September 2004
European Medical Device Manufacturer
Selected Contents
A Note From The Editor
Don’t
Stop Thinking about Tomorrow
Industry News
- Moulded Hooks Provide an Alternative to Drip Stands
- Medisize Announces Supply Agreement with Maker of Cancer Treatment Products
- UTI Acquisition Creates Global Subcontracting Giant
- Canon Announces Launch of China Medical Device Manufacturer Magazine and MEDTEC China
- New Micromachining Centre Integrates Multiple Processes
- Companies Join Forces to Advance Drug Delivery via Biodegradable Polymers
- Updated EMC Standard Takes Effect in November
- On-Line Platform Targets Users of Plastics
- Wilden Builds a Bigger ‘Think Tank’
- New Fabrics Comfort and Protect Healthcare Workers
- Nanotech Additives Boost Polyurethane Strength and Conductivity
- In Brief
- Shows
and Conferences
Technology
News
- Tensile Tester Handles Minute Samples of Elastic Materials
- Low-Cost Piezoelectric Motor Is Not Frugal When It Comes to Performance
- LCP
Formulation Enables Hermetic Seal in Plastic RF Power Packages
Product
Update
Norbert Sparrow and Rita Emmanouilidou
Innovative miniature pumps and valves that open
under very low pressure are highlighted.
Engineering Insight
Acrylic
Compound Enhances Functionality of Plasma Separator
Rita Emmanouilidou
Tight mould
tolerances and better flow increase platelet counts
Special
Report
Norbert Sparrow
A less-permeable alternative to silicone rubber and a high-strength bioceramic for hip implants are among current developments.
Sidebar: Dual-Station Simulator Takes Wear and Tear Out of Hip Implant Testing
Spotlight
on
Moulding
services
Equipment News
Showcase
2004 MedTec
Ireland Preview
