Precision Shape-Shifting Silicone Tubing Is a Reality
January 22, 2010 10:58 am | by Paul Mazelin | Articles | CommentsThe ability to manipulate tubing into different forms and with multiple lumens is a benefit to medical device designers. A newer technology, however, enables this metamorphosis to occur "on the fly" during the extrusion process.
LISTED UNDER: Extrusion | Silicon Molding | Silicon Molding
Perspectives on the FDA UDI Rule, Part II
December 2, 2009 4:28 am | Intertech Development Company | Articles | CommentsThe FDA's upcoming UDI rule will impact all medical device manufacturers. To what degree, however, will vary from company to company, based on what systems and technologies are already in place.
LISTED UNDER: Leak Testing | Medical Device Testing | Component Testing
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 IV
October 5, 2009 6:20 am | Crane Aerospace & Electronics | 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: Leak Testing | Medical Device Testing | Component TestingStaying Ahead of the Pack
August 5, 2009 10:44 am | by Ed Emerson | Articles | CommentsIn a world of hungry microorganisms, it is critical that medical devices—designed to heal—do not inadvertently do the opposite by infecting the patient.
LISTED UNDER: Product-Safety/Performance Testing | Leak Testing | Medical Device Testing
Leak Detectors Offered With Communication Capabilities
August 5, 2009 10:43 am | Intertech Development Company | Product Releases | CommentsMedical device and medical supply manufacturers with applications requiring high speed leak testing of parts (from several cubic centimeters to several liter volumes) can now integrate leak testing into test-intensive assembly operations using the M-1075-Y mass flow leak detectors.
LISTED UNDER: Leak Testing | Leak Testing | Medical Device Testing
Miniature Medical Test Connectors Available With Metric Thread Options
May 8, 2009 12:19 pm | Fastest Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsNow offering metric thread options, the ME001 Series of miniature test connectors for medical device leak testing applications delivers mounting and media connection flexibility, securely sealing ultra-thin hypodermic and catheter tubing. Capable of sealing outside diameters (OD) down to 0.
LISTED UNDER: Leak Testing | Leak Testing | Medical Device TestingPerspectives on Changes in China (Part 1)
November 10, 2008 6:53 am | Intertech Development Company | Articles | CommentsChina has been the subject of much debate throughout the manufacturing industry as more companies have considered it an option for reducing costs. However, quality concerns and increasing economic factors have caused some to rethink this outsourcing strategy.
LISTED UNDER: Leak Testing | Medical Device Testing | Component Testing
Test System Facilitates Semiconductor Leak Testing
August 12, 2008 8:14 am | Vacuum Instrument Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe MS-50 high production console is a fully automated high production helium leak detector for testing the hermeticity of sealed products such as semiconductors and microelectronics.
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Multi-Channel Leak Detector
August 12, 2008 8:14 am | Intertech Development Company | Product Releases | CommentsSix models are offered for either two or four-channel testing at high (0-10 psig), low (0-1 psig) or standard (0-3 psig) pressure. All models feature a transducer repeatability of 0.05% F.S.D., a transducer sensitivity of < 10-5 psi (STD), 0.
LISTED UNDER: Leak Testing | TransducersFive Steps to Leak-Proof Testing Success
January 15, 2008 6:17 am | Intertech Development Company | Articles | CommentsThe testing of any medical device is critical to the overall design and development cycle in order to ensure its safety and effective performance. As such, companies need to be certain that the methods they use to perform these tests are as accurate and reliable as possible.
LISTED UNDER: Leak Testing | Flow | Leak Testing
Test Connectors
January 10, 2008 10:59 am | Fastest Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCapable of sealing down to 0.015 inches OD, the ME001 connector is designed for leak testing infusion set and drug delivery devices. Its compact 0.
LISTED UNDER: Connectors | Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Leak TestingNon-Destructive Package Testing
December 10, 2007 9:52 am | T.M. Electronics, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCompany provides custom designed non-destructive test systems for non-porous packages or medical devices.
LISTED UNDER: Product-Safety/Performance Testing | Leak Testing | Medical Device Testing
Leak & Flow Tester
May 8, 2007 11:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Sprint iQ multi-function leak and flow tester features a capability of testing up to four parts simultaneously, a wide range of available test methods, enhanced measurement resolution, advanced communication capabilities, and intuitive logic.
LISTED UNDER: Leak Testing
Leak Test System
March 8, 2006 9:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Falcon leak test system simultaneously determines leak location and total leak rate, providing real-time process control.
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