Medical Device Technology

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Articles in May, 2006 issue of Medical Device Technology

• Moulding, extrusion and assembly.(supplies high-performance polymer products)(Brief article)
• Space-saving PCB barrier strips.(Electrical/electronic components in focus: A round-up of electrical/electronic components available from suppliers)
• Layflat and nontoxic tubing.(tubing: A selection of tubing from supplier companies)
• Ultraminiature solenoid valve.(pumps and valves: A selection of pumps and valves from supplier companies)
• Primary power components.(Electrical/electronic components in focus: A round-up of electrical/electronic components available from suppliers)
• Switch technologies.(Electrical/electronic components in focus: A round-up of electrical/electronic components available from suppliers)
• Quantum dots in medical technology: during the past few years, the rapidly emerging technology of quantum dots has started to have an impact on the techniques of molecular and cellular imaging in medicine. Their advantages are examined here.(material matt
  by Williams, David
• Precision machining services.(Manufacturing Focus: Machining: The latest innovations from the suppliers of machining systems and services)
• BioMedlreland has Phase II funding.(Developments across the industry)(Brief article)
• Metal tubing.(tubing: A selection of tubing from supplier companies)
• Flat spring valves.(protection against fluid contamination)(Brief article)
• Manufacturing resources.(Market Focus: France: Products and services from companies based in France)
• The innovator will prevail in glucose monitoring: as well as the expanding diabetes market for glucose-monitoritng devices, there are other applications for these products and opportunities for companies with the will to innovate. One area that is explore
  by Green, Monika J.
• Polymer extrusion.
• Gauge calibration and management.(Electrical/electronic components in focus: A round-up of electrical/electronic components available from suppliers)
• Platinum-cured silicone pump tubing.(high levels of purity and clarity)(Brief article)
• Piezoelectric bimorph pump.(pumps and valves: A selection of pumps and valves from supplier companies)
• Axial optical isolator.(Electrical/electronic components in focus: A round-up of electrical/electronic components available from suppliers)
• Gear pumps.(pumps and valves: A selection of pumps and valves from supplier companies)
• Radiation forum.(this month)
• Laser machining.(filler to eliminate surface damage on devices )(Brief article)
• Germany is cautious.(German medical technology trade associations)(Brief article)
• Polyimide tubing.(tubing: A selection of tubing from supplier companies)
• Diaphragm and rotary vane pumps.(pumps and valves: A selection of pumps and valves from supplier companies)
• Design for male fertility kit.(materials, equipment, products and services: A selection of the latest materials, equipment, products and services available to manufacturers)
• Mixed-signal technology design kit.(Electrical/electronic components in focus: A round-up of electrical/electronic components available from suppliers)
• Cardiac POCT.(point-of-care testing)(Brief article)
• Custom-made cables.(Electrical/electronic components in focus: A round-up of electrical/electronic components available from suppliers)
• Corrugated and collapsible tubing.(tubing: A selection of tubing from supplier companies)
• Monoclonal antibodies.(in vitro diagnostic components: A round-up of in vitro diagnostics components available to the industry)
• Microflex circuits and microstructure.(Electrical/electronic components in focus: A round-up of electrical/electronic components available from suppliers)
• Various check valve designs.(pumps and valves: A selection of pumps and valves from supplier companies)
• Invest in Scandinavia.(this month)
• Thermoplastic elastomer range.(Market Focus: France: Products and services from companies based in France)
• Printed circuit boards.(Electrical/electronic components in focus: A round-up of electrical/electronic components available from suppliers)
• Speciality metal tubes.(tubing: A selection of tubing from supplier companies)
• Miniature pumps.(diaphragm pumps)(Brief article)
• Lead frame thermistor.(Electrical/electronic components in focus: A round-up of electrical/electronic components available from suppliers)
• Miniaturised hybrid circuits.(Electrical/electronic components in focus: A round-up of electrical/electronic components available from suppliers)
• Funding supports stem-cell-based research.(Developments across the industry)
• Check valves for IV.(Brief article)
• 3D micromilling technology.(Sarix sa)(Brief article)
• Creating the modern incubator.(Developments across the industry)(Brief article)
• Catheter tubing.(tubing: A selection of tubing from supplier companies)
• Liquid diaphragm pump.(product introduction)(Brief article)
• Prostheses packaging system.(Market Focus: France: Products and services from companies based in France)
• US regulation of advertising and promotional materials: medical device manufacturers do not always properly control the development of new or modified promotional labelling and advertising materials. This lack of control can lead to unexpected regulatory
  by Donawa, Maria
• Power conditioners.(Electrical/electronic components in focus: A round-up of electrical/electronic components available from suppliers)
• Precision machining house.(medical components manufactured from titanium )(Brief article)
• UV-resistant tubing.(acts as a Ultravoilet inhibitor)(Brief article)
• Gold colloid.(in vitro diagnostic components: A round-up of in vitro diagnostics components available to the industry)
• Electronic cables.(Electrical/electronic components in focus: A round-up of electrical/electronic components available from suppliers)
• Microbiology products.(in vitro diagnostic components: A round-up of in vitro diagnostics components available to the industry)
• Route to Irish expertise.(this month)
• Microfluidics for drug delivery.(Brief article)
• Diamond turning lathes.(Manufacturing Focus: Machining: The latest innovations from the suppliers of machining systems and services)
• Regulatory consultant.(Market Focus: France: Products and services from companies based in France)
• Critical reagents.(in vitro diagnostic components: A round-up of in vitro diagnostics components available to the industry)
• Inert solenoid valves.(pumps and valves: A selection of pumps and valves from supplier companies)
• Outlook France: some of the changes influencing the promising market prospects in France are reported here.(markets)
• Simulated testing in medical device design: bench-top testing of a typical catheter is described here to show how ear prototype evaluation can decrease product development time. Trackability and pushability are assessed and compared using some novel labor
  by Kenny, S.; McDermott, E.
• Liquid-flow sensors.(Sensirion introduced liquid-flow sensors)(Brief article)
• Laser micromachining.(micromachining applications)(Brief article)
• BioDevice partnering 2006.(collaboration between the medical device and biotech industries)
• Ultrafiltration membranes.(in vitro diagnostic components: A round-up of in vitro diagnostics components available to the industry)
• Custom and standard valves.(Minivalve International)(Brief article)
• Tubing catalogue.(tubing: A selection of tubing from supplier companies)
• Electricity timeline.(this month)(Chronology)