An information-packed, thought-provoking conference program awaits attendees of the Medical Silicone Conference – Anaheim, Nov 3-4. Steve Halasey of the Washington, DC-based Institute for Health Technology Studies will discuss what medical device companies need to do to prepare for “an evidence-based future” that he says will come from healthcare reform.
To spur research and development efforts, Sensor Products, Inc, Madison, NJ, is offering a 10% discount on its Pressurex pressure-indication sensor film to accredited institutions through Nov 30.
While FDA recommends that device developers incorporate real-world feedback into their designs, increased restrictions in hospitals make it difficult to get early-stage designs of medical devices into actual end-use environments. Battelle and its "neighbor" are doing something about that.
When it comes to foot controls for medical devices and equipment applications, there are many factors to address as detailed in a recent Medical Design article.
Disk-shaped piezo elements by PI (Physik Instrumente) LP, Auburn, MA, mounted directly onto a metal microdiaphragm provide the precision drive for miniature liquid or gas pumps.
Micromachining requires little or no tooling during the design iterations associated with medical device development, including those used for minimally invasive surgery. Mikrotech, Kenosha, WI, offers best-in-class multi-axis CNC and Swiss screw equipment for prototype and short-run production.
Rapid injection molding tips Protomold's monthly Design Tips are a popular and useful resource for designers and design engineers. We’ve compiled over 70 tips for designing injection molded parts in six handy, downloadable volumes. You’ll find useful tips and guidelines on everything from selecting materials to designing parts cost-effectively. Download today!
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