Medical Design Technology articles from March 2004

Medical Design Technology archives from March 2004

3D surface treater.
March 1, 2004... The Dyne-A-Mite HP[TM] is the most effective 3D air plasma surface treater ever offered by the company. It consistently delivers up to 200% more surface activation than comparable systems. The system's unique design generates an aggressive...

Planetary gear head.
March 1, 2004... Micron EverTRUE continuous duty planetary gear head is specifically designed for higher speeds, longer life, and continuous duty operation. The advance technology and custom lubrication allows gear head to last at least 30,000 hours running 24...

Photoreceptor.
March 1, 2004... The LightPix Vision Sensor is an ultra compact, Color C-MOS Photoreceptor. It provides 352 x 288 pixels resolution, network capability via RS-485 port, six digital inputs, five digital outputs (Sourcing/Sinking), and white LED light source...

Positive displacement dispenser.
March 1, 2004... This benchtop fluid dispenser uses positive displacement technology to apply accurate, consistent amounts of 2-part epoxies and other assembly fluids that change viscosity during the dispensing process. Ultra[TM] 2800 Series positive...

CFD software.(New Literature)
March 1, 2004... Based on a numerical technique called computational fluid dynamics, or CFD, Fluent has a stockpile of state-of-the-art models, standard with every shipment, that allows it to tackle a vast array of problem physics. With its long-standing...

Chromatography/Fluid Transfer Components.(New Literature)
March 1, 2004... The 2004 Catalog of Chromatography and Fluid Transfer Components introduces a variety of products for analytical, biotechnology, and diagnostic lab applications, from micro- and nanoscale functions all the way to large bore. Features include...

Contract manufacturing.(New Literature)
March 1, 2004... Company develops, designs, manufactures, and brings to market medical devices for surgical and interventional treatment of disease. The Interventional Solutions business offers a Complete range of services including concept development,...

Pulling the plug on your backup power concerns.(The Way Ahead)
March 1, 2004... In August of 2003, most of us either experienced the largest blackout in North American history first hand or through constant news updates on television. We were brought up to speed on the state of our national power grid and how it was in...

Modular work stations.(Editor's choice)
March 1, 2004... The Dimension Next line of expandable modular work stations, which feature an overall height of 82 inches, can be used in a wide variety of assembly and manufacturing environments. Available in both single-sided and double-sided versions, the...

Inert Proportional Valve.(Editor's choice)
March 1, 2004... The Inert Proportional Valve (IPV) is a proportional, solenoid-operated diaphragm isolation valve designed for use with corrosive or high-purity fluids commonly found in the medical equipment and clinical chemistry industries. The IPV provides...

Epoxy adhesive.(Editor's choice)
March 1, 2004... The UV-absorbing epoxy adhesive is specially formulated for bonding glass to glass, metal, and ceramics. The transparent Araldite[R] adhesive is designed for use in manufacturing welding helmets and other products in which UV transmission...

Stepper drive.(Editor's choice)
March 1, 2004... The D404 Drive uses constant current bi-polar chopping with full on board programmability to effectively drive and control hybrid stepper motor applications. Rated at 40VDC input and 4 amps per phase output, the D404 can be configured for...

Plastic packaging.(Editor's choice)
March 1, 2004... Packaging is custom vacuum formed with cavities that precisely cradle products and can include ribs, standoffs, and hold-down structures to support and protect from crushing and dropping. Cleaner, stronger, and easier to use than chipboard,...

Data logger.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The HOBO OEM is an inexpensive, four-channel data logger for measuring and recording temperature, humidity, and other parameters. Designed for fast, easy integration into a broad range of OEM products--including portable medical devices--the...

Recirculating chillers.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... This line of recirculating chillers now incorporates several exclusive features, including a digital pressure/flow rate display and user-settable temperature, pressure, and flow rate alarms. Designed to provide precise and reliable cooling for...

Tamper proof fasteners.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... This socket screw offers different, randomly selected, privately exclusive socket geometry for every purchaser. The screw, named the Keyed-lok[R] screw, features a lock "keyway" forged into a screw head. Millions of variations are randomly...

