ADMET Inc.

Booth 648

ADMET offers a full line of low force static and dynamic testing systems for biomaterials, biomedical devices, plastics and other materials. ADMET's eXpert 560x and 760x electromechanical testing machines equipped with the ADMET Quattro controller and software are capable of cycling between force or position limits at speeds up to 15Hz. The high-speed closed-loop controller generates sawtooth, sinewave and other complex control profiles. Users can manually adjust control gains and end point values on the fly to ensure that test targets are being met. ADMET's 560x machines are user configurable to operate in a horizontal or vertical orientation. A full line of grips, fixtures, baths and ovens are also available.

Alcatel Vacuum Products Inc.

Booth 1384

Adixen, H2000 Plus Hydrogen Leak Detector, and H2000 leak detector, by Alcatel Vacuum Products, use a safe hydrogen mixture as a trace gas. Sensitive to hydrogen and used to detect leaks that are smaller than bacteria. Using Non-hazardous 5 percent hydrogen in a 95 percent nitrogen mixture, it measures and pinpoints minute leaks independent of part temperature or volume. Maintenance-free as no vacuum pumps or valves are required. Dynamic background compensation minimizes potential problems with background interference assisted by the fact that hydrogen gas dissipates quicker than other gases. It features a standard probe with no sample suction.

Alcatel Vacuum Products Inc.

Booth 1384

Adixen H2000 leak detector, by Alcatel Vacuum Products, uses a safe hydrogen mixture as a trace gas. Sensitive only to hydrogen it can be used to detect leaks that are smaller than bacteria. Using Non-hazardous 5 percent hydrogen in a 95 percent nitrogen mixture, it measures and pinpoints minute leaks independent of part temperature or volume. The electronic device requires no vacuum pumps or valves and is virtually maintenance free. Dynamic background compensation minimizes potential problems with background interference assisted by the fact that hydrogen gas dissipates quicker than other gases. It features a standard probe with no sample suction.

All Sensors Corp.

Booth 1843

All Sensors Corporation of Morgan Hill, California has announced the introduction of a Surface Mount Basic Pressure Sensor. In addition to standard pressure ranges, an unprecedented 10-INCH H2O pressure range is also available with virtually zero position sensitivity. The Surface Mount Basic Pressure Sensor is RoHS compliant. The Surface Mount Basic Pressure Sensor is available as a gage or absolute pressure sensor. Packages can be configured with a ported lid or a non-ported lid. The footprint of the device measures 0.3” x 0.3”. The Surface Mount Basic Pressure Sensor is packaged as an 8-pad leadless chip carrier.

Anomet Products

Booth 946

Anomet Products manufactures custom clad-metal wire featuring a true metallurgical bond consisting of several metals which mechanically behave as one. Tri-clad metal wire combines high strength, conductive, biocompatible, and radiopaque alloys. Draw on Anomet's 35 years of clad-metal experience to engineer the perfect wire solution to your problem. The company is specialists in gold, MP35N, Nitinol, platinum, tantalum, titanium, silver, stainless steel and many other alloys. Round or shaped wire and ribbon are available in a wide variety of sizes.

AOK Tooling Limited

Booth 807

AOK Tooling Ltd. is a precision mold manufacturing, plastic injection molding, metal stamping, product engineering design & product assembly company. AOK Tooling Ltd. established in year 1999. Main products are medical, irrigation, electronics, automobile part mold manufacturing, plastic molding & sub-assembly. The company has about 350 employees with 150 mold makers, 35 mold design engineers. ISO9001-2000 certified company. AOK Tooling has 10K standard cleanroom to manufacture and assemble medical products. The company is one stop solutions product provider company.

Apple Rubber Products

Booth 1857

Apple Rubber offers a full line of ISO 9001-2000 certified rubber parts and sealing solutions for industry with USP Class 6 grades available. In addition to silicone, Apple Rubber now offers medical-grade elastomers such as Viton® fluorocarbon (FKM) and EPDM rubber for medical applications. Complete engineering support, manufacturing, quality assurance and a Class 10,000 ISO Class 7 certified cleanroom are also available.

