The Essential Resource for the Medical Design Engineering Community
High Performance Coatings
February 8, 2006 5:57 am | Boyd Coatings Research Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAs a licensed applicator of advanced technologies such as Dupont Teflon and Whitford Worldwide
Complex Coatings
February 8, 2006 5:57 am | Edmund Optics | Product Releases | CommentsCompany has increased its capacity to make complex coatings with more than 100 layers, by adding a new 45-inch-diameter coating chamber. The large coater is equipped with two electron guns and planetary rotation. It also has a high output ion gun, which produces durable “shift-free” coatings.
Gas Plasma System
February 8, 2006 5:57 am | Plasmatech, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe A400 gas plasma system has a 16 x 16 x 19 in. aluminum chamber, is clean room compatible, and available in both table-top and tall free-standing cabinet versions. Gas introduction via mass flow controllers and magnetic valves ensures precise gas measurement.
Temporary Masking Resin
February 8, 2006 5:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe SpeedMask 7100 series of temporary metal masking resins offer reliable surface protection for orthopedic implants, implant hardware, surgical instruments, and medical devices. These masking resins cure in seconds using UV light.
Optical Component Polisher
February 8, 2006 5:57 am | Krell Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsThe PC-controlled Scepter is optimized for the automated polishing of various medical devices that incorporate fiber optic lightguides. Instruments such as catheters, endoscopes, probes, illumination bundles, image fibers, and laser delivery cables are processed, resulting in scratch-free surfaces.
Laser Diode Modules
February 8, 2006 5:56 am | Photonic Products Ltd. | Product Releases | CommentsThis range of compact and affordable laser modules generates an accurate line or cross at 635 or 650 nm with uniform intensity distribution. The laser modules measure just 29 mm in length, with a diameter of only 8 mm, and are extremely efficient and reliable.
Dispensing Robot
February 8, 2006 5:56 am | I & J Fisnar, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe I&J7100 bench top Cartesian dispensing robot handles a dispensing area of 8 x 6 in. and is capable of storing up to 100 different programs. Step-by-step intuitive instructions simplify job creation tasks, allowing a program to be entered and running in minutes.
MDT EXCLUSIVE: Medical Grade Power Strip
February 8, 2006 5:56 am | Interpower Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThis medical-grade accessory power strip is rated for a maximum 10 amps with service at 240 VAC. It is available with four or six sheet F outlets, a C14 inlet with connector lock, and a guard protected circuit breaker switch. The power strip has cURus recognition for sale in U.S.
Coordinate Measuring Machine (2745)
February 8, 2006 5:56 am | Carl Zeiss | Product Releases | CommentsThe Contura G2 coordinate measuring machine features the next generation scanning platform that offers the same high accuracy with either articulating or active scanning technology. It is available in two configurations: RDS and AKTIV.
Pulsed UV Sterilization System
February 8, 2006 5:56 am | Xenon Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe SteriPulse-XL surface decontamination system employs pulsed UV light to sanitize the outside of packages containing sterile contents and prevents the introduction of microorganisms to a cleanroom or other sterile area.
Simulation Helps Cut Time to Design X-Ray Sources
February 8, 2006 4:19 am | Vector Fields | Product Releases | CommentsThe Project: Enhance the critical attributes of an x-ray system without adversely impacting the design time. The Solution: Use an electromagnetic simulation software solution to evaluate the proposed design. By Dr.
Emphasis on Motion Control: Turning to Ball Screw Technology
February 7, 2006 5:39 am | Skf Usa Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPrecise motion control is critical in a number of medical devices. Unfortunately, with the many options available to manufacturers, it is often difficult to know which solution is ideal for a particular application.
Emphasis on Corporate Culture: Embracing Quality System Compliance in Corporate Culture
February 7, 2006 5:39 am | Proven Process Medical Devices | Product Releases | CommentsCorporate culture plays an enormous role on the productivity of a company's workforce, yet it is an aspect that is seldom considered as a method with which to improve efficiency.
Emphasis on Motion Control: New Accuracy Measurements Ensure Smooth Motion in High-Tech Medical Machines
February 7, 2006 5:39 am | Bosch Rexroth Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsImproved accuracy measurement in linear ball rail system benefits medical applications such as imaging, radiation treatment, and bone density measurement. This exclusive article examines common concerns with traditional rail systems and how this new technology offers a solution to them.
Emphasis on Laser Equipment: Advances in Laser Welding Systems
February 7, 2006 5:39 am | Miyachi Unitek Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsRequiring exceptional precision in their welding processes, medical device manufacturers are looking to laser technology experts to provide a system that enables such a high degree of accuracy.
