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Proprietary Dip and Spray Coating Processes

Proprietary Dip and Spray Coating Processes

Mar 30 | Products

With their proprietary dip and spray coating process, Polyzen enhances product performance and allows for maintaining tight tolerances on wall thickness and other stringent specifications.

PTFE Coating Service for Stainless Steel, Nitinol Hypotubes

PTFE Coating Service for Stainless Steel, Nitinol Hypotubes

Dec 8 2011 | Products

A highly precise PTFE coating service for stainless steel and nitinol hypodermic tubing that does not alter the tubing’s physical properties is available from Applied Plastics Co...

Anodized Device Delivery: The New Face of Medical Packaging

Anodized Device Delivery: The New Face of Medical Packaging

Nov 9 2011 | Articles

Traditionally, the appearance of medical devices was an afterthought and not considered a critical element of design. However, with more devices being used directly by the patient, aesthetics have come to the forefront. This article looks at a technology that helps maintain a high level of functionality in the packaging of a device and couples it with a great appearance.

Mounted Points for Robotic Metal Finishing

Mounted Points for Robotic Metal Finishing

Sep 21 2011 | Products

A full line of cotton fiber mounted points that are ideally suited for EOAT (end-of-arm-tooling) in automated metal deburring and finishing applications is available from Rex-Cut Products, Inc.

Laser Marking: A Green Surface Treatment Solution

Laser Marking: A Green Surface Treatment Solution

Jun 29 2011 | Articles

Laser marking, a fast and clean marking technology, is rapidly replacing older product marking technology. A key factor in the widespread adoption of laser marking is the exponential increase in the use of direct marking of part information to aid in tracking and traceability. Easy and flexible automation, improved environmental profile, and low cost of ownership add to the benefits of this technology.

Ultra Short Pulse Laser Processing

Ultra Short Pulse Laser Processing

Jun 29 2011 | Articles

Laser processing and machining offer a variety of advantages to medical device manufacturers across a number of sectors in the industry. The next generation of laser systems is improving upon these technologies by providing enhanced results in a fraction of the time. This enables even greater precision with less impact on the material being used. 

Millimeter to Sub-Micrometer Surface Textures Through Partial Photochemical Etch Process

Millimeter to Sub-Micrometer Surface Textures Through Partial Photochemical Etch Process

Feb 4 2011 | Products

Hutchinson Technology Inc (HTI), an industry leader in manufacturing precision components, announces successful high volume production of micropatterned parts utilizing a partial photochemical etching process.

New Pavilion Adds Complete Finishing Component to FABTECH 2010 in Atlanta

Aug 19 2010 | News

DEARBORN, Mich., August 18, 2010 — A new Finishing Technologies Pavilion & Conference debuting at FABTECH 2010 Nov. 2-4 in Atlanta allows manufacturing executives to review finishing equipment, processes and services, and gain valuable technical insight. Sponsored by the Chemical...

Lubricious Coatings Suited for Cardiovascular Catheters

Lubricious Coatings Suited for Cardiovascular Catheters

Aug 5 2010 | Products

Bayer MaterialScience LLC recently introduced Baymedix CL 100, a lubricious surface treatment for medical devices that gives a durable coating with an especially low coefficient of wet friction.

Vermont Company Brushes Up on Decorating Challenges

Vermont Company Brushes Up on Decorating Challenges

Jun 23 2010 | Articles

Printing on toothbrushes used to be a challenge in the product decorating field, until the engineers at Pad Print Machinery of Vermont sunk their teeth into the problem. “Toothbrush manufactures were coming to us with a dozen different styles of

Company Expands Grinding Services

Company Expands Grinding Services

Oct 21 2009 | Products

TechDevice (Booth 860), a developer and manufacturer of balloons, catheters, guidewires, and components, has expanded its grinding capabilities and capacity with the recent investment and focus on precision grinding.

Rediscovering the Benefits of Microabrasive Blasting Technology

Rediscovering the Benefits of Microabrasive Blasting Technology

Oct 5 2009 | Articles

Microabrasive blasting offers medical device manufacturers an effective way to treat the surface of a variety of materials for a wide array of applications. However, many may not be aware of how extensive its benefits are.

Data-Matrix Marking Services Allow for Data Storage in a Small Space

Data-Matrix Marking Services Allow for Data Storage in a Small Space

Aug 5 2009 | Products

Laser machining capabilities include data-matrix marking, allowing for a significant amount of data to be stored in a very small space. This process is typically used for marking small and difficult surfaces.

High Performance Treatment Meets Sophisticated Monitoring and Control

High Performance Treatment Meets Sophisticated Monitoring and Control

Mar 17 2009 | Products

The Dyne-A-Mite IT Elite etches, cleans, activates, sterilizes, and functionalizes a wide variety of difficult to treat conductive and non conductive material surfaces.

Fiber Laser Coders Provide Versatility

Fiber Laser Coders Provide Versatility

Nov 10 2008 | Products

The 7210 and 7310 fiber laser coders are compact, fast, and highly reliable for direct parts marking and unique identification coding on a variety of hard-to-mark materials, including nearly any metal, ceramic, or plastic part.

Abrasive Blaster Provides Surface Treatment Solutions

Abrasive Blaster Provides Surface Treatment Solutions

Nov 10 2008 | Products

The AccuFlo abrasive blaster provides surface treatment solutions for the manufacture of medical parts. It is used to roughen the smooth surface finish on the threaded portion of dental implants.

Laser Marking Provides Permanent Solution

Laser Marking Provides Permanent Solution

Oct 13 2008 | Products

Laser marking provides an ideal permanent marking solution on medical devices and equipment, surgical instruments, and orthopedic inserts, as well as in conjunction with high speed packaging and labeling lines.

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