The Essential Resource for the Medical Design Engineering Community
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.
XVL Player 9 Released With Measurement and Dimension Tools
May 8, 2008 8:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsLattice Technology, developers of the XVL suite of 3D publishing applications, offer XVL Player Version 9, which is available for free.
Free 3D Parametric CAD/CAM Solution
May 8, 2008 8:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsAlibre Inc. offers the Alibre CAM product family—the first fully integrated 3D parametric Personal CAD/CAM solution that is accessible and affordable for manufacturers and machine shops of any size, even individuals.
Rubber Selection Guide CD
May 8, 2008 8:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsRubber Industries Inc. helps part engineers to choose the correct polymer with its Rubber Selection Guide CD free for the asking. A great starting point for new design projects, this CD simplifies rubber design criteria and compares features.
CFD-Online Launches Dedicated User Forum
May 8, 2008 8:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsCFD-online, the popular online center for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), has set up a dedicated user forum for users of Flomerics EFD suite of simulation software.
Justifying a Dispensing Robot
May 8, 2008 8:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe assembly industry is vast in its scope and incorporates many independent disciplines for device manufacture. A primary segment of the assembly process that is naturally designated for automation is dispensing.
Free Machine Vision Seminars
May 8, 2008 8:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsCognex, a leading supplier of machine vision systems, will present a series of free machine vision seminars exclusively for manufacturing professionals. This half-day event will show how easy it is to set up and deploy vision systems for automated inspection tasks.
Driving Design Excellence With Test
May 8, 2008 8:40 am | Articles | CommentsEffective data collection methods and quality test systems are critical elements in ensuring medical device design success.
Perspectives On Miniaturization (Part III)
May 7, 2008 8:08 am | Hypertronics | Articles | CommentsIn the March and April issues of MDT, Perspectives presented the experiences of industry experts in facing the challenges of miniaturization of medical devices and the components used to make them.
Perspectives On Miniaturization (Part II)
May 7, 2008 8:03 am | Articles | CommentsIn last month's Perspectives , the experiences of industry experts in facing the challenges of miniaturization of medical devices and their components was shared.
Perspectives on Miniaturization
May 7, 2008 7:57 am | Omnetics Connector Corp., Analog Devices, Memry Corp., Texas Instruments Inc. | Articles | CommentsMaking medical devices smaller is a regular challenge for manufacturers, as well as their supply and service partners. Enabling these products to do more while taking up less space is a task every member in the process is responsible for accomplishing.
Perspectives on Metal in Healthcare
May 6, 2008 11:38 am | Able Electropolishing Co., Inc. | Articles | CommentsMetal is a tried and true material used in a variety of applications in the human body because it offers strength, durability, and reliability. Unfortunately, like most materials, it also has its downside and new materials being introduced may become better alternatives.
Perspectives in Molding
May 6, 2008 11:23 am | Articles | CommentsWhat will medical device manufacturers have to look forward to in terms of molding for their
Li-Ion/Li-Polymer Chargers Have Auto USB or AC Power-Source Selection
April 7, 2008 10:14 am | Mouser Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe MCP73837 and MCP73838 dual-input, high-current Li-Ion/Polymer charge-management controllers are available. The single-cell, fully integrated chargers enable charge currents of up to 1 A from an AC power source, plus charging currents of up to 100 or 500 mA from a USB port.
