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Device makers show strong support for MSC
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by Joe Jancsurak, Editor
With just two weeks remaining before the first-ever Medical Silicone Conference, MSC show organizers report attendee registration to be brisk with many big-name OEMs sending representatives. Among them: Boston Scientific, Medtronic, 3M Health Care, St Jude Medical, AbbeyMoor Medical, American Medical Systems, Anulex Technologies, Greatbatch Medical, Envoy Medical, Starkey Laboratories, and Philips Healthcare. Set for April 6-7 in Minneapolis, MSC will feature a content-rich conference program, which will be kicked off with a keynote address by compliance expert Nancy Singer, who will speak on “Dangerous Documents: Avoiding Land Mines in Your FDA Records and Emails.” Learn more and register today.
See you in Minneapolis!
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The Center for Wireless Information Network Studies (CWINS) at Worcester
Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Worcester, MA, has received a three-year, $1.2 million award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to conduct a groundbreaking study of the propagation of radio waves around and through the human body.
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The Syreen pre-filled syringe concept by Cambridge Consultants is a “green” design intended to cut material waste associated with traditional syringe development and manufacturing. Instead of glass, Syreen syringes are made with COP (cyclic olefin polymer) plastic, which has enabled Cambridge Consultants to eliminate secondary packaging, a medical device first.
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Bright Minds pairs additive manufacturing industry mentors with high school students. This year, the program is sponsored by The Boeing Company and OBJET Geometries. Bright Minds will take place as a part of SME’s RAPID 2010 and 3D IMAGING Conference and Exposition, May 18 to 20, at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA.
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BaymedixCL 100 by Bayer MaterialScience LLC, Pittsburgh, is a lubricious surface treatment for medical devices that gives a durable coating with a low coefficient of wet friction. Lubricious coatings are used on a variety of medical devices where clinicians need to reduce the amount of friction encountered between the device and a patient’s tissue.
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Normally closed check valve by B. Braun OEM Division, Bethlehem, PA, is without the presence of the plastics chemical, bisphenol A (BPA), which has been shown to lead to health problems in laboratory mice.
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Single-coated adhesive tapes produced in a cleanroom environment by Avery Dennison Medical, are free of foreign particles, such as dust, that could undermine product integrity.
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Fast doesn't mean simple
Proto Labs created The Protomold Torus to demonstrate interesting, complex features that can be designed into your parts for an assortment of different purposes. "The Torus" comes with an informational user key that describes the features and mold-making techniques used to produce those features.
Request one today!
Boker’s 2010 Washer Catalog
Boker's free 2010 Washer Catalog features over 24,000 non-standard flat washer sizes with ODs of 0.080" to 5.140"; numerous IDs and thicknesses; 2,000 materials; and no tooling charges. ISO 9001:2008 Registered.
www.bokers.com/mee
Prototyping White Paper
Whether you're a newbie, expert or in-between, our Prototyping Processes white paper will help you choose the best process for your project. It's packed full of excellent info on strength, finish, material properties, and more. Register for free white paper download.
Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation
HepcoMotion® SL2 is a stainless steel based slide system that is corrosion resistant, flexible and durable -- up to 4m in length and clean room compatible.
www.bwc.com
Precision Manufacturing & Assemblies for Medical Device
Unmatched quality manufacturing for orthopaedic implants including spine, trauma, CMF, extremities, and dental. Cardiovascular components include mechanical circulatory support, valve repair and vascular. ISO 9001:2000 and 13485:2003.
www.lowellinc.com
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