Haptic-Based Design Software Plays Vital Role in Revision Hip Implant Case
February 9, 2012 10:05 am | by Kevin Atkins | Articles | CommentsDemand for personalized implants is increasing, since younger patients and longer life spans mean that more patients are receiving their first joint replacements earlier in their lifetime. When implant materials wear out, patients may need second or even third implants, called revision implants. Thermoplastic Products Corporation (TPC) uses Sensable’s Freeform to deliver them in a novel way—restoring patients to well being, while allowing their surgeon to experience computer-based surgical planning as well.
LISTED UNDER: Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping | CAD
Laser Marking and Resistance Technology
February 8, 2012 10:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsMiyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces it will showcase its latest welding, cutting and marking technologies...
LISTED UNDER: Laser Marking | Lasers | Marking Products
Gently Removing and Long-Term Wear Adhesives
February 8, 2012 9:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsAdhesives Research, a leading developer and manufacturer of adhesive products, invites OEMs and product designers to learn about its newest adhesive technology for wound care and medical device products...
LISTED UNDER: Hydrophilic Coating | Product Design
Low Coefficient of Friction Silicone Coating for Healthcare Applications
February 6, 2012 6:55 am | NuSil Technology | Product Releases | CommentsNuSil Technology LLC, a leading formulator and manufacturer of silicone compounds for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, announces the release of MED-6671, a room temperature...
LISTED UNDER: Silicone | Silicone | Silicone
Small Two-Phase Stepping Motor
January 30, 2012 6:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsSanyo Denki America, Inc. has expanded on its successful compact and lightweight F2 Series with the addition of the industry's smallest 2-Phase Bipolar Stepping Motor.
LISTED UNDER: Cylinders | Product Design
Cleanroom ISO 5 Version of Six-Axis Robot
January 27, 2012 6:20 am | Abb Robotics | Product Releases | CommentsABB Robotics has introduced an ISO 5 (Class 100) Cleanroom version of the IRB 120, its smallest ever multipurpose 6-axis robot. The component materials of the IRB 120 prone to particle generation...
LISTED UNDER: Cleanroom Assembly
Plug-and-Play Sensor Prototype Kit
January 25, 2012 6:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsCal Sensors announces the global launch of a new Sensor Prototype Kit, a plug-and-play tool deigned to dramatically accelerate prototyping, validation and product development...
LISTED UNDER: Caps and Plugs | Plugs and Receptacles | Sensors
Multi-output Regulators Include Supervisory and Watchdog Timers
January 23, 2012 7:27 am | Analog Devices | Product Releases | CommentsAnalog Devices, Inc. introduced its ADP5041 and ADP5040 multi-output regulators. The regulators meet the increasing demand for greater power density by combining a high-efficiency, 3-MHz, 1.2-A buck regulator and two 300-mA LDOs (low dropout regulators)
LISTED UNDER: Timers and Controllers | Power Supplies | Product Design
Ultrasonic Welding of Thermoplastics
January 23, 2012 6:54 am | Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsHerrmann Ultrasonics has been setting technical benchmarks in the ultrasonic welding of thermoplastics for 50 years. The company developed a completely new generation of machines...
LISTED UNDER: Laser Welding | Plastics | Cylinders
SmartCamera Developer’s Kit with Precision Autofocus
January 18, 2012 6:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsD3 Engineering, New Scale Technologies and Sunex have teamed up to create a new OEM SmartCamera Developer’s Kit with precision autofocus in a compact size...
LISTED UNDER: Camera | Camera | Prototyping
Accelerate Product Innovation with Modular Technology Platform
January 9, 2012 6:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsLogic PD, offering a smarter way to innovate for all phases of a product’s lifecycle, is making rapid development using sophisticated technologies possible for leading-edge products.
LISTED UNDER: Product Design
Twin Power Solenoid Valve Technology
January 9, 2012 6:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Type 6624 microfluidic valve from Burkert Life Science combines the industry-proven rocker principle of Burkert’s Type 127 valve with a highly innovative new actuator.
LISTED UNDER: Solenoids | Solenoid Valve | PrototypingTranslating Lean Principles to DfX Improvements
January 6, 2012 11:08 am | by Chris Munroe | Articles | CommentsCost pressures abound for just about every industry, but few experience the dual pressure to reduce cost without sacrificing quality at the level found in the medical industry. A true benefit of a strong Lean manufacturing philosophy is that it reduces cost by eliminating inefficiency, and, as a byproduct, contributes to improved quality.
LISTED UNDER: Component Testing | Product Design
Diamond-Like Carbon Biocompatible Coatings Ideal for Medical Applications
January 6, 2012 5:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsMorgan Technical Ceramics (MTC) announced that it produces a range of superior Diamonex® diamond-like carbon (DLC) biocompatible coatings...
LISTED UNDER: Biocompatible | Micro-machining | PiezoelectricsRoundtable Q & A: Machining
January 5, 2012 11:36 am | by Igor Lukash and Mike McCormick | Gateway Laser Services | Articles | CommentsIn this month’s “Roundtable Q&A,” industry leaders provide insights on machining topics, including benefits of machining, use of lasers, and areas of growth for machined components.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Micro-Machining | Laser Machining | Precision Machining
