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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
Servo Motor Requires Only 4.5 A
April 7, 2008 10:14 am | Quicksilver Controls, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe QCI-A34L-1, a NEMA 34 servo motor, only requires 4.5 A which means a single cable can be used for both motor and encoder signals and the servo motor can be driven from a small SilverDust D2 controller.
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.
Laser Engraving Machine Offers Accuracy and Repeatability
April 7, 2008 10:14 am | Foba, A Virtek Company | Product Releases | CommentsThe GP9000 engraving machine offers medical devices manufacturers excellent accuracy and repeatability due to its unique construction.
Ceramic Capacitors Offer Higher Voltages
April 7, 2008 10:14 am | Avx Corp | Product Releases | CommentsAvailable in molded radial, molded axial, and two-pin dip leaded configurations, the expanded MIL-PRF-123 product offering includes improved capacitance values, higher voltages, and new tolerances. Capacitance values range from 0.1 pf in axial leads and up to 0.
Magnetostrictive Position Sensor Designed for Cylinder Applications
April 7, 2008 10:14 am | Mts Systems Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe redesigned Temposonics MT sensor is a magnetostrictive position sensor specifically designed to be embedded in welded and tierod style cylinders or any space-limited cylinder application with its diameter of 48 mm, reduced from the original MT sensor’s diameter of 58 mm.
EMI Filtered D-Sub Connectors Offered With Shorter Lead Times
April 7, 2008 10:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe high performance series 700 D-subminiature filtered connectors are offered with significantly shorter lead times—as short as two-weeks.
Polymer System Cures by UV Light and/or Heat
April 7, 2008 10:14 am | Master Bond, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis one component, optically clear, non-yellowing UV and/or heat curable polymer system is called UV15-7DC. This high performance system is designed for bonding, sealing, and coating applications. It is 100% reactive and does not contain any solvents or other volatiles.
Lean Managed Switch Provides Key Management Functions
April 7, 2008 10:14 am | Phoenix Contact | Product Releases | CommentsThis Lean Managed Switch (LMS) is a compact, powerful, and economical managed Ethernet switch. The LMS provides key managed functions for users who want more capabilities than an unmanaged switch can provide, but find managed switches with full functionality are too expensive.
Cleanroom Workstation Eliminates Back Stress
April 7, 2008 10:14 am | Terra Universal Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe ErgoHeight auto-adjusting workstation contributes to an ergonomic cleanroom environment by positioning the work surface at the correct height for each operator. Its high-torque, low-RPM motorized lifters safely handle a net load of 420 pounds, adequate for most bench-top equipment.
Board Stacking Connector Offers Better Signal Integrity
April 7, 2008 10:14 am | Hypertronics | Product Releases | CommentsThe PC/104+ board stacking connector utilizes the unique Hypertac contact system. The Hypertac contacts improve the performance of the PC/104 platform by providing immunity to shock and vibration fretting and allowing for matched impedance and better signal integrity.
Temperature Sensor Is Designed for Easy Installation
April 7, 2008 10:14 am | Athena Controls, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsBolt-on temperature sensors are offered for temperature sensing applications. Designed for quick and easy installation, the sensors are available in a wide temperature range and can be mounted on machines, against process pipes, or embedded directly into a machined part.
