The Essential Resource for the Medical Design Engineering Community
Digital DC Converter
November 2, 2005 6:38 am | Emerson Network Power-Embedded Power | Product Releases | CommentsThe DTX digital DC converter will enable designers to prepare and evaluate products for use with the new digital architecture and open-source PMBus communication protocol as well as the industry-standard I2C bus.
Metrology System (2425)
November 2, 2005 6:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsWeighing in at just under 62 lbs and able to measure parts 14 in. in diameter and 18.5 in. high, the MMQ 100 is versatile and easy to set up and operate on the shop floor. Mechanical bearings eliminate the need for compressed air.
Microstepping Driver
November 2, 2005 6:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe upgraded IM481H Plus microstepping driver includes the patented motion control chip that adds active anti-resonance, ultra smooth low speed motion, and precise current control to perform demanding motion control applications. It drives stepping motors up to NEMA size 23. The driver measures 1.
Microcontroller
November 2, 2005 6:38 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA family of 16-bit PIC microcontrollers has been offered to address the growing performance needs of embedded designers. The PIC24 family debuts with 22 general-purpose devices and offers up to 40 MIPS performance, 16 Kbytes of RAM, 256 Kbytes of Flash program memory, and up to 100-pin packages.
Operating Room Robotics
November 2, 2005 5:56 am | Medical Design Technology | Product Releases | CommentsRobots are starting to move into the OR. This article presents an overview of how the pioneers in this evolving field are bringing innovative techniques to surgeons. On the cover: The majority of surgical robots are better described as teleoperators.
Emphasis on Testing: How to Work SuccessfullyWith a Package Testing Lab
November 1, 2005 11:32 am | Ddl Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMany medical device packaging manufacturers struggle to understand what they need to do to test and certify their packages.
Emphasis on Tooling: Guidelines for Ensuring Quality When Extruding Medical Devices
November 1, 2005 11:32 am | Guill Tool & Engineering Co., Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsProductivity and profitability are two important goals when working with extrusions. This exclusive report offers advice for producing extrusions that meet dimensional specifications and maintain specified minimum tolerances so that end products can be economically produced.
Emphasis on Coatings:Processing Considerationsfor Surface Modification Technologies
November 1, 2005 11:32 am | SurModics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPerformance, manufacturability, safety, and overall cost are crucial when selecting coating technologies, while ease of application, use of hazardous solvents, cycle time, and scrap rates are key when evaluating a coating’s manufacturing process.
CCD Camera (2409)
October 3, 2005 6:19 am | Adimec | Product Releases | CommentsThe MX12D Series is the next-generation of the MX12P camera, which has a large installed base in medical X-ray applications and is popular for machine vision applications due to its performance using frame transfer CCD technology.
Flexible Brushes
October 3, 2005 6:19 am | Felton Brush | Product Releases | CommentsDesignFlex brushes are designed to reduce application costs and weight and add performance to medical products. They use synthetic materials and eliminate the expensive stainless steel typically needed when constructing brushes.
Year of Innovation
September 30, 2005 11:51 am | Medical Design Technology | Product Releases | CommentsOne year ago this month, Medical Design Technology was relaunched as a feature-based publication with a new look, style, and size.
Miniature Solenoid Valves
September 30, 2005 11:43 am | The Lee Company | Product Releases | CommentsSeries 120 solenoid valves are ultra-miniature, magnetically latched solenoid valves featuring high-performance flow-switching characteristics.
Ultrasonic Press System
September 30, 2005 11:43 am | Dukane Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThis ultrasonic precision press system features a 30/40 actuator mounted on an ultra-rigid support package. The 30/40’s square-welded, steel H-frame style column sets it apart from other systems. The column eliminates deflection so that the machine is repeatable and precise.
PTFE Coating
September 30, 2005 11:43 am | Point Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPromising high lubricity, superior chemical resistance, and excellent electrical insulating characteristics, PTFE is available to be selectively coated onto small diameter wire components such as pins, needles, and electrodes as well as plain wire.
Backlit Conveyor
September 30, 2005 11:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe AccuVision internal backlit conveyor is engineered to enable efficient, accurate visual inspections.