Hot runner nozzles.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Gate-Mate Lite offers an economical solution for thin-walled parts, direct part gating, and high-cavitation molding. Available in 10 nozzle lengths from 42 through 130 mm, Gate-Mate Lite is suitable for multi-cavity molds. Featuring an...

Temperature monitor.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Spanning a temperature range of -200[degrees]C to +400[degrees]C, the Model 140 single probe digital temperature monitors incorporate a microprocessor which makes possible new features including various sensors and output modes, while...

Polarization measurement.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The PS2000B is a complete high performance polarization measurement and analysis system capable of sampling data at 200 points/see. The optical head is so small that it fits in the palm of your hand. The PS2000B is controlled via RS232 using...

Check valves.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... These check valves' robust design provides for longer and enhanced performance with operating pressures from 0 to 10,000 psig with zero leakage. They are offered in sizes from 1/8 in. to 2.0 in., in a wide variety of connections, for both gases...

Potting compounds.(Adhesives & Coatings)
March 1, 2004... Syon[R] brand thermally conductive potting/encapsulating compounds are ideal for sealing electrical components or wiring in applications where heat dissipation is required. These versatile, low-shrink epoxide formulations mix and pour easily,...

Adhesive tape.(Adhesives & Coatings)
March 1, 2004... Bioflex[R] Rx632P is a woven fabric adhesive tape for direct skin application. Offering excellent conformability for curved areas of the body, the tape is ideal for roll-form and specialized bandage applications. Rx632P consists of a tan, woven...

Adhesive foam.(Adhesives & Coatings)
March 1, 2004... Designed for use in medical devices where skin contact is possible, TM9616 is a 1/16 in., 4# white polyethylene foam, double-coated with an acrylic-based, hypoallergenic medical grade adhesive. The adhesive is protected by a 70# densified,...

Surface insensitive cyanoacrylates.(Adhesives & Coatings)
March 1, 2004... These two surface insensitive cyanoacrylate adhesives are designed to cure rapidly in dry environments and on acidic surfaces, conditions where cure time is typically delayed. Loctite[R] 4500[R] and Loctite 4501[TM] Instant Adhesives will cure...

Hydrophilic coating.(Adhesives & Coatings)
March 1, 2004... HYDAK[R] coatings are based on hyaluronan, a unique biopolymer. The FAST-CURE system dramatically reduces curing cycle times and improves productivity. Medical device manufacturers will now be able to complete the curing process in an hour or...

DC motors/gearmotors.(New Products)
March 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 gearmotors ideal to power a wide range of equipment,...

Peristaltic pump.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The 400 F/A pump's compact design conserves both space and power, providing accuracy over time and long service life, making it ideal for medical instrument applications. It offers precise flows from microlitres up to 30ml/min. The pump has a...

Stainless steel switches.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... These stainless steel switches--MCS18 ES and MCS22 ES--provides long-wear in harsh environments. The switches are resistant to impact (IK07, according to EN 60529) and are especially suited for applications exposed to heave use and abuse....

Screw terminals.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Quick visual check-outs of PC board connections have now been made easy with the introduction of a full range of color-coded screws and PC screw terminals. The "rainbow" screws are available in red, black, white, blue, green, yellow, and clear...

Dispensing valves.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... This comprehensive line of valves is specifically designed for the automated application of materials including adhesives, sealants, greases, inks, and man other liquid products. The line of Sure Shot valves are manufactured from various...

Optical inspection system.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The YTV automated optical inspection (AOI) system features the company's propreitary color megapixel Thin Camera[TM] technology to provide high speed PCB inspection with exceptional defect coverage. Electronics manufacturers can improve quality...

Tactile sensors.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The C500 Tactile Sensors is an affordable solution to discerning the slightest of impressions or pressures on curved and angular surfaces. It is simple, thin, customizable, 3-wire device that uses capacitive-based conformable pressure sensors...

Linear actuator.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Joining the other hybrid motors, the size 11 captive linear actuator incorporates the same high performance and durable proven design. The various linear actuator options deliver unmatched capabilities, opening avenues for equipment designer...

