The Essential Resource for the Medical Design Engineering Community
Miniature Circular Connectors Reduce Form Factor by 30%
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Hypertronics | Product Releases | CommentsThese next generation miniature connectors are designed to reduce the size by nearly 30%, while still providing maximum signal reliability. The "mini" connector is a product extension of the popular circular push-button D Series connector design.
Automated Machines Designed for Two to Three Component Processes
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Cincinnati Automation | Product Releases | CommentsThis line of automated assembly and inspection machines designed for two to three component assembly, test, and checks. These systems include two to three feeder bowls typically rated at 30 ppm each.
Automated Inhaler Testing System Increases Productivity
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Astech Projects | Product Releases | CommentsThe fully automated Xelair Series 5 system for automated inhaler testing incorporates all existing features of the Xelair 1 and 3 series, such as reduced variability, increased productivity, and cost reduction.
Compact Gantry Robots Save Cost, Floor Space
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Denso Robotics | Product Releases | CommentsThe XR-Series four-axis, compact gantry robots feature a ceiling mounted, flexible SCARA robot combined with a long-stroke Cartesian robot. As a result of their highly efficient, integrated design, the XR-Series robots use up to 40% less valuable factory floor space than conventional SCARA robots.
Servo Ultrasonic Welding System With Melt-Match Technology
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Dukane Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThis servo ultrasonic welding system is designed with Melt-Match technology. Current pneumatic ultrasonic technology poses several areas for improvement, such as process repeatability, ability to validate/calibrate, and higher manufacturing costs.
Drive System Available With Single or Double Stack Linear Actuator
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsThe MotoDrive PDE Actuator is available in size 17 single or double stack. It is an integrated linear actuator and electronic drive designed to operate with optically isolated inputs of pulse, direction, and enable signals.
Modules Combine Functions of RFI Filter With an IEC60320 C14 Inlet
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Interpower Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThis line of three function power entry modules combines the functions of a general purpose RFI filter with an IEC60320 C14 inlet, and either fusing or switch capabilities. These shielded modules are rated from 6 to 10 Amps and carry UR, CSA, and VDE approvals.
Bi-Lobe Connector Protected Against Contamination in Medical Applications
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Omnetics Connector Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe latching Bi-lobe connector can be offered with overmolded cables, or incorporated into equipment housings. For medical applications, this offers several benefits including protection against contamination and easy sterilization, as well as significant savings in space, weight, and cost. The 0.
Healthcare Resins Assist in Development of Award-Winning Device
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Sabic Innovative Plastics | Product Releases | CommentsTo optimize the performance and durability of the Breastlight, Lexan and Cycoloy healthcare resins were used in the housing and lens of the device.
Medical Grades of Copolyester Provide Lipid, Chemical Resistance
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Eastman Chemical Company | Product Releases | CommentsMedical grades of Tritan copolyester provide outstanding lipid and chemical resistance; higher heat stability; easy processing; excellent long-term clarity; added durability and toughness; and are made without bisphenol-A (BPA) or halogens.
Electroactive Polymers for Controlled Movement and Substance Release
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Creganna-Tactx Medical | Product Releases | CommentsMicromuscle is an advanced, biocompatible electroactive polymer (EAP) that changes volume and other properties in response to an electrical stimulus and can be incorporated into medical devices.
Piezo Motor Based Medical Devices
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | by Ralph Weber | Articles | CommentsPiezo motor technology is still in its relatively early stages of application development, but is already demonstrating the tremendous value and functionality it offers in medical devices. These motors are very small, yet enable long-range and precise motion.
Pumping System Parameters to Consider for Your Medical Instrument
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | by David Vanderbeck | KNF Neuberger, Inc. | Articles | CommentsSelecting the wrong pump for a medical instrument can lead to costly manufacturing delays, dangerous device failures, or even reputation-damaging product recalls. Therefore, it is critical that designers have the minimum parameters they need to consider in mind when making their choice.
Precision Linear Motion Devices Guide
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsHaydonKerk Motion Solutions, a manufacturer of linear motion products, offers a new product catalog and design guide.
Online Interactive LED Design Tool
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsCree Inc., a leader in LED lighting, has launched the Product Characterization Tool—an interactive LED design tool that simplifies the task of translating nominal LED performance to real-world conditions.
