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Last week Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and John McCain were invited by
a bipartisan group of Nobel laureates to participate in a televised
science debate. All three candidates declined.
When designing electronic equipment, a consideration for safety takes
precedence over all others. This concern is just as important in
industrial equipment as it is in medical applications. It might be
tempting to think that power supplies which have been safe in industrial
applications would be equally suitable for use in medical equipment.
This is not always the case because the risks are different.
Furthermore, much of the electronic equipment used in hospitals, such as
patient monitors, operate with low-level signals making them more
sensitive to electromagnetic interference than industrial versions.
Consequently, electromagnetic compatibility, EMC, becomes a key concern
in medical applications. 
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.
Like its macro counterpart, mechanical micromachining uses a rotating
cutting tool to remove material in the form of chips. However, extensive
research shows that micromachining works differently than conventional
machining. Cutting mechanics (the way a tool interacts with the
material) and process parameters (feeds and speeds) do not translate
directly from the macro world to the micro. 
API Delevan
manufactures products used in many medical applications, including MRI
imaging, ultrasound equipment, implantable devices, cardiac, and nerve
therapy. Using API Delevan's small package shielded surface mount
devices prevent electromagnetic interference in medical applications.
API Delevan, an ISO9001 & AS9100 certified company, is a leading
manufacturer of magnetics and power inductors, including industry
standard devices, circuit solution devices and application specific
devices. E-mail: apisales@delevan.com.
A maker of weldable tubing says it can now join clear tubes without
compromising strength. Sure Bond tubing is a three-layer coextruded tube
with a polyethylene inner layer to prevent absorption, a proprietary
middle layer for adhesion, and an outer elastomer layer for bonding.
The elastomer, Ecdel, is an orthophthalate-free copolyester said to
offer the clarity, toughness, flexibility, and chemical and heat
resistance needed in crucial medical applications. Ecdel elastomer also
withstands EtO and gamma sterilization without the yellowing associated
with PVC. 
SmartDraw.com launched its Healthcare Edition 2008, a program
that automates the task of creating healthcare graphics including
patient handouts, anatomical diagrams, treatment protocols, timelines,
flowcharts, and more. 
G-S Plastic Optics recently expanded its diamond turning
capabilities with a new Precitech Nanoform 200 machine. This two-axis
aspheric contouring machine with real-time operating system will be used
for single-point diamond turning. 
One way to treat cancer with minimal damage to healthy tissue is to zap
tumors with a proton beam. Proton therapy systems have been around since
the 1950s. But until now, the units were as big as entire hospitals with
costs over $100 million. That typically makes proton therapy unavailable
to most cancer centers and patients. However, Still River Systems
is developing a compact and cost-effective proton therapy system, the
Monarch250. 
Recent developments boost productivity and make medical products more
traceable with print-n-pack systems that combine printing, bar coding,
and packaging. For instance, relatively new bag-on-a-roll products are a
way to streamline packaging operations especially when they involve
medical-device kits with components that must be accurately packaged and
include traceability. To select the best packaging equipment for your
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