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Reimbursement
March 31, 2009 9:26 am | Articles | CommentsReimbursement is a critical issue for medical device manufacturers, but is it so important that it
‘Snap-In’ Mounting Simplifies Integration of Piezoelectric Micro Motors
March 27, 2009 6:30 am | New Scale Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA stainless steel housing for the SQL-1.8 Squiggle micro motor simplifies mounting of this patented piezoelectric motor into miniature OEM products. The motor measures only 2.7 x 2.8 x 6.0 mm including housing.
Vacuum Pumps Generate High Flows at Vacuum or Pressure
March 27, 2009 6:30 am | KNF Neuberger, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsType NPK04 micro-miniature swing-piston pumps introduce high-performance and compact solutions to transfer, evacuate, or compress air. These extremely small (2.5 in. long) pumps deliver free flow rates up to 4 LPM and versions can be optimized to generate significantly increased vacuum (up to 21 in.
Suction Cup Suspensions, Fittings, Brackets For Vacuum Systems
March 27, 2009 6:30 am | Anver Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThis line of vacuum components includes a wide variety of suspensions, fittings, brackets, and suction cups for use in all types of high-speed automation and packaging machinery.
Entry Level, Modular Video-Based System Designed for Precision Inspection
March 23, 2009 11:59 am | The L.S. Starrett Company | Product Releases | CommentsThe Galileo KineMic is an entry level modular video-based inspection system well-suited for quality assurance, receiving inspection, training, manufacturing, assembly, research, documentation, and a variety of other applications.
Lead Time Reduced Significantly for Selected Linear Slides
March 23, 2009 11:59 am | Thomson Industries | Product Releases | CommentsThe lead times for some of the company’s most popular slides have been significantly reduced. Lead times for Thomson 2DA, 2CA, 2BA, IB Series, IC Series, ID Series, and IV Series linear guides have been reduced to just two days.
Miniature Solid Carbide Thread Mills Offered for Difficult Materials
March 23, 2009 11:59 am | Emuge Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThis series of miniature solid carbide thread mills are optimally designed for easy machining of difficult materials such as stainless steels, titanium, K-monel, hastelloy, and inconel. The line is suitable for a variety of applications including those in the medical industries.
Inductive Sensor Survives Frequent Cleaning
March 17, 2009 11:15 am | Omron Electronic Components, LLC | Product Releases | CommentsThe E2EH inductive proximity sensors, offered in a 316L stainless steel housing, provide reliable metal object or machine part detection in demanding environments. The sensor withstands high-temperatures up to 120°C and resists corrosion from detergents and disinfectants.
Circuit Breaker Power Entry Modules Mount in Tight Spaces
March 17, 2009 11:15 am | Schurter, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe combination of appliance inlet and circuit breaker in the Series 6135 and 6136 power entry modules provide an alternative to fused power entry modules, especially suited for applications with high inrush currents and high transient loads.
Straight and Contoured Needles, Surgical Instruments and Tubes
March 17, 2009 11:15 am | Marshall Manufacturing | Product Releases | CommentsStraight and contoured surgical needles, tubes and rod shaped instruments, and components are custom manufactured for use in orthopedic, cardiac, urological and vascular procedures.
Integrated Linear/Rotary Laser Machining Platforms
March 17, 2009 11:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe LaserTurn 1 is an integrated linear-rotary motion subsystem that combines automated material handling with high performance direct-drive linear and rotary motion to provide the highest throughput, highest accuracy, cylindrical laser processing system available.
Parylene Conformal Coating Services Provided
March 17, 2009 11:15 am | Para Tech Coating Inc | Product Releases | CommentsPTC provides Parylene conformal coating services, automated vacuum deposition systems, and raw materials (dimer). Parylene dimer (di-para-xylylene) is deposited for ultra-thin conformal, pin-hole free, and hydrophobic surface protection of static and fixtured substrates.
Coating Designed to Enhance Maneuverability of Guidewires
March 17, 2009 11:15 am | Dsm Biomedical | Product Releases | CommentsComfortCoat is an advanced lubricious hydrophilic coating designed to enhance maneuverability of metal guidewires in minimally invasive procedures. For example, minimally invasive procedures are carried out to treat strokes, brain aneurysms, and other neurovascular diseases.
High Performance Treatment Meets Sophisticated Monitoring and Control
March 17, 2009 11:15 am | Enercon Industries | Product Releases | CommentsThe Dyne-A-Mite IT Elite etches, cleans, activates, sterilizes, and functionalizes a wide variety of difficult to treat conductive and non conductive material surfaces.
Vacuum Pumps Feature Energy-Saver Version
March 17, 2009 11:15 am | Anver Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsJB Series single stage vacuum pumps are air-powered venturi style pumps that incorporate one-piece anodized aluminum bodies, brass internal nozzles, and achieve a 27 in. Hg vacuum with low flow rates from 1.2 to 9 CFM.
