Notables
Hydrophilic Porous Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive for In-Vitro Diagnostic Devices
August 28, 2009 12:02 pm | Adhesives Research, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsARcare 92205 is an innovative hydrophilic porous pressure-sensitive adhesive technology that increases device functionality by rapidly transmitting fluids or gasses while bonding filters and membranes within in-vitro diagnostic devices.
Flexible Adhesive Changes Colors as it Cures
August 28, 2009 12:02 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe See-Cure 1201-M-SC is a medical grade flexible adhesive designed for rapid bonding of a variety of rigid and flexible plastics. It cures in seconds when exposed to high-intensity UV/visible light, enabling faster processing, greater output, and lower assembly costs.
Silicone Tape Creates Air-Tight, Water-Tight Bond
August 28, 2009 12:02 pm | Fujipoly America Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe military-grade, multi-purpose silicone tape (MIL-I-46852C) creates a reliable air-tight, water-tight bond within three minutes of application. Once the product has cured, the protected area withstands exposure to solvents, UV rays, and temperatures ranging from -49°F to 480°F.
UV Curable Nanosilica-Filled Epoxy Offers Abrasion and Chemical Resistance
August 28, 2009 12:02 pm | Master Bond, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe UV22 is a nanosilica-reinforced, UV curable epoxy system that offers a combination of properties not available in conventional epoxy systems.
Large-Scale Torque in a Small Package
August 5, 2009 10:44 am | Maxon Precision Motors, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe flat motor measures Ø10 × 12.5 mm and offers a high nominal torque of up to 0.83 mNm and a stall torque of up to 1.29 mNm. Its outer diameter of 10 mm includes a protective cover that serves as protection against contact and as a mounting aid during installation of the motor.
Brushless Motor Offers Solution for Programmable Motion Control Applications
August 5, 2009 10:44 am | Crouzet | Product Releases | CommentsThe Motomate brushless motor features compact size, convenience, and easy programmability. Designed with an integral controller, the motor provides an all-in-one solution for a wide range of applications where programmable movement of simple mechanisms is required.
Mini Lead Screw Assemblies Engineered for Demanding Miniature Applications
August 5, 2009 10:44 am | Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsThe Mini Series lead screw assemblies are for demanding miniature applications, such as miniature pumps and dispensing systems, micro-actuators, and laser/optical focusing mechanisms.
Actuator for Cleanroom Environments
August 5, 2009 10:44 am | Thk America, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSuitable for cleanroom environments, the CGL15N/CGL20N Actuator has a clean, corrosion resistant, and long–term maintenance-free design. For low particle generation, it features a seal mechanism and a full size cover. AFE-CA grease (designed for cleanrooms) is also used to reduce dust.
Polycarbonate Resin Developed for Thin-Wall Applications
August 5, 2009 10:43 am | Bayer Materialscience, Llc | Product Releases | CommentsThe Makrolon Rx2435 polycarbonate resin is a medical grade that addresses the increasing demand for a radiation sterilizable material for thin-wall medical applications. Like Makrolon Rx2530 polycarbonate, the Rx2435 exhibits a balance of mechanical strength and toughness.
Process Cooling is Energy Efficient, Cleanroom Friendly
August 5, 2009 10:43 am | Frigel North America | Product Releases | CommentsThe closed-loop Ecodry System is an alternative to cooling towers/chillers. Suitable for any climate, the cleanroom ready system decreases water and energy usage by up to 95% and increases productivity by up to 20%.
Family of Blends Useful for Hand-Held Medical Device Applications
August 5, 2009 10:43 am | Eastman Chemical Company | Product Releases | CommentsTrilliant HC blends are well-suited for hand-held medical-device applications, such as diagnostic tools, blood-glucose meters, pulse oximeters, and battery-powered feeding pumps, in which close contact with the skin and cleaning with chemicals is common.
Chip Sensor Designed for SMT Shock and Vibration Measurement
May 8, 2009 12:19 pm | Meggitt Sensing Systems | Product Releases | CommentsThe Model 12M1A Picochip is a high-performance, piezoelectric accelerometer packaged as a surface-mount chip component.
