The Essential Resource for the Medical Design Engineering Community
Spell Checking Software
October 11, 2007 9:43 am | Spellex Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe Spellex Biotech spelling dictionary allows users to save time and increase their accuracy. By adding Spellex Biotech to a Microsoft or WordPerfect program, the spell checker will provide correct spelling choices for incorrectly spelled bioscience terminology.
Pressure Transducer (4411)
October 11, 2007 9:43 am | Gems Sensors Inc. & Controls | Product Releases | CommentsThe 3100/3200 Series offer an all stainless-steel design, less than 1.0 in. in diameter, and 32 grams. They deliver pressure sensing ranges from 0 to 30,000 psi (2,200 bar), various outputs and pressure ports, and tremendous shock and vibration specifications.
Guide Wheel
October 11, 2007 9:43 am | Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsCustom stud lengths are available for the patent-pending integral studded wheels—DualVee. Available in carbon steel or polymer versions, integral wheels feature a one piece design. Lower profile and larger diameter fasteners provide greater rigidity and increased mounting torque capability.
Custom Electrical Terminals
October 11, 2007 9:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsCustom electrical terminals for overmolded medical devices are manufactured to specification for integration with discrete component overmolding and are supplied on reels or loose for use with various automation systems. Produced in sizes from 0.008 to 0.09 in. thick with ۪.002 in.
Lithium Cells
October 11, 2007 9:43 am | Panasonic Industrial Company | Product Releases | CommentsThe BR 1/2AA provides reliable power at extreme operating temperatures from -40°C to 100°C. They offer extreme temperature tolerance, low self-discharge rate, and compact design. Other features of the lithium cell include high capacity (1000 mAH), low self-discharge (0.
PTFE Terminals
October 9, 2007 11:24 am | Keystone Electronics Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsEngineered for high density packaging on 0.062 and 0.093(TH) PC boards, these PTFE terminals provide outstanding electrical, mechanical, thermal, and chemical characteristics. Rugged and resistant to mechanical shock and vibration, they operate within the temperature range of -85°F to 400°F.
Pneumatic Valves (4401)
October 9, 2007 11:24 am | Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAvailable in 2-way or 3-way, normally-closed or fully ported, these electronic valves are designed for use with oxygen applications and will work with air and inert gas. The “O-E” Series pneumatic valves utilize a unique patented valve system that has been used and proven throughout many industries.
Dispensing Industrial Robots
October 9, 2007 11:24 am | I & J Fisnar, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe I&J4000-LF maintains the compact style and functionality expected of this company’s robot designs and continues to build upon the range of precision multiple axis products that are ideal for many automatic bench dispensing applications.
Foot Switch
October 9, 2007 11:24 am | LINEMASTER Switch Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe design of the IR Wireless Executive foot switch allows for side to side or heal – toe actuation for accurate table positioning. This completely waterproof foot switch can be fully submerged in water for ease of cleaning.
MDT EXCLUSIVEStereomicroscope
October 9, 2007 11:24 am | Leica Microsystems, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Leica M205 C stereomicroscope features FusionOptics, which overcomes the previous limits of optical technology. It offers fully apochromatically-corrected 20.5:1 zoom. Within the zoom range from 0.
Pin Connectors
October 9, 2007 11:24 am | Onanon | Product Releases | CommentsCompliant pin technology has stood the test of time by providing press-fit connections that withstands thermal shock, vibration, and humidity.
Smaller May Be Better, but It’s Not Always Easy
October 9, 2007 4:27 am | Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company | Articles | CommentsMedical OEMs face a number of challenges in miniaturizing device designs. Fortunately, new electronic capabilities and technologies are enabling this process to be performed more efficiently.
The Next Evolution of Parylene Coating
October 9, 2007 4:26 am | Specialty Coating Systems | Articles | CommentsParylene is an excellent option for medical device manufacturers seeking a device coating for their product. Unfortunately, specific factors limit its use in certain applications. A new variation offers benefits that address these concerns.
Determining if a Material Makes the Grade for Combination Products
October 9, 2007 4:26 am | Articles | CommentsThis presentation—the follow-up to an article that appeared in the May issue—reviews the physical characteristics of the materials used when designing and manufacturing a combination product.
Processes for Rapidly Ensuring a Quality Product
October 9, 2007 4:26 am | Articles | CommentsDevice companies are always seeking new methods with which to save time and money in the design and manufacturing processes.