Applied Silicone Corp.

Booth 1370

Applied Silicone Corp. is a supplier of medical grade polydimethylsiloxane fluids, "MDM", in viscosities ranging from 100 to 12,500 cps for many applications including long term implantable devices. The products are backed by extensive preclinical and chemical testing and FDA master files and applied can support 510K, IDE, PMA and CE mark applications. Low toxicity, non-sensitizing and stable to 212C, MDM fluids are useful for lubrication of rubbers, plastics and metals, reducing surface tension, improving gas permeability, reducing foam, reducing thromboresistance and improving water resistance.

Applied Silicone has a full line of implant grade, high consistency elastomers, LSR’s, gels, dispersions, MDM fluids, sheeting and adhesives.

AVANCA Medical Devices, Inc

Booth 965

AVANCA Medical Devices, Inc., introduces the proprietary RPD™ line of Reciprocating Procedure Devices. The RPD™ is a ergonomic one-handed safety procedure device that replaces the traditional syringe for physician-performed procedures. Currently, there are over a dozen medical specialties with over sixty procedures that can be utilized by the Avanca RPD™. The RPD™ provides precise needle control, outstanding aspiration/injection characteristics, and full one-handed functionality for the demanding syringe for procedures performed by physicians.

The AVANCA RPD™ is designed for less patient trauma and pain due to safer, more accurate fluid withdrawal. Its unique design gives the operator a surer, more ergonomic grip and reduces forward intrusion of the needle, resulting in a high-level of operator satisfaction.

Bayer MaterialScience LLC

Bird Precision

Booth 1434

Bird Precision continues to make it easier to put orifices and filters where you need them. A number of new Swagelok, Parker, SMC, and value plastic type Retrofits are now available. A number of new .0001"super tolerance ruby orifices that can lock in very repeatable flow values, for the most demanding applications have been introduced. Unique micro micron series of ruby orifices from .0004"is available. These products are used in a number of medical gas applications that require precise flow and long life without wear, corrosion or outgas.

Bose Corp. - ElectroForce Systems Group

Booth 1421

Bose has introduced a unique series of multi-specimen test systems that can significantly reduce testing time and costs for developing fatigue life, (s/n) curves for NiTi, CoCr, and SS stent materials and structures.

ElectroForce 3200 & 3300 multi-specimen fatigue test systems are designed to provide tension-tension, or compression-compression displacement controlled loading for small soft structures and devices, such as stents, stent structures, stented grafts, vena cava filters, PFO closure devices or other similar devices.

The multi-specimen loading sites and temperature controlled saline bath are integrated into the proprietary servo-electric loading system to provide computer controlled testing for all loading stations.

Brivant Medical Engineering

Booth 607

Brivant Ltd. has developed a guidewire for highly stenosed lesions. The new range is offered by Brivant as part of their extensive OEM range.

It is a natural progression from Olympian OEM steerable guidewire. Rrange used in coronary and peripheral interventions. Customers can be supplied bulk non sterile or have the Olympian Plus guidewires supplied packaged, sterile and labeled.

The Olympian Plus guidewire is available in 3, 4.5, 6, 9 and 12 gram force. Key to its design is the one-piece core construction which removes abrupt transitions and ensures torque is transmitted along a central axis.

Caltex Scientific

Booth 2840

Sony TechnoLOOK 2008 New Video microscope systems model TW-TL1Z/10Z/15Z with zoom range 4.3x-43x/12x-120x/21x-211x integrated with super HAD CCD video camera and 10.4” LCD monitor display perfect for any medical device, SMT application. The new model is self contained unit directly save image to compact flash and provided with White Power LED light for natural color viewing. The price ranges around $6,500~$8,500.

Ceramaret S.A.

