Originally Published EMDM November/December
2004
Industry News
eNewsBVMed Launches Barrier-Free Web Site
A medical-technology association’s Web site has been updated to be easily
accessible to disabled individuals. BVMed (Berlin) recently added on-line interfaces
for the use of Braille as well as help programs such as audio screen readers.
The revised Web site also features expanded search capabilities, simpler navigation
tools, and newsletters available in a text or html format. To access the Web
site, log on to www.bvmed.de.
On-Line Directory Facilitates Company Compliance Practices
An association of US medical device manufacturers has launched a free on-line
directory of its member companies’ healthcare compliance officers. AdvaMed
(Washington, DC, USA) offers a searchable Web site designed for use by physicians,
patients, and company representatives who have questions or concerns regarding
a company’s ethical practices. It is available at http://hcc.advamed.org/hcc.
Users can either type in a company’s name or view AdvaMed’s complete
list of companies and subsidiaries to retrieve information.
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Pharmaceutical Web Sites Eligible for On-Line Awards
The Web’s answer to the Oscars has designated an award category to celebrate
pharmaceutical Web sites from around the world. The 9th annual Webby Awards,
presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences
(New York, NY, USA), will honour Web sites in 65 different categories. The organization
also announced recently the debut of five awards for which all Web sites are
eligible: Best Home Page, Best Navigation/Structure, Best Use of Sound, Best
Use of Animation, and Best Copy. The final deadline for all entries is December
17, 2004. For more information, visit www.webbyawards.com.
Tool Allows Users to Build Custom Connectors
A configuration tool and intuitive menus available at www.aldenproducts.com
enable users to create custom connectors by specifying products and part numbers.
Alden Products Co. (Brockton, MA, USA) also redesigned its Web site to
reflect the firm’s new branding. “It was critical to us to create
the best, easiest, and most comprehensive means of availing our wide array of
Pulse-Lok connectors to end-users,” says vice president of business development
Chris Behning.
Those products include circular-instrumentation and high-voltage connectors
as well as fully integrated cable and connector assemblies that can be sourced
by product line, application, or design by means of the site’s navigation
feature. Users can print data sheets and request part samples and price quotes
with on-line forms. Company information also can be accessed, and Alden will
monitor site usage to better understand the needs of its customers.
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