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Features: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), as the name implies, are miniature devices composed of mechanical (springs, deformable membranes, vibrating structures) and electrical...
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Products: Medical
maxon precision motors, inc., Fall River, MA, announces that its new 19 mm brushless DC motor has been specially designed for high speeds and is extremely quiet and low-vibration running. With its modular construction,...
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Products: Medical
ASCO Numatics, Florham Park, NJ, introduces its Numatics 501 Series directional control valve. This general purpose automation valve is designed for directional control and piloting applications...
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Products: Medical
RTP Company, Winona, MN, has expanded its line of conductive compounds to include those specifically designed for extrusion processes and applications. Produced on dedicated manufacturing equipment designed for...
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Products: Medical
Piper Plastics, Chandler, AZ, introduces its Kyron® MAX series injection moldable thermoplastic components, which allow parts to be injection molded at high volumes with strengths that can meet or...
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Products: Medical
Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio, introduces its EFB Series of Electronic Fill & Bleed Circuits, a combination of pneumatic valve components used to inflate in one controllable...
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Products: Medical
NewAge Industries, Inc., Southampton, VA, announces that its fluoropolymer tubing in PTFE, FEP, and PFA is back at normal stocking levels after a multi-year shortage of critical raw materials. Straight tubing, as...
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Products: Medical
BEI Kimco Magnetics, Vista, CA, has developed new frameless Brushless DC Motors in multiple designs that provide extremely high operational efficiencies in excess of 90% that enable extended battery life....
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Products: Medical
Parker Hannifin Precision Fluidics Division, Hollis, NH, announces the release of its newest miniature solenoid actuated poppet valve, the Series MX – Model 7, a miniature...
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Products: Medical
Universal Laser Systems, Scottsdale, AZ, introduces the XLS10MWH Multiwave HybridTM laser material processing platform, which combines the laser energy from CO2 lasers of 9.3 or 10.6 microns and a fiber...
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Products: Medical
CPC (Colder Products Company), St. Paul, MN, announces the expansion of its NS4 Series quick disconnect couplings to include elbow insert configurations. The couplings provide secure performance. NS4 Series...
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Technology Leaders: Medical
The medical device industry has come a long way in the last 20 years. Part of the evolution has come from advancements in other industries, such as...
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Technology Leaders: Medical
The provisioning of medical gases to hospitals, mobile health providers, and in-patient care environments requires absolute conformance to stringent industry standards. As a...
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Mission Accomplished: Medical
Children love robots. In all shapes, sizes, “personalities” and “smarts,” these electronic wonders have been found under Christmas trees by kids and unwrapped on birthdays for...
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From the Editor: Medical
From the Editor — FDA and Industry Finding Common Ground
At the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) conference held in Chicago in October, several FDA officials participated in panel discussions and Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg, FDA Commissioner, was a plenary luncheon speaker for an in-depth discussion of how FDA policies are affecting...
Features: Medical
Musculoskeletal ailments are a primary cause of disability in the United States. As reported by the United States Bone and Joint Initiative (http://www.usbji.org), with a nearly...
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R&D: Medical
A team of engineers at the University of Illinois, Champaign, have developed a new continuous glucose monitoring material that changes color as glucose levels fluctuate. They say that the...
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R&D: Medical
Engineers at Washington University, St. Louis, Mo, say that they have developed algorithms that can identify weak spots in tendons, muscles, and bones prone to them tearing or breaking. Their technology...
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R&D: Energy
A team of scientists at Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, developed a one-step approach to growing germanium nanowires from an aqueous solution. They say that their process may...
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R&D: Medical
A team of scientists at Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, report that they have developed a way to measure people's blood glucose using a portable laser that could one day allow...
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R&D: Electronics & Computers
In the not too distant "Internet of Things" reality, sensors could be embedded in everyday objects to help monitor and track everything from the safety of bridges to the health of your heart....
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Features: Manufacturing & Prototyping
The need to control and reduce costs by manufacturers of surgical instruments, medical devices, and healthcare consumable goods has been accelerated by a variety of current...
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Products: Medical
QuickMIM Service
Kinetics Climax, Inc. Wilsonville, OR, introduces its new Rapid Prototyping Service, QuickMIM™, where customers are guaranteed to receive Kinetics Quality Parts utilizing prototype tooling at a fraction of the cost and lead time of conventional production MIM components. QuickMIM™ produces prototype parts utilizing high quality...
Products: Medical
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics, Minneapolis, MN, offers components custom-molded of PEEK to improve performance while reducing costs. Utilizing proprietary processes and designs, PEEK can be used as an alternative...
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Products: Medical
FlexiForce Enhanced Stability Sensor
Tekscan, Inc., Boston, MA, announces its latest sensor offering: the FlexiForce® Enhanced Stability Series 301 (ESS301). The sensor is made from pressure-sensitive ink that allows for high quality performance with the added benefit of measuring force in a wider range of temperature and humidity, and performing...
Products: Medical
Alpha Wire, Elizabeth NJ, is now carrying inventory on all sizes of Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) cable, from 4/0 to 16 AWG. Included is Alpha’s Series V line of VFD cable and the new V-Flex, a flexible version...
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Products: Medical
Qosina, Edgewood, NY, announces its one-handed Hemostasis Valve Y Connector (80448), which allows independent manipulation of multiple guidewires. Its lever action allows for lock and release for three positions....
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Products: Medical
Halkey-Roberts Corporation, St. Petersburg, FL, announces that its new Robertsite® Male Luer Valves are ideal for flushing and drainage applications, IV solutions, and home healthcare. The valves are high flow and...
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Products: Medical
Diener Precision Pumps Ltd., Embrach, Switzerland, and Lodi, CA, introduces its gear pumps, piston pumps, and valves, certified to ISO 13485, and manufactured in an ISO class 7 cleanroom. The gear pumps are...
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Eric Dietsch on the Benefits of Nitinol Wire
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In collaboration with the Fort Wayne Metals Engineering team, Eric Dietsch focuses on supporting customers with material recommendations, product development, and education. Eric is available to help you and your company with any Nitinol-related questions or needs that you may have.

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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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