Medical Design Technology articles from May 2004

Medical Design Technology archives from May 2004

Wireless data transmission.
May 1, 2004... The Polytel[TM] System is an off-the-shelf, Bluetooth[R] product that transmits from a device wireless to the Internet. The system provides an easy, efficient, and cost-effective method for transmitting medical data, securely and accurately,...

6-axis robot.
May 1, 2004... The EPSON Pro Six is a 6-axis robot designed for many applications including assembly, dispensing, lab automation, machine tending, material handling, and packaging. Its multiple mounting capability--table top, side, or overhead--gives...

Adhesive film.
May 1, 2004... Bioflex[R] Rx268S is a double-coated medical-grade polyethylene adhesive film formulated for direct skin application. Offering excellent conformability for curved areas of the body, low density Rx268S is ideal for attaching medical devices to...

Automation lines.
May 1, 2004... Flexlink offers a "total integration" turnkey package for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing and packaging. Advances in software integration packages, such as the company's DAS--Dynamic Assembly System--make it possible to offer...

Precision molding.(New Literature)
May 1, 2004... Value Plastics--a leader in precision molded components--designs and manufactures plastic tubing components including luers, luer accessories, large bore, tube-to-tube, threaded, panel mount, blood pressure, and bondable fittings. Its...

Precision machining.(New Literature)
May 1, 2004... Company specializes in the manufacture of all sizes of medical devices and assemblies, ranging from subminiature occluding balls to cardiovascular blood pump housings. Working from a customer's engineering files or drawings, and specifications,...

Electronics catalog.(New Literature)
May 1, 2004... This product catalog contains reference data and purchasing information for electronic components, supplies, test equipment, tools, and accessories from over 300 manufacturers, plus a new Manufacturer's Part Number Index designed to help users...

Let your thoughts do the walking.(The Way Ahead)
May 1, 2004... Pending the success of a recently-launched pilot study involving quadriplegics and a neural interface system--the BrainGate[TM] System--severely physically disabled people may be provided with new opportunities that would allow them more...

Trunk cables.(Editor's choice)
May 1, 2004... Company offers one-piece trunk cables for electro-physiology monitoring. Because of its use in environments constantly undergoing medical sterilization processes, this highly flexible cable assembly is designed to withstand most chemical...

Casters.(Editor's choice)
May 1, 2004... Available in five swivel and five total-lock swivel models, the TwinTech Solus caster range is designed for high-technology medical equipment, displays, furniture, appliances, and for other applications requiring dependable performance combined...

Piston pumps.(Editor's choice)
May 1, 2004... Series 668/688 WOB-L[R] Piston pumps incorporate a package of features to provide clean air-flow, long life, excellent efficiency, low noise, and low vibration. As such, these pumps are well-suited to a variety of medical and environmental...

Motion system.(Editor's choice)
May 1, 2004... To help integrators, OEMs, and end users reduce the time required to specify, design, and install multi-axis systems, Bosch Rexroth has introduced its Cartesian Motion System (CMS): pre-configured Cartesian Robots in 1, 2, or 3 axes. The CMS...

Precision core pins.(Editor's choice)
May 1, 2004... Royal Precision Medical Core Pins can be custom manufactured with multiple steps from 0.0l in. to 0.75 in., tapers, points, spherical radii, and flats, in 0.25 in. to 36 in. lengths. Ideally suited for molds used in luer taper components,...

Cleanroom oven.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... No. 836 is a 750[degrees]F electrically-heated Class 100 clean-room oven that is currently used to bake various coatings onto products at a customer's facility. Workspace dimensions of this oven measure 36 in. wide x 36 in. deep x 39 in. high....

LEDs.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The CS Series LEDs provide a small diameter indicator for tough applications and watertight usage. Specifically designed with a neoprene gasket/washer to seal out water, the CS LEDs feature a drop-in fit for a standard small size 0.236 in....

