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Lean vision achieved by eyeglass maker

The 21st century, with its bright lights, all-day computing, 24-hour shopping and high-definition TV, places more stress on people’s eyesight than perhaps any other time in history

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Precision springs and stampings 

Manufacturer of tighttolerance springs, used in minimally invasive handheld surgical devices, offers spring prototyping and new product development services...

Micromachining lessens tooling 

Micromachining requires little or no tooling during the design iterations associated with medical device development, including those used for minimally invasive surgery...

Lean vision achieved by eyeglass maker 

The 21st century, with its bright lights, all-day computing, 24-hour shopping and high-definition TV, places more stress on people’s eyesight than perhaps any other time in history...

Lean effort yields single platform for eight devices 

In a perfect world, lean manufacturing would be a strategic initiative – an end in itself – with the “seven wastes” designed out of every new part and product and process...

Machining cell promotes lean manufacturing 

Challenging materials, complex shapes, and extremely tight tolerances characterize manufacturing challenges associated with medical devices...

Lean landslide 

Last month’s Medical Design online poll asked readers if their companies are applying lean manufacturing tools and methods...

EDM for medical manufacturing 

Medicine, dentistry, and optometry encompass a broad spectrum of applications involving the direct electrical discharge machining (EDM) of medical and dental parts, tools, and implants, as well as the indirect use of EDM to produce tools, dies, and molds...

Measurement versatility 

The Roundtest RA-220 compact measuring machine from Mitutoyo America Corp, Aurora, IL, provides these analysis options...

Laser scan micrometer delicate workpieces  

The LSM-902/6900 laser scan micrometer by Mitutoyo America Corporation, Aurora, IL, can measure ultra-fine wires with diameters as small as 0.005mm and cylindrical workpieces up to diameters of 25mm...

Revolution in rehabilitation 

Neurorehabilation is applying advanced technology for the healing and restoration of impaired body functions...

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