The Essential Resource for the Medical Design Engineering Community
Compact Vision System
August 8, 2006 12:49 pm | The L.S. Starrett Company | Product Releases | CommentsGalileo EZ is an affordable, compact manual vision system featuring live video camera feed and automatic edge detection via the new Metronics QC300 digital readout, high quality optics, and more.
Controlled Environment Apparel
August 8, 2006 12:49 pm | Dupont Medical Packaging | Product Releases | CommentsDeveloped specifically for professionals in a variety of markets including the biotechnology and medical device manufacturing industries, the Suprel LS controlled environment apparel line delivers a unique combination of comfort, breathability, protection, and value.
Clean Is a Project
August 7, 2006 8:16 am | United Plastics Group, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsClosely monitored project management is essential to the success of clean room manufacturing. This
Benchtop Technology Offers Solution for Testing Strength of Vascular Stents
August 4, 2006 7:17 am | Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Co., Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Project: Test the mechanical strength of drug-eluting, polymer fiber stents to determine their ability to be utilized in specific applications. The Solution: Use benchtop tensile testing technology to verify the strength of the flexible stents.
Embedded High Performance Analog Simplifies Portable Medical Design
August 4, 2006 7:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsAs more portable electronic medical devices are introduced to monitor and treat patients, manufacturers are seeking technologies with which to reduce the complexity involved in the design of the finished product.
Foam Expands Material Choices for Medical Device Manufacturers
August 4, 2006 7:17 am | The United Group | Product Releases | CommentsReticulated polyurethane foam handles a wide range of medical and healthcare tasks with ease in devices ranging from blood oxygenators, transdermal patches, and EKG pads to pre-op sponges, surgical drapes, and neck braces.
Internal Form and Finish Critical to Manufacture of Heart Pump
August 4, 2006 7:17 am | Mitutoyo America Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe Project: Verify that geometry and surface texture of the housing for a heart pump will facilitate smooth functioning while not adversely affecting blood. The Solution: Use extremely accurate instrumentation to measure form and surface to ensure they are compliant with specifications.
Clarifying the Risk Management Requirements of IEC 60601-1, Third Edition
August 4, 2006 7:17 am | Underwriters Laboratories Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsGuidelines that aid medical device manufacturers in the regulatory approval process are welcomed resources for engineers. The third edition of the IEC 60601-1 integrates risk management into the previously accepted safety standards for medical electrical equipment.
Designing a Cleaning Efficacy Program for Reusable Devices
August 3, 2006 12:17 pm | Namsa | Product Releases | CommentsThere have been a number of changes in the last decade, which have raised questions as to how manufacturers should design cleaning and sterilization validation in order to be in compliance with new standards.
UV-C Detector
July 18, 2006 6:27 am | Gigahertz-Optik | Product Releases | CommentsThe low drift solid-state ROD-360-UV18 detector has been developed specifically for the measurement of effective ultraviolet germicidal irradiance applied in air and water sterilization applications employing low and medium pressure Hg or pulsed Xenon lamps.
Parts Feeder
July 10, 2006 10:13 am | Distech Automated Tray Systems | Product Releases | CommentsThe compact DS1100 uses an over/under conveyor design to feed parts in trays to conveyor-fed automated workstations. This tray indexing design reduces the machine's footprint so it takes less floor space, while improving workflow.
Reciprocating Platform
July 10, 2006 10:13 am | Amacoil, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis reciprocating linear motion platform is driven by a rolling ring drive which reciprocates automatically without requiring motor reversal. Using a control knob on the assembly, adjustments to linear speed are also possible on-the-fly—without changing the motor speed or reducing gears.
Power Cords
July 10, 2006 10:13 am | Interpower Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe Swiss 16A power cords and cordsets are for equipment rated up to 16A with service at 250 VAC. They are approved to SEV, Electrosuisse SEV 1011:98, CH-Type 23, Standard-Sheet SEV 5934-2. The power cords and cordsets are available from stock with 1.50 mm 2 HAR cable in 2.5 M length.
Membrane Switch Solutions
July 10, 2006 10:13 am | Eao Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsCustom-built membrane-switch solutions with illuminated controls and a superior tactile response are offered to meet the needs of medical device manufacturers.
Medical Electrical Safety Analyzer
July 10, 2006 10:13 am | Rigel Medical | Product Releases | CommentsThe Rigel 266 plus is a highly compact, easy-to-use medical electrical safety analyzer designed to test in accordance with IEC/EN 60601-1, MDA DB9801, and AS/NZ 3200.
