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Perspectives on First Step in Design (Part V)
May 22, 2008 11:49 am | Pilgrim Software, Inc. | Articles | CommentsThe idea has been thought up, the "napkin sketch" has been made, and the project is ready to move forward. So what's the first "real" step in the design process? This was the question for the participants in this month's Perspectives feature.
Designing for Obsolescence in Outsourced Product Development
May 8, 2008 8:42 am | Articles | CommentsElectronic components used in medical devices can often experience much shorter lifecycles than the products in which they are used. With the additional challenges that come from replacing a part in a finished device, it is best to be as prepared for this inevitable process as possible.
Laser Joining Technology Furthers Miniaturization Capabilities
May 8, 2008 8:42 am | Articles | CommentsMicrowelding provides the medical device industry with yet another manufacturing solution option that enables OEMs to achieve further miniaturization of their products. It can be an ideal alternative to additive joining processes for a number of reasons.
Justifying a Dispensing Robot
May 8, 2008 8:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe assembly industry is vast in its scope and incorporates many independent disciplines for device manufacture. A primary segment of the assembly process that is naturally designated for automation is dispensing.
Don't Get Stuck With the Wrong Adhesive Supplier
March 11, 2008 9:34 am | Articles | CommentsAdhesive technology is critical to many aspects of medical device technology, from securing components within a finished device to adhering wound care products or electrical pads directly to a patient's skin.
Simplifying Design Transfer
February 15, 2008 9:26 am | Articles | CommentsEstablishing clear and efficient communication as part of the design transfer process can be a key component to decreasing the time it takes to bring a product to market.
Do You Have This Implant in My Size?
February 15, 2008 6:25 am | Articles | CommentsA breakthrough technology uses CAD functionality to convert CT and MRI scans into individualized, minimally invasive articular replacement systems. The end result, customizable orthopedic implants, could become much more commonplace for patients who require this type of treatment.
Film Spot-On Solution for Laser
February 14, 2008 5:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsDornier MedTech, a pioneer and market leader in the urology market, selected Victrex APTIV film, made with Victrex Peek polymer, for the marking labels on reusable light conductors in its high-quality solid-state lasers.
Best Practices for Embedding Megapixel Sensors
February 14, 2008 5:04 am | Articles | CommentsThe use of sensors in medical devices has been increasing and will continue to do so with newer technologies. As such, learning more about the specifics of these components is essential for designers to be successful and provide the greatest array of capabilities in their products.
Semiconductor Technologies Drive Medical Device Advances
January 15, 2008 6:17 am | Articles | CommentsMedical device manufacturers are coming to realize the potential advantages of three technologies traditionally used in the semiconductor industry. Micro photolithography, thin-film processing, and electroforming are all processes that can offer unique solutions for medical devices.
PEEK-OPTIMA Enables Enhanced Safety in Fracture Treatment Applications
December 17, 2007 8:23 am | Articles | CommentsOrthopedic technologies are dominated by metal materials in the fabrication of implants and other devices used in this sector. However, increasingly, advanced, high-performance plastics are enabling enhancements with regard to safety and functionality.
Enhancing the Medical Device Product Lifecycle Using Medical Simulators
November 13, 2007 6:42 am | Articles | CommentsVirtual reality simulators are often associated more with entertainment or video game technology than something that would serve a true medical benefit; however, that’s not proving to be the case when it comes to using simulators with medical devices.
Sounding Off on ERP/CRM Software
November 5, 2007 6:43 am | Articles | CommentsThe Project: Find an ERP software solution that will enhance operational efficiency while also reducing costs. The Solution: Syspro’s integrated ERP/CRM offering provides a robust package that satisfies the requirements while also helping to facilitate regulatory compliance.
Determining if a Material Makes the Grade for Combination Products
October 9, 2007 4:26 am | Articles | CommentsThis presentation—the follow-up to an article that appeared in the May issue—reviews the physical characteristics of the materials used when designing and manufacturing a combination product.
Processes for Rapidly Ensuring a Quality Product
October 9, 2007 4:26 am | Articles | CommentsDevice companies are always seeking new methods with which to save time and money in the design and manufacturing processes.
Small Footprint, Big Impact
September 10, 2007 9:46 am | Articles | CommentsBy adding robotics to the production line, a company can turbocharge its product quality, reliability, and speed to market. This article will focus on what characteristics should be examined when considering a robotic solution for various tasks.
Material Lends a Hand to Device Design
September 10, 2007 6:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsWhether it’s to improve the dexterity of video gamers or the motor functions of stroke survivors, the Xtensor device was designed to accommodate the upper-extremity therapeutic needs of virtually everyone. When Clinically Fit Inc.
Linear Motion System Sizing and Selection Tool
September 10, 2007 6:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsDanaher Motion introduces Linear Motioneering—a powerful web-based linear motion system sizing and selection tool that enables OEM and factory automation users to optimize machine design and operation in five simple steps.
Five Ways to Select an Adhesive Converter That Sticks
August 10, 2007 8:03 am | Articles | CommentsIn terms of options, services, and offerings, many adhesive converters may appear to be very much alike, making it difficult for companies to select the right one for their specific application.
Copolyester Selected as Glass Alternative
August 10, 2007 5:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsWith healthcare needs on the rise, medical OEMs are turning to plastics to create safer, more innovative products, and to minimize business costs. As such, Eastman Chemical Company’s Eastar Copolyester MB002 was selected for the redesign of Artegraft Inc.’s 21-in.
Outsourcing Partnership Enables Success
May 14, 2007 7:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsMajor advances in cardiac surgical procedures continue to make headlines as new products are developed that are less invasive, easier to use, and produce more effective patient outcomes.
A Generic Era in Medical Device Manufacturing
April 17, 2007 6:58 am | Articles | CommentsWith patents beginning to expire for brand name medical device products, competition will have the opportunity to emerge in the form of generic alternatives.
Inspecting Complexity: An Overview of Cross-Sectional Scanning
April 10, 2007 8:09 am | Articles | CommentsQuality inspection of parts and components used in the manufacture of medical devices is of utmost importance. Therefore, finding which inspection solution works best for a particular part geometry is equally important.
Five Tips for Selecting the Right Packaging Partner
April 10, 2007 8:09 am | Articles | CommentsDesigning and manufacturing medical devices are complicated tasks and should be the main focus for the companies doing it. Therefore, when forming a team upon which to rely for ancillary components—such as the device packaging—they need to ensure they partner with a reliable company.
New Treatment, New Hope, New Design
March 12, 2007 1:18 pm | Articles | CommentsHow does one redesign an 18,000 pound, 12 MeV electron linear accelerator that typically requires
