Apple Rubber Products

Booth 1435

Apple Rubber now uses a custom medical grade colorant for liquid silicone rubber seals to deliver the sealing solution for almost any medical application. Colored parts can be produced to match fixtures, improve part visibility and give better aesthetics. Using the new medical grade colorant allows Apple Rubber to offer a broad spectrum of standard and custom colored medical parts with unparalleled lot-to-lot consistency. Standard color options include white, black, red, orange, yellow, green, dark blue, and blue. Apple is ISO 9001-2000 certified and have a class 10,000 (7) cleanroom on site.

Brooks Instrument

Booth 1265

Introducing the Ultra-Fast Responding 4800 Series Mass Flow Meters and Controllers: Offering a broad flow range, fast response time, compact size and many other benefits for a variety of applications.

Crafford-LaserStar Technologies Corp.

Booth 2019

Crafford-LaserStar Technologies is the only U.S. manufacturer of laser welding/marking systems to the medical device industry. LaserStar will provide you with solutions for your medical component assembly requirements -stents and catheters to pacemakers and implants. LaserStar is committed to finding a solution to your medical processing needs. Superior service and technical support is available from any of their national Centers in RI, NC, FL, TX, CA.

Creganna Medical Devices

Booth 1728

EzGlide Micro is a thin wall over-jacket of 0.0005” wall thickness and is available in a range of material options and colours to enable product differentiation. EzGlide Micro is a substantial enhancement over existing solutions as it provides up to 75% reduction in overjacket wall thickness.
This technology can also be applied to laser profiled metal tubing for the ultimate flexible solution. A range of new overjacket material options are also available including FEP and Polyethylene for enhanced lubricity and Polyimide for high pressure applications. EzGlide Micro is also available as standard Pebax and Nylon overjackets.

EWI

Booth 948

Fusion welding of nitinol to ferrous metals allows for enhanced design options and cost benefits for devices while still benefiting from nitinol’s revolutionary super elastic capabilities and crush resistance. EWI has developed and patented an adaptable process to meet industry need by joining nitinol to stainless steel. Fusion welding overcomes the shortcomings of other joining processes and has been successfully demonstrated with wire-to-wire and tube-to-tube butt joints with diameters ranging from 0.013 to 0.023 inch. Non-exclusive license agreements are available for this exciting technology breakthrough. Contact EWI at 614-688-5180 for details.

Fujikura Ltd.

Booth 2145

Laser Power Delivery Fibers:
With core sizes ranging from 30um to 2000um, numerical apertures ranging from 0.2 to 0.86, and 6 different families of biocompatible USP Class VI certified fiber coatings including Polyimide, PFA and ETFE, Fujikura has one of the broadest product offerings in the industry. Some of our capabilities include:
- Non-solarizing fibers for the Deep UV
- Hollow core fibers for transmission in the IR region from <1um to >10um wavelengths
- Tapered fiber for concentrating light from large area input to small area outputs

Fujikura Ltd.

Booth 2145

New "Economic" Image Fiber for Fiber Scopes: Coherent image fibers with up to 100,000 pixels and <10um resolution are the key technology for our “Fiber Scope” offering. Now introducing "economic" image fiber: a new development which brings single-use, disposable, high resolution endoscopy closer to reality! Additional developments include plastic image fibers for lower cost, less demanding imaging and plastic ring fibers for a simpler illumination pathway around the central imaging element. Fujikura supplies all parts for endoscope manufacturing: image fibers, microscopic objective lenses, and illumination bundles. Consider having your fiber scope custom manufactured just in time and at the same point of manufacture as the key components.

Fujikura Ltd.

Booth 2145

Custom Fiber Optic Probes for In-Vivo Applications -
Join other medical equipment companies turning to Fujikura for design, prototyping and large scale manufacturing of their in-vivo fiber optic probes. Fujikura’s expertise in manufacturing optical fibers enables it to offer specialty fibers with USP Class VI certified coatings down to 80 μm in diameter. Shaping and micro-fabrication capabilities include cleaving, polishing, laser-machining, lensing, metalizing, and sealing the in-vivo end of the fiber(s) into a variety of possible probes. Equipment end termination options include E2000, FC, SMA, SC, ST, MU, LC, etc. with standard or angled polish options. Save time and money by utilizing established Fujikura capabilities to meet your probe requirements .

Halkey-Roberts Corp.

Booth 2241

Halkey-Roberts new swabable tube end luer valves were developed as needlefree injection ports in IV applications. They are designed to aspirate or inject fluids on demand. The valves allow multiple usage and require no cap. Valve stems and bodies will mate securely with all standard luer syringes and luer connectors.

The tube end valves are available in polycarbonate in 2mm, 2.5mm, 2.8mm, 3.7mm, and 4.0mm sizes.

