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Environmental monitoring is an important part of quality assurance for the production environments of medical devices and sterile pharmaceutical products. Especially for aseptic filling lines where products are filled without a terminal sterilization step it is of utmost importance for product safety and thus

Contract manufacturers serving the medical device market typically divide into two distinct segments: electronics contract manufacturing and precision engineering contract manufacturers. Electronics contract manufacturers build both printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and electromechanical systems. Pr

To understand the concept of high efficiency motors, you must first know how to calculate efficiency and the losses associated with the motor components themselves.

Parameters that define a motor type are the mechanical output power, the shaft bearing system, the commutation systemused, and the possible combinations with gearheads and sensors. The most important criteria include the speed andtorque requirements, and the commutation system.

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Robotic surgery has been a reality since Intuitive Surgical came to market in 2000, but recent innovations are transforming the landscape significantly. Both startups and traditional medical device companies have introduced robotic approaches for a range of surgical procedures, while Intuitive has already

Piezo valves are often a better alternative to conventional solenoid valves, especially in the areas of flow and pressure control and as directly controlled proportional valves. They are small, lightweight, extremely precise, very durable, incredibly fast and above all they save energy. For example, piezo v

Today's global marketplace has changed and continues to change the dynamics of manufacturing. The speed of business is accelerating, competition has increased dramatically, and competitors are as likely to emerge from across the globe as around the corner.

This white paper examines the advances in me

EJ BioMed, an Eldon James Company, released information on the successful testing and application of PVC FREE tubing and fittings that do not require adhesives. Working alongside their supplier, Teknor Apex, the assemblies were tested for pull-off force, flow test, and leak test. The EJ BioMed fittings c

Topical oxygen therapy is used to treat patients with nonhealing wounds. A new topical oxygen system utilizes a unique check valve that stops the fl ow of oxygen out of the oxygen-enriched container if the patient disconnects it from the oxygen source. The relief valve maintains the infl ation pressure inside

Provide the complete assembly of 39 components for improved quality while streamlining the projects oversight responsibility. Eliminate the customer's management of multiple vendors supplying individual components. 

An automated pill dispensing system manufacturer required a unique seal coupler design to enhance pill counting and dispensing functions. Minnesota Rubber and Plastics provided a new lip seal design solving the initial problem of seal alignment with a more precise fitting lip configuration at the seal end for

Next-gen robotic-assisted platforms must be more Compact, Flexible, and Cost-Effective while leveraging cutting-edge technologies to allow for enhanced pre-operative planning, intra-operative guidance, and, ultimately, better patient outcomes.

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To understand the concept of high efficiency motors, you must first know how to calculate efficiency and the losses associated with the motor components themselves. 
The final measured efficiency of a motor is calculated based only on the elements of the particular application they'r

Coming up with the right drive technology for your application often depends on the options before you. Here are five of the most common drive configurations being used today, along with their benefits and drawbacks. 
Although there are a number of variations of drive technologies fo

In August 2018, a new version of ISO 10993-1 was published, which highlighted the importance of gaining deeper knowledge of the device. In the new version of the standard, not all biological effects should be assessed by biological testing. Some tests can now be waived if there is a sound rationale to support