Booth 1869

Ceramic Insulators for Endoscopes
Ceramaret SA, a manufacturer of parts made out of advanced ceramics will display a wide range of insulators for endoscopes at the show. Ceramaret supplies all the world leader manufacturers of endoscopes with custom-made products of the highest quality. Parts meet the most stringent requirements for material quality, mechanical resistance and shapes. Insulators are available in different colors, white, gray and black.

Other insulators for electro-surgery devices, blades for various medical applications as well as many other precision parts made out of advanced ceramics (high purity alumina, TZP Zirconia, ZTA) will also be shown at the show. Ceramaret SA is ISO 9001-2000 and 14001-2000 certified

CGI Inc.

Booth 741

CGI offers inspection systems and services for small injection molded parts with complex internal and external geometry. CGI’s patented cross sectional scanning technology often surpasses CMM and laser for first article inspections, failure analysis and reverse engineering. With spec. check, 3D point clouds reduce inspection time up to 75%.

Comco Inc.

Booth 2182

Comco Inc., a industry leader in the manufacture of micro-abrasive blasters, has developed a new nozzle that focuses multiple streams of abrasive over a circular cross section to more effectively process wire applications.

Micro-abrasive blasting is frequently used to treat or texture fine wires and tubes because of its ability to selectively remove material. Sections of polymer coated guidewires and catheters are often removed with microblasting to improve bonding. Comco’s new Ring Nozzle improves this process by spreading the abrasive flow uniformly over a circular cross section.

Micro-abrasive blasting is also used to treat the surface of stents and other implants, deburr needles, and clean medical molds.

Control & Automation Companies

Control & Automation Companies

Creganna Medical Devices

Booth 2075

Creganna offers contract design and manufacturing for specialty needles. From a dedicated manufacturing facility in Marlborough, MA, Creganna provide a range of process technologies to enable a seamless manufacturing solution for specialty needles from handle to tip. Creganna has specialist expertise in advanced material science, complex designs, laser processing and thin-wall applications. Creganna will launch Javelin™ – a high performance alloy developed specifically for specialist needle applications. Javelin™ features up to a 95% improvement in shape set resilience, column strengths up to 30% higher and up to a 35% increase in material hardness over standard needle materials.

Creganna Medical Devices

Booth 2075

Creganna introduces Meridian Technology at the show. Meridian Technology is a rapid design tool to optimize delivery shaft design and accelerate product development. Using Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Meridian provides an extensive database of metal shaft design solutions with predictive performance outcomes. Shaft designs are optimized for flexibility, compression and torque performance. Performance requirements of the delivery system under design are outlined and translated into a specific set of specifications. These specifications are entered into the Meridian Technology database which then outputs the optimal design solution for the metal delivery shaft.

Digital Precision Corp.

Booth 2879

Digital Precision has introduced the DP1-IS video inspection system. The DP1-IS uses an XGA camera to connect directly to a VGA monitor for clear high contrast images. The XGA camera combined with the 5 to 34X Macro lens provides a high definition resolution and large depth of field.

Dow Corning Corp.

Booth 2521

Dow Corning® S Series liquid silicone rubbers are designed, tested and supported for implants of 29 days or less. They are appropriate for a variety of disposable applications such as valves and O-rings. The chemistry of the S Series LSRs is similar to that of Dow Corning’s existing LSRs and is available in three durometers—Dow Corning® S40 LSR, Dow Corning® S50 LSR, and Dow Corning® S70 LSR. The framework of this chemistry set incorporates most of the same polymers but now optimizes the chemistry from a molecular level, resulting in a stronger, more consistent material. The S Series are produced at Dow Corning’s dedicated healthcare facility and manufactured to appropriate principles of good manufacturing practices with complete traceability.

