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Compact One-Piece Antenna Contact Technology

mbarnes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:13:56 +0000

Autosplice has introduced a new series of compact surface mount contacts for antenna applications in mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. The new single-piece contact designs are ideally suited for Near Field Communications (NFC) Antenna requirements as well as other grounding applications within wireless communications designs and are superior to existing two-piece molded products.

Laboratory Testing Inc. Offers New Radiography Capabilities

mbarnes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:00:16 +0000

Laboratory Testing (LTI) has announced the expansion of services available for X-ray inspection, also called radiography or radiographic testing. The laboratory’s Nondestructive Testing Department now performs computed radiography with a Carestream Industrex HPX-1 Digital System, in addition to conventional film radiography.

Medical-Grade TPEs Provide Real-World Alternative

mbarnes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:49:33 +0000

New technologies have been announced that combine the advantages of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) over PVC, the quality benefits of calendering, and the sealing efficiency of radio frequency (RF) welding. These technologies will be highlighted by Teknor Apex Company at MD&M East (Booth 3811).

Medical Innovation Will Not Be “Taxed Away”

sfenske — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:43:34 +0000

“Take two and call me in the morning.” That’s the phrase that came to mind while preparing a particular article recently.

Ultra-small 7S Series of 7mm Incremental Rotary Encoders

mbarnes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:21:18 +0000

Nemicon continues to push the envelope in high-performance miniaturization with its 7S Series Incremental Rotary Encoder. At just 7.2mm (0.28346”) in diameter, and based on Nemicon’s successful line of 18mm (0.70866”) and 12mm (0.47244”) diameter miniature encoders, the 7S Series shaft type encoder features high resolution, high noise immunity and high reliability.

Pressure Balanced Proportional Valve Options

sfenske — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:00:06 +0000

Closer Look: Standard Proportional Valve

Standard Valve Operation:

Step 1: To obtain higher flows, the valve uses a large orifice.

Step 2: Fluid pressure pushes on the poppet.

An Invisible Tug-of-War behind Bad Hearts and Power Outages

cfox — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:56:45 +0000

Systems such as a beating heart or a power grid that depend on the synchronized movement of their parts could fall prey to an invisible and chaotic tug-of-war known as a "chimera." Sharing its name with the fire-breathing, zoologically patchy creature of Greek mythology, a chimera state arises among identical, rhythmically moving components — known as oscillators — when a few of those parts spontaneously fall out of sync while the rest remain synchronized.

High-Voltage Devices from St. Jude Medical Get FDA Approval

cfox — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:46:27 +0000

St. Jude Medical (NYSE:STJ) has announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its next-generation Ellipse and SJM Assura portfolio of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds). The new devices are designed to lower the risk of lead abrasion and to ensure high-voltage therapy delivery.

A Complete Interactive Patient Care Solution

cfox — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:42:59 +0000

Barco has announced the launch of “CareConnex, powered by Hospedia”, a fully integrated interactive patient care enterprise solution designed to support a better patient experience and improve hospital efficiency and profitability.

Techne to Buy Bionostics for $104M in Cash

cfox — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:37:13 +0000

Techne, which makes medical testing and diagnostic products, said Tuesday that it reached a deal to buy Bionostics Holdings Ltd. and its operating subsidiary Bionostics Inc. for $104 million in cash.

Bionostics develops, manufactures, and distributes products that verify the proper operation of in vitro diagnostic devices mainly used in blood glucose and blood gas testing. The company has supply relationships with the vast majority of in vitro diagnostic device manufacturers, Techne said.