Illuminated toggle switches.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Continuing its dedication to innovative switch design, this company's product portfolio includes a vast array of illuminated, toggle-actuated devices. The switches offer the broadest selection in the switch market, with a myriad of choice that...

Analog inductive sensors.(Instrumentation & Controls)
March 1, 2004... This innovative line of ultra-miniature self-contained inductive analog sensors provide increased installation flexibility for precision gauging and measuring applications. The inductive analog sensors offer measuring ranges of 2.0 mm, with...

Robot controller.(Instrumentation & Controls)
March 1, 2004... The PRCX is a highly reliable Yamaha 4 Axis robot controller that utilizes the end users' PC to maximize flexibility. Using YRADS[R] (Yamaha Robotics Application Developer Studio), the user can define and configure a robotic work cell with the...

Temperature controllers.(Instrumentation & Controls)
March 1, 2004... Company has enhanced its SERIES CV line of microprocessor-based temperature controllers with the addition of a new operator interface that allows users to view or adjust an application's desired set point temperature value while the controller...

Digital caliper.(Instrumentation & Controls)
March 1, 2004... Company offers an IP-66 rated digital caliper for use in extremely harsh environments where coolants and moisture are prevalent in the manufacturing process. The IP-66 rating is the highest level of protection yet seen in a digital caliper. It...

Gauge isolator.(Instrumentation & Controls)
March 1, 2004... Adding a diaphragm seal to a digital gauge generally results in a loss of 1/2% accuracy or more due to liquid fill error that occurs between the gauge and the seal. The AccuScal[TM] gauge isolator eliminates the additional 1/2% error. The...

Leveling mounts.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Jacmount[R] PRG Series Adjustable Levelers compensate for uneven floors by providing up to two inches vertical adjustability and a [+ or -]4[degrees] range of spherical motion. Featuring a patented interlocking stud and body that cannot...

Automation solutions.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Company offers this brochure Automation Solutions for the Automotive, Machine Tool, Assembly, and Packaging Industries. The 40-page, color brochure presents a multitude of motion control and positioning systems and components developed...

Power strip.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... This Interpower five position Accessory Power Strip; the 852J2E28, makes it easy for any equipment manufacturer to conveniently supply power to system accessories and pcripherals while conforming to electrical standards worldwide. With service...

Mixing.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... This contract custom packaging manufacturer has updated its extensive formulation department by adding a full line of state-of-the-art, pharmaceutical-grade Ross-Olsa mixers that can accommodate batch sizes from 51, to 1000L. The equipment...

Threaded rivet nuts.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Heavy-duty Atlas[TM] MaxTite[R] threaded rivet nuts feature a thicker head and heavier wall than standard rivet nuts for use in demanding high-load applications. These fasteners are designed to provide strong, permanent metal threads in "blind"...

Shielding gaskets.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... This series of low compression-set silicone sponge core D-connector shields is available for grounding and RFI Shielding. The highly conductive outer layer is co-extruded and provides very low contact resistance over a resilient inner sponge...

Cabinets.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Extremely flexible and space efficient, the Series 9000 cabinets can be tailored for a wide variety of applications including the laboratory, R & D center, assembly facility, and manufacturing floor. The cabinets can work as stand-alone units...

Stopcock Valve.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... This Stopcock Valve is manufactured for use in low and medium pressure lines using fluid or gas. They are suitable for vacuum and pressure applications up to 50 PSI. The valve features a flow-through design that limits restriction through the...

Nylon cartridges.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Nylon cartridges are available for the MIXPAC[R] Hand-Held Cartridge Dispensing System for two-component adhesives. These durable cartridges have been designed for use with chemistries that are not compatible with the traditional polypropylene...

Molded Silicone Fittings.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Supplied as an assembly and attached directly to silicone tubing or hose, Molded Silicone Fittings are well-suited for applications involving aseptic transfer, sterile processing, and other critical applications in the pharmaceutical,...

Flexible energy chain.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Triflex R is designed for robotic applications requiring three-dimensional (3-D) and multi-axis freedom of movement. Smooth contours and a tubular design ensure fluid mobility. The Triflex R is constructed with a unique trailer-hitch (ball and...

