Perspectives on First Step in Design (Part III)
May 22, 2008 11:28 am | Dukane Corporation | Articles | CommentsThe idea has been thought up, the "napkin sketch" has been made, and the project is ready to move forward. So what's the first "real" step in the design process? This was the question for the participants in this month's Perspectives feature.
LISTED UNDER: Power Supplies | Product DesignPerspectives on First Step in Design (Part II)
May 22, 2008 11:12 am | Analog Devices | Articles | CommentsThe idea has been thought up, the “napkin sketch” has been made, and the project is ready to move forward. So what’s the first “real” step in the design process? This was the question for the participants in this month’s Perspectives feature.
LISTED UNDER: Medical Device Testing | Component Testing | Product Design
First Step in Design
May 8, 2008 8:43 am | Astrodyne Corporation | Articles | CommentsThe idea has been thought up, the "napkin sketch" has been made, and the project is ready to move forward. So what's the first "real" step in the design process? This was the question for the participants in this month's Perspectives feature.
LISTED UNDER: Micro Molding | Power Supplies | Wire and CableDesigning for Obsolescence in Outsourced Product Development
May 8, 2008 8:42 am | Articles | CommentsElectronic components used in medical devices can often experience much shorter lifecycles than the products in which they are used. With the additional challenges that come from replacing a part in a finished device, it is best to be as prepared for this inevitable process as possible.
LISTED UNDER: Product Design | Electronic Components | Medical Device TestingLaser Joining Technology Furthers Miniaturization Capabilities
May 8, 2008 8:42 am | Articles | CommentsMicrowelding provides the medical device industry with yet another manufacturing solution option that enables OEMs to achieve further miniaturization of their products. It can be an ideal alternative to additive joining processes for a number of reasons.
LISTED UNDER: Welding | Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Laser Welding
Driving Design Excellence With Test
May 8, 2008 8:40 am | Articles | CommentsEffective data collection methods and quality test systems are critical elements in ensuring medical device design success.
LISTED UNDER: Product-Safety/Performance Testing | Prototyping | Rapid PrototypingPerspectives On Miniaturization (Part III)
May 7, 2008 8:08 am | Hypertronics | Articles | CommentsIn the March and April issues of MDT, Perspectives presented the experiences of industry experts in facing the challenges of miniaturization of medical devices and the components used to make them.
LISTED UNDER: Micro Molding | Micro-machining | Insert Micro MoldingPerspectives on Miniaturization
May 7, 2008 7:57 am | Omnetics Connector Corp. | Articles | CommentsMaking medical devices smaller is a regular challenge for manufacturers, as well as their supply and service partners. Enabling these products to do more while taking up less space is a task every member in the process is responsible for accomplishing.
LISTED UNDER: Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping | Injection MoldingPerspectives on Metal in Healthcare
May 6, 2008 11:38 am | Able Electropolishing Co., Inc. | Articles | CommentsMetal is a tried and true material used in a variety of applications in the human body because it offers strength, durability, and reliability. Unfortunately, like most materials, it also has its downside and new materials being introduced may become better alternatives.
LISTED UNDER: ElectropolishingPerspectives in Molding
May 6, 2008 11:23 am | Articles | CommentsWhat will medical device manufacturers have to look forward to in terms of molding for their
LISTED UNDER: Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping | Injection Molding
Chrome-Effect Film Eliminates Need for Electroplating
April 4, 2008 12:15 pm | Bayer Films Americas | Product Releases | CommentsMakrofol 3D Metallic FG film boasts a high-quality metallic gloss and a very eye-catching appearance. It is also the first film of its kind that can be cold-formed.
LISTED UNDER: Device CoatingSensitive to the Touch
April 4, 2008 10:26 am | Articles | CommentsThe Project: Create a realistic, virtual reality simulation with which doctors and students can practice a knee arthroscopy procedure. The Solution: Use two off-the-shelf haptic devices instead of a computer mouse, and a haptics software development kit to touch-enable the procedure.
LISTED UNDER: Product Design8 Keys to Success for an Outsourced Design
April 4, 2008 7:18 am | Helix Medical | Articles | CommentsFrom critical design errors to poor communication, outsourcing solution providers have experienced the gamut of problems from working with medical device clients who don't always know the best route to take to ensure a product's success.
LISTED UNDER: Design Services | Prototyping | Injection Molding
Custom Coil Cords Provide Reliability
March 11, 2008 10:05 am | Carrio Cabling | Product Releases | CommentsCustom coil cords are manufactured exclusively in the U.S. using the company’s lot size of one and Six Sigma manufacturing process, which equates to excellent turn-around times and near-zero defects.
LISTED UNDER: Cordsets/Power Cords | Product R&DDesign a Tourniquet, Double Time!
March 11, 2008 9:56 am | Product Design Labs Llc | Articles | CommentsThe Project: Design a tourniquet in a little over two weeks that needs to offer exceptional strength and durability, while also enabling ease of use.
LISTED UNDER: Product Design | Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping
