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X-Ray Theft-Detection System Steals into Hospital Trauma Unit

Originally Published MPMN October 2001 X-Ray Theft-Detection System Steals into Hospital Trauma Unit The Lodox x-ray system from Lodox Systems Ltd. uses a movable C-arm scanner to increase speed and limit exposure to radiation. Technology developed to catch diamond thieves may soon be found in an...

Cold-Gas Molding Slashes Cycle Times

Originally Published MPMN October 2001 Cold-Gas Molding Slashes Cycle Times This gas-assisted injection molder is equipped with a cryogenic heat exchanger that may increase productivity by as much as 40%. A gas-assisted injection molding (GAIM) process developed by scientists at Warwick University...

Nickel-Free Shape-Memory Alloy Introduced

Originally Published MPMN October 2001 Nickel-Free Shape-Memory Alloy Introduced A titanium-based shape-memory alloy is constructed without nickel to increase manufacturability and eliminate some biocompatibility concerns. With material properties that fall between standard titanium and nitinol...

Schurter Licenses Duraswitch Technology

Originally Published MPMN October 2001 Schurter Licenses Duraswitch Technology Designed by Duraswitch Industries Inc., this PushGate switch will be marketed worldwide by Schurter GmbH. A German manufacturer has licensed technology from Duraswitch Industries Inc. (Mesa, AZ; www.duraswitch.com ) to...

PolyOne Modernizes Plastics Manufacturing Sites

Originally Published MPMN October 2001 PolyOne Modernizes Plastics Manufacturing Sites A $12-million investment will improve services related to PolyOne's engineered materials, vinyl compounds, and colorants. An international polymer services company has invested $12 million in new technology and...

Power Supply Enables Multiple X-Ray Tubes to Be Tested Simultaneously

Originally Published MPMN October 2001 Power Supply Enables Multiple X-Ray Tubes to Be Tested Simultaneously Del High Voltage, a member company of the Del Power Conversion Group (Valhalla, NY; www.delhv.com ) has custom designed a high-frequency power supply that enables an x-ray tube manufacturer...

Paper-Thin Flexible Batteries Create New Design Options

Originally Published MPMN October 2001 Paper-Thin Flexible Batteries Create New Design Options Possible medical applications of the flexible batteries include diagnostic sensors. Flexible batteries that are safe enough to eat may soon increase design freedom for a host of disposable products...

Absorbable Biomaterial Is Suited for Diverse Applications

Originally Published MPMN October 2001 Absorbable Biomaterial Is Suited for Diverse Applications Melt extruded from Tepha Inc.'s PHA4400 biosynthetic material, this monofilament is strong and flexible. Offering flexibility, pliability, and absorbency, a biosynthetic material from Tepha Inc. (...

Jerneen Micro Medical Technologies to Become Synovis Interventional Solutions

Originally Published MPMN October 2001 Jerneen Micro Medical Technologies to Become Synovis Interventional Solutions Microcoiling is one of the services provided by Synovis IS, formerly Jerneen Micro Medical Technologies. Bio-Vascular Inc. (St. Paul, MN; www.biovascular.com ) has announced that...

Solid-Imaging System Operates in Standard and High-Resolution Modes

Originally Published MPMN October 2001 EQUIPMENT NEWS: Rapid Prototyping Equipment Solid-Imaging System Operates in Standard and High-Resolution Modes Machine recently made available for commercial use A new solid-imaging system incorporates the versatility of stereolithography via a dual-mode...

Spotlight on Pressure Sensitives and Adhesives

Originally Published MPMN October 2001 Spotlight on Pressure Sensitives and Adhesives Cold-temperature label material A pressure-sensitive material is designed for labels exposed to extreme cold temperatures. The TLP 866 has comformability characteristics when applied to small-diameter surfaces...

Developments in Device Connectivity

Originally Published MPMN October 2001 PRODUCT UPDATE Developments in Device Connectivity From right-angle interconnects for use in harsh environments to wireless solutions, these suppliers have the right connections Reliable performance, flexibility, safety, and ease of use are among the primary...

Miniature Micrometer Head Aligns Optical Components

Originally Published MPMN October 2001 HOTLINE Miniature Micrometer Head Aligns Optical Components Unit requires little space or operating force A compact micrometer head from Del-Tron Precision Inc. offers both coarse and fine adjustment capabilities. A differential miniature micrometer head from...

Long-Fiber Compound Reduces Nebulizer Costs

Originally Published MPMN October 2001 PROFILE Long-Fiber Compound Reduces Nebulizer Costs Molded compressor components provide repeatable, long-term creep resistance Manufacturers of nebulizers, which are used by people suffering from asthma and other bronchial ailments, are seeking ways to reduce...

September 11, 2001

Originally Published MPMN October 2001 EDITOR'S PAGE September 11, 2001 I was going to write about the ongoing efforts of national and international medical device associations to promote patient access to life-saving medical technologies. That topic tied in neatly with one of the main themes of...