Medical Design

Highlights

Clippard

Flow Pinch Valve Offers Extended Stroke Capability

Designed for fluid control, the flow pinch valve is suitable for use in medical, food, chemical and water applications.
ABB Robotics

News Briefs: Coast-to-Coast Expansions Supporting Supply Chain

New training centers, upgraded facilities and expanded portfolios support investment in local supply chains.
Linear Bearings and Actuators for Medical Applications

Linear Bearings and Actuators for Applications

Mark Einarson, a sales engineer at Nippon Bearings, discusses high-precision linear bearings and actuators, highlighting their corrosion resistance and suitability for medical...
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Smart Factories, M2M Connections Markets Continue to Grow

Ever-increasing machine connectedness means that today’s design engineers consider smart connectivity, predictive maintenance and cybersecurity as well as mechanical design and...
Sharon Spielman

Insights from MD&M West: Keynotes, Sessions and Exhibits

The medical design and manufacturing event addressed the needs of the growing medical device industry through presentations and exhibits that did not disappoint.
Master Bond
MasterSil 711Med by Master Bond

Master Bond MasterSil 711Med

MasterSil 711Med is a one part medical grade silicone adhesive, sealant for bonding and sealing.
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4D Printing: The Next Dimension of Advanced Manufacturing

Researchers envisage 4D printing technology will have significant application potential for healthcare, automotive, aerospace and consumer industries. But what is it exactly? ...
Courtesy Protolabs

Stereolithography: Still Popular After all These Years

This plastic 3D printing process uses a thermoset liquid, not a thermoplastic, which is UV-cured in layers to form final parts with high precision and detail.
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Lights-Out Machining and Robots and Widgets

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