Spartan Scientific, Youngstown, Ohio, recently announced the release of its Series SSDP 15, an electro-fluidic solenoid dosing diaphragm pump. The environmentally resistant, fully encapsulated solenoid design offers high-precision, fixed volume and finite control of fluids, making it ideal for controlling liquids in medical, analytical and scientific applications, such as in vitro diagnostics, dialysis and biotechnology.…
Robot-assisted order picking system automates medical supply processes
Finnish company Newlcon Oy’s Mega-Fixu storage and retrieval system completely automates the identification, shelving and dispensing of medications, enabling pharmacists and medical staff to streamline their storage management. Regarding scale and cost, each NewIcon Mega-Fixu storage system is custom-tailored to fit the size and turnover of the particular pharmacy. To accomplish these tasks, Newlcon Oy…
Polygon to showcase composite medical tubing at MD&M West 2019
Polygon Company, a producer of composite tubing, bearings, and cylinders, has announced that it will be exhibiting its high-performance PolyMed Composite Tubing for surgical applications at Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West from February 5th-7th at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, in Booth #866. PolyMed Composite Tubing is suitable for use in a…
Four Solar Atmospheres facilities obtain AS9100D & ISO 9001:2015 Certifications
All four Solar Atmospheres facilities have recently obtained certifications to AS9100 Revision D and ISO9001:2015. Solar has held AS and ISO quality management systems registration certificates since 2001. These latest releases are the most demanding international standards required of suppliers to the aviation, space, defense and medical industries. The certification preparation followed a rigorous process…
Critical components in grasping forceps precisely manufactured using Smith Metals MIM process
Pivot point components provide natural dexterity in grasping forceps, retractors, needle drivers and similar advanced medical instruments. These critical pivot point components are precisely manufactured using the metal injection molding process (MIM) provided by Smith Metal Products. The pivot points pictured measure 0.50” x 0.1875” x 0.25” and have tolerances of ±.0015”. Part features included…
Chip antennas fit tight space needs in medical devices
Traditionally, small chip antennas used in RF-enabled medical devices have required a designated ground “keep out” area to minimize interference from other components and ensure the ideal radiation pattern for wireless signals. In some cases, this reserved space can eat up as much as 15 x 20 mm of the printed circuit board. However, with…
Lightweight pharmaceutical barrier bottles reduce plastic and energy use
These pharmaceutical bottles promote sustainability through light-weighting and production efficiency. The high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pharmaceutical bottle combines technology advancements to reduce plastic content by up to 28% compared to standard designs, while delivering excellent barrier performance. More specifically, Milliken’s additive solution for barrier improvement, together with uniform wall thickness provided by SACMI’s proprietary Compression Blow…
Bot collects data that might be crucial to controlling disease
How does our environment create and contribute to health threats? This is a question doctors are looking to answer. Nano Global, a company focused on accelerating cures to address global health challenges, has introduced the Nano Bot device to monitor and convey environmental data critical to human health and disease control. The first generation Nano…
Lubricious silicones for medical device lubrication
Bio-compatible silicone lubricants are used to reduce friction between medical device components and human tissue. Other desirable properties of lubricious silicones for medical devices include oxidative resistance, chemical inertness and hydrophobicity. These silicones are available in a broad portfolio of off-the-shelf products including self-lubricating elastomers as well as dispersions, fluids and greases to accommodate a…
Medical Device Development: the Digital Future has Arrived
There are a number of acute challenges facing life sciences and medical device developers and manufacturers: cost, time to market, and developing custom solutions. But digital technologies may well be key to improving medical device design. Lynn Manning, Contributing writer Digital design tools—computer modeling and realistic simulation—have emerged as key contributors to success in medical…
3M introduces elastic blend nonwoven tape for improved conformability, skin breathability
3M today announced it has expanded its lineup of advanced adhesives for medical devices with the addition of 3M Single Coated Medical Extended Wear Adhesive Nonwoven Tape on Liner (3M 4077), a pressure sensitive adhesive that offers omni-directional stretch for superior conformability and breathability. The thin, water-resistant tape offers excellent initial skin adhesion and a…
When adhesives go wrong
Too often the adhesive selection for a medical device is left to the end of a project. It doesn’t help that there are so many adhesives as to make the choice overwhelming. With so many potential negative outcomes, here are tips on making the right choice. Tony Kaufman, New Business Ventures in 3M’s Critical and…
MW Industries acquires medical-component maker LaVezzi Precision Inc.
