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Twin Blade Rotary Wire Stripper and Twister Designed for Production
August 12, 2008 8:14 am | The Eraser Company (Always Moving Forwardâ®) | Product Releases | CommentsModel C300 Twin Blade Rotary Wire Stripper and Twister will strip insulations from solid and stranded wires. The unit is capable of processing Teflon, P.T.F.E., PVC, nylon, rubber, KEL-F, miniature coax, coaxial cables, shielded wires and cables.
Powering Up the Protection for Medical Device Batteries
August 12, 2008 8:14 am | Articles | CommentsCounterfeit products are a problem for many original equipment manufacturers across all market sectors.
Overview and Applications for Medical Device Motion and Actuation
August 12, 2008 8:14 am | Articles | CommentsThis article compares the specific characteristics of solenoids and motors, their common properties, and those attributes that make each of these electromechanical devices unique for a specific medical motion application.
Transforming Device Development Through Human Factors Engineering
August 12, 2008 8:14 am | Articles | CommentsRigorous human factors testing and iterative product design are critical in the development of medication infusion devices, particularly with the current emphasis on preventing medication errors in the hospital setting.
Refueling a Stalled Software Design Project
August 12, 2008 8:14 am | Articles | CommentsDesigning original software for medical device technology can be challenging enough, but overcoming the additional obstacles that are encountered when a software project has developed into a hopelessly lagging burden is a completely different ordeal.
MCU Helps Cardiac Device Keep the Beat
August 12, 2008 8:14 am | Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. | Articles | CommentsThe Project: Ensure the algorithm for ECG analysis is enabled to be flexible in order for it to be able to be used in an array of devices. The Solution: Use an MCU that offers ultra low power consumption in consideration of wireless and handheld devices.
RFID Solution Enhances Safety in Surgery
August 12, 2008 8:13 am | Articles | CommentsPatient safety is of paramount importance during a surgical procedure, while avoiding preventable errors during the procedure can result in significant cost savings.
Jasper Wireless Enables Arrowhead Electronic Healthcare to Deliver Wireless eDiary Solution for Clinical Drug Trial
August 12, 2008 8:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsJasper Wireless announced today that it has enabled Arrowhead Electronic Healthcare to provide a wireless eDiary solution for patients participating in a 13-month drug trial being conducted in 20 countries around the world.
PDT Focuses on Ergonomics with Latest Heathrow Scientific Pipette
August 12, 2008 8:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsProduct Development Technologies, Inc. (PDT), a division of TZ Limited was enlisted by Heathrow Scientific to develop their next generation pipette filler, the Rota-Filler 5000 (RF5000) Pipette.
Micro Power Supplies Custom Battery Pack for Vocollect Healthcare Systems
August 12, 2008 8:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicro Power today announced that it manufactured a new, custom Li-ion battery pack specifically for Vocollect Healthcare Systems' AccuNurse voice-assisted care system for the long-term care industry. The battery pack uses a single prismatic li-ion cell.
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August 12, 2008 8:13 am | Mead Fluid Dynamics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMead Fluid Dynamics annouces the release of its new product catalog today. The new catalog adopts
Quickparts Assists in Manufacturing POWRsyringe for Pinyons Medical Technology
August 12, 2008 8:13 am | Quickparts | Product Releases | CommentsQuickparts has recently completed a project known as the POWRsyringe Injector that won a prestigious Medical Design Excellence Award (MDEA). The POWRsyringe was named one of the finalists in the Medical Design Excellence Award's General Hospital Devices and Therapeutics product category.
Advanced Miniature Fluidic Modules Enhance Portability
August 12, 2008 8:13 am | Articles | CommentsMedical device demands require that component suppliers offer products that can be incorporated into portable solutions for patients and healthcare professionals alike. For makers of fluidic modules, the challenge to miniaturize is no different.
Plastic-Parts Includes Fast Design Assistance and More
August 11, 2008 4:44 am | Diversified Plastics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCompany has a complete array of services that includes part design assistance, CAD, machined plastic prototypes, SLA models, prototype aluminum or soft steel tools, production molds, and production molding. The injection molds are high precision parts for demanding medical applications.
Customized Solutions for E1/T1 and VDSL applications
August 11, 2008 4:44 am | Fci | Product Releases | CommentsSeveral customized I-O connector solutions have been developed for E1/T1 and xDSL applications, including a cable connector and a board connector solution. The E1/T1 transmission protocol is used to transmit voice and data between devices and runs at a speed of 2 Mbit/s.