DC motors.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Utilizing a skewed 5-slot armature design and bonded neodymium iron boron magnets, PITTM AN[R] LO-COG[R] 22-mm (Series 6000[TM]) motors can achieve maximum peak torques up to 10.2 oz-in and speeds up to 8550 RPM. The motors are available in...

Harmonic filter.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The Advanced Harmonic Filter (AHF) offers cost-effective harmonic reduction despite ever-present background disturbances, such as phase unbalance and background voltage distortion, to provide optimized drive performance. The AHF Series 005...

Stainless steel switches.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The stainless steel MCS18 ES and MCS22 ES switches expand the company's line of high impact metal switches. This series provides long-wear in harsh environments. The switches are resistant to impact and are especially suited for applications ex...

Extrusions.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Company offers design assistance with custom profile extrusions to meet the various needs of its customers. It produces profiles to each customer's design and specifications in an array of both rigid and flexible material options. Common...

Wire stripper.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The C200 Rotary Blade Wire Stripper strips coaxial cables, stranded, and solid wires between 0.028 in. and 0.265 in. The adjustable-length stop can be set for strip lengths from 1/32 in. to 2-1/2 in. The wire stripper strips off the insulation...

Temperature control.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The SERIES SD family of panel mount temperature and process controllers boasts affordable pricing, performance, and advanced features to suit a wide range of applications in temperature and process control. SD controllers are avail able as PID...

Laser profile scanner.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The COBRA ThetaStar[TM] Laser Profile Scanner is a high-resolution, high-speed laser scanner for dimensional measurement of cylindrical pairs and comparison to source CAD files. In-depth characterization and mapping of cylindrical parts using...

Peristaltic pump.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Designed for accurate dispensing, the 505Di/L is ideal for liquid pharmaceutical preparations in a range of volumes, The pump's highly accurate dispensing capabilities ensure expensive pharmaceutical products are not wasted, saving time and...

Resistor.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The UR73 Current Sensing Chip Resistor offers very low resistance with a range of 30m Ohms to 100m Ohms. It utilizes advanced thick film technology and offers low T.C.R. from +100ppm to [+ or -]250ppm, indicative of high precision resistors....

Workstations.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... With Arlink's "Quick Pick" ordering system, specifiers can order an entire workstation or racking system, which include the most popular accessories, by selecting one part number. This system can include the worksurface, a footrest, lighting,...

Fasteners.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... PEM[R] self-clinching fasteners provide permanent load-bearing threads in metal sheets too thin to be tapped. These steel, stainless steel, or aluminum clinch fasteners can also serve as reliable alternatives to extruded or stamped threads....

0-rings.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Octi-Ring[TM] is the name of this line of octagonal O-ring seals conceived for those demanding retrofit sealing applications that traditionally would have required a high cost in labor and downtime of cutting a special seal groove. The hardier...

Stepper motor.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The size 34 high torque stepper motor delivers increased torque output in a smaller package size. This compact motor is ideally suited to replace conventional size 42 stepper motors in applications where size, power output, and cost are...

Display monitors.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... This family of flat panel display kiosk monitors significantly cuts time-to-market for OEMs. Wide viewing angles, high contrast, excellent resolution, and superior durability make these displays ideal for demanding industrial environments such...

Hose tracking system.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Hose Track (patent pending) is a unique, revolutionary hose assembly tracking system. Hose Track allows users to minimize the risk of contamination and hose failure and the costly repercussions associated with batch waste and production...

Injection/selection valves.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... NanoPeak injection amid selection valves accept 6-32 threaded fittings for 1/32 in. OD tubing or tubing sleeves. These precision valves for high pressure capillary applications feature wetted pathways of biocompatible, metal-free ceramic with...

Modeling material.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... This polycarbonate modeling material is indicated for pharmaceutical- and medical-equipment modeling, among other applications. Polycarbonate (PC) is a durable plastic, first introduced for rapid prototyping in 2001, and now common for...

Precision machining.(Focus On Machining-EDM)
May 1, 2004... Scientific/medical components and assemblies used in pharmaceutical water processing systems, centrifuges, and fluid filtration and purification systems are precision machined, assembled, and tested by this company, an ISO certified...

