The Essential Resource for the Medical Design Engineering Community
Power Supply Tester Tests Converters Under 1,000 Watts
May 8, 2008 8:43 am | Intepro America, Llc | Product Releases | CommentsThe I-9500LXI packs all the features commercial users need for testing power supplies in one single-bay cabinet. Designed to test AC-DC and DC-DC power converters under 1,000 Watts, it’s perfect for manufacturers of medical instruments.
Single Column Testing System Is Easily Configured
May 8, 2008 8:43 am | Instron | Product Releases | CommentsEngineered as a solution for a variety of applications including needles, sutures, tubing, medical packaging, and gloves, the 3300 single column medical device testing system is easily configured with grips or fixtures for tension, compression, flex, and peel testing.
Length Gauges Set New Size, Durability Standards
May 8, 2008 8:43 am | Heidenhain Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Specto length gauges set new standards for size and mechanical durability and are especially useful for process monitoring and quality control applications. Besides providing an accuracy of ±1 µm, these incremental length gauges have measuring ranges of 12 and 30 mm (0.47 and 1.2 in.
Measuring System Offers Fast, Accurate Dimensional Analysis
May 8, 2008 8:43 am | Digital Precision Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe OneTouch is an optical measuring system that offers very fast and accurate dimensional analysis. Perform micron level accuracy on just a few features or highly complex piece parts with the touch of a button.
Pocket-Sized Device Detects Static Charges
May 8, 2008 8:43 am | Meech Static Eliminator Usa Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe 983v2 Static Locator is a lightweight pocket-sized device that provides an accurate measurement of static electrical charges over a wide range of voltages.
Small, Ready-to-Use Servo Drive Integrates High Power Density
May 8, 2008 8:42 am | Elmo Motion Control Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Solo Whistle is a ready-to-use, integrated solution designed to simply and efficiently connect the Whistle Servo Drive directly to the application.
Highly Flexible Visible Light-Cure Adhesive Offers Rapid Curing
May 8, 2008 8:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsThis rapid curing, highly flexible visible light cure adhesive formulation, Loctite 3974, is offered for medical bonding, potting, and sealing applications.
High Power Brushless DC Motor/Driver Is RoHS Compliant
May 8, 2008 8:42 am | Oriental Motors Usa Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThis high output power 200 watt (BLF 6200 series) and 400 watt (BLF 6400 series) brushless DC motor and driver speed control package is RoHS compliant.
Medical-Grade LCD Leverages HD Resolution
May 8, 2008 8:42 am | Toshiba Teli America Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe T24MSA001-MD medical-grade 24 LCD color widescreen monitor with full HD (1080p) resolution ensures the most natural reproduction of video images and the highest level of differentiation during such applications as diagnostic analysis, video endoscopy, and surgery.
Stepper Drive Eliminates DC Supply, Runs on 115/240 VAC
May 8, 2008 8:42 am | Copley Controls Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsPanel mounting StepNet AC drives run directly on 115/240 VAC at 7A peak current, eliminating a separate DC supply. Pivotal benefits include servo mode operation for smooth, quiet stepper motor operation and freedom from lost steps.
Connector Family Features Touch-Safe Female Housings
May 8, 2008 8:42 am | Anderson Materials Evaluation | Product Releases | CommentsThe PowerMod HP (high power) series connector family features touch-safe female housings, cable strain relief, and integral positive latches. These safety features, combined with the ease of connector assembly, establish a new standard for cost effective high power connectors.
Designing for Obsolescence in Outsourced Product Development
May 8, 2008 8:42 am | Articles | CommentsElectronic components used in medical devices can often experience much shorter lifecycles than the products in which they are used. With the additional challenges that come from replacing a part in a finished device, it is best to be as prepared for this inevitable process as possible.
Laser Joining Technology Furthers Miniaturization Capabilities
May 8, 2008 8:42 am | Articles | CommentsMicrowelding provides the medical device industry with yet another manufacturing solution option that enables OEMs to achieve further miniaturization of their products. It can be an ideal alternative to additive joining processes for a number of reasons.
Brushless Blower Technology 101
May 8, 2008 8:41 am | Articles | CommentsVariable speed blowers offer a unique solution to several medical device systems requiring a fluctuating air flow. However, device designers are unlikely to be all that familiar with it.
Ceramics—Ideal Alternative for Baby Boomers
May 8, 2008 8:41 am | Articles | CommentsWith the baby boomer population remaining active while still exerting significant stress on their bodies, the number of joint replacement surgeries is increasing dramatically and expected to continue. As such, implant makers need materials that can help patients avoid "revision" surgeries.
