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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Microwave Tissue Soldering for Immediate Wound Closure
A novel approach for the immediate sealing of traumatic wounds is under development. A portable microwave generator and handheld antenna are used to seal wounds, binding the edges of the wound together using a biodegradable protein sealant or “solder.” This method could be used for...
Briefs: Medical
In the field of radiation oncology, the CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery System is capable of delivering high doses of radiation with submillimeter accuracy anywhere in...
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Briefs: Medical
3D Constrained Surface Controller for Medical Imaging
To make diagnoses from imaging technologies such as computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), radiologists use 2D image planes that slice through these data at a variety of angles to obtain the most clinically informative view. However, current approaches used to orient...
Products: Sensors/Data Acquisition
The flat-profile MMP sensor from Metallux (West Conshohocken, PA) is suitable for medical technology positioning applications, including adjusting the position of operating tables and indicating fluid levels in devices such as...
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Products: Materials
Porvair Filtration Group (Ashland, VA) has expanded its range of BioVyon™ porous polymeric, composite, and functionalized materials for the healthcare industries. Using proprietary processes to immobilize materials such as...
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Products: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Mill-Max (Oyster Bay, NY) offers high-density, 0.050" pitch through-hole and surface mount spring-loaded connectors (SLC) available in single and double-row strip packaging. Series 854-22-0XX-10-001101 and...
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Products: Medical
Parmatech Corporation (Petaluma, CA) provides metal injection molding technology for medical device manufacturing. Small part component manufacturing of intricate shapes and highly engineered alloys is available for the...
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Products: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Optical Gaging Products (Rochester, NY) offers the SmartScope® Flash™ 500 automatic dimensional measurement system. The Flash 500’s 500×450×200 mm measurement volume is now available with a volume as large as 500 ×...
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Products: Sensors/Data Acquisition
HSI Sensing (Chickasha, OK) has introduced the 11000 Series of steel sensing proximity sensors for implantable medical devices and valve control applications. The series is offered in three versions, and users can choose which...
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Products: Electronics & Computers
Panasonic (Seacaucus, NJ) has expanded its line of HD camera and recording systems designed for medical applications. The 32" EJ-MLA32U-W and 37" EJ-MLA37UJ-W HD LCD displays offer several viewing options including...
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Products: Sensors/Data Acquisition
ATI Industrial Automation (Apex, NC) offers the Nano17, the smallest commercially available six-axis force/torque sensor. It is made of hardened stainless steel, with integrated interface plates made from...
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Products: Motion Control
Kollmorgen (Radford, VA) has introduced AKM™ 8 servo motors as part of the AKM motor series, which offers 8 frame sizes, 28 frame/stack combinations, and 112 “standard” windings. The AKM8 is available in two standard...
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Products: Electronics & Computers
ITT Interconnect Solutions (Santa Ana, CA) has developed an online modeling tool that allows design engineers to create virtual 3D connector models, even for designs that have yet to be manufactured. Users may use a...
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Products: Motion Control
STEUTE Meditech (Ridgefield, CT) offers “medical-grade” foot controls that meet relevant IEC 60601, MDD (93/42/EEC), UL, and CSA standards. Optional design features include custom housings/colors/icons,...
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Products: Motion Control
Maxon Precision Motors (Fall River, MA) has introduced the EPOS2 24/2 miniaturized positioning controller for commanding and controlling in the CANopen network. USB and RS232 are available as further...
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Products: Software
Delcam Healthcare (Birmingham, UK) has launched new versions of its OrthoModel and OrthoMill software for the design and manufacture of custom orthotic insoles. Used in conjunction with the iQube 3D scanner, data can be captured...
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Products: Electronics & Computers
Interpower (Oskaloosa, IA) offers a medical socket strip with an attached hospital-grade power cord and four NEMA hospital-grade outlets. It features a manual reset circuit breaker, no inlet or outlet covers, and...
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Products: Medical
Thomas Division of Gardner Denver (Sheboygan, WI) offers Series 660/680 WOB-L® Piston pumps that provide clean air flow, long life, low noise, and low vibration. They are suitable for medical applications including oxygen...
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Products: Electronics & Computers
AVX Corporation (Greenville, SC) offers the SQ Series, the RF capacitor series rated at 50 VDC to 500 VDC with capacitance values ranging from 0.1pF to 1000pF. It is suitable for medical devices such as MRI coils, and offers low...
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Products: Medical
Brimrose (Sparks, MD) has introduced the VA210 series of AOTF-NIR (Acousto-Optic Tunable Filter Near Infrared) hyperspectral imaging adapters designed for measuring visible or NIR hyperspectral imaging information...
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Products: Medical
Medical Imaging Software Toolkit
Texas Instruments (Dallas, TX) has introduced the version 2.0 medical imaging software toolkit (STK), an updated and expanded collection of imaging algorithms optimized for its TMS320C64x+™ digital signal processors. The STK 2.0 enables B-mode ultrasound processing, 3D rendering, and real-time processing for...
Products: Motion Control
Bosch i-Business Group (Broadview, IL) has introduced a motor search tool available online for design engineers to identify motor options that best match their design specifications within the Bosch DC electric...
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Products: Medical
The ScopeCheck® coordinate measuring machine from Werth, Inc. (Old Saybrook, CT) includes an image processing sensor and software designed for requirements of dimensional measurement to allow fully automatic measurement of...
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Products: Medical
Veriteq (Richmond, Canada) offers viewLinc 3.5, a continuous monitoring system for FDA-regulated, GxP-compliant environments. The system provides continuous records, 24/7 alarming, and automated reporting. It may be...
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Products: Medical
Keystone Electronics (Astoria, NY) has introduced a low-profile, thru-hole PC battery clip for lithium-ion-size cells from 17–19 mm in diameter. The clip features a 3-legged, THM design for extra strength and stability plus...
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Products: Software
Remcom (State College, PA) has upgraded the XFdtd® Release 7 (XF7) with XACT Accurate Cell Technology that produces faster results when modeling complex shapes. The XTend Script Library allows users to adapt...
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Products: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
CONEC (Garner, NC) offers water-resistant D-sub series of connectors for medical equipment applications. The IP67-rated solid-body D-sub connector has a silicone O-ring panel seal for a watertight connection. Gold-plated...
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Products: Electronics & Computers
TDK-Lambda Americas (San Diego, CA) has extended the power range of the digitally controlled EFE-M series of power supplies from 300W to 400W. The EFE400M series was designed for medical and IT applications. With a 4kVAC...
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John Chandler on Achieving Quality Motion Control
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FAULHABER MICROMO brings together the highest quality motion technologies and value-added services, together with global engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing, to deliver top quality micro motion solutions. With 34 years’ experience, John Chandler injects a key engineering perspective into all new projects and enjoys working closely with OEM customers to bring exciting new technologies to market.

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Inside Story: Trends in Packaging and Sterilization
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Eurofins Medical Device Testing (MDT) provides a full scope of testing services. In this interview, Eurofins’ experts, Sunny Modi, PhD, Director of Package Testing; and Elizabeth Sydnor, Director of Microbiology; answer common questions on medical device packaging and sterilization.

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