A Note From The Editor

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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

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Curing

Recent developments in curing equipment

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