement)
March 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. ...

Medical Couplings. (Marketers focus).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... SMF1 Series Couplings are designed as a high quality alternative to luer-type connections for high volume, disposable medical applications. The SMF1 couplings are suitable for a broad range of applications such as surgical equipment and blood...

Molded Components. (Marketers focus).(advertisement)
March 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...

Cart. (Marketers focus).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Designed to hold laptops, PC based computers, and small instruments, the Point of Care Cart is an excellent option for use in an exam or operating room, beside a patient's bed or anywhere space is limited. The cart base measures 25 in. in...

Marking machines. (Marketers focus).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Company manufactures Sprinter[TM] automatic ink code-marking machines. These machines apply date codes, product codes, etc. on metal, plastic, rubber, and paper surfaces. The marking is possible in any orientation with a size of up to two...

Tubing. (Marketers focus).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... SIL-KORE[TM] jacketing and tubing material meets the challenges of today's pre- and postoperative cleansing procedures. This autoclavable material can be utilized in a broad array of sterilization techniques. W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.,...

Catheter Manifold. (Marketers focus).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Company has developed its own insert-molded "Standard Catheter Manifold." By having existing tooling in place, the only tooling cost associated with a customer's next catheter development project would be for catheter shaft shut-offs and...

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (5th anniversary issue).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Providing Creative Medical Electronic Technologies Worldwide For more than a quarter century, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has led the way in medical and scientific achievements that have provided clinicians and patients with some of the...

The Lee Company. (5th anniversary issue).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Extended Performance Solenoid Valve Building on the performance history of the VHS line, The Lee Company introduces the 2-way Extended Performance Solenoid Valve (EPSV), designed to handle higher temperatures and pressures, while minimizing...

Pall Life Sciences. (5th anniversary issue).(IV filters)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Specialty AEF Infant IV Filter Pall Life Sciences introduces the latest addition to its broad line of IV filters. Available in 0.2 and 1.2 um versions, the new infant IV filter is being offered as an upgrade to its predecessor. The new...

Sealer. (Focus On Medical Packaging).
March 1, 2002... The O/K Supersealer HC is a hot air continuous sealer designed to meet demanding applications. Its stainless steel finish combined with its heavy-duty construction and increased heat capacity enables high-speed capabilities for thicker bags....

Rollstock packaging system. (Focus On Medical Packaging).
March 1, 2002... Medical device manufacturers can reduce packaging costs up to 75% over pouches or pre-formed trays and die cut lids with the Multivac R530 thermoform-fill-seal rollstock system. The R530 packages syringes, catheters, and other medical devices...

Hot air sealer. (Focus On Medical Packaging).
March 1, 2002... The HA-500 can accommodate and effectively seal varying polyethelene bag thickness levels from two to five miL. The unit has a longer dwell and new oval shaped firebar heater, that provides more efficient heat transfer and lower sealing...

Packaging inspection system. (Focus On Medical Packaging).
March 1, 2002... Company has developed an ultra-high sensitivity, desktop, x-ray inspection station called "The MXRA" for quality control inspection of critical medical device components and pharmaceutical packaging applications. The system boasts a unique...

Leaflet inserting system. (Focus On Medical Packaging).
March 1, 2002... The G&K PA 21/3 prefolded leaflet inserting system attaches to cartoning machinery to insert prefolded leaflets directly into cartons. Rubber suction devices transfer leaflets to timing rollers that deliver them to feed belts for inserting into...

Validatable sealing. (Focus On Medical Packaging).
March 1, 2002... Offering excellent seal quality for a modest investment, the MPS 6340 tabletop continuous rotary heat sealer is ideal for lightweight applications of pouches up to 8 oz. requiring validation. Designed to increase production, features include...

UV curing light. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Its liquid filled light guide delivers concentrated UV curing where it's required, and its compact size is ideal for production, R&D, or other applications. The Green Spot[TM] is classified for UV class V1 adhesive manufacturing applications,...

Leak/flow tester. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The TME Solution is a high resolution leak and flow tester featuring one to four channel concurrent or multiple channel sequential leak and flow testing. Sensitive, repeatable, and reliable, the Solution performs ten separate tests on a...

Screw jacks. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Actionjac[TM] Metric Ball Screw Jacks feature low-profile, internal return ball nuts while machine screw jacks are fitted with bronze, trapezoidal nuts. The jacks are available in 1/2 ton through 20 ton capacities and have metric dimensioned...

IM components. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Citing Courtesy Corporation for its ability to keep production pipelines filled in the face of a worldwide raw material supply crisis, Bausch & Lomb, Inc. recognized the custom-engineered injection molding company as its Supplier of the Year....

Testing system. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The System 3100 is an entry-level system designed for manufacturers who need to comply with safety agency standards requiring high voltage tests of insulation and high current tests of protective ground circuits. It comes complete with the...

Assembly technologies. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Company offers a variety of assembling technologies which are used to achieve the most cost-effective solutions for medical devices and laboratory automation. Assembly methods include expert soldering, brazing, laser welding, and adhesive...

Precision welding. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The KwikWeld Microwelder is designed for precision welding on plastic injection molds and extrusion dies. The KwikWeld uses an ultra low heat resistance welding process to repair parting lines, gate areas, vents, as well as other damage or wear...

Measuring gage. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The QM-Measure is a unique 3-D measuring gage that features an "open-sided" structure that makes workpiece loading/unloading easy. This cantilever design allows the operator to reach, fixture, and move parts without obstruction. A 12 in. x 20...

Power supply. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The desktop-style MW116 features 100 VAC to 250 VAC Universal Input in an IEC320 C18 (non-grounded) configuration. The MW116 series is available in 5-, 9-, 12-, 18-, 24-, and 48-volt output models, and includes an internal primary current fuse...