Precision pipette micromanipulator.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... This micromanipulator features 6-axis movement; is designed with 2.0 mm fine pitch lead-screws; X,Y,Z motion slides; and tilt axis. It is available with a piezo-positioning translator with 300 or 500 [micro]m travel for nanometer resolution and...

Diaphragm valves.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Company has added the Type 314 High Temperature Resistant (HTR) True Union Diaphragm Valve, the Type 315-HTR Diaphragm Valve, and the Type 319-HTR Zero Static Valve to its extensive valve product offering. Constructed from virgin, unpigmented...

Wire strippers.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The DCF Series Portable Magnet and Enamel Wire Strippers can strip a wide range of wire sizes from 9 to 35 AWG with strip length from 3/32 in to 2 1/2 in. A lightweight hand-piece is driven by a variable speed power unit, which centrifugally...

Nanoliter liquid dispensing.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The nanoDispense[TM] System is an integrated fluidic module ideal for nanoliter liquid dispensing applications. Available in standard or customer-specific configurations, the pre-plumbed nanoDispense system incorporates high speed dispensing...

Rotatable filter wheel.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... This rotatable filter wheel holds up to six 1 in./25 mm filters and allows users to quickly and accurately switch between the six. The thin, lightweight assembly has detents in 30-degree increments, allowing for users to "click" the wheel into...

Unique 32-position valve creates a high-performance solution for a complex fluid transfer operation.(Contract Manufacturing)
March 1, 2004... A manufacturer of a cell analysis instrument required a custom 16-port electrical rotary valve, with four of the ports capable of handling a wax material at 70[degrees]C, and the remaining 12 ports required to handle aggressive fluids. The...

Engineering services.(Contract Manufacturing)
March 1, 2004... Gauthier Biomedical, Inc. provides innovations and solutions in the orthopedic and spinal instrumentation market. The company's design experience is rooted in biomedical engineering and orthopedics, as they are capable of offering complete...

Aluminum extrusion.(Contract Manufacturing)
March 1, 2004... NSM has substantially extended the aluminum extrusion design possiblities. As a result of specialized presses and processes, the company can produce a range of parts previously considered outside the realm of either affordability or capabilty...

Industrial PC.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Designated the WAGO-I/O-IPC 758 Series, this cost-effective, compact Industrial PC integrates all standard PC functions, including network and fieldbus interfaces, to seamlessly tie the industrial/process automation and IT worlds together. Now,...

Machining equipment.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... With a mechanical design that delivers precision, ruggedness, and reliability, the Robofil 390/690 is well suited to support a multitude of stamping tools, mechanical engineering applications, and plastic injection mold inserts. It delivers...

Cleanroom tables.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Series 61 Cleanroom Formica Tables offer heavy-duty design and quality materials for years of trouble-free, corrosion-resistant operation. They are rated for use in cleanrooms from Class 100,000 to Class 10. Common sizes are in stock for...

Power supplies.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The GT(M)2080 series delivers 80W of continuous output power with 10CFM of airflow and GT(M)2065 series delivers 65W of continuous output power with free air convection cooling. Design has output voltages ranging from 3.3V to 48V in 0.1V...

Thermal conductive epoxy.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Master Bond EP21AO is a two component, thermally conductive, electrically isolating epoxy adhesive with a forgiving 1 to 1 mix ratio by weight or volume. This compound is extremely versatile and will adhere well to a variety of similar and...

USB to CAN adapter.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The GC-CAN-USB adapter is a simple plug in USB 2.0 adapter that allows CAN users to connect their PC to the CAN network. CAN is widely used for 1Mbaud reliable communications in industrial and medical applications. The adapter includes free...

Dispense pump.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The IDS-2000ARH Industrial Dispense Pump is designed for industrial production and process applications requiring maintenance free, precision, low volume fluid control. It is CE approved and integrates the patented CeramPump[R] valveless piston...

X-ray inspection.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The [mu]CT-50 Xray inspection system combines high-power microfocus 2D X-ray technology with state-of-the-art 3D Computed Tomography techniques and high-end volume rendering software. It performs the detailed inspection and analysis of complex...

