Spin Welding Capabilities Allow for Specialized Joining of Plastics to Metals
February 9, 2010 4:12 am | Veridiam Medical | Product Releases | CommentsVeridiam Medical (MD&M West Booth 2962) introduces new spin welding capabilities to its array of specialized manufacturing operations. The new Spin Welder allows plastic components to be quickly, cleanly, and permanently attached to metal assemblies.
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Spin Welding Capabilities for Specialized Joining of Plastics to Metals
December 2, 2009 4:28 am | Veridiam Medical | Product Releases | CommentsThe Spin Welder allows plastic components to be quickly, cleanly, and permanently attached to metal assemblies. The addition of this machine allows the company to manage complex projects that require both metal manufacturing and plastic attachment, saving both time and money for their customers.
LISTED UNDER: WeldingAdding Conveyors to the Lean Manufacturing Mix
December 2, 2009 4:26 am | by Kevin Gingerich | Articles | CommentsMoving to a lean system can be of great benefit to most medical device manufacturers. Unfortunately, not all of them are familiar with the tools and strategies that need to be put in place to maximize the return on this investment.
LISTED UNDER: Conveyers | Cleanroom Assembly
Benchtop Leak Test Instrument Is Ideal for Cleanroom
October 15, 2009 6:37 am | Cincinnati Test Systems, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Blackbelt is a precision benchtop leak test instrument designed for maximum performance and minimal space requirements.
LISTED UNDER: Leak Testing | Cleanroom Assembly
Perspectives on Manufacturing Technologies, Part II
October 5, 2009 6:19 am | Articles | CommentsThe capabilities of manufacturers are growing to enable the fabrication of components that are extremely tiny, very complex, and incredibly intricate. These advances are leading to medical devices that could not have been developed just a few years ago.
LISTED UNDER: Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping | Cleanroom AssemblyDevelopment Between Companies Brings a New Product to Market in Record Time
July 6, 2009 11:31 am | Articles | CommentsIn the fall of 2005, Bob Elson, vice president of engineering at Coapt Systems Inc, wanted to develop their design for a new cosmetic surgical device, known as the Surgiwire Incisionless Dissector, into a finished product ready for shipment to surgeons.
LISTED UNDER: Wire Forming | Cleanroom Assembly | Cable Assemblies
Advanced Spin Welding Capabilities for Joining of Plastics to Metals
July 6, 2009 11:31 am | Veridiam Medical | Product Releases | CommentsThe new Spin Welder allows plastic components to be quickly, cleanly, and permanently attached to metal assemblies. The addition of this machine allows for the management of complex projects that require both metal manufacturing and plastic attachment, saving both time and money for their customers.
LISTED UNDER: WeldingLaser 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
Cleanroom Linear Robots
December 10, 2007 9:54 am | Adept Technology, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Adept Python Cleanroom Class 1 ESD modular Cartesian robots are the latest addition to the industry’s broadest cleanroom and ESD product line that includes SCARA, Six-axis, and Cartesian robots. The new robots are targeted at precision assembly and handling applications.
LISTED UNDER: Robotic Systems | Cleanroom Assembly
Elastomer Enhances Clearweld Laser Technology
October 11, 2007 10:01 am | Eastman Chemical Company | Product Releases | CommentsCreating successful medical applications that deliver effective, safe, and accurate patient solutions often requires forging partnerships with the right mix of technological know-how. Natvar, a manufacturer of extruded products for the medical market, and Gentex Corp.
LISTED UNDER: Elastomers | Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Laser WeldingSmaller May Be Better, but It’s Not Always Easy
October 9, 2007 4:27 am | Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company | Articles | CommentsMedical OEMs face a number of challenges in miniaturizing device designs. Fortunately, new electronic capabilities and technologies are enabling this process to be performed more efficiently.
LISTED UNDER: Electronics Contract Assembly | Medical Device Testing | Component TestingSmall Footprint, Big Impact
September 10, 2007 9:46 am | Articles | CommentsBy adding robotics to the production line, a company can turbocharge its product quality, reliability, and speed to market. This article will focus on what characteristics should be examined when considering a robotic solution for various tasks.
LISTED UNDER: Robotic Systems | Cleanroom Assembly
Loading and Assembly System
July 5, 2007 12:14 pm | Ess Technologies, Inc | Product Releases | CommentsThe TaskMate robotic loading and assembly system combines a FANUC LR Mate mini robot with ESS-designed equipment to create a system that reduces repetitive motion in the loading and assembly of packaged medical devices and other products.
LISTED UNDER: Robotic Systems | Cleanroom AssemblyCutting to the Point of Fiber Lasers
May 8, 2007 11:31 am | Articles | CommentsPrecision is of paramount importance in the manufacture of medical devices. Few technologies demonstrate the ability to achieve the necessary degree of accuracy more effectively than laser solutions.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Machining | Nitinol | Laser Welding
Laser Welding
March 12, 2007 1:24 pm | Mackmedical/Mack Molding | Product Releases | CommentsHigh precision laser welding has been added to the company’s broad range of sheet metal fabrication services, which is particularly significant to the orthopedic surgical case and tray market. The Class I laser workstation is a fully self-contained 24 x 18 in.
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