New Speech Valve with High Purity Zirconia Lasts Eight Times Longer than Traditional Silicon
July 18, 2012 9:29 am | by Morgan Technical Ceramics | Morgan Technical Ceramics | Articles | CommentsRobust biocompatible material to improves comfort and reduces healthcare costs. Morgan Technical Ceramics (MTC) worked with the UK-based University of Hull to develop a new valve used to restore vocal function for patients with throat cancer. The new tracheo-oesophageal fistula speech valve uses Zyranox™ bio-compatible Yttria partially-stabilized Zirconia, specifically developed for surgical implant devices.
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The Design and Manufacture of DentalVibe Injection Comfort System
July 17, 2012 3:46 pm | by BING Innovations | Articles | CommentsNo more painful dental injections. That would be music to the ears of millions of people in the U.S. and around the world who fear going to the dentist. According to studies from the Dental Fears Research Clinic at the University of Washington Dental School in Seattle, upwards of 50 million Americans avoid the dentist due to their fear of pain. Most often, it’s the pain associated with dreaded dental injections. The fact is that dentistry itself doesn’t hurt – injections do.
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The Little Things That Kill
July 17, 2012 3:35 pm | by Jeff Reinke | Articles | CommentsA look inside the design of cancer detection and imaging technology offers insight on the time, footprint and specification challenges inherent to medical product development.
LISTED UNDER: Other Testing Instruments | Medical Device Testing | Component Testing
Meder Develops a Micro-Miniature Hermetically Sealed Reed Switch
July 17, 2012 3:19 pm | by John Beigel | Meder Electronic Inc. | Articles | CommentsMicro-machining technology, simply stated, is the utilization of semiconductor manufacturing equipment in such a way that it creates micro-mechanical systems that serve a specific purpose. MEDER’s objective was to develop a micro-miniature hermetically sealed reed switch that is able to function exactly like the larger, standard hermetically sealed reed switch.
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New Patch-Based Wearable Sensor Combines Advanced Skin Adhesives and Sensor Technologies
July 17, 2012 2:50 pm | by Deepak Prakash | Vancive Medical Technologies™ | Articles | CommentsAdvances in adhesives, materials, software and sensor technologies are spurring development of a new generation of wearable sensors and monitors for medical and health management applications. A notable example is a patch-based wearable sensor that adheres comfortably to the user’s skin and continuously gathers physiological and lifestyle information, with certain versions that will include vital signs and other indicators for up to seven days. The patch-based wearable sensor represents a major advancement in personal monitoring device design, functionality and wear time.
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Yes, it is Brain Surgery – So Precision is Everything
July 17, 2012 2:23 pm | by Lynn Manning | Articles | CommentsThe patient lies wide awake in the operating room (OR), the top of his draped head bared to the neurosurgeon. A second doctor stands at the patient’s side, lifts the man’s arm, and flexes it gently. The hand and wrist are stiff, with a visible tremor. The surgeon makes a slight adjustment to brain-penetrating electrodes mounted through a starburst-shaped plastic fixture fastened to the man’s skull. “How about now?” the surgeon asks. The arm is moved again, this time naturally, smoothly, without shaking. “That’s it,” says the patient, nodding his head with relief.
LISTED UNDER: Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Medical Device TestingSonoscan’s Acoustic Microscope to Serve as a General-Purpose Tool for Laboratory/Failure Analysis
July 17, 2012 1:23 pm | Sonoscan | Product Releases | CommentsSonoscan® has unveiled its newest Lab Model 9600™ C-SAM® acoustic micro imaging system, specifically designed to serve as a general-purpose tool for laboratory/failure analysis work or for low-volume production inspection.
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Dage-MTI Introduces High Sensitivity, Infrared Camera, the IR-1000 for Microscopy and Inspection
July 17, 2012 12:04 pm | Product Releases | CommentsDage-MTI, a leading manufacturer of highly sensitive cameras for bioscience, inspection, and analysis, introduces a near-infrared (NIR) camera for applications that require high sensitivity in the NIR wavelength range. The IR-1000 offers two important features: automatic contrast and real-time edge enhancement.
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Medical Device Firm Creates Complex Production Parts
July 11, 2012 9:59 am | by Acist | Stratasys Inc. | Articles | CommentsAcist (Advanced Contrast Imaging System Technology) is a medical-device company that specializes in developing contrast injection systems in the fields of cardiology and radiology. Acist’s devices infuse dye into the vascular system, letting physicians visualize anatomies.
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5 Factors to Identifying the Best Leak Tester for You
July 10, 2012 2:46 pm | by Joe Pustka | Uson, L.P. | Articles | CommentsThe laws of physics that determine the best match leak test methods have not changed. What has changed is the technology available—both the leak testers and the automation for full or semi-automated test and assembly machinery—that make one or another leak tester the best match technology. This article reviews five factors that need to be considered to ensure the best choice is made.
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60601 3rd Edition Transition Solution
July 10, 2012 2:26 pm | by UL Staff | Underwriters Laboratories Inc. | Articles | CommentsWhile many companies are concerned with the impact the 3rd edition of IEC 60601-1 will have on their medical device products, what they first need to determine is which products will actually be impacted. Preparing products for the new standard does not need to rely heavily on valuable resources. This article looks at the considerations prior to transitioning a product for the new standard.
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Roundtable Q&A: Materials
July 10, 2012 2:09 pm | Materion Corporation | Articles | CommentsThis month, insights on materials topics—desirable benefits, development focus, and influence on design—are shared. Question 1: Beyond the physical characteristics, what benefits are medical device manufacturers most interested in when selecting a material?
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Roundtable Q&A: Testing & Inspection
July 10, 2012 2:01 pm | National Instruments Corporation | Articles | CommentsQuestion 1: What are the common missteps OEMs make when planning a testing solution for their medical devices?
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Roundtable Q&A: Medical Electronics
July 10, 2012 1:43 pm | Logic Pd | Articles | CommentsQuestion 1: What is the most significant challenge in the miniaturization of medical electronic devices?
LISTED UNDER: Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Electronic Components | Medical Device Testing
New Small Camera from The Imaging Source
July 10, 2012 10:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Imaging Source, an international manufacturer of industrial cameras for machine vision, has just announced a new series of very small GigE cameras. Their footprint is only 29 mm x 29 mm and compatible to many analog cameras. This new series simplifies the migration from the analog to digital camera world.
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