Magazine loader.(Focus On Machining-EDM)
May 1, 2004... Rollomatic has enhanced the automated capability of the GrindSmart 620XS. This 16 in. "step" type magazine loader is removable, allowing the standard 2-axis robot to be used for all blanks up to 12 in. length. The loading side of the magazine...

Milling spindle.(Focus On Machining-EDM)
May 1, 2004... Company is offering a spindle designed for machining aluminum up to 24,000 RPM mi[n.sup.-1] and 70 kW of power. The spindle, model MFW-2310/24, has constant torque of 62 Nm up to 10,800 mi[n.sup.-1]. The spindle features an HSK-A63 tool...

EDM machines.(Focus On Machining-EDM)
May 1, 2004... Manufactured by one of Germany's most respected leaders in EDM technology. exeron[R] CNC Die Sinker EDM machines come standard with advanced features that are considered options on many competitive machines. Maintenance-free, large-volume,...

Vertical machining center.(Focus On Machining-EDM)
May 1, 2004... The Variaxis 730-5X features a 50-taper spindle offering significant productivity gains in heavy duty roughing and machining of castings, forgings, steels, and stainless steels. Compared to the Variaxis model with a 40-taper spindle, this unit...

Conductive urethane.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Durethane[TM] C conductive urethanes are available in a wide range of solid and foam formulations. Durethane C is a machinable, thermoset polyurethane that contains low percentages of conductive additives (0.1% to 10% by weight) to control the...

Machine screws.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... This enlarged group of Zinc plated steel and nylon machine screws and nuts are suited for a variety of fastening applications, The group features four different head types consisting of binding heads to assure firm, electrical connections; flat...

Contract assembly.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... IBS is an ISO-9002 compliant, cGMP compliant FDA registered, contract manufacturer of class I and II medical devices and IV sets. The company also offers contract assembly and automated equipment design and building services to the medical...

Cutting machine.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The Model SLICE 142 cutting machine is specifically designed to save waste by allowing the user to load 4 ft. long double-wall sticks of heat shrink tubing without cutting off a long piece of material. It also knows by the length of the piece...

Rotary encoders.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... This rotary encoders catalog features the company's complete line of incremental and absolute encoders. It includes complete product features, technical data, ordering information, accessories, a selection guide with application examples, and...

Diaphragm pumps.(MD&M East Preview)
May 1, 2004... Booth 1254 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. The...

Nitinol components.(MD&M East Preview)
May 1, 2004... Booth 1664 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,...

Diaphragm pump.(MD&M East Preview)
May 1, 2004... Booth 2672 With an impressive noise level as low as 35dB(A), this quiet, UL approved dual diaphragm pump was built to exceed the strictest noise requirements including those of the medical industry. Capable of achieving 190 mmHg, 40 LPM, and...

IV components.(MD&M East Preview)
May 1, 2004... Booth 2011 B. Braun OEM/Industrial, an FDA registered, ISO 13485 manufacturer of disposable medical devices, offers a broad line of IV components to compliment its customers IV sets. Its line of IV accessories includes male and female Luer...

Machining/engineering.(MD&M East Preview)
May 1, 2004... Booth 2942 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...

Molding machine.(MD&M East Preview)
May 1, 2004... Booth 1348 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...

Linear air bearing.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The Monorail single-axis linear air bearing system features precisely engineered all-bearing surfaces coupled with direct drive linear motor technology to create a high-resolution positioning system. This non-contact design permits extremely...

Light Curtain.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The MiniProtect MP2100 Protective Light Curtain provides reliable, cost effective Type 2 guarding on equipment where low risk Factors have been assessed. The control circuitry is housed within the transmitter and receiver. No separate control...

Touchpad.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Hidden-surface "mouse" is rugged, sterile, and scaled for medical/lab applications. The GlideSensor[R] touchpad can serve as a computer mouse and/or keypad in a variety of products where sanitation is essential. GlideSensor will sense Finger...