Dispense valve.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The Dispensit[R] Model 1053-6 rod positive displacement dispense valve is designed for accurate, repeatable dispensing of shots and beads ranging from 0.002 ccs to 1.8 ccs in compliance with USP Class VI requirements. The Model 1053-6 valve can...

Marking systems.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Items featured in this company's product guide include the cost-effective ZENITH[R] 10 F of 20F pulsed lasers--perfect for "24/7" unattended, factory integrated applications. These compact, low maintenance lasers have no lamps or filters, work...

Custom lid stock.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Company offers a wide range of peelable and weld seal lid stock to complement its formable web films. The lid stock ranges from CR (child-resistant) aluminuin/paper lidding films to custom peelable films for virtually any blister application....

Sketching in the future of industrial design.(Design Insight)
March 1, 2004... From the General Electric Medical Systems (GEMS) design studio in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Lawrence (Murf) Murphy works with designers across the planet to create the diagnostic imaging machines so crucial to medicine today. Machines such as...

Ground bond tester.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The HYAMP[R] III model 3140 mid range ground bond tester is designed to provide up to 40 Amps of ground bond test current continuous duty. It was designed to accommodate for revisions made to both the CSA-C22.2 NO. 60950-1-03 and the UL 60950-1...

Test system.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The WebSeal System provides a high level of convenience for scientists working with 96 Well Micro Titer Plates. The 500 [micro]l WebSeal Kit consists of a 96 well mid-depth polypropylene micro titer plate which is pre-inserted with 500 [micro]l...

Software validation.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Company offers pre-written templates and consulting services for Life Sciences companies designed to accelerate and simplify the validation of Microsoft Great Plains and Merit Life Sciences software for companies operating under FDA cGMP...

Fastener line.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... This diverse line of fasteners was created specifically for medical device design and manufacturing. With multiple benefits, such as low-cost and precision performance, this broad product line features a wide variety of fasteners, including...

Needle testing systems.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... These two needle testing systems were designed to perform puncture and bend tests on straight and curved surgical needles. Ideally suited fro" needles used in abdominal, fistula, vascular, intestinal, and other surgical procedures, the needle...

Contract assembly.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... UFE is a comprehensive resource for manufacturers. The company provides support product and subassembly manufacturing. It has experience in program management, component sourcing, production development, testing, and assembly. UFE, Inc. ...

Circuits.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... Twisty-Flex[TM] circuits provide the noise reduction of twisted wire pairs or coax cable in a flexible circuit. The two layer design uses alternating conductors connected between layers by micro-vias. The result is a true twisted pair...

Custom metal stamping.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... A supplier of stamped components for minimally invasive and micro-vasive surgical devices, test instruments, and implantable medical devices. Provides miniature stamped needles, laparoscopic forceps, lances, blades, and titanium implantables....

Neddle safety device.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... This proprietary safety device offers 'tip protection" for vascular access and biopsy needle products. The "Tip- Trap"[TM] is an easy to use, low cost, transferable OEM safety device that has been proven effective on most other needle designs...

Air turbine spindles.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... Through research, this company has proven heavy milling applications with excellent surface roughness results is possible when using the AMS-1600 and a 3.0 mm diameter coated end mill. Tests performed on an aluminum block (A5052) generated...

Rollstock machine.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
March 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...

Microprecision machining.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... Pocket folder houses two brochures that describe the capabilities of Norman Noble and the processes of The Electrolizing Corp. of Ohio. Norman Noble provides microprecision machining with laster, Swiss, Wire EDM, High-speed CNC milling, and...

Pneumatic control devices.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... Clippard, a manufacturer of miniature fluid power products, offers this full product line catalog, with technical information, product applications, and more. It includes features, specifications, color photographs, and technical drawings for...

Machining/engineering.(Technology showcase)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... Company offers a variety of machining and engineering services, including medical instrument manufacturing, prototyping, laser etching, passivation, gun drilling (deep hole drilling), honing, wire EDM, and aluminum vacuum furnace brazing. Metal...