Services
Component Fabrication
Coating Enables Higher Speed Machining
Sumitomo Electric Carbide, Inc.Featuring a Super ZX multi-layered coating, the new grades AC510U and AC520U are perfect for roughing, finishing, and medium cut machining of super alloy materials. The coating consists of ultra-thin layers of TiAlN and AlCrN, alternately stacked up to 1,000 layers.
Machining Center Has Linear Scales and Approx. Five Micron Position Accuracy
Datron Dynamics, Inc.Datron Dynamics Inc. has announced the release of the M10 Pro, the next generation in their line of German-engineered high speed machining centers that includes significant advancements in their machining technology.
CNC Micro-Milling Machines
Microlution, Inc.CNC micro-milling machines provide cutting edge solutions for any manufacturer machining small, high precision parts.
Design/Manufacturing Services
Contract Assembly (703)
Ibs-Integrated Biosciences Inc.IBS is an ISO-9002 compliant, cGMP compliant FDA registered, contract manufacturer of class I and II medical devices and IV sets. The company also offers contract assembly and automated equipment design and building services to the medical device industry.
Molding Services for Medical Device Components
B. Braun Oem DivisionThe B. Braun OEM Division of B. Braun Medical Inc. offers injection molding, insert molding and over molding for the production and customization of medical device components.
Gas Plasma System
Plasmatech, Inc.The A400 gas plasma system has a 16 x 16 x 19 in. aluminum chamber, is clean room compatible, and available in both table-top and tall free-standing cabinet versions. Gas introduction via mass flow controllers and magnetic valves ensures precise gas measurement.
Electronic Components
Thermistors/Probes
Selco Products CompanyIn response to high market demand for products that meet specialized application requirements, the customizable CS Series thermistors and CP Series probes are offered.
Hollow Shaft Encoders
Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc.The RHI58 Series Incremental Rotary Encoders offer pulse outputs up to 100,000 ppr. They provide a maximum frequency of 300 kHz with six outputs, and a cable connection. Additional features include a 10- or 12-mm diameter shaft bore, alarm output, and 10-30 VDC or 5 VDC power.
High Efficiency, High Current Switching Power Supplies
Protek Test & MeasurementThe new “S” Series offers low input power consumption with efficiencies better than 70%, as well as a smaller size and cost-effective savings. Four models are available, all equipped with the following qualifications: 0.
Facility Equipment/Software
Versatile Cutter Solution for Multiple Materials
Applimotion, Inc.Eraser’s Model MMC71 Multi-Material Cutter is an all-electric, fully programmable, bench-top cutter capable of processing a wide variety of material types and compositions...
Air Locks
Clean Air Products Corp.Designed to transfer parts and equipment into and out of cleanrooms, the Series 18 Pass Thru Air Locks significantly reduce potential contamination by decreasing the number of people entering and exiting the cleanroom. The units are available in white polypropylene or optional stainless steel.
Wipes
High-Tech Conversions, Inc.VISION 1 wipes consist of premium quality virgin polyester fibers that are knitted on state-of-the art equipment especially for use in cleanrooms. This fabric undergoes a multitude of processes including cleaning, scouring, cutting, and a special proprietary cleaning process.
Fluid/Air Transfer
Connector (1603)
Anderson Materials EvaluationThe SBS50 connector's two pole housing allows a finger proof design, serving to greatly benefit those using personal mobility devices, including wheelchairs and scooters.
Tubing Pumps Offer Improved Performance and Ease of Use
Cole-ParmerMasterflex C/L Tubing Pumps from Cole-Parmer now feature a redesigned head with significant mechanical and ergonomic improvements. The new head provides more secure tubing retention...
Variable Flexibility Medical Catheter Shafts
Putnam Plastics Corp.Putnam Plastics Corporation, a leader in advanced extrusion for minimally invasive medical devices, has added variable pitch braid and coil reinforcement to its portfolio of variable flexibility medical catheter shaft technologies.
Hardware
Casters
The W.T. Hight Company, Inc.This line of low-level casters are designed to move heavy loads while minimizing equipment height. The line offers 14 casters in 10 distinct overall heights from 2-7/32 in. to 4-15/16 in. Wheel diameters range from 1-5/8 in. to 3 in. and load capacities from 220 to 1,200 lbs.
Heat Shrinkable Tubing (3883)
Parker TexmedA full line of Texfluor FEP heat shrinkable tubing is offered in a variety of expansion ratios. It operates in temperatures as high as 400°F and is ideal for covering medical instruments, thermometers, lighting fixtures, and other instruments where protection is needed.
Multi-Barbed Fittings
Newage Industries, Inc.Thermobarb® multi-barbed fittings are available in an assortment of five plastics. This expanded offering lets users select the material that works best with their application, from potable water and laboratory use to chemical and fluid transfer, industrial uses, and many others.
Materials
PVC Filter Monitors Designed for Water and Corrosive Liquids
Orange ResearchPVC filter monitors from Orange Research measure differential pressure to check the health of filter media in filtration equipment for water and corrosive liquids.
An Evolution in Coatings
SurModics, Inc.What began with drug-eluting stents has progressed to coatings with multiple actions and beyond. The following article, based on interviews with leading medical device coating companies, offers insight into the latest advancements.
Tri-Clamp Ends Reduce Risks Associated With Barb-Style Fittings
AdvantapureAn option for sanitary connections is now available from AdvantaPure— Overmolded Tri-Clamp Ends for PVC, TPE, and TPR tubing and hose.
Packaging/Sterilization
Color-Changing Sealant Technology Adds Security, Branding Advantages
Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc.Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc., which first developed the foil header pouch in the 1970s, is once again introducing a game changer—its proprietary color-changing sealant technology for heat-seal applications.
Label Applicator
Vancive Medical Technologies™This industrial-grade label applicator, called the ALS 204, automatically applies preprinted product ID labels to cartons, boxes, and other items at packaging-line speeds up to 40 meters per minute.
PE Resin Blend Sheet Foam with Multidirectional Stretch
Pregis CorporationPregis has introduced Stretchfoam, an “industry first” proprietary polyethylene (PE) resin blend sheet foam with multidirectional stretch for protective packaging applications. Stretchfoam represents the latest addition to the company’s Microfoam line.
Testing
System Facilitates Research of Cell Cultures Using a Microscope
Carl Zeiss Microimaging, Inc.With Definite Focus, the company offers a system for the Axio Observer.Z1 that can be used not only for the research of cell cultures in many biomedical applications, e.g. cell biology, pharmacology, molecular genetics, developmental biology and the neurosciences, but also in basic research.
Telecentric Measuring Lenses
Edmund OpticsTML-HP (high power) telecentric measuring lenses correct perspective errors that yield variations in magnification through the depth of field. Therefore, these lenses are ideal for both on-line and off-line production environments that require accurate measurements.
Designing Devices for Patients on the Run
Altera CorporationMedical monitoring devices are moving out of the hospital and into the hands of consumers, driving a shift to a platform approach for designing medical electronics.
