Findings from an industrywide 510(k) study conducted by researchers at Northwestern University and funded by Washington, DC-based InHealth (Institute for Health Technology Studies), are significant, yet hardly surprising. More than 350 professionals engaged in medical device development participated in the online survey, which was discussed during a recent (5/24) webcast. Talking points included . . .
Following up on its efforts to develop in-car monitoring systems for diabetics and asthmatics, Ford engineers have developed a car seat that can monitor a driver’s heartbeat.
Bimba "Original Line" cylinders have the broadest product line available — with more bore sizes, mounting styles and options than any other company. Bimba specializes in custom and semi-custom solutions. One customer in the medical industry needed an automated way to clean contamination build up from a sensor eye. The Bimba team was able to combine the proven Original Line technology with the long lasting Twist Clamp design in order to deliver the perfect solution for this unique engineering challenge.
GE Global Research, Niskayuna, NY, announced it has created a new lab at its upstate New York headquarters dedicated entirely to additive manufacturing.
Medical Design's first Medical Prototyping Conference (MPC) will be held Sept 7-8 in Minneapolis, home to many medical device companies. Conference highlights will include . . .
A smart phone Web app to access San Diego-based TDK-Lambda Americas' line of power supplies can be downloaded to iPhones and Android (2.0 or higher) cell phones at this mobile web link . . .
Moog Components Group's industrial solenoids offer a new solution with improved performance. With a legacy of over 50 years designing and manufacturing solenoids for rugged aerospace and defense projects, Moog has taken that leading-edge experience and developed a new line of industrial linear solenoids. For example, Moog's solenoids are an ideal match for medical flow controls where performance and reliability is a critical factor in patient care. A key advantage of Moog's solenoids is that they provide more force from a small package size — powerful and compact.
The PM400 series of AC/DC power supplies from Protek Power, Hudson, MA, provides 400W of performance as well as compliance to UL 60601-1 and TUV 60601-1 medical safety standards. The low profile, 4 x 7 x 1.58-in. footprint is good for a many medical and dental applications, including patient vicinity medical devices.
A below-the-hook vacuum lifter that features C-clamp construction with an adjustable bail for picking up loads from the inside, where the top is inaccessible, is by Anver Corp, Hudson, MA.
Miniature DC Motors Crucial in Nerve Recording Precise motors used in electrodes measuring nerve cells to develop treatments for Parkinson's Disease. The data acquired can improve the use of control interfaces for artificial limbs, and to treat nervous disorders. www.micromomedical.com
Boker's 2011 Washer Catalog Boker's 2011 Washer Catalog features over 25,000 non-standard flat washer sizes, available with no tooling charges, outside diameters of 0.080" to 5.140" and over 2,000 material options for endless possibilities. www.bokers.com/mee
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Moog Components Group's industrial solenoids offer a new solution with improved performance. With a legacy of over 50 years designing and manufacturing solenoids for rugged aerospace and defense projects, Moog has taken that leading-edge experience and developed a new line of industrial linear solenoids. For example, Moog's solenoids are an ideal match for medical flow controls where performance and reliability is a critical factor in patient care. A key advantage of Moog's solenoids is that they provide more force from a small package size — powerful and compact.
