Medical Equipment Designer articles from January 2000

Medical Equipment Designer archives from January 2000

SATs, Socials and Solar Vehicles.
January 1, 2000... We're going to let you in on a little secret that doesn't get a lot of play in the national media -- not all high school kids are "slackers" or walking vendettas waiting for the first opportunity to open fire. Actually, it was 10 years ago...

Common Sense 2000.
January 1, 2000... "We have it in our power to begin the world over again." - Thomas Paine, common Sense, Philadelphia, January 1776 If Thomas Paine were alive today, he might think it time for a "Common Sense Sequel" or a rethinking and retuning of life as...

Compact Motion Control Packages.
January 1, 2000... Customized for Medical Instrumentation The MedMaster Series, from Cleveland Motion Controls (CMC) Torque Systems, Billerica, MA, is a broad line of servo motion control products specially designed to deliver precise control for medical...

Blood of the Future.
January 1, 2000... New research is based on chemically synthesized products and hemoglobin solutions For several decades, scientists have been searching for a blood substitute that would eliminate blood group compatibility problems and the serious risk of...

Advancements in Orthopedic Hip Replacement Design.
January 1, 2000... Arthritis is a debilitating joint disease that afflicts nearly 400 million people in the United States and millions more worldwide, offering a significant market to medical device design engineers. Arthritis refers to a type of joint...

Level sensor for diluent bottles.
January 1, 2000... Series 2897 level sensors monitor the level of diluent in Nalgene-type bottles by sending an open, closed or continuous output signal to a controller. This is done with a float, magnet and 20VA SPST reed switch type level sensor built into a...

Dispenser/pumps.
January 1, 2000... Model STH & STQ integrate patented CeramPump technology with precision stepper motor control for accurate, drift-free fluid delivery. The design eliminates multiple components typically required by valves, motors and motion controllers by using...

Dental/surgical components and subassemblies.
January 1, 2000... This company produces a broad range of products including medical devices and subassemblies, surgical saw blades, broaches, burs, drills, rasps; boneplates, formed wire products and implant components. Among the firm's capabilities are laser...

Latex-free in-line check valves.
January 1, 2000... Composed of ABS white material, these latex-free in-line check valves are available in a variety of design configurations that include Luer slip and Luer lock connections. They feature a normally open flow in one direction while preventing...

Ultra-miniature hybrid microstepping drivers.
January 1, 2000... The IM483H and IM805H are high-performance. low-cost microstepping drivers that use advanced hybrid technology to reduce size to 2.6- x 2.1- x 0.36-in., without sacrificing power on features. They have an input voltage of 12 to 48V (IM483H) and...

Shock-attenuating medical casters.
January 1, 2000... These high-performance, shock-attenuating medical casters are designed to provide superior shock absorption with damping. The patented design protects delicate equipment from external shocks while also providing exceptional rollability and...

Molded rubber bumpers.
January 1, 2000... This company will exhibit its specially-designed molded rubber bumpers used in a new multi-axial TruStep foot prosthesis. The SBR rubber blend provides greater part durability to the artificial foot's front bumper, which performsas replacement...

Autoclavable brushless motors.
January 1, 2000... This first full line of autoclavable motors for medical and extreme operating environments is bascd on System Faulhaber ironless rotor technology. The design combines no cogging, high acceleration dynamics with powerful rare earth magnet...

Ultra small orifice.
January 1, 2000... This company reports its 0.0004 in. orifice is the smallest standard size orifice currently on the market. Thc synthetic ruby is almost completely wear-resistant, and the manufacturing procedure ensures a burr-free hole for extremely regulated...

Plastic precision components.
January 1, 2000... This company will showcase its latest precision components including Luers, tube-to-tube connectors, threaded fittings, check valves, stopcocks, clamps and quick disconnects. Thc quick disconnects have many safety lock and rotating features and...

Silicone hose.
January 1, 2000... The medical-grade silicone hose, SILBRADE MED-X, offers platinum curing with the increased pressure capabilities of braid-reinforced hose. In addition to medical uses such as dialysis machines, vaccine transfer, and blood or biological fluid...

Precision ball screws.
January 1, 2000... Rolled to a [pm]-0.001 in/ft accuracy, these ball screws serve as an alternative to ground thread screws where tight, repeatable accuracy is required, Factory-fitted, preloaded ball nuts provide a backlash-free system for long life and high...

