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by Joe Jancsurak, Senior Editor
President Obama announced his choice as the new FDA commissioner. What
would you say to her? What would you ask of her?
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A collaborative effort to step up the creation of safe nanotechnology
medical products was announced by the FDA and the Alliance for
NanoHealth. What will this partnership mean for nanotech-related
materials, tools, and devices?
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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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Developers of a tissue-coagulation device expect it to treat prostate
cancer in a fraction of the time and cost of existing methods.
Profound Medical Inc, Toronto, uses MRI for the detection of
structural abnormalities in the body and a proprietary ultrasound
applicator for prostate treatment. Ceramic servo motors by Johnson
Medtech,control the probe, which heats and destroys cancerous
tissue.
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A Thermotech-sponsored, Medical Design-hosted
Webinar on factors affecting design and development of plastic gears
used in medical devices will be held April 2. For details and
registration information, read on.
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The CSS65 series of 40 to 65 W ac-dc medical power supplies by
TDK-Lambda, San Diego, have a standard footprint of 2 x 4 in and
are just 1.18 in. high.
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UV centrifuge cell windows from Meller Optics, Providence, RI,
have a wedged, planoconvex design that lets users
view cell contents in a centrifuge.
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Plasma-Jet surface treatment system by Corotec Corp, Farmington,
CT, features a head design 50% smaller than standard heads. The systems
are used to ensure bonding of inks, adhesives, and coatings on a range
of products including medical devices and electrical and electronic
components.
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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
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RedEye On Demand delivers the entire digital manufacturing experience, from
prototypes, to fixture and assembly tools, to low volume production.
Get a free on-line quote at redeyeondemand.com
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