Articles
Perspectives on Metal in Healthcare
May 6, 2008 11:38 am | Able Electropolishing Co., Inc. | CommentsMetal is a tried and true material used in a variety of applications in the human body because it offers strength, durability, and reliability. Unfortunately, like most materials, it also has its downside and new materials being introduced may become better alternatives.
Perspectives in Molding
May 6, 2008 11:23 am | CommentsWhat will medical device manufacturers have to look forward to in terms of molding for their
Connecting the Digital Dentistry Revolution
April 4, 2008 12:08 pm | Omnetics Connector Corp. | CommentsThe Project: Determine the best method with which to attach the image sensors of an intraoral camera. The Solution: Use a miniature connector that employs a split pin contact to ensure high signal integrity. By Joe Held Joe Held is the Asia Pacific sales manager for Omnetics Connector Corp.
Sensitive to the Touch
April 4, 2008 10:26 am | CommentsThe Project: Create a realistic, virtual reality simulation with which doctors and students can practice a knee arthroscopy procedure. The Solution: Use two off-the-shelf haptic devices instead of a computer mouse, and a haptics software development kit to touch-enable the procedure.
Miniature Motors Deliver Big Performance for Medical Analyzers
April 4, 2008 8:41 am | CommentsSelecting the right motor to control the movements of a medical analyzer can be difficult given the range of options available to designers.
8 Keys to Success for an Outsourced Design
April 4, 2008 7:18 am | Helix Medical, Norman Noble, Inc., TELEFLEX MEDICAL OEM, Memry Corp., Peridot Corp. Precision Manufacturing | CommentsFrom critical design errors to poor communication, outsourcing solution providers have experienced the gamut of problems from working with medical device clients who don't always know the best route to take to ensure a product's success.
Design a Tourniquet, Double Time!
March 11, 2008 9:56 am | Product Design Labs Llc | CommentsThe Project: Design a tourniquet in a little over two weeks that needs to offer exceptional strength and durability, while also enabling ease of use.
Maintain Compliance and Ensure Safety through Efficient Label Design
March 11, 2008 9:50 am | CommentsSafety labels seem like a basic enough component of a product to not warrant serious consideration, but for medical device manufacturers, that type of thinking could lead to serious consequences.
Biomedical Engineering Fuels Innovation in Combination Product Development
March 11, 2008 9:38 am | CommentsThe market for combination products is rapidly increasing in size and reaching across more medical sectors with each new advancement.
Don't Get Stuck With the Wrong Adhesive Supplier
March 11, 2008 9:34 am | CommentsAdhesive technology is critical to many aspects of medical device technology, from securing components within a finished device to adhering wound care products or electrical pads directly to a patient's skin.
Sticky Silicone
March 11, 2008 7:33 am | CommentsSilicone gel pressure sensitive adhesives are offering a revolutionary solution to applications such as medical device attachment and wound care.
The Piezo Solution for Vital Signs Monitoring
March 11, 2008 7:01 am | CommentsThe unique properties of piezo film as a dynamic strain sensor make it particularly well-suited to the detection of vital signs, whether mounted in direct contact with the skin or mechanically coupled through intervening layers.
RTOS Platform Preserves Proven IP and Enables New Features
March 11, 2008 6:31 am | CommentsThe Project: Preserve prior IP investments in long-lifecycle applications while also enabling new features to be introduced without compatibility issues.
Pharmaceuticals Charging Through
March 11, 2008 5:50 am | CommentsTransdermal drug delivery offers numerous advantages over other more commonly used techniques. However, the size of a pharmaceutical’s molecules has traditionally been a limiting factor in terms of the type of drug that could benefit from this method.
Simplifying Design Transfer
February 15, 2008 9:26 am | CommentsEstablishing clear and efficient communication as part of the design transfer process can be a key component to decreasing the time it takes to bring a product to market.
