A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Strange Brew of Art and Science at Le Laboratoire

PRODUCT UPDATE

Focus on packaging and sterilization

SPOTLIGHT

Filters

SPECIAL REPORT

The Greening of the Med-Tech Industry

ENGINEERING INSIGHT

Optical System Can Measure Thickness of a Single Catheter-Balloon Wall

MEDTEC PREVIEW

• MEDTEC Starts Second Decade
• Stuttgart Makes Bid to Become Trade Show Hub

INDUSTRY NEWS

• Biosensor Research Could Further Lab-on-a-Chip Technology
• Webinar Offers Free Expert Guidance on New Vigilance Procedures
• Materials Database Incorporates Orthopaedic Devices
• Valois Pharma Unveils Prohaler Easy-to-Use Dry-Powder Inhaler
• System Automates Andersen Inhaler Testing
• Consultancy Invites Device OEMs to Flex Their SAP Muscle in Awards Programme
• GLS Alloy Makes Pain Therapy Device Easy on the Hands and Eyes
• Berlin and Massachusetts Association Establish Med-Tech Alliance
• Tyco Electronics Adds Cleanroom Moulding for Med-Tech Applications
• German Cable Company Secures Wiring Contract for Siemens MRI Unit
• Spartanics and Systec Partnership to Create Custom Medical Screen Printing Systems
• UK and Swiss Firms Win Design Awards
• Sandvik Acquires Implant Manufacturer
• In Brief
• eNews
• Shows and Conferences

TECHNOLOGY NEWS

• Extrusion System Produces Medical-Grade Tubing as Thin as 0.002 In. Diameter
• Compact System Supports Five-Axis Machining
• Manually Retractable Needle Promotes User Safety

EQUIPMENT NEWS

Recent developments in moulding equipment