The Essential Resource for the Medical Design Engineering Community
Non-Destructive Package Testing
December 10, 2007 9:52 am | T.M. Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCompany provides custom designed non-destructive test systems for non-porous packages or medical devices.
Battery-Free Infrared Touch Probe
December 10, 2007 9:52 am | Heidenhain Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsFor users looking for an alternative to battery-operated touch probes for machining applications, the TS 444 infrared touch probe is offered.
Solenoid Valves (4573)
December 10, 2007 9:52 am | Humphrey Products Company | Product Releases | CommentsThe set screw and pushrod assembly in the Model 310/410 direct-acting solenoid valves has been redesigned to improve performance over the life of the valve. These two pieces were redesigned into a single threaded pushrod which eliminates the opportunity for wear between the two parts.
Radiometer
December 10, 2007 9:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsConsistent UV curing requires periodic monitoring of UV intensity or dose. The ACCU-CAL 100 radiometer is simple to operate and offers repeatable measurement of UV light.
Caster (4569)
December 10, 2007 9:52 am | E.R. Wagner Casters & Wheels | Product Releases | CommentsThe design features of these wheels not only permit them to transition freely and effortlessly
New Face for Cosmetic System
December 10, 2007 9:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe ThermaCool NXT is Thermage's next-generation system for non-invasive skin tightening and contouring. The system has a flat-panel LCD screen, which is attached to a moveable cart. The NXT screen has a large viewing area with an enhanced display that is bright, crisp, and easy-to-read.
PEEK Enables Vital Access
December 10, 2007 9:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsImplantable port access systems consist of an access (port) that is placed directly under the skin in the chest or upper arm, and a thin, soft plastic tube (catheter) made from polyurethane or silicone connecting the port directly with the vein, artery, or peritoneal space.
Package Engineering Services
December 10, 2007 9:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsOliver Medical has introduced Oliver OnSite package engineering services, offering technical and engineering support to medical device manufacturers. The OnSite services are provided by the Oliver Answer Team, whose members include engineers who have worked for major MDMs.
Engineered Composites Website
December 10, 2007 9:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsPolygon Company has launched its redesigned website. The site contains an overview of the company and the variety of products offered within the company’s five strategic market groups. Printable in .PDF files are the company’s FAQ sheets and product design guides.
Redesigned MITA Website
December 10, 2007 9:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), a division of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), has launched a new website redesigned to be a top resource on medical imaging and radiation therapy for MITA members, the medical community, policy-making groups, and the public.
Online Connector Models
December 10, 2007 9:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsOmnetics, a leading manufacturer of miniature high rel connectors, offers configurable models as downloadable files for its range of nano (0.025 inches pitch) and micro (0.050 inches pitch) miniature connectors.
Flow Simulation Software
December 10, 2007 9:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsFlomerics has announced that its FloXpress flow simulation software is fully embedded within SolidWorks 2008 3D CAD software and is available free of charge to all SolidWorks 2008 users.
Five Technologies That Can Make Life Easier
December 10, 2007 9:49 am | Proto Labs, Inc. | Articles | CommentsSome are new, some old, but five technologies are making strides and aiding medical device manufacturers produce a quality product.
Enhancing the Medical Device Product Lifecycle Using Medical Simulators
November 13, 2007 6:42 am | Articles | CommentsVirtual reality simulators are often associated more with entertainment or video game technology than something that would serve a true medical benefit; however, that’s not proving to be the case when it comes to using simulators with medical devices.
Micromotor
November 13, 2007 6:41 am | Micromo | Product Releases | CommentsThe Series M4870U DC micromotor has an external motor-diameter of 48 mm and a length of 70 mm. The DC micromotor can achieve a stall torque of 42.7 mNm and speeds of up to 11,000 rpm.
