The Essential Resource for the Medical Design Engineering Community
Socket Interconnects
November 5, 2007 9:09 am | Product Releases | CommentsThese versatile socket interconnects are for 0.025 pin diameter and 0.025 square pins in both single and double rows. The receptacles are precision-machined from brass alloy and assembled with our #16 contact—six-finger contact clips designed to accept mated pin ranges from 0.022 to 0.
Metal Pushbuttons
November 5, 2007 9:09 am | Schurter, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe MSM DP momentary switch is designed with two separate switching contacts. The contacts can be used as normally open, normally closed, or as change-over. The MSM DP is ideal for switching primary and secondary circuits, where an additional set of contacts is required for an auxiliary function.
Tyvek/Foil Peelable Structure
November 5, 2007 9:09 am | Beacon Converters, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA peelable structure that has all the benefits of Tyvek and all the benefits of foil in one package is offered.
Voltage-Controlled Oscillator (4471)
November 5, 2007 9:09 am | Crystek Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe CVCO55CW-0800-1600 VCO operates from 800 to 1,600 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5 ~ 19 V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -100 dBc/Hz at 10 KHz offset and has excellent linearity. The model CVCO55CW-0800-1600 is packaged in the industry standard 0.5 x 0.5 in. SMD package.
Round Cable
November 5, 2007 9:09 am | W.L. Gore & Associates | Product Releases | CommentsWhen size and electrical integrity are critical, this microminiature round cable provides one of the smallest, most durable medical cable solutions.
Latching Connectors (4477)
November 5, 2007 9:09 am | Omnetics Connector Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThese circular connectors are available heavily keyed and with mechanical latches, enabling them to withstand pulling forces of up to 5 lbs in a straight line. No special tools are required for mating and unmating, and the design of the connectors further ensures no mis-mating.
Distribution Boxes
November 5, 2007 9:09 am | Contrinex, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThese distribution systems provide a complete solution with a fixed, molded cable output, or can be used as a pluggable elements. They are available in 4-way to 10-way versions for S8 or S12 connectors.
Oxygen Barrier Technology
November 5, 2007 9:09 am | Gls Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsOxygen barrier technology is available for healthcare packaging and delivery systems. This ultra-clean TPE technology provides high oxygen barrier performance that is up to ten times better than conventional TPEs and equivalent to traditional thermoset butyl rubber.
Solventless Overwrap
November 5, 2007 9:09 am | Ampac Flexibles | Product Releases | CommentsFlexi-Free 6836 is ideally suited for applications that require excellent barrier but where the highest performance characteristics provided by more expensive foil-based structures is not needed. The lamination is made from: (outer to inner) 48 gauge polyester/48 gauge metalized polyester/0.
Flexible Packaging Films
November 5, 2007 9:09 am | Knf Flexpak Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThis family of flexible packaging films and packaging—Kenylon nylon, Kenylene poly, and Kenlam multilayer films and packaging products—is intended for a variety of markets, including medical/pharmaceutical.
Prohealing Coatings: A Revolution in Medical Device Surface Modification
November 5, 2007 6:43 am | Articles | CommentsThe local delivery of anti-proliferative compounds from drug eluting stents (DES) has successfully reduced rates of restenosis following stent implantation. However, somewhat higher rates of late stent thrombosis are perceived for DES compared to their bare metal counterparts.
Sounding Off on ERP/CRM Software
November 5, 2007 6:43 am | Articles | CommentsThe Project: Find an ERP software solution that will enhance operational efficiency while also reducing costs. The Solution: Syspro’s integrated ERP/CRM offering provides a robust package that satisfies the requirements while also helping to facilitate regulatory compliance.
Customizable Sheet Products Offer Benefits to Manufacturers
October 11, 2007 10:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsRoyalite sheet products for medical applications, produced by Spartech Corp., are available in four standard blends and custom formulations, offer lightweight, high heat distortion, and antimicrobial characteristics.
Power Conditioning Virtual Demo Room
October 11, 2007 10:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsPowervar Inc. has developed a virtual demo room on its website. The demo room is the latest addition to the educational section of the company’s website called The ABC’s of Power Conditioning.
Online Linear Guides Resource
October 11, 2007 10:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsA micro website from Thomson promises to help users go from making functional selections in linear guides to specifying the optimal guide for their particular application. Visitors can take a linear aptitude test, review round vs.
