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Pumps and Compressors Offer Broad Range of Pressure, Vacuum Options

mbarnes — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:19:26 +0000

Thomas’ line of single piston pumps and compressors are designed to withstand the most demanding applications. The 660 and 668 Series feature air flows to 2.7 cfm (76.5 l/min), pressures to 100 psi (6.9 bar) and maximum vacuum to 93% of local barometer (930 mbar).

Addition Cured Silicone for Biocompatibility and Cytoxicity

mbarnes — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:43:09 +0000

The MasterSil 153Med has been introduced by Master Bond. The two part silicone with a paste consistency features a convenient one to one mix ratio by weight, and does not require exposure to air and humidity for cross-linking. It has a long working life of 5-7 hours and will not outgas while curing. MasterSil 153Med delivers high temperature resistance up to 400°F and superior flexibility. Its flexibility allows it to withstand thermal cycling, vibration and shock.

Changing from Gamma to E-Beam

sfenske — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:38:25 +0000

PE Resin Blend Sheet Foam with Multidirectional Stretch

mbarnes — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:25:02 +0000

Pregis 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.

Transparent Polyamide for Home Healthcare Applications

mbarnes — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:08:10 +0000

Arkema has introduced Rilsan Clear G-170 MED, a fully transparent polyamide for use in breathing masks, tubing and other transparent medical components. Rilsan Clear G-170 MED is more transparent than glass, lighter and more flexible than polycarbonate for applications in which patient comfort is required.

Compact Valves with High Flow Rate and Power Density

mbarnes — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:48:26 +0000

With the TwinPower technology the fluid technology specialist Burkert has developed a new actuator design for solenoid valves that increases the power density by using two coils. This innovative actuator technology, which allows a very compact design, is now available as a complete standard valve line in widths of 10mm and 16mm, therefore offering more than 1000 possible variants for each width with optimal flexibility in adapting the valves to specific applications.

Lasers at 594 nm for Fluorescence-Based Applications

mbarnes — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:33:04 +0000

A new series of Sapphire lasers from Coherent at 594 nm are ideal for fluorescence-based applications in life sciences. Formerly, this wavelength was only available from inefficient, low-power HeNe lasers, or from diode-pumped solid state (DPSS) lasers utilizing complex frequency-mixing schemes.

New Study Finds Blind People Have the Potential to Use Their 'Inner Bat' to Locate Objects

sfenske — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:51:59 +0000

New research from the University of Southampton has shown that blind and visually impaired people have the potential to use echolocation, similar to that used by bats and dolphins, to determine the location of an object.

Scientists from NTU and Lund University Develop New Tumor-Killer

sfenske — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:48:53 +0000

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Lund University, Sweden, have bioengineered a novel molecule which has been proven to successfully kill tumor cells.

Challenges Encountered in Surgical Management of Spine Trauma in Morbidly Obese Patients

sfenske — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:34:22 +0000

Physicians at Monash University and The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia describe the logistic, medical, and societal challenges faced in treating spine trauma in morbidly obese patients. Based on a case series of six patients injured in high-speed motor vehicle accidents, the authors categorize difficulties faced in the care of morbidly obese patients from on-scene immobilization and medical transport through spinal imaging, surgery, and postoperative care.