Product News

  • Tubing Set Coiler Suited for Packaging Disposable Medical Devices
    The Mini-Winder tubing set coiling machine from S-Y-M Products Co. is suitable for packaging disposable medical devices such as tubing or wire sets. After an operator places a length of material on the turntable, the speed, diameter of coil, number of rotations and direction of the turntable can be
  • Laser-marking system
    Lasit USA offers a laser-marking system for metals, plastics and glass marking. The CompactMark 2010 with an optional black-and-white and colour vision system for positioning of marks and parts is suitable for marking medical devices, implants and various sizes of screws and parts made of stainless
  • Star Micronics Unveils Trio of Turning Centres
    The SB-20C is one of three new multi-axis mill-turning centres being launched this year by Star Micronics. Star Micronics has announced the introduction of three multi-axis mill-turning centres. One of the machine
  • Saint-Gobain Develops Proprietary Micromoulding Process for Medical Device Applications
    Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has developed a proprietary micromoulding process to deliver high-precision components to the medical device manufacturing market. The manufacturing system allows for high shot-to-shot repeatability and the ability to meet tight part and mould tolerances. Using the
  • Laser Processing Firm Offers Various Finishing Operations for Metallic Components
    Using more than 50 in-house laser-based manufacturing systems, a contract manufacturer provides a range of laser processing capabilities for medical OEMs. The ISO 9001:2008–certified company offers the precision laser machining, cutting, drilling and welding of medically approved materials so
  • Custom-Moulded Plastic Components Feature High Heat Resistance
    Bantam jack spacers and similar electrical and electronic components custom molded by  Minnesota Rubber and Plastics (MR&P; Pacy-sur-Eure, France) offer high strength and heat resistance. The components can be used for medical applications that involve electronic wiring or c
  • Lead Screw Assemblies Designed to Facilitate Product Miniaturisation
    Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions has applied its knowledge of precision thread rolling to a range of micro-sized lead screws. Standard configurations include 2-mm diameter screws with leads ranging from 0.3- to 2-mm per revolution and a variety of nut configurations of self-lubricating acetal and Kerkit
  • WVTR Testing Unit Can Be Used with Flexible or Rigid Plastic Packaging
    The Mocon Permatran-W Model 3/33 Plus line distributed by Paul Lippke Handels GmbH tests the water vapour transmission rate of films as well as finished flexible or rigid plastic-based packaging. The unit is able to obtain precise relative humidity by incorporating a patented modulated infrared prob
  • Swager Addresses Automated Batch Processing of PTA Catheters
    Machine Solutions Inc. has launched an automated marker band swager for assembly of PTA and other specialty catheters. The SW675S automated marker band swaging system addresses requirements of peripheral devices with band-to-band spacing for long PTA products. The SW675S also works with mapping cath
  • Peristaltic Pump Made of Polysulphone Withstands High Temperatures, Aggressive Chemicals
    An ultracompact peristaltic pump made from a chemical and heat-resistant polysulphone material has been developed by Welco Company, Ltd. (Fuchu, Tokyo). The rigid, high-strength polymer enables the new WPM series pumps to be exposed to isopropyl alcohol and other chemicals and to withstand elevated
  • Scanning Electron Microscope Provides Nanoscale Resolution
    A new series of ultrahigh-resolution scanning electron microscopes provides nanometer-scale resolution and precise analysis for a wide range of samples. Initial shipments of the Nova NanoSEM 50 Series microscopes, developed by FEI Co., (Eindhoven, Netherlands) are planned for the fourth quarter of t
  • Copolyester for Rigid Packaging Offers High Heat Resistance
    Optimised for rigid medical packaging, a copolyester offers high heat resistance, clarity and toughness. Impact and shatter resistant, the MP100 Tritan copolyester’s toughness and design flexibility ensure protection of sterilised devices against damage and breach of the sterile barrier. The
  • Builder of Automation Systems Introduces New Platform
    Mikron Automation has announced the introduction of a new automation platform along with enhancements to its signature Mikron G05 assembly system. The new EcoLine (pictured) is based on the use of manual, semi and fully automatic standard modules. Workstations can be installed on both sides of the l
  • Manufacturer Specialises in Developing Bespoke Automation Systems
    SP Technology designs and builds bespoke production and process automation systems. The manufacturer has developed systems for the assembly and testing of inhaler assemblies over its 26-year history. The systems have ranged from two-part assembly and testing applications to multi-part assembly in ex
  • Parts Feeder Supports Custom Product Handling
    A space-saving multi-lane parts feeder from the Arthur G. Russell Company supports custom product handling with a compact, multi-lane feed system that meets the criteria for projects requiring high-output within a limited floor space. The quiet-running, patented Vibro- Block electromagnetic vibrato