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.
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.
Micro-Bore System
November 13, 2007 6:41 am | Genevieve Swiss Industries, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMultidec Micro-Bore system makes locating micro boring bars in the holder simple and easy for quicker micro-boring bar changes. The uniquely designed boring bar incorporates an angled back that locates the bar less than 0.0004 in. against a positive location pin in the bar holder.
Cleanroom Hose
November 13, 2007 6:41 am | Flexaust | Product Releases | CommentsFlexadux T-7 White is a flexible, medium-weight, white thermoplastic hose that is reinforced with a spring steel helix and operates over a -40°F to 250°F range.
Optical Wipe
November 13, 2007 6:41 am | The Wiper Connection | Product Releases | CommentsThis white optical wipe is a non-woven material that features the softness and absorbency of cloth, but is tear-resistant and totally lint-free. Ideally suited for cleaning and polishing precision optical substrates, this wipe feels like cloth and will not scratch.
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.
