The Essential Resource for the Medical Design Engineering Community
Surface Mount Resistors (3605)
December 5, 2006 12:21 pm | Irc Wire & Film Technologies Div. | Product Releases | CommentsProviding design engineers with rugged surface mount devices specifically designed for surge/pulse applications and for circuits subject to extreme thermal cycling, this company offers two versions of its popular cylindrical surface mount resistors.
Double Torque Motor
December 5, 2006 12:21 pm | Animatics Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe SM2315DT SmartMotor features an 8-pole compact rotor design with higher copper filling factor compared to conventional techniques and the design achieves a higher energy density as well as better efficiency that results in more torque capacity in the same physical package size.
Low Cost Motor Resolves Coating Challenge
December 5, 2006 12:19 pm | Elliptec Resonant Actuator Ag | Product Releases | CommentsAfter an introduction of the basic technology of the Elliptecmotor, this article will present the physical analysis necessary for understanding the operation of the motor and will discuss its use in vacuum conditions. The technology can be utilized to address concerns with physical vapor deposition.
Sterile Packaging Sought as Solution for Infection Prevention
December 5, 2006 12:19 pm | The Freedonia Group Inc | Product Releases | CommentsTrends being observed now in medical device manufacturing are expected to create an increase in the demand for sterile packaging through 2010, according to a report from The Freedonia Group. This article summarizes the findings of the group’s study.
Parallel Buses Give Way to Serial Point-to-Point Interconnects
December 5, 2006 12:19 pm | Inova Computers Inc | Product Releases | CommentsAs medical equipment becomes more advanced, the demands on the electronic components are increasing exponentially. Large amounts of data are being collected during various tasks and systems need to be able to handle it.
Software Solutions: Building Blocks for FDA Compliance
December 5, 2006 10:48 am | Syspro | Product Releases | CommentsMany medical device manufacturers have discovered that their choice of ERP
Knee Implants Smarten Up
December 4, 2006 5:16 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsOrthopedic implants keep getting smarter. For the first time, a patient has received an investigational, full artificial knee replacement that can wirelessly report digital, 3D torque and force data back to computers.
NIH Grant Could Help Patients Breathe Easier
December 4, 2006 5:16 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsQuest Product Development, with partner University of Colorado, has completed Phase I research
Power Supply (3585)
December 4, 2006 4:39 am | Astrodyne Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsTwo series of ultra-miniature, open-frame modular switching power supplies are available. In a small mechanical footprint measuring only 2 in. W x 4 in. L x 1.2 in. H, both the ASM40 and ASM60 series provide power densities >6 W/in 3 .
Custom Tubing Assemblies
December 4, 2006 4:39 am | Upchurch Scientific | Product Releases | CommentsKnown for tubing and fitting capabilities, the company also customizes tubing assemblies for specific OEM instruments and applications. It offers a comprehensive selection of tubing in capillary through large-bore sizes, with ODs from less than 0.0145 to 5/16 in.
Amorphous Polymers
December 4, 2006 4:39 am | Ge- Plastics Ave Headquarters | Product Releases | CommentsExtem thermoplastic polyimide (TPI) resins are a family of amorphous polymers that provide exceptional performance while eliminating the drawbacks of semi-crystalline materials.
ScopeMeter/Divider Kit
December 4, 2006 4:39 am | Fluke Biomedical | Product Releases | CommentsThe 199XRAY Medical ScopeMeter and 35080M Non-Invasive kVp Divider kit combination significantly streamlines x-ray system calibration, QA, or corrective maintenance procedure setup and analysis.
MDT EXCLUSIVE: Noise Filters
December 4, 2006 4:39 am | Cosel Usa Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe NAM series is a diversified line of noise filters. With 6 current options (4, 6, 10, 16, 20,
Panelmount Socket
December 4, 2006 4:39 am | Binder Usa | Product Releases | CommentsThe reduced footprint 713 series M12 male sockets allows fastening from the back side of a panel and reduces the required surface area for mounting. The design features an M12 rear thread allowing the connector to be mounted to a panel having a thickness of up to 3.0 mm.
Injecting Design Into the Molding Process
November 10, 2006 10:24 am | Amoebic Inc | Product Releases | CommentsThere are a number of factors medical device manufacturers need to consider when using injection molded parts in their device. If they don’t, they may be caught by surprise when they think they are ready to move into full production on a part.