Plastic shell connectors.
January 1, 2000... These high performance connectors are available with up to 40. gold-plated contacts in an 18mm diameter body, and are ideal for use in demanding electrical and electronic applications. The 405 Series connectors are impervious to thousands of...

MicroStage multi-axis system.
January 1, 2000... This system is suitable for a myriad of multi-axis positioning equipment applications, such as fluid dispensing systems, blood analyzers, specimen sampling and medical diagnostic apparatus. The system features a linear bearing segment design,...

Foot switch.
January 1, 2000... Features of the Aquiline foot switch series include SPDT, DPDT or single and 2-stage operation, plus optional watertight modification to IP68. The switch is encased in an engineered polymeric material or cast aluminum housing, and is...

Micro air pump.
January 1, 2000... The "AAA" Micro Air Pump is this company's smallest pump to date. Occupying less than 1.0 cubic inches of total volume, thc pump is ideal for OEMs that require a pump of minimal size and weight. Perfect for applications such as blood pressure...

Linear motors and controls.
January 1, 2000... Many products, including linear motors and controls for medical equipment applications requiring flexibility, accuracy, speed and repeatability, will be on display in this company's booth. Other products featured will include low-inertial...

Brushless DC motor.
January 1, 2000... This brushless DC motor with integrated electronics offers high efficiency (up to 75%), 25,000 hours operating life, and very low levels of noise and vibration. The standard range (10 to 60 watts output power) conforms to current EMC...

Spot curing system.
January 1, 2000... The Novacure is a powerful micro-processor controlled UV/visible spot curing system ideal for use in automated or manual precision assembly environments. The unit provides automated exposure control by intensity or time for a repeatable process...

Pick A Card.
January 1, 2000... The small black electronic device pictured here is part of a motion control system, but is not an element of the amplifier, the controller or the power supply. It is, in fact, a complete stand-alone system servo controller and amplifier. ...

Kent Displays, Inc.
January 1, 2000... Kent Displays, Inc, Kent, OH, has teamed up with Honeywell Corp. and DARPA to develop a mil-spec e-book. Using Kent's cholesteric display (ChLCD) technology, the "mile-book" will acquire maps, GPS data and other information; then, once the...

SLR camera.
January 1, 2000... Just over 25 years ago Polaroid introduced the first fully automatic, motorized folding SLR camera that would eject self developing, self-timing color prints. The battery used for the SX-70 was a unique flat package that produced 6 volts,...

High-performance 8-bit microprocessor.
January 1, 2000... The Rabbit 2000 is ideal for systems that require a low-cost microprocessor with extensive software capability, offering an alternative to 16- and 32-bit processors. On-chip peripherals include 4 serial ports, glueless memory and I/O interface,...

A-to-D converter.
January 1, 2000... The ADS8321 is a low-cost, 16-bit analog-to-digital converter development specifically for industrial data acquisition and instrumentation systems. Requiring only 4.5 mW when operating at a power-down mode that reduces supply current to 3 [mu]A...

Switched filter log amp.
January 1, 2000... The model 0-SDU-2127 assembly provides independently-controlled, TTL-selectable bandwidths of 3 MHz, 12.5 MHz, and all-pass response at 160 MHz center frequency for each of two isolated channels. Each channel has a log video output with greater...

Charge management IC.
January 1, 2000... Targeted for portable electronics applications such as cellular telephones. PDAs and digital cameras, the BENCHMARQ bq2057 s4eries linear Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Ics integrate a number of battery management features into an 8 pin package. The...

Integrated data-bus terminal.
January 1, 2000... The Enhanced Mini-ACE series of communication terminals serve as interfaces between a host processor and a MIL-STD-l553 bus. Configurations include RT only and BC/RT/MT versions with 4K words of internal RAM, and 64K-word internal RAM with RAM...

Date acquisition on a chip.
January 1, 2000... Offering a convergence of high-performance date conversion, program and data flash memory and an 8-bit microcontroller, all in one package, the AduC824 MicoConverter also provides a programmable sigma delta converter. Low power demands make the...

Ultra-miniature 1W DC/DC converters.
January 1, 2000... Standard features of the LF100S series of SMT-mountable, single output converters include input/output isolation of 1000 VDC, efficiency up to 82%, and output power protection. Eight models operate from input voltages of either 5 or 12 VDC, and...

