Siemens’ Integrated CAD/CAM/CNC Process Chain for Medical Part Manufacturing
July 17, 2012 12:09 pm | Siemens Energy & Automation | Product Releases | CommentsSiemens announced the introduction of CNC solutions designed specifically for the medical industry. These CNC solutions featuring the Sinumerik® 840D sl CNC, the Sinamics® S120 drive system and high performance motors enable machine tool users to create CAD/CAM data with NX CAM, as well as a system platform for high-speed cutting.
LISTED UNDER: CAD | CNC Machining | Precision Machining
Micromachining of Metals Cheaper and Faster with New Laser Technology
July 11, 2012 1:54 pm | by Dr. Geoff Shannon | Miyachi Unitek Corp. | Articles | CommentsIt is a fact of life that components are getting smaller and smaller, especially in the medical, automotive, and electronics markets. New micromachining technology, including advanced laser markers with superior beam quality, is being used to achieve results similar to traditional machining technologies, but cheaper, faster, and more flexibly. The fiber marker technology can be two to three times less expensive than standard technology.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Micro-Machining | Machining Equipment & Tools | Prototyping
Medical Device Firm Creates Complex Production Parts
July 11, 2012 9:59 am | by Acist | Stratasys Inc. | Articles | CommentsAcist (Advanced Contrast Imaging System Technology) is a medical-device company that specializes in developing contrast injection systems in the fields of cardiology and radiology. Acist’s devices infuse dye into the vascular system, letting physicians visualize anatomies.
LISTED UNDER: Molding Systems | Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping
Rapid Growth of Additive Manufacturing Disrupts Traditional Manufacturing Process Companies
July 11, 2012 9:39 am | by David Burns | Articles | CommentsAdditive manufacturing is exploding on the manufacturing scene as leading companies are transitioning from “analog” to “digital” manufacturing in order to recognize cost saving and design benefits not possible through traditional manufacturing , said Dave Burns, President and COO of ExOne.
LISTED UNDER: 3D Modeling | CAD | Prototyping
Bones made of titanium: CNC technology produces medical implants with the highest precision
July 11, 2012 9:19 am | by Siemens | Siemens Energy & Automation | Articles | CommentsSubstantial legal requirements result in more complex functional specifications for the implant manufacturers: From the design, including the materials, through production, the complete process chain must be documented and validated. CNC-controlled high-tech machines support the prosthetics manufacturers and permit high-quality products to be manufactured, despite being subjected to the continuing high cost pressures.
LISTED UNDER: CNC Machining | CAD
Roundtable Q&A: Materials
July 10, 2012 2:09 pm | Materion Corporation | Articles | CommentsThis month, insights on materials topics—desirable benefits, development focus, and influence on design—are shared. Question 1: Beyond the physical characteristics, what benefits are medical device manufacturers most interested in when selecting a material?
LISTED UNDER: Micro Molding | Biocompatibility Testing | Microbiology/Chemical Testing
Roundtable Q&A: Testing & Inspection
July 10, 2012 2:01 pm | National Instruments Corporation | Articles | CommentsQuestion 1: What are the common missteps OEMs make when planning a testing solution for their medical devices?
LISTED UNDER: Clinical Testing | Medical Device Testing | Other Testing Services
Machining Critical Features into Stamped Parts can be a Cost-Effective Option
July 10, 2012 1:27 pm | by Mike Vanadestine and Robert Allen | Connecticut Spring & Stamping | Articles | CommentsFor one Connecticut manufacturer of close tolerance precision stamped and coiled metal parts, an 8-year journey to provide its customers with higher precision parts from progressive tools has reached a happy ending, with the incorporation of in-house CNC machining that allows them to stamp parts at a very low cost, and then machine crucial features into them.
LISTED UNDER: Machining Equipment & Tools | CNC Machining | Stamping
DENSO Introduces New Cleanroom Robots World’s fastest, most precise in their class
July 10, 2012 12:16 pm | Denso Robotics | Product Releases | CommentsDENSO announced the introduction of ISO 5 (class 100) cleanroom versions of its new VS-Series six-axis articulated robots. The new VS-Series robots offer the world’s highest speed and precision in their class, with cycle times from 0.37 to 0.33 sec. and repeatability from ±0.03 to ±0.02 mm. Reaches are from 500 to 900 mm and payload capacities from 4 to 7 kg.
LISTED UNDER: Automation Equipment | Robotic Systems | Injection Molding
Broad Range of High Purity TPV medical Elastomers Eliminate Pre-Drying
July 10, 2012 11:52 am | Teknor Apex Company | Product Releases | CommentsSpanning 15 to 80 Shore A Hardness Range, Medalist® MD-200 Series from Teknor Apex Exhibits Low Compression Set in Rubber-Replacement Applications like Stoppers, Seals, and Gaskets.
LISTED UNDER: Rubber | Thermoplastics MoldingNew High Powered UV DPSS LASER
July 10, 2012 11:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Starlase AO40 UV is the newest addition to the Starlase series from Powerlase Photonics. Powerlase is the manufacturer of high power q-switched, DPSS lasers developed for industrial applications and are primarily used in the materials processing and micromachining markets.
LISTED UNDER: Lasers | Micro-machining | Laser Micro-Machining
Bespoke Metal Enclosures Service from METCASE
July 10, 2012 9:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsMETCASE has developed a new ‘Bespoke Enclosures Service’ based on its extensive range of metal enclosures. Many different types of enclosures can be manufactured to order including desktop, portable, wall mount and 19” rack mount cases.
LISTED UNDER: Enclosures/Chassis | Casting
Manufacturing Source Provides Product Enhancements And Precision Machining Of 22 Different Components
July 2, 2012 4:36 pm | by Liam Quirke | Marshall Manufacturing | Articles | CommentsMarshall Manufacturing Company was chosen by Dr. Emil Verban to manufacture the patented Drillstops®, which increase the safety and precision of dental implant procedures. In use, a tiny set-screw locks the stop to the drill bit, the stop rotates with the drill bit while avoiding tissue damage as the drill penetrates the bone.
LISTED UNDER: CNC Machining
Reduced Cabling Means No Signal Error for Ultrasonic Equipment Testing
July 2, 2012 4:05 pm | by Hack Summer | Articles | CommentsFrom prenatal exams to torn ACLs, ultrasound imaging for medical purposes is used to visualize muscles, tendons, fetuses and internal organs. The technology for imaging has been around more than fifty years and has become one of the most common, non-invasive diagnostic tools in the medical industry. Testing the ultrasound machinery is an intricate process with a high need for accuracy. For this reason, one of the largest international medical diagnostic equipment manufacturers for ultrasound imaging machinery trusts the Moog Animatics SmartMotor on their testing equipment. The SmartMotor was able to supply the precision motion control with the least amount of electrical noise (electrical noise interferes with ultrasound beam alignment).
LISTED UNDER: Other Motors | CNC Machining | Actuators
Oscillators Offer Very Low Jitter, Multiple Frequency Outputs
July 2, 2012 12:12 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThese new Rubyquartz XCO and XVO oscillators are designed to offer a true second source to the Fox Electronics’ XpressO family while adding improved jitter and temperature stability as well as selectable multiple frequencies on one output pin.
LISTED UNDER: Crystals/Oscillators/Piezoelectrics | Power Supplies | Casting
