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Virtual world to spur healthcare
innovation?
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All kinds of virtual simulations are showing up on Second Life, with
the medical industry near the forefront. One example comes from the
Dept. of Biosurgery and Surgical Technology at Imperial College London
which develops online interactive clinical environments. Visit 109.99.23
on Second Life or watch a YouTube video about the virtual area. Another video,
Heart Murmur Sim, uses real cardiac sounds to train
students to listen to a patient’s heartbeat.
Also, check out an informative general video about medical simulations on Second Life.
Questions? Comments? Send them in, and we might
publish them here!
— Leslie Gordon, Senior Editor
leslie.gordon@penton.com
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In today's interactive world, we text, download, and rely on GPS
units for directions. And when we're not engaged in one of those
activities, many of us are engaged in video game competitions with
avatars (playful digital representations of human beings) throughout the
world.
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A European consortium aims to develop more precise methods for
predicting patient-specific risks of osteoporosis and bone fracture. The
Osteoporotic Virtual Physiological Human Project (VPHOP) uses
finite-element analysis software from developer Ansys Inc, Southpoint,
Pa, (ansys.com) to
simulate a variety of structural and fluid-flow dynamics of human
anatomy based on the project's collection of anatomical, physiological,
and pathological data.
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3D models and up-front simulation are driving detailed design in CAD
and engineers are bringing competitive products to market more quickly,
easily, and efficiency. Learn how.
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Micromolder Accumold in Ankeny, Iowa, specializes in complex,
injection-molded parts that require almost perfect detail. The company
has two class 100,000 clean rooms that can handle almost any production
run. Medical application examples include tips, battery doors, pupil
dilators, and plastic transformer supports.
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The Microbial ID Breakthrough: How DNA
Sequencing Helps Prevent Catastrophic Cleanroom Shutdowns
Contamination by an unknown organism can completely shut
down medical device cleanrooms, disrupting schedules and productivity
until that organism is identified and eliminated. This white paper
reviews a breakthrough solution that uses DNA sequencing technology that
is faster, more accurate, and more reproducible than traditional
identification testing methods.
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The Dimension Elite from Stratasys Inc.
suits the 3D printing of intricate product mockups and functional
models of parts such as medical devices and precision instruments.
Just click “print” to prep the CAD file and print the model. The
machine builds models in hours, not days. For an efficient throughput,
pack multiple models in the printer's build envelope. Models can be
drilled, tapped, sanded, and painted.
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Cicoil silicone
encapsulated cables are for such medical applications as medical robots,
testing equipment, and hearing aids. Medical grade cables for human
implant use are also available. Also, check out the company's ultra flexible flat
cables.
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Bishop-Wisecarver awarded
patent
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Bishop-Wisecarver
Corp., manufacturer of the DualVee guide wheel and other
guided-motion technology, announced the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
has awarded the company a patent for its latest washdown wheel.
The wheel bearing includes the patented inner seal and outer shield.
The outer shield acts as a momentary seal as pressure from high velocity
fluid causes it to deflect and conform to the wheel’s metallic
surface. When the pressure lets up, the shield returns to its normal
position, allowing any liquid and debris that entered between the shield
and seal to drain out or be spun out by centrifugal force.
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The Future of Medical Imaging
Technology
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NextComputing
is offering a free whitepaper, "From Film to Pixels: The Future of
Medical Imaging Technology." Download the whitepaper.
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Mack Prototype Earns Quality Gold
Standard for Medical Manufacturing
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The quality-management system of Mack Prototype
Inc., a division of Mack Molding Co., has been independently audited
and certified to be in compliance with the requirements of the ISO 13485
international quality standard for medical device manufacturing.
“Achieving this quality hallmark uniquely positions us as a
prototype house and low-volume manufacturer,as many manufacturers our
size are not certified to this stringent medical standard," says
President Ric Perry. "It will put us at the table with major
medical OEMs, which require suppliers to be certified to ISO 13485 to
quote new projects."
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Boker's Free 2009 Washer Catalog
Boker's 2009 Washer Catalog has over 23,000 non-standard sizes with
outside diameters of 0.080" to 5.140", numerous IDs and thicknesses and
2,000 material variations. ISO 9001:2000 Registered
www.bokers.com/mee
Protomold
"Designing for Moldability" is a quick-reference user guide for rapid
injection molding, great for engineers and designers of plastic parts.
Download this invaluable guide today!
First Cut
New to the prototyping field or an expert, we’ve created a white paper
you shouldn’t miss, Prototyping Processes: Choosing the best
process for your project.
Visit www.firstcut.com/prototypingprocesses
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Design Engineers looking to cut the delay in getting rubber and
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