Single chip parallel port device.
January 1, 2000... The QRX 1284X2 chip provides complete IEEE 1284 parallel port line filtering and termination in a single 28-pin QSOP package. In each chip there are 17 capacitors. 17 pull-up resistors and nine termination resistors. For each of the 17 signal...

Sub-miniature oscillators.
January 1, 2000... Designed for portable, telecom, data and test equipment applications, the 312BE temperature-compensated crystal oscillator has low-profile packaging with a ceramic base and metal cover. Frequency range is 12,600 to 19,800 MHz, and the frequency...

New Milestones Along the Alternative Highway.
January 1, 2000... Several designs continue quest for cleaner motive power Our love affair with our vehicles is no longer a matter of individual choice. It's become a cultural tradition, rather like the litany "finish college, find a partner, settle down" has...

Steel locknuts.
January 1, 2000... PEM Type SL TRIDENT self-clinching threaded steel locknuts provide permanent load-bearing threads in aluminum or steel sheets as thin as 0.040 in./1mm. They are offered in 4-40 through 1/4-20 and M3 through M6 thread sizes. Upon installation,...

Ratchet fasteners.
January 1, 2000... This Quick Bind Fastener is molded in engineering grade nylon 6/6, allowing for a more rigid fastener. The unit consists of two identical parts fastened together, eliminating the need to match two different parts for assembly. When simply...

Clamping system.
January 1, 2000... The Beta Series clamping system secures pipe, tube and hose. Consisting of a thermoplastic clamp body and used with plated or stainless steel cover and weld plates, the clamping system absorbs shock surge, noise and vibration. It also prevents...

Push-on bolt retainers.
January 1, 2000... This push-on bolt retainer functions as a locking washer in applications where screws and bolts must be securely retained prior to final assembly. The Shakeproof Bolt Retainer is simply pushed down on a screw or bolt to hold it tightly in...

Socket screws.
January 1, 2000... Socket head cap screws, shoulder screws. Hat and but ton head socket screws, set screws and dowel pins are available in a wide variety of materials including: AERMET 100, H-11 MULTI-PHASE alloys, Alloy 718, AEREX 350, A286, M254, titanium and...

Knurl pins.
January 1, 2000... This knurl pin design is effective for use in assemblies requiring thin PCB substrates, and is helpful when designs call for both the improved thermal characteristics of a thin PCB and high pinretention strength. Designed to complement the...

Acrylic mounting tapes.
January 1, 2000... This family of pressure sensitive acrylic mounting tapes includes double-coated, solid acrylic mounting tapes and double-coated foam tapes. The systems possess a uniform, high tack acrylic adhesive that provides a superior bond to a variety of...

Molded precision fasteners.
January 1, 2000... This company's molded fasteners in advanced materials solve tough engineering problems such as ESD, acid and chemical resistance, and microwave transparency. The series includes machine screws, cap screws, nuts and more in standard sizes and...

Advanced connector technology.
January 1, 2000... This company's electromechanical and electronic components and systems for process, industrial and factory automation systems are listed in a free 68-page catalog. Covered are 3200 variants of circular and rectangular DIN connectors; passive...

Shoulder screws.
January 1, 2000... This company's precision shoulder screws, used as close tolerance spacers and bearing surfaces in many applications, arc available at lower pricing. The screws come in a variety of English and metric dimensions in materials including brass,...

Anti-static masking tape.
January 1, 2000... HumiTape HT600 is particularly useful for work on static-sensitive military and electronic assemblies. The tape contains no silicones and is resistant to solvents. It contains no chemical release coat, so it can be removed without leaving a...

Push rivet.
January 1, 2000... Rivet PPR 10 is designed to fit either a square or a round hole, making it a universal part. ft is recommended to fit 0.250 in. diameter hole or a 0.220-in. square hole, with a panel thickness range of 0.140- to 0.200- in. Made of nylon...

Touch screen.
January 1, 2000... This resistive touch screen lasts for 100 million touches, as recently proved by a simulated finger actuation touch test. The combination of the touch screen and its new SC4 controller offers significant advances in reliability. The controller...

LED warning light.
January 1, 2000... This direct incandescent BeaconLED safety warning lamp protects equipment, prevents injury and safeguards personnel by emitting a vivid glow. It can be incorporated into standard industrial warning light fixtures and holders. It supports all...

Miniature solenoid.
January 1, 2000... The Bicron SCN0929 C-frame miniature pull-type solenoid has been developed for solenoid-operated devices in battery-powered portable equipment, computer peripherals, and business equipment, locking or security applications. The solenoid will...

Snap-lock capacitors.
January 1, 2000... By using a new crimped lead configuration, these "snap-lock" devices can be anchored to circuit boards more securely than equivalent capacitors with standard leads. This is very beneficial in multiple handling cycles. The SRM capacitors provide...

Inverter platform.
January 1, 2000... Thc MB Series provides an even lighter and smaller unit (than the MC Series) to power liquid crystal displays (LCDs) that arc backlit by multiple cold cathode fluorescent tubes (CCFTs). The MB inverter, which can power as many as 10 CCFTs, is...

RF shielding.
January 1, 2000... This new line of photo-chemically etched RF shielding cans has a patented, easy access removable cover. This unique design allows users to quickly replace or repair internal components without damaging the surrounding shield. An etched line on...

High sensitivity relay.
January 1, 2000... This NaiS brand SX relay has low level switching capacity, and is ideal for measuring instruments or other devices where a stable contact resistance is required. Static contact resistance during initial and electric life tests is max. 100...

Terminal strips.
January 1, 2000... The Cage Clamp Compact 869 Series connects 28-12 AWG wires and has a current rating of 24 amps with a rated voltage of 500V. The block strips are ideal for use in electrical appliances and small terminal boxes. They also combine the advantage...

Power entry module.
January 1, 2000... Perfect for switch mode power supplies (SMPS), the PMM switches equipment and peripherals on/off simultaneously. Compact and cost effective, the integrated unit includes a 1 - or 2-pole switch, AC inlet, outlet and optional 2- position voltage...

Moisture resistors.
January 1, 2000... These power moisture chip resistors designed for harsh environments are ideal for use in engine controls navigation systems, and other applications where circuits are exposed to excessive moisture or humidity that can damage components. These...

Ultrathin inductors.
January 1, 2000... This new line of Power Wafer inductors meets the height restrictions of PC cards and other low profile applications. The first is the new LPO2506 surfacemount power inductor series with an above-board height of just 1.19mm and a footprint of...

Circuit protection device.
January 1, 2000... The 2.6A 1812 Series surface mount, positive temperature coefficient (PTC), resettable circuit protection device was specifically designed to protect multiple USB ports. With 0.050 ohms maximum on-board resistance, it offers the lowest...

Driver ICs.
January 1, 2000... These three new vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) driver ICs reduce cost by eliminating excess circuitry in automotive instrumentation systems, where the system microprocessor has sufficient pins to control driver ICs. The CS 1084, CS 1085, and...

Miniature SMD crystal.
January 1, 2000... This low cost, ultra-miniature SMD ceramic crystal is ideal for use in portable and wireless applications as well as PCMCIA cards, and other situations with limited space and budget. The FX532A crystal measures just 5.0 x 3.2mm with a profile...

Reed relays.
January 1, 2000... This series of micro SIL reed relays requires less than half the mounting area of conventional reed relays, for use in ATE systems, measurement equipment, and medical-, telecommunications- and security-systems. The relays measure just 0.59- x...

Fuel cells offer clean power generation, high efficiency.
January 1, 2000... Both the deregulated utility environment (hampered in part by caution and by aging coal and nuclear facilities) and the sheer size of the growing energy needs into the first quarter of the next century are driving the development of fuel cell...

New class of hydride compounds may provide inexhaustible energy source.
January 1, 2000... Recent research has led to the announcement of a new field of hydrogen chemistry, which may provide a fundamental new energy source. The process, derived theoretically and confirmed empirically by Black-Light Power Inc., Cranbury, NJ, is not...

Solar energy and compressed air engines power up auto industry.
January 1, 2000... Thc application of harnessing sunlight to produce electricity may be moving slowly, but it hasn't been left in research labs or in small-scale applications. The first large-scale solar power initiative for the auto industry is supplying Ford....

Cold fusion -- 10th anniversary update.
January 1, 2000... Its been 10 years since Drs. Pons and Fleishmann set the scientific world on end with their claim to producing fusion at room temperature with a simple tabletop apparatus. Not only did their news send physicists scrambling for their lobs to run...