MW Industries, a provider of highly engineered springs, specialty fasteners, machined parts, and other precision components, has acquired LaVezzi Precision Inc. — manufacturer of precision-machined components used by the medical-device industry. Located in Bloomingdale, Ill., LaVezzi was founded more than 100 years ago as a manufacturer of components for motion-picture projectors. The company reinvented itself in…
MPD’s new CR1632 lithium battery holder P/N BU1632-JJ-1-G
Part number “BU1632-JJ-1-G” holds a single CR1632 Lithium battery. Built with reliability as the first ideal, it’s designed to meet the stresses of handheld portable applications. A heavy duty plastic body and robust battery contacts meet those requirements for typical medical or consumer type products. Contacts were specifically designed for the rigors of portable applications…
New HVAM series high voltage axial leaded resistors
Stackpole announces the release of the HVAM Series, an axial leaded series of precision resistors designed for high voltage handling and high resistance values. The HVAM offers resistance values from 500K ohms to 10G ohms depending on size and tolerance. The proprietary fine film of the HVAM enables tolerances down to 0.1% and TCR as…
Siemens introducing IPCs to medical market
Siemens Factory Automation plans to go to market for its embedded and panel PC products in the healthcare segment, including x-ray, analyzer, imaging and diagnostic equipment plus data acquisition to patient and hospital records. These domestically sold products are now assembled in Lebanon, Ohio. At the recent Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) show held on…
Photo etching specialty stainless steels
Tech-Etch manufactures precision thin metal parts from specialty stainless steel alloys like MP35N used in implanted medical devices, Elgiloy® used in replacement heart valves, as well as 716 and 420 alloys used for surgical blades. Tech-Etch uses the photo etching process to produce component parts for industrial, aerospace, and medical applications. Other etched materials include…
Photochemical machining guides cover mil/aero and medical areas
Two new specialized Design Guides to Photo Chemical Machining have been extensively updated and expanded and will be of interest to both electrical and mechanical engineers who need precision metal components. Created for engineers involved in applications for either Mil/Aero or Medical products, these new Guides from Fotofab provide general guidelines to be observed in…
Dow launches at MD&M West 2018 its most versatile Liquid Silicone Rubber grades to expand medical device design innovation
Dow Medical Solutions, a business unit of the DowDuPont Specialty Products Division, launched to the U.S. healthcare market two new Dow Corning QP1-33X0 Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) grades and new Dow Corning QP1-5040 Self-Adhesive LSR grade. Each is a low-temperature cure (LTC) technology. These new additions to the company’s portfolio of LSR solutions support a…
TRUMPF showcases latest in laser technology at MD&M West 2018
TRUMPF Inc. will showcase several laser cutting, welding and marking technologies highly-suited for the stringent parameters of medical device manufacturing at Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) 2018 including the TruMicro Mark 2000 in a TruMark Station 5000. The TRUMPF TruMicro Mark 2000 is the first full featured ultrashort pulse laser marking station designed for stringent medical…
Ensure medical imaging stays cool
Medical imaging systems provide detailed pictures on the structure of a body in multiple topographies. Detailed contrasts are visible between the different soft tissues and are useful in neurological, cardiovascular and oncological analysis. CT and PET scanners use ion radiation created by X-rays to capture topographical images, while MRI equipment use magnetic and radio frequency…
HVAM High Voltage Axial Leaded Resistors Released
Stackpole Electronics, Inc. announces the release of the HVAM series of high voltage axial leaded resistors. The HVAM deposition technology produces a non-inductive resistive element with high stability, low noise and high voltage ratings. Precision tolerances are available down to 0.1% with TCR as low as 50 ppm. Resistance values range from 500 Kohm to…
6 challenges to understand before starting a wearable medical device project
Before you start a medical wearable device project, consider the following challenges and suggestions on how to address them. Diana Eitzman, Ph.D. and Kris Godbey Skin is unlike any other substrate. It sweats, grows hair, secretes oil, harbors bacteria, constantly sheds old cells, regenerates new ones and changes with health, environment and age – characteristics…
“STF1-9” Valveless 400 µl Dispensing Pump
Fluid Metering, Inc.(FMI) introduces their new 400 µl Dispensing Pump ideal for Medical, Analytical and Biotech Instrumentation. Having the identical compact design dimensions as their STH & STF OEM Pump lines, the STF1-9 expands dispense and metering capabilities of previous STH designs by 100% while maintaining 0.5% precision. The STF1-9 is available in nine drive configurations…
OKW Adds Two New Sizes To Its Beautiful STYLE-CASE Range
OKW has extended its STYLE-CASE range of beautiful high-gloss handheld enclosures with two new sizes – size S (4.84” x 1.88” x 0.94”) and size M (5.78” x 2.20” x 1.06”). These complement the existing size L (6.53” x 2.51” x 1.22”) models. STYLE-CASE is ideal for remote controls, notably in medical and social…