December 1, 2010
Features
Why modular conveyors
Cleanroom production lies at the heart of many of the world’s leading industries, including medical and pharmaceutical...
Sensors play important role
Medical cleanroom manufacturing technicians are adopting new generations of “enabling” devices that contribute to high throughput and reduced manufacturing costs...
Positioning micron-level accuracy
Compact servo motors yield rotary and linear stages for scientific and medical applications...
Advantages of all-electric technology for molding
Cleanrooms are fast becoming a necessity for molders of medical products who must effectively address the many quality and contamination concerns associated...
Unlocking the secrets of DNA
FPGA-based hybrid computer platforms are changing the face of Bio-IT...
The technology behind understanding cells and diseases
A system that integrates pulsed laser microbeam irradiation and polymer microdevices is expected to lead to a greater understanding of cellular behavior and disease progression...
Designing devices with antimicrobial technology
Cycle of infection can be broken with multifaceted strategy...
Editorial
Polls tell what’s in, what’s not; Meanwhile, Christmas comes early
Regular visitors to medicaldesign.com are familiar with our Reader Poll questions...
News Watch
Study says device review process lacking; FDA’s Shuren calls findings flawed
US patients wait on average a full two years longer than their European counterparts for many lifesaving and life-enhancing technologies made by US medical device and diagnostics companies because of growing regulatory delays and inefficiencies, according to a new study...
Cardio M&A activity heats up
The major players in the cardio market are making strategic mergers and acquisitions to position themselves in new markets...
Study: global medical disposables to near $170B in 2014
A Freedonia Research study forecasts 5.5% annual growth through 2014 for medical disposable products worldwide and predicts sales of such products will reach $169 billion...
Industry Viewpoint
Now’s the time for strategic partnerships
The medical device industry is discovering that innovation no longer means simply making a better product...
Art of Motion Control
Smaller and mightier electric actuators help advance medical applications
Technological advances and changes in environmental, safety, and ergonomic requirements have increased motion control options and their capabilities...
Medical Manufacturing Technology
Making sense of analytical software
A critical challenge facing medical OEMs and suppliers is validating the “analytical” software that determines compliance to Rule 21 CFR Part 11 regarding mechanical drawings for components and assemblies...
R&D Notebook
Oral cancer tool applies semiconductor and fiber optic advancements
Over the last couple of decades, advances in semiconductor and fiber optic technology have made available inexpensive light sources and detectors for tissue visualization and evaluation...
Today’s Tubing Technology
Ultra-fine tubing smooths the way for miniaturized medical devices
The increased miniaturization of medical devices such as surgical instruments and imaging tools continues to proliferate, paying off in many ways...
Tech Spotlight: Inspection/Measurement
The basics of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Effective communication and consistent measurements across engineering disciplines and processes are essential in the design and manufacture of the highest quality products...
Recovery Room
An apple a day . . .
We’ve all heard, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away...
Medical Myths
If you read in poor lighting or sit too close to the TV, you will develop eye problems...
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