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A Laser’s Role in Medicine
June 7, 2013 3:18 pm | by Tracey Ryba, Product Manager—Lasers, TRUMPF Inc. | Articles | CommentsThe use of lasers in the development of medical devices through to their actual usage in the devices themselves has been a steadily growing trend. The capabilities and functionality they offer to both design engineers as well as healthcare professionals is varied and beneficial. This article looks at the advantages lasers offer in the development of medical devices.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Micro-Machining | Laser Sintering | Laser Machining
Designing Micro Parts with High Volume Production in Mind
June 5, 2013 3:16 pm | by Marty Cavegn, Sales Engineer, Top Tool | Articles | CommentsMost often, it seems medical device manufacturers are deciding between machining and molding for their component fabrication needs. However, there are alternatives that should be explored. Stamping offers an array of excellent advantages for designers who need micro parts made from metal materials.
LISTED UNDER: Stamping3-D Printing Goes from Sci-Fi Fantasy to Reality
June 2, 2013 9:37 am | by MARTHA MENDOZA, AP National Writer, Associated Press | News | CommentsInvisalign, a San Jose company, uses 3-D printing to make each mouthful of customized, transparent braces. Mackenzies Chocolates, a confectioner in Santa Cruz, uses a 3-D printer to pump out chocolate molds. And earlier this year, Cornell University researchers used a 3-D printer, along with injections of a special collagen gel, to create a human-shaped ear.
LISTED UNDER: Component Fabrication | Other Plastics-Forming Equipment
Considerations and Complexities of Catheter Design & Development
May 29, 2013 12:00 pm | by Sean Lynn, Engineering Manager, Teleflex Medical OEM | Teleflex Medical OEM | Articles | CommentsThe extrusion of medical tubing can be a relatively “simple” task or it can present a number of challenges; it all depends on the application, materials to be used, etc. This article will focus on single lumen tubing and take a walk through a selection of the options available to the designer from the simplest to the most complex.
LISTED UNDER: Extrusion Equipment | Extrusion | Coextrusions/Paratubing
New Gap Filler Pad Introduced
May 28, 2013 3:45 pm | by MDT Staff | Fujipoly America Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsFujipoly has announced the introduction of Sarcon GR25A-00-50GY, an extremely soft thermal gap filler pad that also exhibits a very low thermal resistance. This thermally conductive silicone-based material easily conforms to most component shapes and board protrusions while exhibiting very low pressure.
LISTED UNDER: Die Cutting
Single Mode Fiber Laser Markers Offer Processing Advantages
May 20, 2013 4:12 pm | by Dr. Geoff Shannon, Laser Technology Manager, Miyachi Unitek | Miyachi Unitek Corp. | Articles | CommentsThe fiber laser marker has become commonplace for mainstream marking applications, providing excellent high speed contrast marking of steels and plastics, as well as materials micromachining, including cutting, drilling, scribing, and ablation. Lasers with better beam quality can mark or machine faster, and provide better feature resolution and improved process quality.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Micro-Machining | Machining Equipment & Tools | Laser Marking
Capillary Tubing for Analytical Techniques
May 16, 2013 12:28 pm | by MDT Staff | Polymicro Technologies, A Subsidiary Of Molex | Product Releases | CommentsPolymicro Technologies will exhibit its capillary tubing and related products at the 37th International Symposium on Capillary Chromatography. Featuring the latest developments in column technology, detection systems and applications using GC, LC and CE modes, the ISCC provides an annual forum for scientists involved in chromatographic separations.
LISTED UNDER: Tubing-Processing Equipment
Precision Laser and Micro Manufacturing Capabilities for Medical Devices
May 15, 2013 5:10 pm | by MDT Staff | Joining Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsJoining Technologies is highlighting its precision laser and micro manufacturing capabilities for the medical market at MD&M East. Engineering experts will be on hand to discuss Joining Technologies’ capabilities for precision laser cutting and welding, as well as expanded micro manufacturing capabilities...
LISTED UNDER: Machining Equipment & Tools
Achieving Effective Process Monitoring Through Detailed Process Development
May 14, 2013 11:57 am | by Robert P. Gattshall, Technical Shared Services Manager, The Tech Group | The Tech Group, Inc. | Articles | CommentsWhen it comes to molding for medical devices, effective process monitoring isn’t just about getting a part correct, but rather, it could be a matter of life or death. Ensuring product is produced within defined limits is critical. This article highlights the considerations required to be certain effective process monitoring has been established for medical molding.
LISTED UNDER: Molding Equipment | Molding Systems | Injection Molding
Where Has All the Training Gone?
May 14, 2013 11:41 am | by Kathy Bellemare, Director of Human Resources, and Robert Allen, Director of Engineering, Tooling, and Metal Form, Connecticut Spring & Stamping | Connecticut Spring & Stamping | Blogs | CommentsTraining is extremely important to the future of manufacturing in the United States, yet in many states, it has fallen by the wayside. Training for skilled manufacturing positions has been hit by a perfect storm of budget cuts and the mistaken idea that all young workers should go to college. What training exists has a near-exclusive focus on non-manufacturing skills.
LISTED UNDER: Coiling | Die Cutting | Machining
A Material Argument: Ceramic Injection Molding
May 13, 2013 3:17 pm | by Dr. Rachael Ambury, Sales and Applications Engineer, Morgan Technical Ceramics. | Morgan Technical Ceramics | Articles | CommentsCeramic injection molded products are increasingly being used in the manufacture of innovative medical components and devices, thanks to the unique range of material and performance attributes. In this article, the material, its key features, and the growing range of applications for which it is suited are highlighted.
LISTED UNDER: Ceramic Injection Molding | Injection Molding | Molding
Advanced Medical Converting Capabilities to Exhibit at MD&M
May 10, 2013 4:42 pm | by MDT Staff | Fabrico, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsFabrico will be showcasing medical converting services in the Medical Design and Manufacturing East conference. Fabrico’s in-house test facilities ensure that the end product meets the most demanding specifications for size, weight, and durability.
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External Gas: The ‘Next Generation’ Gas–Assist Technique
May 10, 2013 4:17 pm | by Michael Hansen, Ph.D., Senior Technical Development Engineer, MackMedical/Mack Molding Co. | Mackmedical/Mack Molding | Articles | CommentsThe advantages and benefits of external gas-assisted injection molding, how it compares to internal gas-assisted injection molding, and in-roads the process is making into medical device applications will be examined in this article. In addition, critical steps that form the basis of successful external gas application will be highlighted and real-life examples provided.
LISTED UNDER: Injection Molding | Molding
Radio Touch Probe Brings ‘Out of Sight’ Precision
May 8, 2013 4:29 pm | by MDT Staff | Renishaw, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsBringing "out of sight" precision to complex 3D part measurement on machine tools, the Renishaw RMP600 touch probe combines two exclusive Renishaw technologies — highest accuracy strain-gage sensing and frequency-hopping spread-spectrum radio transmission.
LISTED UNDER: Machining Equipment & Tools
System Enables Machining of Multiple Parts Per Load
May 8, 2013 3:59 pm | by MDT Staff | Kurt Manufacturing Company | Product Releases | CommentsMachining center utilization improves significantly using the new Kurt PinLock system. It enables machining of multiple parts per load while reducing setup time. The PinLock is a pre-engineered system for precisely locating, attaching and removing fixtures, subplates and vises on a single or a series of machining centers.
LISTED UNDER: Machining Equipment & Tools
