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Designing mechatronics for patients
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Machine Design
magazine, our sister publication, recently published an article on the
future of technology. One of the article sources, Medical Market
Director Jeff Thompson, Phillips Plastics Corp., Prescott, Wis.,
says that medical-device firms seem increasingly interested in
electromechanical devices that combine mechanical engineering with
electronics and intelligent computer control. They also expect suppliers
to not only design these mechatronic products, but also provide the
expertise to turn concepts into reality using state-of-the-art
manufacturing. Gone are the days when medical devices of all kinds were
created in “hospital white” with large displays. Going forward, the
trend is toward designs that target users rather than just the disease.
From user interface to aesthetics, consumer-product trends are strongly
influencing medical devices. See other future technologies that might affect
medical design.
Questions? Comments? Send them in, and we might
publish them here!
— Leslie Gordon, Senior Editor
leslie.gordon@penton.com
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As demand for medical devices continues to escalate, so does demand
for more automated and efficient manufacturing processes. To ensure
product quality control is not compromised, sensors can be used to
detect, verify, and inspect medical products right on the manufacturing
line. Today's innovative sensor technologies offer manufacturers a
plethora of options to integrate sensor inspections into their
operations. Selecting the right sensor technologies for each unique
application ensures manufacturing lines run more efficiently while
offering manufacturers enhanced process control — and consumers, a
higher level of quality assurance.
Full Article
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Apple Rubber offers expanded line of
medical-grade
elastomer seals and O-rings.
 In addition to popular
Silicone, Apple Rubber now offers custom O-rings and seals made from
medical-grade elastomers such as Viton® fluoroelastomer (FKM) and
EPDM rubber. Ideal for medical applications, such elastomers feature
improved chemical resistors, excellent heat resistance
(400°F/200°C), and low permeability to gases. Capabilities at
Apple Rubber include complete engineering support, manufacturing,
quality assurance and a Class 10,000 ISO Class 7, certified
cleanroom.
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Technology that lets surgeons, operating room staff, and medical
researchers take videos of live surgical procedures bodes no room for
compromise. In the early phases of designing our imaging equipment, we
built several operating room prototypes that used standard definition
(SD) video formats such as phase alternating line (PAL) and National
Television System Committee (NTSC). But, user feedback quickly made it
clear that only high definition (HD) would do.
Full Article
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Back in the 1940s, economist Milton Friedman was part of the war
effort. He performed statistical studies on high-temperature alloys for
jet engines. Friedman, who eventually won a Nobel Prize in economics,
used regression analysis on data about alloy strength versus
temperature. His statistics predicted that a couple of as-yet-untried
alloys would last about 200 hours, noteworthy because those tried thus
far had failed after only about 20 hours.
Full Article
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New White Paper Available:
Environmental Testing-- Deciphering Compliance Requirements for
Pharma and Med Device Manufacturers
 Industrial
sterilization and contamination control are critical in pharmaceutical
and medical device manufacturing. The paper reviews the key elements of
a best-practice environmental testing program, including sterilization
standards, FDA requirements, and essential factors in maintaining
controlled environments.
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The REVscan 3D self-positioning, handheld laser scanner from
Creaform delivers improved surface quality and
surfacereconstruction capabilities including surface-boundaries
recognition and automated multiresolution. These features are possible
through a new curvature-recognition algorithm.
Full Article
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“igus Bearing Applications” covers how plastic plain, spherical,
and linear bearings and slides are used in realworld applications.
The brochure includes more than 20 application examples from industries
including medical, agricultural, food, and entertainment. The
high-performance polymer bearings and sliding elements are
self-lubricating and maintenance- free.
Full Article
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The Alaris30 3D printer from Objet Geometries is office
friendly and small enough to fit on a desk. The machine prints accurate
parts with smooth surfaces, moving parts, and text that stands out
clearly.
Full Article
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