Challenges and Rewards of Molding Silicone
November 9, 2011 11:50 am | by Mats Håkanson | Articles | CommentsSilicone is a significant material in medical device design. As such, finding an expert partner who understands all of its benefits and challenges is key for manufacturers who wish to implement the material into a product. This article highlights several advantages of using silicone for component fabrication as well as some of the obstacles to success.
LISTED UNDER: Molding Systems | Injection Molding | Molding
High Powered Medicine
November 9, 2011 11:02 am | by Dr. Thomas Dittrich | Articles | CommentsThe trend to miniaturize medical devices is active throughout the industry. With it, the challenge of identifying power solutions for these technologies is one that medtech companies are eager to solve. This article highlights one specific design option, that is, high energy lithium metal oxide batteries and showcases the advantages they present.
LISTED UNDER: Product Design
Balloon Visual and Dimensional Inspection System Upgrades
November 9, 2011 6:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsInterface Catheter Solutions’ announces the new Auto-i 360 balloon visual inspection system with upgrades that can significantly reduce cycle times.
LISTED UNDER: Full Service Contract Manufacturing
Molded Interconnects Ideal for High-Density Medical Applications
November 7, 2011 10:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsMolex Incorporated introduced the MediSpec Molded Interconnect Device family with Laser Directed Structuring for high-density medical applications. This innovative technology delivers packaged interconnect solutions that meet or exceed stringent medical device guidelines while providing multiple benefits
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Custom Battery Contacts
November 7, 2011 6:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsInterplex Sunbelt Inc., a world class supplier of precision components and assemblies and a division of Interplex Industries, Inc. announced today that it will be featuring custom battery contacts...
LISTED UNDER: Batteries and Accessories | Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping
Perspectives on Balancing Development Success, Part I
October 28, 2011 11:33 am | Articles | CommentsWith the development of a medical device, how do you best achieve a balance between time to market, cost savings, and regulatory compliance?
LISTED UNDER: Injection Molding | Cleanroom Assembly
Making the Change: Advancements in Single-Use Tube Connections
October 27, 2011 12:38 pm | by Chuck Philipp | Value Plastics, A Nordson Company | Articles | CommentsSingle-use tubing connectors are an important component in a multitude of medical devices and often the primary connection interface between the patient and the healthcare equipment providing the treatment. But as the popularity of single-use tubing sets continues to rise, so does the number of issues that design engineers must overcome in making the connections both easy for end users and safe for their patients.
LISTED UNDER: Fittings | Product Design
Water Pre-saturated Cleaning Wipes
October 27, 2011 7:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsJNJ Industries packages Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), a universal cleaning agent, in two different formulations and with two distinct wipe substrate materials so that they can serve a wide range of industries.
LISTED UNDER: Cleaning Supplies | Cleaning Systems and Chemicals | Cleanroom Assembly
Ultrasonic Welding Technology
October 26, 2011 1:00 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe new HiQ generation of machines from Herrmann Ultrasonics adapt perfectly to even the most complex applications. The complete product line addresses various customer requirements.
LISTED UNDER: Laser WeldingCase Study: Diagnostic Grifols, “Improved collaboration accelerates our development time.”
October 26, 2011 12:22 pm | by IBM | White PapersDiagnostic Grifols, a leading medical device provider, is implementing a solution to enhance collaboration throughout its product development cycle, sees significant results in time to market and regulation compliance.
LISTED UNDER: Design/Manufacturing ServicesSolution Brief: “IBM Rational systems and software solution for medical device manufacturers”
October 26, 2011 12:19 pm | by IBM | White PapersThe challenges faced by medical device manufacturers can no longer be solved by examining problems individually. IBM Rational solution for medical devices provides a comprehensive and holistic answer that makes it easier to comply with regulatory mandates, while at the same time improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the product development team.
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A Process Approach to Molding Leads to Better Results
October 24, 2011 10:29 am | by Kersten Terry and Cheryl Weckle | Articles | CommentsPartnering with a molding services provider and establishing a strong relationship is critical to success for medical device manufacturers. However, a greater degree of efficiency can be established from partnering with the molder’s resin supplier as well. This article looks at the additional benefits realized from going a step further in reaching out to all parties involved in the molding supply chain.
LISTED UNDER: Molding Systems | Injection Molding | Molding
Healthsense Uses Protomold and Firstcut for Faster Product Design
October 21, 2011 10:46 am | by Brad Cleveland | Proto Labs, Inc. | Articles | CommentsThe Challenge: Identify an affordable and reliable way to develop prototype parts that can withstand the scrutiny of real world testing. The Solution: Utilizing an array of services including Protomold and Firstcut, the company was able to secure a low volume run of components that were provided in near production ready materials suitable for testing.
LISTED UNDER: Design Services | Product Design | PrototypingPrepare for Validating the Injection Molding Process
October 21, 2011 10:37 am | by Rick Puglielli | Articles | CommentsMolding for medical devices involves critical processes that must offer repeatability, assurance of accuracy, and a high degree of quality. The following article will describe the basic fundamentals of the injection molding process that one needs to understand before developing an effective protocol for validating the injection molding process.
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Custom Liquid Silicone Medical Molded And Bonded Components
September 28, 2011 7:01 am | Rubber Industries | Product Releases | CommentsWhen medical device designers asked for custom components with improved performance properties, Rubber Industries answered with its Liquid Silicone Molding and Bonding service.
LISTED UNDER: Silicone | Silicone | Silicon Molding
