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by Joe Jancsurak, Senior Editor
I don’t play video games for the most part. I never owned a
Playstation or a Gamebox. Heck, I wasn’t even smitten with Ms. Pac-Man
back in the day. So when I learned of a study published last month that
concludes video games may lead to poor relationships, I was quick to
concur. However, I admit that some gaming technology can be used to
enhance relationships and even personal fitness.
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Connecting a sensitive detector that can distinguish hundreds of
different chemical compounds to a module that mimics the way animals
recognize odors is letting researchers at the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST) devise a sensitive “electronic
nose.”
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A German-based company, Definiens with U.S.
operations (Morristown, N.J.), has devised software that examines MRI or
CT data and builds 3D models of tumors, changing organs, and tissues of
interest.
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As other major material-consuming industries such as automotive and
consumer durables continue to weaken, suppliers such as Dow, DuPont,
Eastman, and Sabic (formerly GE Plastics) are aggressively targeting
the medical-device market. This was the case at this month, MD&M West
show in Anaheim.
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Micromuscle is an electroactive polymer (EAP) by Creganna,
Marlborough, MA. The material responds to an electrical signal by
changing volume or other properties.
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Thomas Introduces Efficient, New 260
Series Brushless DC Pump
 Thomas has introduced
a new brushless DC WOB-L® air compressor and vacuum pump designed
for medical and other applications requiring a small-size and
lightweight pump with variable output. The 260
Series pump is only 4.25"x4.63"x3.02" and weighs only 2.5 lbs.
In addition, the 260 Series features variable output (1,000 – 3,000
RPM) utilizing an efficient brushless DC motor, crankcase for reduced
sound, and the proven reliability of Thomas' WOB-L® piston
technology.
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Medical-grade Tritan copolyester materials by Eastman Chemical,
Kingsport, TN, are engineered for applications requiring glasslike
transparency, polycarbonate-comparable impact resistance, and retention
of properties after sterilization.
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Series 7000 transparent liquid silicone rubbers (LSR) by
Momentive Performance Materials, Waterford, NY, come in a range
of durometers.
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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
2450 Series Small, Lightweight Compressors
Featuring a small footprint (8.3"x4.0"x6.4") and low sound levels (50dBA
@ 20PSIG) the lightweight (9.5 lbs) 2450 Series WOB-L® Compressor
from Thomas is ideal for medical applications.
www.gd-thomas.com
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