Medical Device Link.

EMDM
March/April '99

Selected Contents

A Note From the Editor

Do Private Certification Marks Threaten the Stability of CE Marking?

Industry News

Shows and Conferences

Technology News

Liquid-Crystal Polymer Rivals Stainless Steel for Tubing Applications

LCP tubing can be made three times thinner than tubing formed of polycarbonate without sacrificing stiffness.

Application-Specific Meter Performs Tests on Multiple Analytes

The device can be programmed to accommodate varying reagent batches and is designed for both wet and dry chemistry testing.

Hot-Runner Systems Reduce Material Waste, Increase Throughput

More than 1000 different nozzle types are available), and intercavity pitches down to 11 mm are possible..

Spotlight:
Filters

Venting laminates, pipette filters, woven wire meshes, miniature filters, and more!

Q&A: Demand Swells for PET in Device Packaging Applications

While overall demand for PET is approximately 17 million tonnes per year, only 40% of the material currently ends up in packaging. But that percentage will climb steeply in the years ahead.

Showstoppers!

Multilayer films that won't crystallize after exposure to high temperatures, oil-free pumps that prevent hydrocarbon contamination, and drive systems suited for integration with miniaturized devices are some of the innovative items discovered at recent trade shows.

Microtechnology

An in-depth look at how microsystems technology and a new generation of moulding machines are taking the design and manufacture of medical devices to a whole new dimension.

Product Update:
Advances in Joining Methods

Identifying an appropriate welding process or adhesive for a specific application can be critical to maintaining product integrity and containing production costs.

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