An Outside Perspective: Joining Forces to Bring New Technology to Market
January 5, 2012 10:53 am | by John Havard | Articles | CommentsMedical device manufacturers that attempt to handle too many tasks in the product development process without the sufficient level of competency are simply setting themselves up for failure. It is vital for them to maintain a strong expertise in those core competencies and look outside for strategic partners who can aid them. This article examines that for the product design process.
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Perspectives on Miniaturization
January 5, 2012 9:47 am | Articles | CommentsIn the effort to make medical devices smaller, what has been the most challenging obstacle you have faced and how were you able to resolve this problem?
LISTED UNDER: Biocompatibility Testing | Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Surface Modification Coatings
CNC Bending of Wire and Tube for Medical Devices
January 4, 2012 6:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsMedical designers needing a source for custom 2D and 3D tubular and wire components will find Marshall Manufacturing’s capabilities of interest.When developing medical devices...
LISTED UNDER: Prototyping | CNC Machining | Laser Welding
Modular Technology Platform Accelerates Product Innovation
December 12, 2011 6:29 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.
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Customized Motion Control Solutions
December 2, 2011 4:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsWhen precision, performance, size or application specific constraints (business and/or technical) cannot be met by any other suppliers for large OEM customers; Aspen Motion Technologies can offer prompt and viable motion control solutions at globally competitive prices.
LISTED UNDER: Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping | Air Pump
The Tinker's Toolbox - IAR Systems CEO Stefan Skarin on Embedded Design Tools
November 28, 2011 5:32 am | Podcasts | CommentsIn this podcast we talk to IAR Systems CEO Stefan Skarin about Embedded Design Tools and the state of the design industry as it applies to microcontrollers, software tools, and standardization issues in the marketplace.
LISTED UNDER: Electromedical Contract Manufacturing | Design Services | Product Design
Power Supplies meet latest Medical Approvals
November 21, 2011 3:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsPowerstax, a leading value added power solutions manufacturer, is pleased to announce that its MEDISTAX range of power supplies for medical applications has now been approved to the latest versions of safety approvals IEC 60601 1 2005 3rd Edition. This is
LISTED UNDER: Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping | Power Supplies
Smart Touch LCD Introduced for 5.6” Embedded Display Applications
November 11, 2011 5:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsEarthLCD.com, the recognized leader in smart touch LCD's, today announced the immediate availability of their new ezLCD-005 graphic display module.
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Full-Service Contract Manufacturer
November 10, 2011 7:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsMICRO is a full-service contract manufacturer of precision components, complete devices, insert/plastic molding and custom fabricated tube assemblies.
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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.
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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
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
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.
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