All materials are Gamma resistant, USP Class VI, DEHP-free and latex-free.

Halkey-Roberts Corp.

Booth 2241

Halkey-Roberts continues to add to our needlefree swabable components with the introduction of a T-Port valve.

The T-Port extends our needlefree technology into a low profile access site that can be used on a variety of IV tubing sets where ease of use and safety are key. It can be accessed with a standard male luer, eliminating the use of a needle or special connector in critical applications, making it safer for both the patient and clinician.

Harland Medical Systems

Booth 1165

Harland Medical Systems proudly announces a new family of Ultraviolet Curable Hydrophilic Coatings. Lubricent(tm) Hydrophilic Coatings provide a complete solution to your coating program. They offer excellent low-friction performance and fast processing times, all at a very affordable "coat to coat." This new coating offers a versatile chemistry platform that can be tailored to satisfy the surface requirements of your particular device.

Whether applied with one of Harland Automated Coaters in your facility or applied through Harland's Coating Services, Lubricent Hydrophilic Coatings offer a complete solution to your coating needs.

K-Tube Corp.

Booth 1237

K-Tube's introduction of it's HT (homogenous technology) tube last year proves to be an ongoing success! With enhanced surface finishes and a recrystallized weld zone, HT material is a desirable product for those looking at seamless solutions. At a fraction of the cost, the enhanced physical characteristics make it a bargain when compared to actual seamless tubing.

KNF Neuberger Inc.

Booth 740

KNF's model NPK09 swing-piston compressor offers the OEM a higher flow rate and pressure for a given size than the corresponding diaphragm system. With the addition of a brushless DC motor, they feature compact size, quiet operation, long life, reduced EMI/RFI and are lighter than brush DC types, making them perfect for portable applications. Speed control, speed signal, and logical on/off allow for integration into system logic. Rated at 15 LPM flow, they generate 100 psi pressure and vacuum to 27" Hg. These pumps were developed for use in medical equipment such as nebulizers, suction apparatus and as a pneumatic air source.

KNF Neuberger Inc.

Booth 740

The pump is extremely compact (31 x 26 x 28 mm), lasts over 10,000 hours, uses <1 watt of power. It is suitable for pumping and dosing both neutral and corrosive liquids. Featuring a suction height of 13 ft. water, the device will pump back pressures up to 14 psig. These pumps are maintenance-free, self-priming and can run dry without damage.
There are many applications which require small quantities of liquid to be dosed accurately. In situations like these, the new NF5KTDC-B4 micro diaphragm pump from KNF Neuberger, Inc. is an ideal solution.

Machine Solutions Inc.

Booth 805

The balloon blow molding/forming machine from Machine Solutions Inc. (MSI) features a highly flexible process control interface aiding in the rapid development of optimal balloon process parameters. The unique MSI heating controls afford great flexibility in process development including spot heating along the mold length, uniform heating of the entire mold or a combination of the two. Finished product will have improved qualities such as uniform shaft and taper wall thickness. Equipment flexibility will allow operation with various materials as well as both metal and glass molds.

maxon precision motors inc.

Booth 913

maxon’s 1-quadrant amplifier for brushless DC motors with open board is the ideal solution for many drive tasks with 5 – 24 V operating voltage and maximum output power of 3A (intermittently up to 6A). Available in two variations, maxon EC and EC flat motors can be directly connected.

With its input voltage ranging from 5 – 24 V, the DEC 24/3 can be used flexibly with various voltage sources, allowing operation as a digital speed controller and open loop speed controller. Operating mode can be easily selected using a DIP switch. Speed value can be set via an integrated potentiometer.

maxon precision motors inc.

Booth 913

Convert rotational movements into powerful linear movements by using modular spindle drives in maxon motor’s modular system. The GP22S and GP32S gearheads, specifically adjusted for spindles, withstand high loads, and with special spindle intake, customer-specific spindles are assembled with ease. There are three standard spindle types to choose from: metric spindles, trapeze spindles and spherical rotating spindles. The spindles are available in steel or ceramic variations up to 200 mm in length and supplied with matching Spindle nuts.

Metal Cutting Corp.

Booth 1516

For the specialized stainless steel tubes used in IV applications, this company offers citric acid passivation using multi-stage ultrasonic technologies. The tubes are precisely and burr-free cut whether they are made from coated and uncoated tubing. Further, the coated tubing is processed without damaging the OD coating and a clean inside diameter is maintained. Tubing can be thin wall or small ID or both and lengths vary from long to short. All types of metal tubing can be processed and volumes range from small to large. There is no heat affected zone and concentricity is similarly unaffected by their proprietary cutting technique.

Milliken & Co.

