The Essential Resource for the Medical Design Engineering Community
Brakes/Clutches Guide
December 18, 2006 4:59 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsDanaher Motion has introduced the 2006/2007 Guide to Thomson-Deltran brakes and clutches. This brake and clutch solutions catalog details the complete line of electromagnetic friction brakes and clutches, and The Genuine Wrap Spring family of wrap spring clutch/brakes.
3D CAD Switch Files
December 18, 2006 4:59 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsNKK Switches, an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of electromechanical switches, offers online 3D CAD file downloads for its SmartSwitch.
White Papers (3623)
December 18, 2006 4:59 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsTwo white papers are available from Applied Manufacturing Technologies—a leading supplier of complete consulting and engineering services.
OEM Filters
December 18, 2006 4:59 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsWhatman, a global leader in separations technology, has created a new OEM capabilities brochure detailing its line of filters and accessories available to OEM manufacturers.
Fastener Technology
December 18, 2006 4:59 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsAn updated 14-page “Self-Clinching Fastener Handbook” is available free from PennEngineering. The publication serves as a useful educational resource and general reference guide about self-clinching fastener technology. Information: www.pemnet.com .
Compact Motion Controller
December 5, 2006 12:21 pm | Micromo | Product Releases | CommentsThe MCDC 3006 compact motion controller is for use with DC micromotors. The MCBL 3006 compact motion controller is for use with brushless DC motors. A printed circuit board version of the controller is available for superordinate systems for OEM applications.
Gas Plasma System (3609)
December 5, 2006 12:21 pm | Plasmatech, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis low pressure gas plasma system is for thin film coating and surface modification of medical components. The cleanroom-compatible AL140 plasma system has a 850 x 450 x 350 mm aluminum chamber.
Sealing Tapes
December 5, 2006 12:21 pm | M & C Specialties | Product Releases | CommentsThe Series 9795 3M advanced polyolefin medical microplate sealing tapes are indicated for a variety of adhesive applications in the healthcare industry.
Surface Mount Resistors (3605)
December 5, 2006 12:21 pm | Irc Wire & Film Technologies Div. | Product Releases | CommentsProviding design engineers with rugged surface mount devices specifically designed for surge/pulse applications and for circuits subject to extreme thermal cycling, this company offers two versions of its popular cylindrical surface mount resistors.
Linear Actuator (3613)
December 5, 2006 12:21 pm | Kerk Motion Products | Product Releases | CommentsThis linear actuator is designed for positioning requirements in a variety of applications, including medical. It is lead screw driven and provides an electromechanical alternative to a pneumatic actuator, improving accuracy and motion control.
Cable Connector
December 5, 2006 12:21 pm | Jae Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned to connect 0.3 mm pitch FPC cable to the board, the FF02S Series connector has a height of only 0.9 mm and a 3.8-mm depth. It has undergone drop impact and vibration resistance testing and provides improved cable retention.
Fastener Coating
December 5, 2006 12:21 pm | Nylok Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThere is no need for gasket seals or sealant compounds or any other time-consuming in-house assembly sealants.
Double Torque Motor
December 5, 2006 12:21 pm | Animatics Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe SM2315DT SmartMotor features an 8-pole compact rotor design with higher copper filling factor compared to conventional techniques and the design achieves a higher energy density as well as better efficiency that results in more torque capacity in the same physical package size.
Low Cost Motor Resolves Coating Challenge
December 5, 2006 12:19 pm | Elliptec Resonant Actuator Ag | Product Releases | CommentsAfter an introduction of the basic technology of the Elliptecmotor, this article will present the physical analysis necessary for understanding the operation of the motor and will discuss its use in vacuum conditions. The technology can be utilized to address concerns with physical vapor deposition.
Sterile Packaging Sought as Solution for Infection Prevention
December 5, 2006 12:19 pm | The Freedonia Group Inc | Product Releases | CommentsTrends being observed now in medical device manufacturing are expected to create an increase in the demand for sterile packaging through 2010, according to a report from The Freedonia Group. This article summarizes the findings of the group’s study.
