AdvaMed, the Advanced Medical Technology Association, announced last week that Boston will be the first city outside of DC to host its annual medical technology conference since it was launched in 2007. The Boston event will take place, October 1-3, 2012, while this year’s event in DC is set for September 26-28. Looking ahead, DC will host AdvaMed 2013.
A powerful new weapon against an aggressive, recurrent brain cancer called glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is in the offing thanks to a long-term supply agreement signed by ITT Electronic Systems, Clifton, NJ, and Novocure, an oncology company dedicated to the development of tumor treating fields (TTF) therapy.
The StedLine IV sleeve is a stabilizing device that eliminates the need for glue or tape to secure an intravenous line to skin. Device maker, Vancouver, WA-based REDpointe, had as its goal the elimination of PVC, while keeping the product cost-efficient, safe, and patient-friendly.
Thomas compressor perfect for medical applications
The Thomas 2220 Series brushless DC oil-less air compressor is designed for medical and other applications requiring a compact, lightweight compressor with variable output. The 2220 is small (3.8” high x 2.64” wide x 4.70” long) and weighs 1.48 lb. The compressor features an efficient variable speed motor that produces flow to 1.2 cfm & pressure to 30 psi. The Thomas WOB-L piston technology combined with the enclosed crankcase design provides durable quiet performance. Visit gd-thomas.com for more information.
SICM, a high-resolution microscopy technique that stands for Scanning Ion Conductance Microscopy, has been used by a team of researchers to identify a drug that could one day be used to prevent abnormal heart rhythms, or arrhythmia.
A carton laser cutting machine by Spartanics, Rolling Meadows, IL, eliminates the tooling costs associated with traditional die cutting methods, while achieving 20% or more in scrap material savings during set up, and up to 20% savings in job setup time and associated labor costs.
The SpectraShield model 9500 Surgical Respirator Mask by Nexera Medical, Richmond, BC, Canada, is treated to kill 99.99% of tested bacteria on the surface of the mask within an hour, including Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Streptococcus pyogenes and Haemophilus influenza,” says Paul Ford, CEO of Sciessent, Wakefield, MA.
Seven 24-bit and 16-bit multi-channel, sensor analog front-ends (AFE) by National Semiconductor Corp, Santa Clara, CA, offer system designers a greater range of choices from high-performance to low-cost options that span channel configurations, current sources, and resolution. National’s LMP900xx sensor AFE integrated circuits (ICs) provide an easy-to-configure signal path solution for interfacing sensors to microcontrollers. They are targeted at precision sensing systems for applications that include medical and test and measurement.
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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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