Booth 1036

Anticon Products by Milliken, the industry leader in the manufacture of cleanroom wipers will demo its Anticon® with Particle Attraction Technology (P.A.T.) Wipers at the MD&M Minneapolis tradeshow (Booth #1036). Attendees will be able to view a demonstration showing how Anticon with P.A.T wipers attract and retain more particles than traditional wipers.

At every step of the cleaning process, Anticon with P.A.T. wipers can offer a better clean than traditional wipers. These wipers start out twice as clean as traditional wipers, attract 35 times more particles than traditional wipers, and retain 95% of the particles captured, so there’s less chance of re-contamination.

Miyachi Unitek Corp.

Booth 1725

Miyachi Unitek Corporation announces the availability of a line of turn-key laser welding glovebox systems for medical device manufacturing. Consisting of a Miyachi Unitek AX5000 industrial glovebox, and integrated with a Miyachi Unitek welding laser, a multi-axis motion control system, application-specific tooling, and optional peripheral equipment, Miyachi Unitek Laser Welding Glovebox systems offer precise control and monitoring of the laser welding process, motion control, and enclosure gas composition. MUC’s DeltaMotion multi-axis motion control system and user interface provides unparalleled performance for demanding contour seam welding applications. With standard and optional features, moving from product concept to certified volume production has never been easier.

Moog Components Group

Booth 1439

Moog Components Group announces the BMS09 and BSS09 Silencer Series Brushless DC Slotless Motors. The compact slotless motors are well suited for applications demanding high efficiency, high speed, low acoustical noise and zero detent torque. Utilizing SmCo magnets and a stainless steel housing, the BMS09 is ideal for medical applications where the motor has to withstand autoclave conditions. Utilizing NdFeB magnets, the BSS09 provides excellent value with a lower cost and high torque for industrial applications. Both versions are available in two standard lengths with three standard winding codes. Custom configurations available upon request.

Typical uses for this motor are handheld devices, drills and saws, robotic systems, test and measurement equipment, and pumps.

Nufern

Booth 2035

The NuFIRE™ laser is a high-performance 200W ytterbium fiber laser system designed for high precision, unprecedented flexibility, and ease of use. An intuitive Windows™-based interface with visual waveform generator simplifies operation and makes process development accessible even to non-engineers. With slew rates of 70 W/µs and pulse control in 5 µsec steps, NuFIRE offers precise control of power delivered to a workpiece, meaning cleaner cuts and welds. A maximum modulation frequency > 120 kHz means more power can be delivered in a given time interval, resulting in higher throughput. Nufern’s NuPOWER™ fibers provide industry-leading efficiency, beam quality, and lifetime stability.

Precision Optics Corp.

Booth 1353

Precision Optics Corporation is please is extend its leadership in micro optics to a full range of micro endoscopes/fiberscopes. POC can provide complete imaging systems or subassemblies to sizes as small as 0.3mm in diameter. POC can assemble micro imaging systems with or without illumination and working channels. With our high resolution optics, superior imaging can be achieved of the body's smallest compartments and tissues. Please stop by booth #1353 for a demonstration of our high quality micro endoscopes.

Qosina

RTP Company

Booth 824

RTP Company has developed standard lines of UniColor (TM) universal masterbatch and precolored resin products for use in medical products and pharmaceutical applications. The standard and custom color solutions meet with ISO 10993-1 tests for bio-compatibility standards and were carefully developed for cost-effectiveness and availability from RTP Company's global manufacturing facilities.

RTP Company's palette of pigments can be utilized to create virtually any bio-compatible color. Custom colors are uniquely developed based on specific color requirements. Masterbatch and precolor bio-compatibility products can be developed for use with any resin, including styrenics, olefins, elastomers, nylons, PVC, engineering resins, and high temperature resins.

Schurter Inc.

Booth 1359

Filtered Power Entry Module With IP65 Seal Protection. Series 5707 Power Entry Module Prevents Particles and Liquids from Entering the Appliance. It offers an alternative to makeshipft accessories often used to prevent particles or liquids from entering the appliance. It is combined with a 1 or 2 pole fuseholder and a standard or medical EMC filter rated up to 8A at 250 VAC. The entire unit is rated IP65.The 5707 is ideally suited for use in medical applications such as diagnostic equipment, dialysis and infusion devices as well as commerical appliances.

Sencorp Inc.

Booth 917

The 12-DDS/2 Vacuum Chamber Hot Bar Pouch Sealer is Sencorp’s newest addition to the CeraTek Line. Specifically engineered to answer the demand for a machine with vacuum capabilities to 12 milli-bar and the repeatability and reliability of a hot bar sealer, Sencorp’s 12-DDS/2 sealer is perfect for medical applications. Standard features include top and bottom heat, process control and display through the LCD touch screen HMI, validation ports, process fault indication and vacuum/gas flush up to 9 cycle repetitions. Also available with recipe storage and data acquisition. 100% validatable and calibratable, ISO 11607 and CE compliant.

