 |
|
|
|
News on upcoming medical-manufacturing events
|
Do you attend the Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) tradeshows? The Midwest event will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, September 28 through 30, 2010. MD&M Midwest will target design, engineering, and manufacturing professionals in medical manufacturing. According to event personnel, the conference will provide practical information you can immediately apply on the job. For more information
And be sure to register for our Medical Silicone Conference, to be held in Anaheim, CA, November 3 through 4, 2010. The Medical Silicone Conference will feature leading industry experts presenting papers aimed at informing medical device OEMs on design considerations as well as material and processing advancements. Also provided will be in-depth looks on designing for manufacturability, navigating the legal waters of NDAs, and more. Register now
— Leslie Gordon, Senior Editor, leslie.gordon@penton.com
|
PBS Biotech Inc, Camarillo, CA, used hardware and software from National Instruments (NI), Austin, TX, in the design of a line of bioreactors — devices for the cultivation of mammalian cell cultures to produce cell-derived vaccines and
pharmaceuticals. Bioreactors must precisely isolate a culture
from potential microbial contamination and keep cells suspended in the culture medium, as well as control parameters such as pH, temperature, and dissolved oxygen levels. The new devices were designed to be compact, modular units that included both the culture
chamber and a built-in controller.
Full Article
|
Smartphone technology from Complete Inspection Systems lets manufacturers and end users scan 2D codes printed on pharmaceutical packages. The Mi6 codes include advanced security features and work with the developer's online product-tracking service. The technology gives companies a way to track, trace, and authenticate products; create product branding and awareness; and obtain consumer demographics and identify unique users. End users (consumers) can verify the authenticity of products; watch product instructional videos; and receive up-to-date information on side-effects or recalls.
Full Article
|
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), Singapore, says significant developments have taken place recently in R&D and manufacturing in the country. For example, Pfizer has expanded its nutrition manufacturing plant, making it among the largest worldwide. In addition, GlaxoSmithKline and EDB announced the first eight projects to be funded under the U.S. $24 million GSK-Singapore Partnership for Green & Sustainable Manufacturing.
Full Article
|
EP29LPSP two-component epoxy adhesive/sealant from Master Bond withstands temperatures down to 4 K and cryogenic shocks such as cooling from room temperature to liquid helium temperatures in 5 to 10 min.
Full Article
|
The iCure P200 power meter from IRPhotonics is for measuring optical power from thermal spot curing systems.
Full Article
|
The Tritex II linear and rotary actuators from Exlar Corp support Ethernet/IP for communication between industrial control systems and components. Ethernet/IP lets operators send and receive data to operate the Tritex actuators with a machine automation-control system.
Full Article
|
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!
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
Get Savvy on Rapid Injection Molding
This quick-reference user guide, for engineers and designers, talks about the guidelines and limitations for rapid injection molding. Learn how to get the best possible results for your real plastic molded parts. Download Designing for Moldability, 2nd edition.
Medical Molding
Precision plastic components for Medical OEM projects require more than tight tolerances and consistent quality. They often require manufacturing in a clean environment and a solid understanding of the application or related standards. Learn More
Norgren Life Science
Norgren Life Science has the engineering capabilities to solve all of your precision fluidic pumping and control needs. For our customers this means superior products, higher performance, lower cost of ownership, and increased sales and market share. By combining the technologies of laminate manifolds, miniature gas and liquid handling valves, pumps and syringes, Norgren Life Science is unrivaled in our ability to deliver Engineering Advantage.
www.kloehn.com
|
|
|
|
