Manufacturing & Prototyping

Laser Cutting, Marking, Etching

See how lasers are marking, cutting, etching, and engraving today's medical devices, surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, and supplies.

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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Engineers at EWI have developed a new laser-based welding technique that enables the clean, reliable joining of clear-to-clear polymer tubing without the need for adhesives, solvents, colorants, or any chemical surface treatment. Read on to learn more.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
A pacemaker is a small device that helps control your heartbeat so you can return to your normal life. It has three main...
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Features: Manufacturing & Prototyping
The medical industry demands precision, biocompatibility, and reliability — all of which are fundamental strengths of PCE. As manufacturers continue to innovate, PCE will remain at the forefront of high-precision medical manufacturing, ensuring that medical devices perform at the highest level to improve patient outcomes worldwide. Read on to learn more.
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Products: Motion Control
See where the video spotlight is this month: on CNC machining; micro linear actuators; a lab tube cutting machine; the 601 series Air Turbine Spindle® mills at 90,000 RPM; MD® multipurpose adhesives; and much more.
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Products: Medical
See where the product focus is this month: laser marking and machining.
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Products: Medical
See the new products and services, including an auto-zero valve from Superior Sensor Technology; binder's angled panel-mount connectors; AMADA WELD TECH's integration of blue laser technology into its suite of micro welding technologies; maxon's high-efficiency joint drive; and more.
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Products: Medical
See the new products and services, including an IEC connector from Schurter; Raltron's series of electromagnetic buzzers; Midwest Interventional Systems' extrusion ordering system; SGS' expanded spray drug-delivery testing capabilities; Prima Power's latest addition to its 2D laser technology portfolio; ANCA's peel grinding platform designed to reduce cycle time; and more.
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Features: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Laser joining is essential for creating reliable, high-performance implantable medical devices that enhance patient safety and device longevity. The precise control and reproducibility offered by laser joining, particularly through keyhole management, ensures strong, clean joints with minimal heat affected zones. Read on to learn more.
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Products: Manufacturing & Prototyping
See the new products and services, including Raltron's line of mobile speakers for use in IoT, wearable, headset/hearing, smart home, consumer, and medical devices; miniature rotor motors from Portescap; a Class 1 laser workstation from Amada Weld Tech; Parvalux by maxon's rapidly prototyped motors; a 3D laser-based, computer-vision system from Coherix; compact EtherCAT brushless servo motor models from Teknic; and more.
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Products: Medical
See what the product focus is on this month. Hint: It's laser machining/marking.
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Products: Motion Control
The new products and services this month include an electronic rotary latch, an ultra black laser marking series, a hybrid hexapod, and more.
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Supplements: Medical
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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Products: Manufacturing & Prototyping
The April 2023 Product Focus is on laser machining/marking.
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INSIDER: Manufacturing & Prototyping
AMADA WELD TECH is demonstrating its UB-1500A low-power linear DC micro spot welder with the SL-323A high precision, low force electromagnetic weld head at MD&M West in Anaheim. This...
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Products: Energy
See the new products and services for January 2023, including a microscale 3D printing system, low-viscosity silicone, and more.
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Supplements: Sensors/Data Acquisition
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: Photonics/Optics
The range of laser applications in the field of medicine and aesthetics in medicine is vast and varied.
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Supplements: Test & Measurement
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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Products: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Weld monitors, fiber markers, new cleanrooms, and more
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INSIDER: Manufacturing & Prototyping
A pioneering project is aiming to develop a new capability for real-time, remote ultrasonic imaging that can be used for nondestructive evaluation. The project will examine how...
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Products: Materials
Metal additive manufacturing, high-performance grease, filters, and more.
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Supplements: Sensors/Data Acquisition
In our winter 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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Technology Leaders: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Single-use surgical instruments designed to be disposed or recycled following use offer many benefits over reusable products.
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Products: Energy
Reference design kits, smart textiles, thermoplastic elastomers, and more.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Flexible hones enable machining of complex parts with cross-drilled holes.
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Supplements: Wearables
Our 2021 Resource Guide shows you the top manufacturers in materials, manufacturing, and a range of other medical-device categories.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Changing the shape of the blade will expand the possibilities of using the laser in medicine.
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Products: Electronics & Computers
Corrosion-resistant marking, robot cells, medical freezers, and more.
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Products: Materials
Shaft collars, modular clean labs, hybrid motion controllers, and more.
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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.

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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