The Essential Resource for the Medical Design Engineering Community
Electronically Commutated Motors
May 8, 2007 11:29 am | Maxon Precision Motors, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe EC-max 2-wire motor offers important physical advantages. The motor turns detent-free and is highly efficient.
Microscope Automation Products
May 8, 2007 11:29 am | Tofra Inc | Product Releases | CommentsTwo devices in a new generation of microscope automation products are offered with built-in motion controllers. This achievement was made possible by the small size and ease of integration of the EZHR17EN step motor controller.
Image Stabilization System
May 8, 2007 11:29 am | Energen Inc | Product Releases | CommentsThis image stabilization system consists of a gyrosensor that measures vibration, a lens assembly with a CCD, a digital signal processor, and resident software to provide fully automatic operation.
Battery Management System
May 8, 2007 11:29 am | Oceanserver Technology, Inc | Product Releases | CommentsThe Intelligent Battery and Power System serves as a complete AC/DC power supply and provides clean, regulated DC, sourced from Li-Ion battery packs, an AC wall outlet, or any external DC source including solar and wind power.
Micro Inert Valve
May 8, 2007 11:29 am | The Lee Company | Product Releases | CommentsThe vacuum rated LFV Series MIV is a two-way, normally closed, chemically inert solenoid valve that is ideal for fluidic circuits that will see both positive and negative pressures, such as pump inlet/outlet valves.
Elastic Nonwoven
May 8, 2007 11:29 am | Dupont Medical Packaging | Product Releases | CommentsThis engineered elastic nonwoven technology enables designers to provide unique elastic functionality and deliver soft-stretch comfort. It is latex-free and contains no elastomeric polymers or chemical additives, resulting in a versatile fabric that can meet a variety of industry needs.
Non-Magnetic Rigid Chain
May 8, 2007 11:29 am | Serapid | Product Releases | CommentsThe RigiBelt is made of reinforced plastic and stainless steel. The chain comes together much like a zipper to form a column. It moves quickly and quietly while telescoping in and out, and is stored in a compact magazine. The actuator can be used for any kind of positioning in medical equipment.
Laser Marking
May 8, 2007 11:29 am | Universal Laser Systems Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Professional Laser Series is a line of CO 2 laser systems that provides an impressive combination of high power (up to 120 watts using dual lasers), three popular work table sizes, and an advanced, materials-based print driver that delivers consistently good cutting and engraving results.
Laser Drilling
May 8, 2007 11:29 am | Avicenna Technology, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCompany has augmented its ability to drill precise holes in polymer material by adding automated vision recognition to its process.
Disposable Medical Instrumentation
May 8, 2007 7:25 am | Disposable Instrument Co., Inc. | Articles | CommentsIn an effort to enhance safety, sterility, and convenience, device manufacturers are seeking solutions to enable them to create disposable medical instrumentation. New sensor technology and innovative modular design are helping to make these types of devices a reality.
Rotary Position Sensor
April 17, 2007 11:43 am | Bei Technologies Inc | Product Releases | CommentsThe 9950 non-contacting rotary position sensor incorporates all the proven performance characteristics of the company’s dual Hall effect sensors, including the durability of non-contacting technology and EMI capabilities, into a single analog output, lower-cost, and more compact package.
Dual-Gas Sensor
April 17, 2007 11:43 am | Sensor Electronics Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsA new dual-gas—EtO plus H 2 O—sensor has earned CSA Approval for hazardous applications. This explosion proof sensor gives precise readouts of both gases simultaneously.
Automated Testing Software
April 17, 2007 11:34 am | Aitken Scientific Ltd | Product Releases | CommentsA-S Automate is a user-friendly programmable software tool for the control and scheduling of multiple devices in automated testing processes. Data from a range of sources can be captured and processed and many liquid handling components can be controlled simultaneously through one user interface.
Flexible Pallet System
April 17, 2007 11:34 am | Midaco Corp | Product Releases | CommentsThis automatic flexible pallet system is designed to increase productivity at most 5-axis vertical and 400 mm horizontal machining centers. Adaptable to new or existing machines, these systems allow unattended, automatic exchange of pallets in only seconds.
A Generic Era in Medical Device Manufacturing
April 17, 2007 6:58 am | Articles | CommentsWith patents beginning to expire for brand name medical device products, competition will have the opportunity to emerge in the form of generic alternatives.
