‘Medical Devices’

A Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release SoftPLC adds Enron drivers to PACs from SoftPLC Corp, which we summarised at the time by saying "SoftPLC has added Enron Modbus serial and Ethernet drivers to its SoftPLC Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs). ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Festo releases fieldbus-controlled valve regulator from Festo: "Festo has launched a fieldbus-controlled proportional valve regulator that mounts directly on to a valve manifold. ".
 
In November 2008, we covered the news from Schaeffler (UK) - take a look at Schaeffler has linear guidance for patients which says: "Varian Medical Systems (VMS) UK, a manufacturer of radiotherapy machines, is using precision linear guidance systems supplied by Schaeffler. ".
 
Take a look also at the news release from Emerson Process Management, Auto-lockdown for smart switches , as well as Multipix launches Aviator area scan camera from Multipix Imaging, and Torque motors eliminate extruder vibration from Parker Hannifin - Electromechanical and Drives Division.
 

Latest stories...
Additions to telemetry and control devices (November 2008)

Control Microsystems, a developer of advanced SCADA products, has announced the release of the SCADAPack 330E and 334E, two additions to the SCADAPack telemetry and control devices.

Moeller Electric releases two-speed joysticks (November 2008)

The RMQ-Titan range of joysticks has two switch positions in each direction for allowing creep and full-speed operations.

Ixthus offers miniature load cells (November 2008)

Ixthus has been appointed as exclusive UK agent for the Burster range of miniature load cells.

Fozmula releases intelligent capacitance sensor (November 2008)

Fozmula has developed an advanced T/LL140 intelligent capacitance sensor.

Roemheld to show five-axis workholding (November 2008)

Roemheld will showcase its five-axis workholding products at Autosport 2009.

Mollart extends subcontract service (November 2008)

The specialised development of precision small deep-hole machining techniques has led Mollart Engineering to expand its subcontractor machining operations.

Rotork adds wireless to digital control (November 2008)

Starting with site trials in 2009, Rotork is extending the capabilities of the Pakscan digital-control system with the addition of a wireless option.

Partners launch interface development suite (November 2008)

A partnership between Anders Electronics and Tilcon Software has launched a co-developed interface development suite - the UMR IDS.

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Further reading
  • Silicone formulations suit medical devices

    Minnesota Rubber and QMR Plastics offes a range of silicone formulations for overmoulding multiple use medical devices requiring hundreds of sterilisations as well as for single-use procedures.
  • Masterbatches add colour to medical devices

    NuSil Technology has launched colour masterbatches for liquid silicone rubbers (LSRs) and high-consistency rubbers designed for the healthcare industry.
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