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by Joe Jancsurak, Editor
If you have anything to do with the materials world, you’ll want to be in Minneapolis, April 6-7, for the first-ever Medical Silicone Conference. The trends-driven conference program promises pertinent information for suppliers, compounders, processors, and device makers. Industry experts from Shin-Etsu, Phillips Plastics, NuSil Technology, Milliken and Company, SSF, ProMed Pharma, Sigma Plastic Services, and Roembke Manufacturing & Design will present on the following . . .
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Innovative Neurotronics, Inc, Austin, subsidiary of Hanger Orthopedic Group, Bethesda, MD, launched its Bi-Flex Cuff
enhancement to its WalkAide, an intelligent functional electrical stimulation system that restores mobility to people who suffer from a form of lower leg paralysis, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, and incomplete spinal
cord injury.
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Original Line Twist Clamp Cylinder
 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.
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IBM’s one-step point-of-care-diagnostic test is based on a silicon chip that can test for many
diseases, including cardiovascular. Following a heart attack, for example, the patient’s serum or blood sample could be tested immediately to determine treatment and survival rate.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has scheduled a public meeting for Feb 18 to discuss key challenges related to the 510(k) premarket notification process used to review and clear certain medical devices marketed in the U.S.
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Nano Z nanopositioning states by PI (Physik Instrumente) LP, Auburn, MA, are optimized for fast (from 5 msec) step and settle positioning and integration into high-resolution microscope applications.
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The Blackbelt by Cincinnati Test Systems, Cleves, Ohio, is a precision benchtop leak test instrument that uses advanced algorithms. Developed for clean room applications in medical device and electronics assembly, it features a large color display and can handle a wide range of test types while offering data tracking capability. Other features include . . .
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An integrated manufacturing process by Vesta, Franklin, WI, has resulted in a "kink-less" tubing innovation.
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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.
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
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