Articles
The Role of DCE-MRI in Clinical Trials
December 2, 2009 4:26 am | by Mehdi Adineh, Ph.D. | CommentsMedical imaging holds the potential to significantly increase the quality of care able to be provided to injured or ill patients. It is now proving to be a valuable tool in the fight against cancer as well.
Reducing Cost in Medical Disposable Manufacturing
December 2, 2009 4:25 am | by Tom Ferris and Pawel Wasniowski | CommentsThe Project: Reduce costs in the production process of medical disposables without requiring a redesign of the device. The Solution: Move the product to a lower cost labor market and upgrade the production line while implementing principles of Lean and Six Sigma.
Online Video Sharing and Collaboration Speeds Up Medical Device Development
December 2, 2009 4:25 am | by Victor Cruz | CommentsThe Project: A system was being sought that would enable a company to speed up the process of receiving medical procedure videos and efficiently share them with the entire team.
Sealing in Precision Syringe Pumps
December 2, 2009 4:25 am | by Jerome Zawada | CommentsThe Project: Resolve a problem with a premature seal failure on a pump. The Solution: Using a slightly modified but pre-existing design, an integrated polymer dynamic seal in the syringe assembly resulted in a seal that substantially outperforms its predecessor.
Challenges and Opportunities Realized During a Thermoset Tooling Transfer
December 2, 2009 4:25 am | by Tom Sloane | CommentsThe Project: Transfer tools from a closing thermoset molder to a new contract molder without sacrificing quality or capabilities. The Solution: Not only were the tools successfully transferred, but critical elements of the product were reevaluated and enhanced.
Perspectives on Manufacturing Technologies, Part IV
October 5, 2009 6:20 am | Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Intertech Development Company | CommentsThe capabilities of manufacturers are growing to enable the fabrication of components that are extremely tiny, very complex, and incredibly intricate. These advances are leading to medical devices that could not have been developed just a few years ago.
Perspectives on Manufacturing Technologies, Part III
October 5, 2009 6:20 am | CommentsThe capabilities of manufacturers are growing to enable the fabrication of components that are extremely tiny, very complex, and incredibly intricate. These advances are leading to medical devices that could not have been developed just a few years ago.
Perspectives on Manufacturing Technologies, Part II
October 5, 2009 6:19 am | CommentsThe capabilities of manufacturers are growing to enable the fabrication of components that are extremely tiny, very complex, and incredibly intricate. These advances are leading to medical devices that could not have been developed just a few years ago.
Perspectives on Manufacturing Technologies, Part I
October 5, 2009 6:19 am | CommentsThe capabilities of manufacturers are growing to enable the fabrication of components that are extremely tiny, very complex, and incredibly intricate. These advances are leading to medical devices that could not have been developed just a few years ago.
Eco-Friendly Alternative to Traditional Latex
October 5, 2009 6:19 am | by William Doyle | CommentsLatex is a preferred material for thousands of products. However, prolonged exposure has revealed concerns with allergies that cause reactions ranging from mild itching to troubled breathing.
Pin Fin Heat Sinks: A Sharper Way to Keep Medical Electronics Cool
October 5, 2009 6:19 am | by Barry Dagan | CommentsKeeping electronics cool is critical to ensuring their long life and reliability. Utilizing heat sinks can help achieve this, but determining the proper type and configuration can be a challenge. This article reviews pin fin heat sinks, material options, sparse vs.
Shining a New Light on Surgical Procedures
October 5, 2009 6:19 am | by Paul Scheidt and Dave Medinis | CommentsMaintaining a well-lit field of view during surgical procedures has traditionally been accomplished with Xenon bulb technology. However, this solution brings with it a number of concerns that impacts both the surgical team and the patient.
Rediscovering the Benefits of Microabrasive Blasting Technology
October 5, 2009 6:19 am | by Colin Weightman | Nitinol Devices & Components | CommentsMicroabrasive blasting offers medical device manufacturers an effective way to treat the surface of a variety of materials for a wide array of applications. However, many may not be aware of how extensive its benefits are.
Perspectives on Combination Products, Part 2
August 28, 2009 12:02 pm | CommentsThe marriage of a medical device with a drug or biologic has been increasing significantly within healthcare. The combinations have resulted in numerous benefits that could not have been realized with just one of the elements being indicated on its own.
Perspectives on Combination Products, Part 1
August 28, 2009 12:02 pm | CommentsThe marriage of a medical device with a drug or biologic has been increasing significantly within healthcare. The combinations have resulted in numerous benefits that could not have been realized with just one of the elements being indicated on its own.
