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Designing with Electronics: Breathing-measurement equipment made better by unique flow-based differential pressure sensor

New technologies are advancing the accuracy and performance of ventilation equipment, spirometers, sleep-apnea treatment apparatus, and other devices that measure airflow

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Improving PACS displays…with integrated functionality

Displays with built-in KVM capabilities alleviate space concerns while improving the functionality of both the PACS system and various PC applications. ...

OLED microdisplays for enhanced digital image fusion

MicroOLED, Grenoble, France, has developed two prototype 5.4M-dot 0.61-in. diagonal OLED microdisplays in bicolor and tricolor. The microdisplays are designed to enhance image resolution and lower the power consumption of digital image fusion used in medical and other applications....

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Improving PACS displays…with integrated functionality

Displays with built-in KVM capabilities alleviate space concerns while improving the functionality of both the PACS system and various PC applications. ...

OLED microdisplays for enhanced digital image fusion

MicroOLED, Grenoble, France, has developed two prototype 5.4M-dot 0.61-in. diagonal OLED microdisplays in bicolor and tricolor. The microdisplays are designed to enhance image resolution and lower the power consumption of digital image fusion used in medical and other applications....

Vision sensors

A vision sensor is designed for pick-and-place applications. The FQ-M vision sensor from Omron Industrial Automation, Schaumburg, IL, offers a processing speed of 5,000 pieces per minute with 360-degree rotation. This compact sensor comes embedded with Ethernet and EtherCAT to simplify integration and includes an incremental encoder for easy tracking and calibration. Configurable for guidance of pick-and-place robots using the supplier’s software, the sensor features a palm-sized TouchFinder console for local monitoring and access to functions and settings....

Terminal blocks

Designed to eliminate outside EMI and RFI, panel feed-through terminal blocks can isolate noise from internal circuitry within any enclosure, according to the supplier. The MPT panel feed-through terminal blocks from BlockMaster Electronics, Elk Grove Village, IL, are suited for use in such applications as medical imaging, motor and robotic motor control generator sets, and high-power switching outputs for domestic and international EMI and RFI requirements....

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Supplier Directory

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B. Braun OEM Division, B. Braun Medical Inc.Bethlehem PA, US

DonatelleNew Brighton MN, US

Enercon IndustriesMenomonee Falls WI, US

Acadia Resources Inc.Bellmont MA, US

Advanced Electron Beams Inc.Wilmington MA, US

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IV containers keep patients and staff safe

The VISIV is a flexible intravenous container for medications and solutions. The VISIV is a flexible intravenous container for medications and solutions.

IV containers keep patients and staff safe

The VISIV is a flexible intravenous container for medications and solutions. The VISIV is a flexible intravenous container for medications and solutions.


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