Lessons Learned at the Intersection of Electronics and Medical Molding
June 12, 2012 9:33 am | by Philip Katen | Articles | CommentsAs the cross-pollination of the molded electronic and medical components industries continues, the products in each industry are becoming much smaller and much more complex. Toolmakers, molders, suppliers and the OEMs of medical components that incorporate electronics must all have a firm understanding of the ideas, processes, expectations and standards of both industries in a collaborative effort to produce the highest quality component-level parts at the lowest viable cost.
LISTED UNDER: Injection Molding | Micro Molding | Micro-machining
Active Matrix OLED Microdisplay
June 6, 2012 10:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe new WUXGA OLED-XLTM microdisplay is being shown in a prototype head-mounted unit in eMagin’s booth (#539); it has also been selected for display and demonstration...
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics and Displays | Product Design
Five Steps to Validating the Cleaning Process of Medical Devices
June 6, 2012 10:03 am | by Patrick Kenny | Microtest Laboratories Inc | Articles | CommentsMany modern medical devices are composed of high-tech materials such as metallic alloys or synthetic plastics. Their production may require the use of various agents to aid in the manufacturing process or produce contaminants that require later removal. These devices must be clean to ensure patient safety, and to ensure the device will continue to function as intended. Listed here is a five step process to help keep contaminants out and ensure cleanliness.
LISTED UNDER: Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Full Service Contract Manufacturing | Medical Device Testing
Quantifying Design for Manufacturability
June 6, 2012 8:56 am | by John Rokus | Micro Power Electronics, Inc. | Articles | CommentsIt was the scientist Lord Kelvin who said, "When you can measure what you are speaking about, and express it in numbers, you know something about it; but when you cannot measure it, when you cannot express it in numbers, your knowledge is of a meager and unsatisfactory kind.” So, if you are among those in the medical device industry who are struggling to keep DFM alive and well within your organization, or you plan to kick off a DFx initiative, this article is for you.
LISTED UNDER: Wire and Cable | Medical Device Testing | Component Testing
Roundtable Q & A: Molding
June 6, 2012 5:02 am | by John Schmitz, Shu Peng, and Dave Pool | Articles | CommentsQuestion 1: How are innovative molding techniques enhancing the design capabilities of medical device manufacturers?
LISTED UNDER: Injection Molding | Insert Molding | Silicon Molding
Perspectives on Battling HAIs
June 5, 2012 11:28 am | Articles | CommentsWhat impact does the effort to reduce the incidence of hospital acquired infections have on the development of new medical devices?
LISTED UNDER: Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Medical Device Testing | Product DesignApplying Tech: Portable Medical, Part III
June 5, 2012 9:56 am | Articles | CommentsHow are you influencing portable medical devices?
LISTED UNDER: Vacuum | Injection Molding | Control
Perspectives on Prototyping, Part II
June 5, 2012 8:39 am | Articles | CommentsHas design software reached the point where it can serve as an acceptable replacement for physical prototypes in medical device manufacturing?
LISTED UNDER: Prototyping | Medical Device Testing | Component Testing
Perspectives on Prototyping, Part I
June 5, 2012 8:23 am | Articles | CommentsHas design software reached the point where it can serve as an acceptable replacement for physical prototypes in medical device manufacturing?
LISTED UNDER: Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping | CNC Machining
Living in the Material World
June 5, 2012 7:00 am | by Gus Breiland | Articles | CommentsMolding prototype components enables the medical device designer to get a “preview” of a finished part before going into full production. However, to get the full benefit of this, material selection should be just about completed, including any additives that are to be used. This article looks at the considerations for medical device developers when planning molded prototype components.
LISTED UNDER: Prototyping | Medical Device Testing | Component Testing
Conformal Cooling Using DMLS
June 5, 2012 6:44 am | by Tim Ruffner | Articles | CommentsConformal cooling in tool design is a concept that’s fundamentally sound. The trouble lies in the mechanics. Design obstacles imposed by performance boundaries in available machining processes often put its merits out of practical reach. The emergence and attainability of DMLS technology gives toolmakers the design latitude to make conformal cooling a profitable reality.
LISTED UNDER: Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping | Injection MoldingManufacturers Focused On Cost Management, Innovation To Drive Top-and-bottom Line Growth: KPMG Survey
June 4, 2012 5:21 am | News | CommentsGlobal manufacturing executives, cautiously optimistic about the business outlook for the next two years, remain focused on cost management and operational efficiency initiatives but are turning their attention to investing in innovation and value-added services to drive growth...
LISTED UNDER: Business Services
PCB Adapter for Emergency-Stop Button
May 31, 2012 12:40 pm | Eao Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsEAO Corporation of Milford, CT USA, a premier global supplier of Human Machine Interface (HMI) Systems and Components, has introduced a new PCB adapter for the Series 84...
LISTED UNDER: Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices | Product DesignSelf-Lubricated Polyisoprene for Medical Septum Applications
May 30, 2012 10:46 am | by Saman Nanayakkara and Shu Peng | Articles | CommentsThe Project: Develop a system that reduces the needle drag and piercing resistance of the septum and injection site materials to increase product performance. The Solution: Chemists developed a family of self-lubricated polyisoprene materials that have been manufactured with a proprietary lubricant system and show a minimal reduction of physical and mechanical properties.
LISTED UNDER: Injection Molding | Silicon Molding | Silicon MoldingPractical Challenges for Medical Device Coatings
May 30, 2012 10:25 am | by Josh Simon, Ph.D. | Articles | CommentsBefore selecting a device coating, physical properties and provided benefits are not the only consideration for device designers. There are other critical factors that can significantly impact efficacy. This article reviews variables such as sterilization methods, shelf-life, and aging which can all have an adverse impact on the coating.
LISTED UNDER: Abrasion resistant | Anti-corrosive | Antimicrobial