Traveling at the Speed of Lightness.
January 1, 2000... The small, custom-build shops of the auto industry actually provide two products -- unique, specialized vehicles to the discriminating enthusiast, and a test station for design technologies. Vehicles are designed based on sound, tried industry...

Coaxial valves.
January 1, 2000... These industrial-grade solenoid coaxial valves replace conventional motor-driven valves for the control of liquids, gases, vacuum, and a variety of media with pasty, gelatinous, aggressive or abrasive properties. COAX coaxial valves incorporate...

Single valve manifolds.
January 1, 2000... Two in-line single valve manifolds have bccn added to the EV/ET Valve line. The 15491-1 Valve Pilot Adapter has 1/8 NPT fittings to install between the valve and cylinder, with the air supply attached to a 10-32 threaded inlet port. The 15491-2...

Rotary vane pump.
January 1, 2000... For use in liquid media applications, the F-Series rotary vane pumps have precise internal tolerances and features that ensure the lowest possible operating noise. No rubber parts reduces compatibility problems. The design also prevents leakage...

Shutoff valves.
January 1, 2000... The G-Series valves, available in shutoff, needle or check types, have been engineered for a wide range of applications. A choice of 8 different seal materials should suit most applications, for temperature ranges of -65[degrees] to...

Upgraded pumps.
January 1, 2000... Several aspects of this company's K series of pumps have been upgraded. Maximum pressure capabilities have been increased from 2500 to 3000 psi continuous. New features include a reinforced cover; individually east, reinforced gear plates; and...

Servo-drive peristaltic pump.
January 1, 2000... A panel-mount drive for 313D and 501RL pumpheads has been introduced. The drive consists of a high-torque brushed DC servo motor, coupled to a zero-backlash gearmotor for ultra-quiet operation. A choice of three gear ratios allows speeds up to...

Hydraulic cylinders.
January 1, 2000... A line of short stroke hydraulic cylinders are available for space-limited applications where all fluid lines and fittings are isolated from the work area. Fluid passages are located within the user's structure, and connect to the cylinders...

Thermoplastic ball valve.
January 1, 2000... Manufactured from PVC, CPVC, PP or PVDF, the Type 21 Ball Valve is offered in sizes of 1/2- to 4-in. Pressure rating for sizes up to 3 in. is 230 psi, and 150 psi for4 in, (150 psi for PP, all sizes) at 70[degrees]F.. The Type 21 has double...

Heated valve.
January 1, 2000... Designed for use in the semiconductor process, the HPS Jalapeno LoPro valve develops a minimum internal temperature of 150[degrees]C. By heating the valve, condensed byproducts of a process can exit as a gas. These poppet-style valves, smaller...

Pressure/vacuum pump.
January 1, 2000... The Micro Air "C" Pump is available for OEM pressure and vacuum applications. The pump delivers flow rates up to 9.5 1pm, maximum pressure of 14 psig, and maximum vacuum of 19 in. Hg. A lone-life version uses a precision, careless DC motor for...

Diaphragm vacuum pump.
January 1, 2000... The Model N813AN(BLDC) is an oil-free vacuum pump package that provides a 13 1pm flowrate with an end vacuum to less than 2 mbar. The two-stage unit combines a structured, molded diaphragm and high-speed check valves with a brushless DC motor....

Solenoid-operated pump.
January 1, 2000... Four models of the self-priming SV500 Series of solenoid-operated pumps handle a broad range of industrial liquid dispensing and metering applications. All pumps can be electronically controlled, with outputs ranging from 3 to 1500 microliters...

Rating changes for 2-way NC valves.
January 1, 2000... Up-rated pressure ratings have been announced for the Series 50-Model 52, 2-way, normally closed valves. Now UL approved, the re-rated valves' maximum operating pressure differential has been increased by more than 50%, with burst pressure at...

Acrylic molding & extrusion compound.
January 1, 2000... Four new grades, with maximum impact performance and the optical clarity expected from standard PMMA, have been added to the Acrylite Plus impact acrylic molding and extrusion compounds product line. These compounds can be injection molded or...

Spray polyurethane systems.
January 1, 2000... Baytee SPR spray elastomers are two-component liquid systems for applying a protective polyurethane membrane to a variety of substrates, including metals, wood, fabrics, concrete, and polymer foam materials. Three systems are available, with...