Feature Articles

Enhancing Existing Products with New Technologies
In the rush to innovate companies often fail to notice the untapped potential in existing products. This article explores how cost and time efficiency can be ensured by making the best of what is already available.

Choosing the Right Adhesive Processing Equipment
Processing equipment is often the forgotten part of adhesives application. Yet the right equipment can improve efficiency and reduce costs for medical device manufacturers. The factors to consider are outlined.

Microfluidics in Medical Applications
The challenge of microfluidics is to control liquids or gases on the micro scale. The developing use of microfluidics in diagnostics, drug delivery and implants is discussed. These technology advances include electro-wetting and a piezo-driven membrane micropump.

Picosecond Laser Machining
Laser machining technology can be used to create micro features and discrete parts of a few microns in size in any material. The latest technology and its capabilities are described.