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EMDM
March/April '98


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Cover Products

Moulded components, double-lumen tubing, and cleanroom injection moulding systems.



A Note From the Editor

Zen and the Art of Inventory Maintenance


Industry News

Hüls Med-Tech Division Develops Innovative Surface Treatment Technologies

Spun-Laced Fabric Matches Cotton for Comfort in OR Gowns

Belarussian Med-Tech Firms Form Alliance

Specialty Compounder Reinforces Commitment to R&D

Alaris Medical Launches OEM Business

Braun Formenbau Spins Off Medical Components Company

In Brief, Shows/Conferences, and Web Sightings


Technology News

Gamma-Stable Copolymer Has Clear Advantages in Medical Applications
Transparent methyl-methacrylate suited for IV components and related products..

Low-Cost Power Supplies Developed for Medical Applications
Power supplies for non-patient-connected medical equipment combine low cost and high performance.

Spectrophotometer Features Plug-and-Play Electronics
Designed with fewer system elements to enhance reliability. .


Spotlight:
Motors

Suppliers display their fine motor skills in this section. Featured products include components that can fit into extremely confined spaces and motors with high rotational speeds that can withstand repeated autoclave cycles.


Q&A: Robert Rix

The inventor of a conductive material that can regulate its own temperature discusses its current use and speculates on future applications.



Product Update: Adhesives and pressure-Sensitive Components

Attaching one thing to another is only the beginning of an adhesive's function. Suppliers to device manufacturers discuss how they are meeting demands for materials and products that satisfy a combination of needs.



Special Report: Fiber Optics

From ultrathin fibres for minimally invasive surgery to photodynamic therapy, medical OEMs and suppliers are finding opportunities in a growing market.


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