EMDM
October '98
Selected Contents
Welcome . . . to the Medical Design Excellence Awards
Products Featured on the Cover
Solid-state relays, power and signal distribution systems, and moulded components.
Industry News
Are Device Companies Ready for the Euro?
Device Suppliers Choose Ireland
Medium-Energy, High-Power E-Beam System Developed for In-Line Sterilization
Abrasive Water-Jet Profiling Project Announced
Process Developed for Deburring Stents
Foundry Invests in Time-Compression Tools
Tyvek Developed for Desiccant Use
Austrian Region Establishes Medical Technology Centre
Technology News
Company Develops Antimicrobial Composites
A family of composite materials destroy microbes by electrochemically releasing silver ions.
Injection Moulding Machine for Microparts Offers A Short Cycle Time
Designed for the manufacture of parts weighing less than 0.1 g, an injection moulding machine with a cleanroom enclosure features a short cycle time and low energy consumption.
Display Produces CRT-Quality Images in Flat-Panel Architecture
Field emission displays combine the visual advantages of phosphor-based imaging typical of cathode-ray tubes with the convenience of flat panels as thin as 2.5 mm.
Spotlight:
Sensors
Featured OEM products with medical device applications include optoelectronic sensors, oxygen sensors, and piezoresistive pressure sensors in a surface-mount package.
Q&A: Medical PackagingThe secretary general of ESPA discusses the status of medical packaging in light of EU environmental legislation.
MEDTEC 98 Product PreviewA broad range of products and services of interest to medical device manufacturers will be featured at MEDTEC 98. Here's a sample of the materials, components, equipment, and services that will be on display.
Regional Focus: Medicon Valley
A cross-border initiative launched by Greater Copenhagen and Sweden's Skane region, Medicon Valley seeks to establish a European "technopole" for the healthcare industry
Product Update:
Software
Programmes that increase effiiciency and productivity in activities ranging from product design to the management of regulatory data are profiled.
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