The Essential Resource for the Medical Design Engineering Community
Material Lends a Hand to Device Design
September 10, 2007 6:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsWhether it’s to improve the dexterity of video gamers or the motor functions of stroke survivors, the Xtensor device was designed to accommodate the upper-extremity therapeutic needs of virtually everyone. When Clinically Fit Inc.
Linear Motion System Sizing and Selection Tool
September 10, 2007 6:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsDanaher Motion introduces Linear Motioneering—a powerful web-based linear motion system sizing and selection tool that enables OEM and factory automation users to optimize machine design and operation in five simple steps.
Manual Production Systems Ergonomics Checklist
September 10, 2007 6:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies group from the Bosch Rexroth Corp. is offering a free Ergonomics Checklist for manual production systems, available for download from the company’s web site.
Connected Health Website
September 10, 2007 6:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Center for Connected Health has launched a new website and online Resource Centers for healthcare providers, patients, and other healthcare and policy leaders.
Fasteners Website (4323)
September 10, 2007 6:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsPennEngineering has re-launched the company’s website with a fresh design and upgraded features. The site makes navigation easy with links prompting full access to the wide range of fastening resources available online.
Pedal/Foot Switch Catalog
September 10, 2007 6:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsLinemaster Switch presents a new 84-page catalog, complete with medical and industrial grade products. Many are UL, CSA, TUV certified, and CE marked. Linemaster offers numerous models including light-duty, explosion-proof, potentiometers, multi-pedal switches, and foot switches that meet IEC 601.2.
Plastics Literature
September 10, 2007 6:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsTotal Plastics Life Sciences’ new literature provides a more comprehensive look at the company’s full medical grade product line including antimicrobial filled plastic, heat stabilized polypropylene, PEEK, UHMW-PE, Tygon tubing, and more, listing the major benefits and application uses for each.
Lean Manufacturing Guidebook
August 22, 2007 5:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies group from the Bosch Rexroth Corp. is offering a free Lean Manufacturing: Principles, Tools and Methods Guidebook.
Wireless Design Contest
August 22, 2007 5:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsA leader in wireless device networking technology, Lantronix Inc. has started the 3rd edition of its popular Wireless Design Contest. This year’s contest challenges engineers, students, and hobbyists to develop a creative and practical wireless product using Lantronix new MatchPort b/g, an 802.
Gloves Video Contest
August 22, 2007 5:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsProtective gloves. Are they a lab worker’s best friend, or simply an indispensable tool? Kimberly-Clark Professional wants to know and is launching a “Love That Glove” video contest to find users of Kimtech Science Sterling Nitrile Gloves. Information: www.kimtech.com/lovethatglove .
Online Sensors Catalog
August 22, 2007 5:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsEndevco, a leader in sensing solutions for demanding shock, vibration, and pressure applications, has published a full-featured, online version of its 2007 Product Catalog and Measurement Resource.
SynqNet Interest Group
August 22, 2007 5:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsDanaher Motion has established the SynqNet Interest Group as an educational resource for design engineers to maximize the capabilities of the SynqNet technology in their performance motion applications.
EMC Filters Product Profile
August 22, 2007 5:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsEPCOS has published EMC Filters Product Profile 2007 . The full-color, 62-page brochure features
Practicing Sound Medicine
August 10, 2007 8:34 am | Articles | CommentsAudible devices are playing an increasingly critical role in modern healthcare. Unfortunately, device manufacturers may not be aware of all the options available to them when it comes to sound components.
Reviewing Ceramic Advances for Medical Implants
August 10, 2007 8:03 am | Articles | CommentsMedical device manufacturers are in a constant search for new and innovative material advances. For implantable devices, they have been seeking alternatives to metal that offer greater advantages. One such material that has been used since the ‘70s is ceramics.
