Medical Device Technology

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Articles in December, 2004 issue of Medical Device Technology

• Company profile directory.(Directory)
• Outsourcing to China: to enhance competitive advantage in the face of increasing globalisation, companies need to consider moving certain operations to China, if they have not done so already. This article describes the evolving nature of outsourcing to C
  by Liu, Jacqueline
• Pressure-sensitive adhesive.(Equipment, materials, products and services: A round-up of the latest innovations from suppliers.)(Collano AG)(Brief Article)
• New connector line.(ComPaMED exhibitor news: A selection of exhibitor highlights.)(Qosina Corp connectors)(Brief Article)
  by Becker, Holger
• Packaging expansion.(.)(Doyen Medipharm)(Brief Article)
  by Becker, Holger
• Life-saving funding.(South East Growth Fund)(Brief Article)
• Low-viscosity epoxy range.(Market Focus: UK and Ireland: News from suppliers based in the United Kingdom and Ireland.)(Intertronics)(Brief Article)
• Clinical database.(Equipment, materials, products and services: A round-up of the latest innovations from suppliers.)
• Spreading the economic message.(Developments across the industry)
• US04230288: Changing shape postimplantation.(Patent watch: design news in a regular column)(Brief Article)
• Conductive films.(Market Focus: UK and Ireland: News from suppliers based in the United Kingdom and Ireland.)(Brief Article)
• Complex metal shapes.(Carniailex srl implantable medical devices)(Brief Article)
  by Becker, Holger
• European medical device regulation: a new era?(regulation and standards column)
  by Donawa, Maria
• Custom modelling.(Equipment, materials, products and services: A round-up of the latest innovations from suppliers.)(MetaCase)(Brief Article)
• Custom-made enzymes.(In vitro diagnostic components in focus: A selection of products for incorporation into finished in vitro diagnostic medical devices.)(Biocatalysts Ltd)(Brief Article)
• An update on what is happening with symbols? Clarification of the puzzling issues surrounding EN 980 and the future progress of the standard.(regulation and standards)(Correction Notice)
  by Moore, Richard
• Moulding machine.(Equipment, materials, products and services: A round-up of the latest innovations from suppliers.)(Sandretto UK)(Brief Article)
• Wicking media.(Sefar media info)(Brief Article)
• Broader technology range.(ComPaMED exhibitor news: A selection of exhibitor highlights.)(Createchnic AG acquired by Gurit Medical Business)(Brief Article)
  by Becker, Holger
• New EDMA appointment.(European Diagnostics Manufacturers Association)(appointed Jesus Rueda as officer)(Brief Article)
• Contract manufacturing directory.(Directory)
• Engineering award.
• Consultants focus: companies that offer a range of consultancy services to the industry.(Directory)
• Shape-memory nitinol alloy.(Market Focus: UK and Ireland: News from suppliers based in the United Kingdom and Ireland.)(Brief Article)
• Pumps.(KNF Neuberger GmbH liquid pumps)(Brief Article)
  by Becker, Holger
• The floodgates open on huge business opportunities.(meeting)(Brief Article)
  by Becker, Holger
• Modular marking machine.(Equipment, materials, products and services: A round-up of the latest innovations from suppliers.)(Dapra Marking Systems)(Brief Article)
• Test strip development systems.(In vitro diagnostic components in focus: A selection of products for incorporation into finished in vitro diagnostic medical devices.)(Kinematic Automation Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Microsystems technology.(meeting)
  by Becker, Holger
• SMC coupling.(Equipment, materials, products and services: A round-up of the latest innovations from suppliers.)(Colder Products Co. GmbH)(Brief Article)
• Wicks and reservoirs.(In vitro diagnostic components in focus: A selection of products for incorporation into finished in vitro diagnostic medical devices.)