Machine Vision System Offers More Speed, Resolution
May 8, 2009 12:19 pm | Keyence Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe CV-5000 Vision System offers ultra high-speed image processing for any production line. The (11x) high-speed five mega pixel camera transfers ultra high-definition images (2432 x 2050 pixels) in 61.2 ms (16.3 times/sec), 11 times faster than previous models.
Miniature Medical Test Connectors Available With Metric Thread Options
May 8, 2009 12:19 pm | Fastest Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsNow offering metric thread options, the ME001 Series of miniature test connectors for medical device leak testing applications delivers mounting and media connection flexibility, securely sealing ultra-thin hypodermic and catheter tubing. Capable of sealing outside diameters (OD) down to 0.
Compact Gantry Robots Save Cost, Floor Space
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Denso Robotics | Product Releases | CommentsThe XR-Series four-axis, compact gantry robots feature a ceiling mounted, flexible SCARA robot combined with a long-stroke Cartesian robot. As a result of their highly efficient, integrated design, the XR-Series robots use up to 40% less valuable factory floor space than conventional SCARA robots.
Automated Machines Designed for Two to Three Component Processes
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Cincinnati Automation | Product Releases | CommentsThis line of automated assembly and inspection machines designed for two to three component assembly, test, and checks. These systems include two to three feeder bowls typically rated at 30 ppm each.
Automated Inhaler Testing System Increases Productivity
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Astech Projects | Product Releases | CommentsThe fully automated Xelair Series 5 system for automated inhaler testing incorporates all existing features of the Xelair 1 and 3 series, such as reduced variability, increased productivity, and cost reduction.
Coating Designed to Enhance Maneuverability of Guidewires
March 17, 2009 11:15 am | Dsm Biomedical | Product Releases | CommentsComfortCoat is an advanced lubricious hydrophilic coating designed to enhance maneuverability of metal guidewires in minimally invasive procedures. For example, minimally invasive procedures are carried out to treat strokes, brain aneurysms, and other neurovascular diseases.
Parylene Conformal Coating Services Provided
March 17, 2009 11:15 am | Para Tech Coating Inc | Product Releases | CommentsPTC provides Parylene conformal coating services, automated vacuum deposition systems, and raw materials (dimer). Parylene dimer (di-para-xylylene) is deposited for ultra-thin conformal, pin-hole free, and hydrophobic surface protection of static and fixtured substrates.
High Performance Treatment Meets Sophisticated Monitoring and Control
March 17, 2009 11:15 am | Enercon Industries | Product Releases | CommentsThe Dyne-A-Mite IT Elite etches, cleans, activates, sterilizes, and functionalizes a wide variety of difficult to treat conductive and non conductive material surfaces.
Grommet Enclosure Released for Series of Solenoid Valves
March 17, 2009 11:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsA grommet coil enclosure has been released for the company's Series 204 and 304 solenoid valve lines. The housing features yet another flexible production option for a group of long-lasting valves that can operate under maximized pressure ratings.
Syringe Pump Obtains Flows as Low as 1.3 Picoliter/Minute
March 17, 2009 11:15 am | Cole-Parmer | Product Releases | CommentsThis picoliter syringe pump is a unique pump capable of producing picoliter per minute flow rates. Its high-precision stepper motor allows for smooth flow with up to ±0.5% accuracy and 0.1% reproducibility. With flow rates as low as 1.
Vertical Hand-Held Fluid Valves Improve Dispensing Ergonomics
March 17, 2009 11:15 am | Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe 1270-857 series pneumatic, vertical handle-mounted Kiss dispense valves are ideal for dispensing low- to high-viscosity 1-component adhesives, sealants, and lubricant materials.
Vacuum Pumps Feature Energy-Saver Version
March 17, 2009 11:15 am | Anver Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsJB Series single stage vacuum pumps are air-powered venturi style pumps that incorporate one-piece anodized aluminum bodies, brass internal nozzles, and achieve a 27 in. Hg vacuum with low flow rates from 1.2 to 9 CFM.
Hood Protects Operators From Fumes and Particles
March 17, 2009 11:14 am | Air Science Usa | Product Releases | CommentsThe Purair 20 Ductless Fume Hood has been designed to provide operator protection when using hazardous substances. A face velocity at 100 fpm ensures containment of fumes and an alarm will alert the operator when the airflow falls to an unacceptable level.
