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Charging-Up Surgical Devices
March 12, 2007 1:18 pm | Articles | CommentsElectrosurgical devices require an energy platform to generate the power necessary to function properly. Working closely with surgeons on the design, a device maker has introduced a unit to provide exactly the type of control and power needed for these surgical tools.
All Plastics Are Not Created Equal
March 12, 2007 1:18 pm | Articles | CommentsSince plastics do not all present with the same attributes or offer the same physical characteristics, there is a need for specificity in the accelerated aging testing of them.
Combating Infection at the Nano Level
March 12, 2007 1:18 pm | Articles | CommentsNanotechnology is still very much in the development phase in terms of having a meaningful impact on healthcare treatment options.
Drug Reconstitution: Market Needs and Technical Challenges
March 12, 2007 1:18 pm | Articles | CommentsDrug reconstitution can be a challenging task for non-healthcare trained patients trying to prepare a drug for self-administration.
Achieving Optimal Particle Size Distribution in Inhalation Therapy
March 12, 2007 1:18 pm | Articles | CommentsInhalation therapy has proven to be an effective method of administering a number of pharmaceuticals for more than a century. However, achieving the optimal particle size for a treatment with particular pharmaceutical formulations has been a troublesome task.
Air-Blasting Machines
February 28, 2007 10:46 am | Empire Abrasive Equipment Company | Product Releases | CommentsIndexing air-blast machines add quality and performance to medical devices, including joint replacements, nails and rods, surgical equipment and medical accessories, by altering the characteristics of their surfaces.
Surface Treater
February 28, 2007 10:46 am | Enercon Industries | Product Releases | CommentsThe Dyne-A-Mite IT is a high performance surface treater that provides a safe and effective means of cleaning surfaces and raising surface energy to promote the adhering and bonding of a wide variety of materials.
Printing
February 28, 2007 10:46 am | Duralectra - Fine Aluminum Finishes | Product Releases | CommentsSanfordPrint is a novel printing technique that replaces conventional silk screen printing. Unlike conventional printing where the ink resides on the surface of the part, SanfordPrint embeds the print securely within an extremely durable aluminum hard coat.
Antireflection Coatings
February 28, 2007 10:46 am | Edmund Optics | Product Releases | CommentsThe high-quality Tech Spec family of optical components has been enhanced by adding a visible, antireflection coating option to its plano-convex, plano-concave, double-convex, double-concave, and achromatic lines. The coating features an average reflectance of less than 0.
Conformal Coating Jet
February 28, 2007 10:46 am | Asymtek | Product Releases | CommentsThe SC-400 PreciseCoat conformal coating jet is designed for applying coating materials to highly selective areas, especially on small substrates or substrates with high-component density where there are tight tolerances between coated and uncoated areas.
Producing Custom Implants Rapidly
February 20, 2007 7:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsOn August 31, 2006, an operation took place at the Royal Perth Hospital in Australia which could lead to a complete change in surgery for hip joint endoprosthesis.
Rapid Manufacturing in Titanium
February 20, 2007 7:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe first Arcam EBM S-400 rapid manufacturing and prototyping system from Stratasys was installed at Medical Modeling LLC. The company will use the system to provide surgeons and medical device manufacturers with titanium models for improved surgical planning and implant development.
Comsol Conference CD
February 20, 2007 7:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsIllustrating the breadth and depth of the use of computer modeling in every area of science, research, engineering, and education, the Comsol Conference CD 2006 contains a wealth of information.
Chinese-Language Ceramics Site
February 20, 2007 7:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsMorgan Advanced Ceramics, a leading manufacturer of innovative ceramic, glass, metal, and engineered coating solutions, has launched a Chinese-language, interactive website for its bioceramic materials.
Steam Sterilizers
February 20, 2007 7:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsSteris Corp. continues to address the needs of research professionals by introducing the new Finn-Aqua Life Sciences Research Steam Sterilizers into research markets worldwide.
