The Essential Resource for the Medical Design Engineering Community
Plastic Material Innovations Help Shape Healthcare Industry
June 30, 2005 6:40 am | Rtp Company | Product Releases | CommentsAn example of the successful application of wear-resistant compounds is this glucose meter. It contains internally lubricated, color-matched polycarbonate to reduce wear and motion-induced noise.
New Catheter Tipping Process Aids Tubing’s Accuracy and Throughput
June 30, 2005 6:40 am | Beahm Designs | Product Releases | CommentsTube tipping is accomplished by heat-treating the tube end to the point that it softens. This softened plastic is conformed into detailed dimensions. The Project: To resolve inconsistency and waste issues associated with manual tipping method.
Online Fastener Tool
June 6, 2005 6:58 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsA newly available online tool from PennEngineering Fastening Technologies offers the capability to ascertain whether a selected fastener type and plating complies with the European Union’s RoHS restrictions on lead and other hazardous materials.
Automation Components/Systems
June 6, 2005 6:58 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsAn 8-page color brochure from Bosch Rexroth gives an overview of the company’s automation components and systems based on a flexible and modular layered architecture. Included are motors, drives, controls, HMIs, I/O, and software that provide drive-, PLC-, PC-, or CNC-based automation solutions.
Switch Guide
June 6, 2005 6:58 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsNKK Switches offers its latest Switch Guide complete with new RoHS compliant switches from through-hole to surface mount.
RFID Industry Handbook
June 6, 2005 6:58 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsA new industry study, called RFID & Emerging Technologies Guide to Healthcare, predicts that RFID and its related technologies in the hospital marketplace will skyrocket to $8.
Software Upgrade
June 6, 2005 6:58 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsIOtech offers a major feature enhancement to its eZ-Analyst vibration analysis software package. eZ-Analyst now includes a powerful 3-D Color Waterfall Display to augment the already powerful spectrum display capabilities.
Motor Catalog
June 6, 2005 6:58 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsThe Maxon 2005/2006 catalog is now available. In addition to complete product specifications and drawings, there is a wealth of information explaining the company’s technology, a selection guide, and useful motor equations.
Tooling
May 31, 2005 7:36 am | Mate Precision Tooling | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned to extend the punching capabilities of today’s CNC punch presses, the Mate EasyTap Thread Tapping System produces precisely located threaded holes at high speed, automatically and with repeatable quality.
Waterjet System
May 31, 2005 7:36 am | Flow International Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Dynamic Contour Follower (DCF) provides enhanced protection for a variety of cutting needs. It is a key component of an abrasive waterjet system in helping customers achieve excellent cut quality and part accuracy by maintaining perfect standoff height.
Spring/Coil Assembly
May 31, 2005 7:36 am | Kinefac Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsTo facilitate automatic assembly of very small coils or springs from wire as small as 0.0015 in.
Manual Press
May 31, 2005 6:37 am | Schmidt Technology Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned for intricate press-fit assemblies, for use as a stand-alone assembly station, or for integration into lead manufacturing cells, the ManualPress 307/3000 System offers press forces ranging from 25 to 900 lbs, 100 percent process verification, complete force and distance monitoring, and SPC.
Antimicrobial Film
May 31, 2005 6:36 am | Autotype Americas, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Autotex AM film with Microban antimicrobial product protection is designed for surface applications where inhibiting the growth of microorganisms is essential or desirable.
Motion Controller
May 31, 2005 6:33 am | Performance Motion Devices, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Magellan-PCI Motion Controller is equipped with dual biquad filters. Available in 1, 2, 3, and 4-axis versions, it is a high performance motion control card that supports DC brush, brushless DC, microstepping, and pulse and direction motors.
Gantry System
May 31, 2005 6:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsAGS1000 series Cartesian gantry systems put the company’s core technologies and extensive manufacturing capability to work, providing excellent performance and versatility in a wide range of automation platforms.