Servometer/Precision Mfg. Group LLC

Booth 1147

SERVOMETER® / PMG, LLC custom electroforms are very precise, thin-walled, light weight precision components that can be made as small as 0.020” (0.5 mm) in diameter, with walls as thin as 0.005”; out of nickel, copper, implantable gold, silver, or a combination thereof depending upon the application requirements..

Servometer electroforms can be used as molds, precision tubing, precision nozzles and other light weight, structurally rigid components in various applications, including both invasive and non-invasive applications within the medical industry. They’re the ideal solution for medical applications involving unusual shapes, close tolerances, light weight, high strength, ultra-thin walls.

Visit http//:www.servometer.com

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Booth 2363

Members of the Industrial Laser Community at SME will be presenting FREE information on LASERS in MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURING. Visit booth 2363 and ask your questions to industry experts from: Aerotech, EWI, GSI, Innovative Laser Technologies, JDSU, Lasag Industrial Lasers, Miyachi Unitek, Ophir, Spiricon, and TRUMPF.

Stat-Ease, Inc.

Booth 1149

Design-Expert 7.1 is a sophisticated, yet user-friendly, software package for design of experiments (DOE). This new release is a must for anyone who wants to uncover the sweet spot in their process, make a breakthrough improvement to their product, or find the optimal formulation. Version 7.1 offers powerful new statistical tools, such as upfront power calculation for factorial designs and the Fraction of Design Space (FDS) graph for design evaluation. There are design and analysis capabilities for mixture and/or process and/or categorical factors. In addition, Design-Expert’s unique tools for generating and graphing propagation of error (POE) help experimenters achieve six sigma objectives for reducing variation.

Stat-Ease, Inc.

Booth 1149

Design-Expert 7.1 is a sophisticated, yet user-friendly, software package for design of experiments (DOE). This new release is a must for anyone who wants to uncover the sweet spot in their process, make a breakthrough improvement to their product, or find the optimal formulation. Version 7.1 offers powerful new statistical tools, such as upfront power calculation for factorial designs and the Fraction of Design Space (FDS) graph for design evaluation. There are design and analysis capabilities for mixture and/or process and/or categorical factors. In addition, Design-Expert’s unique tools for generating and graphing propagation of error (POE) help experimenters achieve six sigma objectives for reducing variation.

SterlingTech Software

Booth 1548

SterlingTech Software announces its new Free Product Development Strategy Analysis Service. This service allows client companies to develop the most cost efficient medical product development strategy to reach the market faster and avoid costly regulatory problems. Our expert team will meet with you to understand the project needs. We will partner with you to create a product development strategy that includes required deliverables, an investment schedule, regulatory plan and a working timeline. The details in your customized analysis will include: Full life cycle development and test; Project management; Requirements capture; Architectural design; Risk planning and hazard identification; Software design and implementation, and Software/Hardware Verification

SurModics

Swiss Tec, LLC

TechDevice Corp.

Value-Tek

Booth 1551

The new T-bar mop was designed specifically for cleaning floors, walls, and ceilings in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing facilities. Innovative attributes include: Class 10 (and above) compatibility, launderable, and low cost without sacrificing quality. Other foam mops are not recommended for use in Class 10 cleanrooms, they are single use, easily torn, and have open cell foam which releases contamination. The T-bar mop is Ultra Clean with a laundered 2-Ply polyester mopping surface which is durable and soft. It is Ultra Sorbent with a 2” thick closed cell polyurethane foam and a laundered polyester liner. More information @ valutek.com

Vision Engineering Inc.

Booth 1344

Merlin is 2-axis, low cost video measurement system, ideal for wide spectrum of measurement tasks; designed for easy, accurate measurement of component parts in both X/Y axis. Merlin has 150mm x 100mm (6” x 4”) XY stage with 0.001mm resolution scales. The stage provides robust, yet mechanically smooth operation, with capabilities of measuring diverse range of components accurately.
The Merlin 300 utilizes high performance camera, combined with QC-300,enables operator to determine component edge for consistent repeatability/accuracy. Also, QC-300 is equipped with capabilities for automated point data capture with full PC connectivity. Completing the Merlin is 8mm charged-coupled device CCD camera with composite video output built into the system.

Nothing contained on this Web site shall be construed as a contract, joint venture or other relationship between CANON COMMUNICATIONS LLC and any exhibitor, attendee, or other person or entity, or create an express or implied obligation that may be reasonably relied upon or result in liability against CANON COMMUNICATIONS LLC.