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Lasers Focus on Tubing
May 8, 2009 12:19 pm | by Jim McCormick and Chad Carson | Microlumen, Inc. | Articles | CommentsMedical device manufacturers have realized a number of benefits from the use of polyimide tubing. However, due to the obstacles in fabricating components from it, the challenge lies in successfully manipulating the tubing without negatively impacting the end product.
Thinnest Hybrid Active RFID Tag Currently on the Market
May 8, 2009 4:58 am | Cen Trak, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe IT-740 Staff Badge is the world’s thinnest hybrid active Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag currently on the market. The Staff Badge is so thin it is almost indistinguishable from a standard employee badge.
Swager Reduces Production Costs With Automated Batch Processing
May 8, 2009 4:58 am | Machine Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe SW575S automated marker band swaging equipment is intended to reduce production costs with automated batch processing. This machine automatically positions and swages marker bands within tight manufacturing tolerances.
Foam Swab for Precise Cleaning
May 8, 2009 4:58 am | Qosina | Product Releases | CommentsThis economical precision swab (Part # 18044) is offered to resolve equipment cleaning needs. The 3.6 mm head is ultrasonically welded onto a polypropylene handle for adhesive-free processing.
May 2009 Digital Edition
May 1, 2009 12:00 am | Digital Editions | CommentsInside: Read about laser machining to create higher polyimide tubing components in “Lasers Focus on Tubing,” from Avicenna Technology. Shared are professionals’ opinions on electronic device design. Additionally, read about optoelectronics and displays, DFMEA, digital orthotics and prosthetics, and the MD&M East show preview. Check out the selection of products, as well as the offerings for engineers in Design notes.
Valve Control Offers High Precision and 0.001 Second Cycle Speed
April 16, 2009 12:57 pm | Tridak | Product Releases | CommentsThe model 345 digital valve controller can be used to control any pneumatically operated dispensing valve, including both single and double acting pneumatically operated valves. It has a 0.001 to 10 second cycle time range, settable in 0.001 second increments.
Acoustical Foams Silence Medical Equipment
April 16, 2009 12:57 pm | Interstate Specialty Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAcoustical foams for medical devices are available in several thicknesses and densities, with facings to tune the absorption spectrum and compensate for environmental conditions such as temperature and moisture.
Encoder Upgrades Motor-Drive System Performance
April 16, 2009 12:57 pm | Portescap, A Danaher Motion Company | Product Releases | CommentsThe MR2 magneto resistive encoder is designed for seamless integration with the company’s motor drive systems. These encoders deliver accurate positioning at a controlled speed with factory-programmable resolution from four to 512 lines in discrete steps, in a compact package.
Moisture Proof Precision Chips for High Humidity Precision Applications
April 13, 2009 6:19 am | Stackpole Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe RNCS series of passivated Nichrome chip resistors are an ideal low-cost alternative for expensive and hard-to-find tantalum nitride chip resistors.
1.0 mm SMT Connectors Available With 36 Positions
April 13, 2009 6:19 am | Advanced Interconnections Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsMezza-pede SMT connectors are available with 36 positions. Designed for 1.0-mm pitch micro
Graphite Mold Casting Process Offers Value Alternative
April 13, 2009 6:19 am | Graphicast, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsWith low mold production costs, relatively low per-part costs, and quick turnaround times, graphite mold casting is an ideal low-risk solution for the manufacture of high-precision components in uncertain economic times.
The Power of a Heartbeat
April 9, 2009 7:33 am | by Tracy Wotherspoon and Giles Stanley | Articles | CommentsIn efforts to achieve greater levels of miniaturization for implantable devices, manufacturers are examining every component that goes into them. One of the most common components that impacts the size of an implantable is the battery.
Ultra Compact 180 W Intelligent Drive Features CANopen
April 6, 2009 12:12 pm | Technosoft Sa | Product Releases | CommentsThe IBL3605 is a remarkably compact intelligent servo drive measuring only 65 x 58 x 19 mm and reaches up to 600 W peak power.
SMD Fuse With Clips Saves Space; Adds Versatility to Design
April 6, 2009 12:12 pm | Schurter, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe original IEC 60127-4 Universal Modular Fuse, series UMT 250, is offered in a convenient package to simplify fuse replacement. The fuse and fuseholder combination, dubbed the UMZ 250, provides high performance overcurrent circuit protection in primary or secondary circuits.
High-Intensity Spot Lamp Offers Low Operating Cost
April 6, 2009 12:12 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe BlueWave 75, a high-power spot lamp, provides the optimal combination of low operating cost with high-intensity output to accommodate a wide variety of bonding applications.
