January/February 2004
European Medical Device Manufacturer
Selected Contents
A Note From The Editor
Does
the Ailing German Healthcare System Really Need a Crutch?
Industry News
- Growing Pains: EU Enlargement Poses Regulatory Challenges For Device Companies
- Packaging and Chemicals Directives Impose New Burdens on Device Industry
- Packaging Machine Design Heeds Plug & Pack Guidelines
- In Brief
- Biomaterials Supplier Builds State-of-the-Art R&D and Production Facility
- Motors Supplier Invests in New Production Equipment
- E-News
- Two-Shot Injection Moulding Facility Expands
- AlphaGary Introduces Improved DEHP-Free PVC Compound
- X-ray Inspection System Produces Functional 3-D Images
- Shows and Conferences
- Low-Power
ICs Deemed Sound Choice for Hearing Aids
Technology News
Cassette
Moulding Can Reduce Lead Time in Low-Volume Production of Medical Parts- Two-Component Mould Eliminates Syringe-Plunger Assembly Operations
- Corrugations Make Kink-Prone Tubing Flexible
Product Update
Medical
Technology on the Move
Low-inertia motors and integrated motion
control systems enhance medical and diagnostic devices.
Engineering Insight
Scanning
Tool Achieves 100% Stent Inspection
Automated
system reduces potential for human error
Spotlight
on
Packaging
Equipment News
Curing
Recent
developments in curing equipment
Showcase
