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Metrology

Metrology is the science of measurements. Explore how medical metrology supports advancements in a variety of devices and applications, including computer-assisted navigation; surgical robots; and drug delivery.

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Products: Medical
New Products and Services
See the new products and services, including precision injection molding from Medbio; Covestro's Makrolon 3638 polycarbonate; laser processing systems from Amada Weld Tech; biocompatible adhesives, sealants, and potting materials from EpoxySet; brushless ECX speed motors from maxon; and more.
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Products: Materials
New Products and Services
See the new products and services from Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West, including a leak test instrument, a brushless DC motor, and more.
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Supplements: Medical
Medical Design Briefs: 2022 Technology Leaders
Learn about the medical manufacturers and cutting-edge applications that stood out in 2022.
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Supplements: Connectivity
Winter 2022 Resource Guide
In our summer edition of the MDB Resource Guide, learn about new cleaning requirements and find the right company to match your medical-design needs.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
Creating a Quality Management Protocol for Molded Plastics Used in Medical Device Manufacturing
Inspection, measurement, and documentation are critical elements.
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Technology Leaders: Robotics, Automation & Control
Medical Design Briefs: 2019 Technology Leaders
Learn about 2019's stand-out manufacturers and cutting-edge applications in special metals, coatings, robotics, and more.
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Products: Electronics & Computers
New Products & Services
Heat Pipes Advanced Thermal Solutions, Norwood, MA, has expanded its line of high-performance, off-the-shelf, flat and round heat pipes from 33 to 350. The high-performance copper heat pipes are grooved or sintered,...
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Products: Software
New Products & Services
Flush-Head Studs Self-clinching flush-head studs from Penn-Engineering, Danboro, PA, feature a thread profile that enables quick mating with push-on plastic nuts, wire tie products, or other plastic fasteners in thin...
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Features: Test & Measurement
Integrating Vision and Force Measurement into Medical Quality Control
Vital for ensuring compliance to federal regulations, dimensional metrology systems facilitate critical measurement of medical parts, and force testing systems are used to...
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Features: Medical
Biaxial Testing of Medical Devices, Consumer Products, & Drug-Delivery Devices
Globally, the use of medical consumables continues to rise due to an aging population and the increasing prevalence of day surgeries. As the use of medical...
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Features: Test & Measurement
Using Optical 3D Scanning to Measure the Human Body
The latest advances in 3D technologies are revolutionizing the ability to measure the human body, and this is having a tremendous impact on the healthcare industry and in the development of...
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News: Test & Measurement
Mahr Signs Cooperation Agreement with NanoFocus
Mahr and NanoFocus, the German manufacturer of 3D surface metrology, have signed a cooperation agreement. In May 2018, Mahr will be offering confocal microscopes from NanoFocus as the new Mahr product family MarSurf CM. This expands Mahr’s tactile portfolio with optical metrology.
Briefs: Test & Measurement
Makerspace: Rapid Prototyping Facility Offers Hands-On Learning
The New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Newark College of Engineering has opened a training-focused, rapid prototyping facility that is central to both the university’s...
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News: Test & Measurement
Molder Rebrands to Reflect Expanding Services
Matrix Tooling, Inc. & Matrix Plastic Products, Wood Dale, IL, has rebranded the company as Matrix Plastic Products, Inc. The moldmaker and plastic injection molder of critical components made the change coinciding with its 40th anniversary. According to the company, the decision to move forward...
Products: Medical
New Products and Services
Integrated Sensor DunAn Sensing, San Jose, CA, has launched a new series of integrated pressure and temperature sensors. The TP series uses the company's proprietary DURAsense packaging and microelectromechanical...
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Features: Software
More than Just Measurement: Dimensional Inspection FAQs
With the ever-increasing influx of automation in the manufacturing industry, the process of prioritizing accurate measurements is needed now more than ever to ensure that products are not...
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
Toolholder Fit, Concentricity Key in High-Speed Machining
Machinists know that when it comes to precision machining, the importance of a toolholder cannot be overstated. The quality of the toolholder plays an even greater role when precision...
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Features: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Additive Manufacturing Revolutionizes Medical Device Production
For years, the medical device industry has been leading the adoption of additive manufacturing. With the evolution of high-precision printers that span a large offering of...
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Briefs: Medical
NIST Illuminates Transfer of Nanoscale Motion Through Microscale Machine
As U.S. industry develops smaller mechanical systems, they face bigger challenges — microscopic parts are more likely to stick together and wear out when they make...
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
FDA Adopts Three Nanotechnology Standards
The FDA recently adopted three nanotechnology standards as part of a major update to the administration’s List of Recognized Standards. The documents comprise a Technical Specification (TS) developed...
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Products: Test & Measurement
PC-DMIS 2014 Measurement Software
Hexagon Metrology, North Kingstown, RI, launched PC-DMIS 2014, a major release of its popular measurement software used for to collect, evaluate, manage, and present manufacturing data. PC-DMIS 2014 introduces...
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Features: Test & Measurement
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Faulty Test Results
No discipline is as precise as the design and manufacture of medical devices. No other function is as crucial in its precision. Exact measurements and tests are a critical necessity— from heart...
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Features: Test & Measurement
Inspection for Perfection: How 3D Surface Profiling Tools Aid Implant Manufacturers
Surface texture and shape play critical roles in the successful integration, lifetime, and effectiveness of bioimplantable devices. A variety of techniques is...
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Features: Medical

Precision in Motion: The Future of Robotics and Automation in Medical...

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INSIDER: Medical

3D Ink Improves Comfort, Durability of ‘Smart Wearables’

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INSIDER: Medical

Wearable Mimics CT Scans, Delivers Continuous Monitoring of Heart, Lungs

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INSIDER: Materials

Wound Dressings Made of Drug-Releasing Polymers

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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping

Advanced Laser Welding Techniques for Titanium Pacemaker Housing:...

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From the Editor: Design

From the Editor - Welcome to the Inaugural Medical Design Briefs Resource...

Ask the Expert

Ralph Bright on the Power of Power Cords
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Understanding power system components and how to connect them correctly is critical to meeting regulatory requirements and designing successful electrical products for worldwide markets. Interpower’s Ralph Bright defines these requirements and explains how to know which cord to select for your application.

Webcasts

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Upcoming Webinars: Aerospace

Precision Under Pressure: The Centerless Grinding Advantage in...

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Upcoming Webinars: AR/AI

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Medical Devices

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Podcasts: Robotics, Automation & Control

Advances in Autonomous Surgical Robotic Systems

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On-Demand Webinars: Materials

Designing Medical Devices with Confidence: Using Servo Ultrasonic and/or Laser...

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Podcasts: Connectivity

AI and Machine Learning in Medical Device Cybersecurity

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Podcasts: Connectivity

The Growing Impact of Cybersecurity on Patient Safety in Medical Devices

Inside Story

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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