Simplifying Design Transfer
February 15, 2008 9:26 am | Articles | CommentsEstablishing clear and efficient communication as part of the design transfer process can be a key component to decreasing the time it takes to bring a product to market.
LISTED UNDER: Precision Machining | Prototyping | Precision MachiningUltrasound Portable Partitioning
February 13, 2008 6:17 am | Analog Devices | Articles | CommentsProviding doctors with a handheld, portable ultrasound unit with which to help diagnose patients would be a tremendous tool for enhancing patient care.
LISTED UNDER: Integrated Circuits | Medical Device Testing | Component 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 Testing
Fatigue Testing
November 5, 2007 9:10 am | Instron | Product Releases | CommentsWaveMatrix is an intelligent Windows-based software package for fatigue and dynamic testing of materials and components.
LISTED UNDER: Material Testing | Component Testing
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 TestingThe Next Evolution of Parylene Coating
October 9, 2007 4:26 am | Specialty Coating Systems | Articles | CommentsParylene is an excellent option for medical device manufacturers seeking a device coating for their product. Unfortunately, specific factors limit its use in certain applications. A new variation offers benefits that address these concerns.
LISTED UNDER: Parylene | Biocompatibility Testing | Microbiology/Chemical TestingReviewing Ceramic Advances for Medical Implants
August 10, 2007 8:03 am | Articles | CommentsMedical device manufacturers are in a constant search for new and innovative material advances. For implantable devices, they have been seeking alternatives to metal that offer greater advantages. One such material that has been used since the ‘70s is ceramics.
LISTED UNDER: Ceramics | Injection Molding | Biocompatibility TestingAre Your Component Providers Supplying You With the Right Testing Information?
August 10, 2007 8:03 am | by Jesse Bonfeld | Articles | CommentsDevice manufacturers are ultimately responsible for the safety and performance of a finished medical device. Therefore, they need to ensure their component suppliers are providing products that meet precise, critical specifications.
LISTED UNDER: Component Testing | Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Medical Device Testing
Automated Testing Software
April 17, 2007 11:34 am | Aitken Scientific Ltd | Product Releases | CommentsA-S Automate is a user-friendly programmable software tool for the control and scheduling of multiple devices in automated testing processes. Data from a range of sources can be captured and processed and many liquid handling components can be controlled simultaneously through one user interface.
LISTED UNDER: Other Testing Instruments | Medical Device Testing | Component Testing
Small in Size, Big on Precision
April 9, 2007 5:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsTuebingen Scientific Medical GmbH is a medical device company specializing in instrumentation for minimally invasive surgery. The surgical systems fill in the gap between conventional surgical instruments and surgical robotics.
LISTED UNDER: Medical Device Testing | Component Testing
Test Socket (3861)
March 12, 2007 1:24 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe CSP test socket is designed for devices from 28 to 40 mm 2 . The socket is ideal for manual testing of devices with pitches down to 0.4 mm, such as CSP, MicroBGA, DSP, LGA, SRAM, DRAM, and Flash devices.
LISTED UNDER: Other Testing Instruments | Component TestingDeveloping Medical Components Utilizing Early Supplier Involvement
March 12, 2007 1:18 pm | Nypro | Product Releases | CommentsDeveloping complex plastic medical components for high volume assembly can be greatly enhanced by taking advantage of early supplier involvement.
LISTED UNDER: Molding | Prototyping | Rapid PrototypingAchieving Optimal Particle Size Distribution in Inhalation Therapy
March 12, 2007 1:18 pm | Articles | CommentsInhalation therapy has proven to be an effective method of administering a number of pharmaceuticals for more than a century. However, achieving the optimal particle size for a treatment with particular pharmaceutical formulations has been a troublesome task.
LISTED UNDER: Product R&D | Control | FlowProduct Design With the Manufacturing Process in Mind
February 7, 2007 11:26 am | Articles | CommentsAs medical devices have become more advanced through the implementation of sophisticated technologies within the finished product, the amount of expertise required to efficiently design and engineer the device has grown.
LISTED UNDER: Design Services | Medical Device Testing | Seal-Strength Testing