Hex Keys.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... These 1/3 in. Drive Hex Keys are made stainless steel and are designed for repeated autoclaving. Designed for use in applications that require precise torque measurement, these keys can be used directly with a torque wrench or any standard...

Unbacked membranes.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Unbacked Hi-Flow'" Plus 110 and 135 membranes are offered for high protein binding in lateral flow diagnostic assays. The membranes are intended for sensitive rapid diagnostic test kits, in eluding infectious disease, drugs of abuse, cardiac...

Pump head.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... QuickChange Pump Heads provide convenience and modularity for managing multiple fluids with Travcyl[TM] Systems. The pump head component of the Travcyl fluid handling system quickly detaches From the motor/driver and is replaced with a spare...

Tube cutter.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The Accu-Cut RTC-700 automatte tube cut ter is designed to handle metal braided tubing. The machine is I based on 13 years refinement of the gold standard Accu-Cut precision automatic robe cutters for the medical manufacturing industry. The...

Miniature linear guides.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... This line of DP miniature linear guides offer high accuracy and load carrying capacity at a cost of up to 45% less than comparable alternatives. DP guides provide recirculating ball tracks with 45-degree contact angles, allowing high load...

Improved IV filter performance is all in the design.(Focus On IV Components)
May 1, 2004... Value-added benefits hold high esteem as a product differentiator in the medical device marketplace. Convenience and value is what drove Filtertek (Hebron, IL) to design its Medipure[TM] IV filter. Specializing in filtration systems and fluid...

UV spot light.(MD&M East Preview)
May 1, 2004... Booth 2137 The BlueWave[TM] 200 UV spot/wand light is CE compliant and fully PLC controllable. It offers a combination of longer bulb life and higher intensity through multiple wands. With initial intensity output of 20 W/cm2 of UVA (320-390...

Flow/pressure calibrator.(MD&M East Preview)
May 1, 2004... Booth, 2719 Qualichek 300 is an , easy-to-use and versatile calibration instrument that can be used to set up and qualify gauge differential pressure and flow testers, and to verify the specification of fixed leak masters. It is available in...

Couplings.(MD&M East Preview)
May 1, 2004... Booth 1351 The NS4 Series Coupling features a non-spill shutoff valve that enhances operator safety and speeds connection time. The non-spill coupling provides a durable, compact, and economical replacement for metal non-spill couplings, ball...

Component fabrication.(MD&M East Preview)
May 1, 2004... Booth 2245 Company is a custom, contract manufacturer of components, extrusions, and assemblies for OEMs world wide. The company produces a wide variety of components, all manufactured to exacting specifications. Molded Rubber and Plastic...

Dispense pump.(MD&M East Preview)
May 1, 2004... Booth 3014 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]...

Drug-eluting coatings.(MD&M East Preview)
May 1, 2004... Booth 2037 SurModics' polymeric matrix can be used as a reservoir to incorporate unbound drugs on the surface of medical devices. The drug can then be released from the matrix at a controlled rate directly to the area surrounding the medical...

Microprecision machining.(MD&M East Preview)
May 1, 2004... Booth 1756 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 laser. Swiss, Wire EDM, High-speed CNC...

Contract assembly.(MD&M East Preview)
May 1, 2004... Booth 2205 UFE is a comprehensive resource for manufacturers. The company provides support for product and subassembly manufacturing. It has experience in program management, component sourcing, production development, testing, and assembly....

Stent manufacturing machines use encoders to "pack the charge" for unclogging of coronary vessels.(Design Insight)
May 1, 2004... A miracle of modern medicine, interventional stent therapy opens up clogged heart and peripheral vessels to restore normal blood flow, minimize damage to the heart muscle, and reduce incidence of heart attacks. Manufacturing stent delivery...

Spectroradiometer.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... "The IL RPS380 Portable Spectroradiometer is a compact instrument that can perform color repeatability and brightness sampling within a few seconds for measuring primary radiance and luminance. Suitable for testing LED display panels and...

