The Medical Design and Manufacturing West show is just around the corner. The conference runs from Jan. 28 to 31, and the expo on Jan. 29 and 30. Highlights for this year's conference include device packaging, product innovation, materials and coatings development, and documentation control. Visit mdmwest.com for more information and to register.

Cable withstands crushing and kinking in the OR

Internally Ruggedized Medical Cable improves crush, torque, and kink resistance, extending cable life and reliability in demanding medical applications such as video endoscopy and powered surgical procedures. The cable design ensures reliable video images and consistent electrical performance. Advances in medical equipment and increased expectations for reliable performance require improved cable durability. Other potential applications include surgical handpieces, foot switches, or more general powered surgical instruments.

W. L. Gore & Associates Inc., 402 Vieve's Way, Elkton, MD 21922, (800) 445-4673, info.ims.ca/6953-250, Booth 2021

Visible light cures assembly adhesives

Loctite Indigo visible-light-cure adhesives are formulated for improved performance in bonding, potting, and assembly applications. Three adhesives, in low, medium, and high viscosities, have little or no color for improved aesthetics, and improved adhesion to plastics and metals including ABS and stainless steel. Henkel Corp., 1001 Trout Brook Crossing, Rocky Hill, CT 06067, (888)-LOCTITE, info.ims.ca/6953-251, Booth 2714