• Disposable micropump.(ComPaMED exhibitor news: A selection of exhibitor highlights.)(Bartels Mikrotechnik GmbH)(Brief Article)
  by Becker, Holger
• The back of the problem: the spinal column, and in particular the intervertebral discs that separate the vertebral bodies, provide a focal point for degenerative change and chronic pain. This article addresses the changing role of medical technology used
  by Williams, David
• Films for low-pressure balloons.(Equipment, materials, products and services: A round-up of the latest innovations from suppliers.)(Polyzen Inc)(Brief Article)
• Microarray reagents.(In vitro diagnostic components in focus: A selection of products for incorporation into finished in vitro diagnostic medical devices.)(Brief Article)
• The value of three-dimensional trade marks: registration of three-dimensional trade marks can be problematic, as one company has discovered. This article presents the factors to consider.(design)
  by Moran, Paul
• Wire and tubing products.(Equipment, materials, products and services: A round-up of the latest innovations from suppliers.)(Brief Article)
• Automatic pouching.(J.R. Maruani sealing equipment)(Brief Article)
  by Becker, Holger
• Simultaneous sensor measurement.(ACEOS GmbH)(Brief Article)
  by Becker, Holger
• Polymer development.(Brief Article)
• Electromagnetically driven pump.(Equipment, materials, products and services: A round-up of the latest innovations from supplierss.)(Micropump Inc)(Brief Article)
• Customised tubing.(Market Focus: UK and Ireland: News from suppliers based in the United Kingdom and Ireland.)(VistaMed)(Brief Article)
• Regulatory assistance.(Equipment, materials, products and services: A round-up of the latest innovations from suppliers.)
• WO04097711: upgrading reprogrammable pacemakers.(Patent watch: design news in a regular column)(Brief Article)
• Noncontact video measurement.(Market Focus: UK and Ireland: News from suppliers based in the United Kingdom and Ireland.)
• Filtration.(ComPaMED exhibitor news: A selection of exhibitor highlights.)(Air Safety Ltd secure filter system)(Brief Article)
  by Becker, Holger
• Metal shafts: designs to meet the required performance: when designing shafts for minimally invasive devices such as catheters and guidewires, features that improve one area of performance may hinder performance in another area. This article describes how
  by Farrissey, Liam
• Polyimide tubing.(Equipment, materials, products and services: A round-up of the latest innovations from suppliers.)(MicroLumen Inc)(Brief Article)
• Miniature glass thermistors.(Market Focus: UK and Ireland: News from suppliers based in the United Kingdom and Ireland.)(BetaTHERM Sensors)(Brief Article)
• Diagnostic test kits.(In vitro diagnostic components in focus: A selection of products for incorporation into finished in vitro diagnostic medical devices.)
• Help with innovation.(market place)(Brief Article)
• Greater customisation.(ComPaMED exhibitor news: A selection of exhibitor highlights.)(MicroLumen inc)(Brief Article)
  by Becker, Holger
• Managing strategic outsourcing: one of the greatest challenges for companies is to know what to outsource and when. This article describes how to outsource effectively and thereby be more flexible and responsive to market demands.(manufacturing)
  by Hogan, Jane
• Three-dimensional imaging system.(Equipment, materials, products and services: A round-up of the latest innovations from suppliers.)(Brief Article)
• Range of coronary stents.(Market Focus: UK and Ireland: News from suppliers based in the United Kingdom and Ireland.)(ClearStream Technologies Ltd)(Brief Article)
• Validation services.(Market Focus: UK and Ireland: News from suppliers based in the United Kingdom and Ireland.)
• WO04096032: laryngoscope disposable camera attachment.(Patent watch: design news in a regular column)(Brief Article)
• Round and flat wires.(Market Focus: UK and Ireland: News from suppliers based in the United Kingdom and Ireland.)
• All wrapped up.(ComPaMED exhibitor news: A selection of exhibitor highlights.)(All-Wrap Packaging Machinery)(Brief Article)
  by Becker, Holger
• Biomedical applications of optical imaging: developments in imaging offer real-time visualisation of biological processes at the cellular and molecular level. This article considers how micro- and nanotechnology may enhance the application of optical imag
  by Wilkinson, J.M.; Kuok, M.-H.; Adamson, G.
• Paratubing.(Equipment, materials, products and services: A round-up of the latest innovations from suppliers.)(Brief Article)
• Design analysis software.(Market Focus: UK and Ireland: News from suppliers based in the United Kingdom and Ireland.)(SolidWorks Corp.)(Brief Article)
• Medical technology in Ireland: great opportunities exist in Ireland for help with research and development (R&D). The country offers a rich research base and tax relief for R&D investment revenue.(markets)
  by O; '; Donnellan, Niall
• Task force recommendations to transform UK industry: a programme of actions establishedtechnology industry into an industrial powerhouse. This article outlines how. by the Healthcare Industries Task Force is set to turn the United Kingdom medical device .
  by Wilkinson, John
• Precision-turned parts.(Deltex Components Ltd)(Brief Article)
• Printing and traceability.(ComPaMED exhibitor news: A selection of exhibitor highlights.)(Bein Pack & Print)(Brief Article)
  by Becker, Holger
• Technology transfer across industries.(manufacturing)
  by Woodley, David