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by Joe Jancsurak, Senior Editor
The National Venture Capital Association released its 2009
Predictions Survey. At first glance, some may wish it never had.
Nine-two percent of the 400 respondents are predicting an even slower
investment year than 2008, when 211 funds raised $28 billion, compared
to 2007 when 247 funds were bolstered by $35.5 billion.The silver
lining, however, should come as no surprise.
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A paradigm shift involving patient access to personal health records
(PHRs) via Internet-based electronic medical records (EMRs) is in full
swing according to a recent report by Kalorama Information,
Rockville, Md.
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Medical Sealing Solutions from Apple
Rubber Products
 Apple Rubber designs
and manufactures elastomeric seals in medical grade class VI, liquid
silicone rubber, and other elastomers including, FKM and EPDM. Apple
Rubber specializes in the manufacture of all shapes and sizes of
O-rings, custom-molded seals, and rubber bonded to plastic, metal or
filter materials. USA-based facilities include transfer, compression,
liquid injection molding, CNC machining and proprietary bonding. ISO
9001-2000 and a certified class 7 (10,000) cleanroom is also
onsite.
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Researchers have engineered a robot that duplicates most actions
performed by the service dogs kept by people with disabilities.
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An "All-in-One" Precision Measurement
Solution
 Keyence LK-G Laser
Displacement Sensors perform high-speed, precision measurements on a
wide range of materials and surfaces. These include black rubber,
reflective or mirrored objects, translucent and transparent materials as
well as fast-moving, vibrating or rotating targets.
The LK-G provides best-in-class 0.01μm repeatability, an ultra-fast
50 kHz sampling rate and ±0.03% full-scale linearity.
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The design, development, and manufacturing of a medical device are
increasingly difficult as competition grows stronger and regulatory
constraints broaden. For help with these endeavors, read on.
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If you haven’t yet responded to our current reader Poll please take a
moment to provide us with your answer. In return, you’ll get instant
results that reflect your input, and we will report the final results
next month. This month’s question is intended to sample feelings for
how economic opinions are impacting research and development funds
throughout the medical-device community. Stay tuned.
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MRS Sigma miniature linear guides by PCB Linear, Rockford, Ill.,
have sigma-shaped, ceramic-coated aluminum alloy rails that are
available to 5 m and die-cast streamlined carriages that provide a
cost-effective alternative to conventional ball and roller linear guides
and bearings.
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EFE300M digitally controlled, 300-watt power supplies from TDK-Lambda
America, San Diego, are engineered for medical applications.
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Straight and contoured surgical needles, tubes, and rod-shaped
instruments and components are custom manufactured for use in
orthopedic, cardiac, urological, vascular, and cosmetic procedures by
Marshall Manufacturing Company, Minneapolis.
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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
Turn your 3D CAD model into real plastic parts in one business day!
Visit www.protomold.com for information and a free automated
ProtoQuote®.
www.protomold.com
First Cut
CNC machined parts in 1-3 business days. Get parts with better material
properties, surface finishes and dimensional properties than additive
rapid prototypes. Visit www.firstcut.com
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