Videos
FDM Helps Acist Reimagine Manufacturing
March 20, 2012 6:41 pm | by stratasysfdm | CommentsAcist uses Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology to maximize efficiency beyond rapid prototyping. The medical device manufacturer puts 3D printed components in doctor's offices, such as the redesigned display unit on its contrast-injection system. According to CTO Ed Miller, FDM...
MOCON's Ed Emerson Demonstrates Non-Invasive Oxygen Detection System for Packaging
February 27, 2012 7:42 am | by mdteditor | CommentsEd Emerson, medical business development manager at MOCON, demonstrates how the new OpTech®-O2 Platinum system works for medical device packaging when oxygen detection is required. The system enables non-invasive, non-destructive measurement of oxygen levels within the packaging. Visit...
Specialty Coating Systems' Lonny Wolgemuth talks Parylene conformal coating
February 27, 2012 6:42 am | by mdteditor | CommentsLonny Wolgemuth, sr. medical market specialist at SCS, talks about a conformal coating technology--Parylene--and how it can be used for medical devices. He highlights the benefits offered by the coating and reviews most common application areas in which it is being used by medical device...
Philips Vital Signs Camera app
February 12, 2012 8:43 am | by Philips | CommentsThe Vital Signs Camera app from Philips (http://www.vitalsignscamera.com) performs a contactless measurement of your heart rate and breathing rate, simply by using the camera of your iPad 2. This breakthrough technology allows you to measure your vital signs in an easy and unobtrusive way...
The Importance of Isolation in Healthcare Applications
January 23, 2012 4:47 am | CommentsThis video explains how iCoupler digital isolators provide a simple solution for connecting patients to a peripheral monitor or PC in a safe and isolated manner.
Nanotechnology and "The End of Medicine" - Andy Kessler
January 10, 2012 11:32 am | by ForaTv | CommentsComplete program at: http://fora.tv/fora/showthread.php?t=273 Former Wall Street analyst Andy Kessler talks about the future of medical nanotechnology and its possible effects on the economics of the medical industry. ----- Former Wall Street analyst, Andy Kessler, follows the money...
Pharmaceutical Processing's Redesigned Website
December 13, 2011 2:36 pm | by pharmpromag | CommentsEditor-in-Chief Mike Auerbach describes some of the new features and enhanced content now available on Pharmaceutical Processing's new website - www.pharmpro.com
Micro Motor Developer's Kit
December 13, 2011 2:34 pm | by NewScaleTechnologies | CommentsNew Scale Technologies' developer's kits allow fast evaluation of SQUIGGLE micro motors and TRACKER position sensors. These kits demonstrate the performance of these tiny components -- the smallest of their kind. They also serve as mechanical and electrical reference designs for...
Fong's Peter Toh explains contract manufacturing for medical device OEMs
December 2, 2011 4:39 am | by MDTeditor | CommentsPeter Toh K. H., Senior Manager of Sales/Programme Department at Fongs Engineering & Manufacturing, explains the companys contract manufacturing capabilities. Additionally, he explains the re-engineering services that enable Fongs engineers to improve on customers products. The company...
Ross Nanotechnology's NeverWet superhydrophobic spray-on coating
November 14, 2011 8:31 am | by lancasteronline | CommentsRoss Technology Corp. needed a better way to reduce corrosion on the steel products. When they couldn't find a suitable one, they worked on creating something on their own. And eventually they hit upon a slick product that's led to a whole new business. That product is NeverWet, a...
A'Swiss Army Knife for the Blind' using Freescale Kinetis MCUs
November 11, 2011 10:27 am | CommentsThe Swiss Army Knife is a portable product for blind people, integrating: Notepad, Portable Scan to Braille, and Twitter Communication.
Memry's Andy Ellicson discusses nitinol component fabrication
November 9, 2011 10:32 am | by MDTeditor | CommentsAndy Ellicson, strategic accounts manager at Memry, offers insight into the capabilities of the company in melting and forming nitinol components. The formed shapes vary in size, but can be made very small as is often needed by medical device manufacturers. Visit http://www.memry.com for...
Advanced Powder Products' Don Heaney discusses miniature component fabrication for medical devices
November 9, 2011 7:33 am | by MDTeditor | CommentsDon Heaney, president of Advanced Powder Products, discusses the medical device component fabrication capabilities of the company, including metal injection molding. The company develops its own material chemistry to help facilitate the fabrication process. Visit http://www.4-app.com for...
Biocoat's Josh Simon illustrates the effectiveness of a hydrophilic coating
November 9, 2011 7:31 am | by MDTeditor | CommentsJosh Simon, Ph.D., senior product manager at Biocoat, demonstrates how the company's hydrophilic coating can significantly improve the coefficient of friction on catheters. The lubricity that the coating provides helps to enable an easier insertion process. Visit http://www.biocoat.com...
Hall Effect Measurement Fundamentals
November 9, 2011 5:40 am | CommentsThis video from Keithley shows how to make Hall effect measurements as they relate to semiconductor materials and device characterization.
