The Essential Resource for the Medical Design Engineering Community
Motor Control
July 5, 2007 12:14 pm | Nippon Pulse America, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis bipolar chopper driver chip, NP3775, and state logic chip (phase distribution chip), NP7380, are offered for use with the company’s tin-can rotary and linear stepper motors. The firm provides motors, electronics, and engineering support for a complete stepper motor drive system.
Gear Pumps (4143)
May 18, 2007 11:24 am | B&D Pumps, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe QDM brushless series of gear pumps combines the best principles of gear and magnetically driven pumps. Engineered without any drive seals, the pumps offer a leak free, pulse-less, magnetically driven operation.
Filling Valve
May 18, 2007 11:24 am | Tridak | Product Releases | CommentsThe Model 775 filling valve is a pneumatically operated spool type valve that can accurately dispense medium to high viscosity fluids. It is capable of dispensing shots of less than 0.01 to over 50 ml and features an adjustable pull-back for crisp shut-off.
Butterfly Valve (4141)
May 18, 2007 11:24 am | Gf Piping Systems | Product Releases | CommentsThe corrosion-resistant Type 568 butterfly valve’s lug style design is intended specifically for dead-end service and fully pressure rated at 150 psi to allow for easy system expansion to the pipeline without the expense of system shutdown.
Dispense Valve (4137)
May 18, 2007 11:24 am | Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Model 2200-033-011 automatic Snuf-Bak dispense valve is ideal for high volume fluid control and fast shut-off of viscous materials such as polyurethanes, epoxies, silicones, greases, and various cohesive (stringy) and thixotropic adhesives and sealants.
Processor Enhances Diagnostic Tool’s Features
May 14, 2007 7:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsLechnologies Research Inc. is using Analog Devices Inc.’s Blackfin Processor in its innovative new AfibAlert atrial fibrillation monitor.
Outsourcing Partnership Enables Success
May 14, 2007 7:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsMajor advances in cardiac surgical procedures continue to make headlines as new products are developed that are less invasive, easier to use, and produce more effective patient outcomes.
Dispensing Sample Kit
May 14, 2007 7:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsJames Alexander Corp., a leading manufacturer and contract packager of unit dose dispensing systems, recently developed a sample kit designed to introduce a variety of their products to prospective customers.
Biomaterials Network
May 14, 2007 7:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsA totally remodeled Biomaterials Network is now available online. The site was revamped not only in terms of graphics but new functionalities and major changes were implemented in order to provide better services to everyone interested in biomaterials and tissue engineering. Information: www.
Post-Approval Patient Studies Site
May 14, 2007 7:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe FDA has launched a new web page that will keep the public informed about the status of post-approval patient studies for certain recently approved medical devices.
Task Lighting Design Guide
May 14, 2007 7:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsA free task lighting design guide is available for engineers and buyers responsible for providing proper task lighting in the work environment. The design guide is available free for download from Sunnex, a leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial task lights. Information: www.
Fiber Laser
May 8, 2007 11:32 am | Mpb Communications Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsLike other fiber lasers from the company, the VFL-P-592 Series fiber laser is easy to use, maintenance-free, highly reliable, and air-cooled.
Top Healthcare-Related Material Considerations for Combination Products
May 8, 2007 11:31 am | Articles | CommentsFor manufacturers of combination products, avoiding potential pitfalls is significantly more complex than with traditional medical devices due to the inclusion of a drug or biologic element. Therefore, companies need to ensure they have addressed concerns early in the material selection process.
Cutting to the Point of Fiber Lasers
May 8, 2007 11:31 am | Articles | CommentsPrecision is of paramount importance in the manufacture of medical devices. Few technologies demonstrate the ability to achieve the necessary degree of accuracy more effectively than laser solutions.
Materials Database Helps Stretch R & D Budgets
May 8, 2007 11:31 am | Articles | CommentsAs pressure mounts to improve product development times while maintaining low costs, device designers are constantly seeking tools that can enhance the efficiency of their processes. This search is even greater when developing combination products due to the addition of the biologic or drug element.
