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Equipment Update

  • Recent Developments in Metal Fabrication
    Machining centre packs power into small footprint   A machining centre from Datron Technology Ltd (Milton Keynes, UK; www.datrongroup.com) is designed as an entry-level machine for applications as diverse as rapid prototyping, foiling and embossing dies, fascias, control panels, PCBs and pr...
    (November, 2009)
  • Recent Developments in Assembly Equipment
    Modular system inserts plunger rods into syringe barrels
    (October, 2009)
  • Recent Developments in Packaging Equipment
    Initial outlay pays off handsomely in part quality, reduction in cycle time and extension of tooling life span, says contract moulder
    (September, 2009)
  • Recent Developments in Prototyping
    EQUIPMENT UPDATE Prototype production plant also supports mass manufacture of circuit boards A circuit-board manufacturer has recently opened a new prototype production plant in Rot am See, Germany. A variety of services are offered at the plant including laser direct imagin...
    (May, 2009)
  • Recent Development in Tube Processing Systems
    A new product development system automates routine processes and helps to avoid “deliverable document syndrome”
    (March, 2009)
  • Recent developments in catheter processing
    Ball-screw drive promotes endurance and smooth operation
    (March, 2008)
  • Recent developments in assembly and metrology equipment
    EQUIPMENT NEWS Laser micrometers provide 3-D measurement of cylindrical products Products such as catheters, tubing, stents, and syringes can be measured accurately in 3-D using a laser micrometer from LaserLinc Inc. (Fairborn, OH, USA). The three-axis micromet...
    (November, 2007)
  • Recent developments in precision machining equipment
    The German state is home to a dense network of med-tech suppliers
    (October, 2007)
  • Recent developments in testing equipment
    EQUIPMENT NEWS Multifunction tester achieves 0.001-psi resolution The latest addition to a family of leak, flow, and package testers is a single-port, high-resolution benchtop instrument that can be supplied as a leak tester, a leak and flow tester, or a leak and occlu...
    (May, 2007)
  • Recent developments in tube-processing equipment
    EQUIPMENT NEWS Thermal shrinking systems provide uniform heat application during catheter processing A company that has dedicated itself to developing automated and semiautomated systems for catheter fabrication has announced the formation of a tube-processing produc...
    (November, 2006)
  • Picosecond Lasers Ablate with No Melt Phase
    MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT Picosecond lasers suited for micromaching operations produce minimal heat while ablating materials. Additional benefits of the units offered by Lumera Laser GmbH (Kaiserslautern, Germany) include low recast and a h...
    (October, 2006)
  • Recent developments in machining equipment
    EQUIPMENT NEWS CNC machine suited for producing microtitreplate moulds A CNC machining centre is capable of milling hardened steel and achieving an 0.1-µm Ra surface roughness. The Evo machine from Kern Micro- und Feinwerktechnik (Murnau-Westried, Germany) can be fitted with a ran...
    (October, 2006)
  • Recent developments in moulding equipment
    Originally Published EMDM January 2006 Equipment News Balloon-forming machine supports radially opening moulds Balloons suitable for angioplasty, stent delivery, and other dilation and occlusion applications can be produced using a computerized machine. The “C...
    (January, 2006)
  • Gang-tool lathe provides short cycle times and high precision
    Originally Published EMDM November 2005 EQUIPMENT NEWS Gang-tool lathe provides short cycle times and high precision Rapid and accurate small-parts turning is provided by a gang-tool lathe built on a polymer base that features a c-axis spindle as standard equipm...
    (November, 2005)
  • Thread-whirling attachment for subspindle reportedly is industry first
    Originally Published EMDM November 2005 EQUIPMENT NEWS Equipment dedicated to screw-threading operations is rendered unnecessary by thread-whirling attachments that can be installed on turning centres and used to achieve burr-free threads on orthopaedic and den...
    (November, 2005)
  • Recent Developments in Testing Equipment
    Originally Published EMDM September 2005 Equipment News Three-dimensional surface-profiling system also performs 2-D measurement An instrument designed for high-precision 3-D surface profiling is versatile enough to perform comprehensive 2-D measurements as well. ...
    (September, 2005)
  • Tubing cutter features variable feed rates
    Originally Published EMDM March/April 2005 Equipment News Flexibility is one of the key characteristics of a rotary-blade tubing cutter. The WC600D unit from Eraser Co. (Syracuse, NY, USA) is designed to cut flexible nylon-reinforced polyurethane and PVC hose, rubber h...
    (April, 2005)
  • Recent developments in assembly equipment
    Originally Published EMDM January/February 2005 Equipment News Recent developments in assembly equipment Cleanroom-compatible transport system uses self-propelled shuttles A monorail conveyor system uses self-propelled shuttles to transport materials. Each shuttle...
    (January, 2005)
  • Automated platform and mix head enhance dispensing applications
    Originally Published EMDM November 2003 Automation Equipment News An automated form-in-place gasketing work cell automates low-pressure-foam meter, mix, and dispense applications. The Excell 500 work cell from Liquid Control Ltd. (Wellingborough, Northants, UK) combines the co...
    (November, 2003)
  • Micromachining equipment performs multiple functions
    Originally Published EMDM October 2003 Machining Equipment News Micromachining equipment performs multiple functions A micromilling and drilling machine is suitable for machining precious metals for use in medical devices. The MMP machine, manufactured by Kern GmbH (Murnau, Germany) works with...
    (October, 2003)
  • Electronics testing equipment incorporates safety features 
    Originally Published EMDM September 2003 Testing Equipment News A line of high-potential testers for electronic products and components features a user-friendly interface for easy setup. Supplied by QuadTech (Maynard, MA, USA), the Sentry Plus series testers have a large LCD that...
    (September, 2003)
  • Recent developments in catheter and tube-processing equipment
    Originally Published EMDM March/April 2003 EQUIPMENT NEWS Recent developments in catheter and tube-processing equipment Manufacturing equipment handles tube-processing requirements A complete range of machines for tubing processing is available from a company speciali...
    (March, 2003)
  • Infrared thermometer integrates digital camera
    Originally Published EMDM January/February 2003 MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT How hot was it? Now, production personnel can provide visual proof along with the hard numbers. A noncontact infrared thermometer that displays temperatures ranging between –32° and 900°C also snaps a...
    (January, 2003)
  • Surface grinder reduces operator error
    Originally Published EMDM May/June 2002 EQUIPMENT The Ultracut Model EG618S, supplied by Everite Machine Products Co. (Philadelphia, PA, USA), is an electrochemical surface grinder designed for burr-free production. The unit's key advantage, according to the company, is its programmable touch ...
    (May, 2002)
  • High-speed winder permits in-process reel and coil changes
    Originally Published EMDM January/February 2002 MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT Depending on process characteristics, a winder can coil flexible tubing and profiles at rates up to 500 m/min. In addition, the AC Auto Winder, introduced by Boston Matthews (Diglis, Worcs, UK) at K 2001, allows t...
    (January, 2002)