Ceramic/coatings.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Ceramic and coating materials offer high-wear resistance, inert surfaces, and superior dielectric strength, resulting in extended product life and reduced costs. The company offers both HIP Vitox[R] alumina and Zyranox[R] zirconia, providing...

Tubefilling machine.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The clean, modular cantilever design and smooth surfaces of the TFS 80-2 enable the machine to exceed cGMP standards by allowing for effortless and thorough cleaning. With a reduced number of setup positions and operations, this tubefilling...

Epoxy adhesive.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... This epoxy is a unique two-component, room temperature curing, high temperature resistant adhesive called EP35. It produces high strength bonds whose strength is maintained even after long exposures to temperatures in the 450[degrees]F to...

High voltage connector.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Designed for harsh environments, the IP 6g-rated, 6-position, high voltage push-pull connector is available with six high voltage contacts each having 3.5 kV operating voltage. Termination is soldercup on the plug side and PCB or soldercup on...

Digital CCD camera.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The PixelFlyQE digital CCD camera offers improved quantum efficiency with higher pixel resolution of 1390 x 1024. Designed to meet the most demanding scientific/medical inspection and machine vision applications, this 12-bit super-compact...

UV-printing systems.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The Metronic Vario Soft VSK-S 400 and VSK-410 are two highly effective UV-printing systems for printing complete text and variable information onto flat packaging materials, such as folding boxes and blister cards. The VSK-S Series uses special...

Power supply.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The GT(M)21096 series delivers 20W of continuous output power with free air convection cooling. Design has output voltages ranging from: 3.3V to 48V in 0.1V increment, single-platform design, industry standard with Input Current-Shaper. This...

Depth filter.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... To meet the growing need for single use technologies for the production of biopharmaceuticals, Pall offers the first disposable depth filter capsule for pilot through large-scale biotech drug manufacturing. The SUPRAclean depth filter capsule...

Funnel connectors.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... A wide array of fun connectors are designed to fit standard tubing ranging from 8 FR to 32 FR. The tapered end of the connector secures onto the tubing and the flared end attaches to standard suction equipment. These funnel connectors are...

Circulation heater.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Cast-X Series lfl00 circulation heaters provide a safe heating method for volatile, viscous, or mildly corrosive liquids. The heaters provide accurate and consistent temperature control, are designed for greater durability, and are more compact...

Miniature clamps.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Clamps and tings are offered for medical applications, which are designed for outside diameters as small as 2.5 mm to ensure leak-free sealing and fastening solutions. They are suitable for hose supply lines with chemicals, ink, liquids, and...

Linear guide elements.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... To better serve the medical equipment and device OEMs, precision linear guide elements operate with zero clearance between components (versus typical slide bushing or recirculating ball component assemblies), resulting in improved alignment...

Ink-jet printer.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... This drop-on-demand ink-jet printer the Jet-A-Mark S.C.I. F.I.[TM] is offered with new Windows-style software. The 3400 prints 15 lines up to 60 dpi, is flexible and reliable, and requires no special shutdown/startup procedures. The software...

Macroscope.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Offering a high level of accuracy, comfort, and convenience is the Leica FS C comparison macroscope for real time comparison, quality control, and medical device inspection. It features an entirely new comparison bridge design, which integrates...

LCD modules.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The F-51451 Series of 8.1-in. diagonal LCDs feature chip-on glass construction, minimum 50,000-hour lamp life, and are available in two display modes. The modules provide 640 x 240-dot resolution, a high brightness CCFL backlight, and operating...

Solving miniaturization problems in medical equipment design with electroformed parts.(Design Insight)
May 1, 2004... Medical product designers are often challenged to create ,miniature mechanical or structural parts out of metal. Especially for angioiplasty, catheterization, and microsurgical equipment, the required parts are simply too small to machine or...

Test stands.(Focus On Testing Services)
May 1, 2004... These versatile precision test stands make this system ideal for even the most demanding quality control testing. The 700 Series Universal Test Systems are ball screw driven test stands. excellent for affordable, precision tensile and...