Dukane Intelligent Assembly Solutions

Dynatek Dalta

Booth 1906

Dynatek recently released the Coating Durability Tester with Hyper Drive.
The company’s Coating Durability Tester utilizes Dynatek's Hyper Drive electromagnetic motor to produce and adjustable bellows compression at rates up to 150Hz, which allows for physiologically-relevant stent loading conditions at physiological or highly-accelerated rates. Upgrade options are available to existing machines upon request.

EFD Inc.

Electro Optical Components/Frankfurt Lasers

Booth 133

High Power Laser Diodes in Cooled Packages

Frankfurt Laser Company released new fiber coupled laser diodes in hermetically sealed HHL and butterfly housings featuring integrated TEC, thermistor and monitor photodiodes to stabilise power output. Available wavelengths range from 635nm to 1064nm with output power from 0.2W to 9W. They are available with 100µm to 400µm core diameter multimode fiber terminated with SMA-905 connector.

Applications:
• Medical
• Industrial
• Scientific
• R&D

Electro Optical Components/Frankfurt Lasers

Booth 133

High Power 1650nm and 1725nm Laser Diodes

Frankfurt Laser Company has released two new hermetically sealed high-power laser modules in HHL housing featuring integrated TEC, thermistor and monitor photodiodes to stabilise the power output.

The FLO-880 provides a 500mW CW beam in the range of 1610 to 1650nm, and operates at 3A with a 1.25V. Also available is the FLO-950, a 1725nm laser diode. It features a low threshold current of 0.7A, and high slope efficiency, giving excellent reliability.

Applications:
• Medical
• Photodynamic Therapy
• Laser-aided Computer Tomography Cancer Diagnostics
• Laser-aided Imaging
• R&D Projects

Electrox

Booth 3172

Raptor II is the latest Electrox marking laser built on its unique EF Technology platform - the only laser source covered by a 4 year warranty. Delivering the highly desirable combination of high peak powers (up to 20kW) and low pulse energies (up to 0.4mJ) the Raptor II creates permanent, low damage marks on a wide range of materials including most metals and plastics. Raptor II is shipped as modules and readily fits onto a production line. Electrox can also supply Raptor II with a choice of safety workstations, including the E-Box bench mounted enclosure - for a turnkey solution.

FasTest Inc.

Booth 964

FasTest Inc. offers test connectors for ultra thin hypodermic and catheter tubing. The company has a smallest connector available for medical device leak test applications. Previously available for outside diameters down to 0.030”, FasTest’s new ME001 style connector is quickly connected to diameters down to 0.015”.

Capable of sealing down to 0.015" OD, the ME001 connector is designed for leak testing infusion set and drug delivery devices. The compact 0.84" OD easily mounts in limited space locations and the pneumatic actuation is ideal for soft touch control of delicate components or automation for ergonomics or high production testing.

Focalspot Inc.

Booth 262

Focalspot Inc.’s Verifier H series provides manufacturing quality assessment and defect detection of industrial, automotive and medical components and assemblies, such as: sensors, castings, electronic modules, electro-mechanical devices, pumps, inkjet cartridges, etc. The 4-Axis, 360° sample manipulator provides detailed quality inspection and defect analysis from nearly unlimited viewpoints.

The Verifier H comes standard with a PC-based VIP™ image processor, which provides tools for image enhancement, measurement, analysis, data collection and reporting. VIP makes use of configuration wizards to assist the operator in defining pass/fail inspection criteria, making the Verifier H exceptionally easy-to-learn and use.

G-S PLASTIC OPTICS

Booth 2089

G-S PLASTIC OPTICS once again expands its precision manufacturing capabilities with the latest diamond turning technology. The company announces the recent integration of a Precitech Nanoform® 200 machine. This two-axis aspheric contouring machine with real-time operating system will be used for single point diamond turning. The work center is also equipped with a slow tool servo that enables the company to rapidly manufacture large departure freeform optics.

By bringing this capability in-house, G-SPO can offer its customers improved operational efficiency and delivery times, specifically in the realm of rapid prototyping and limited production runs of polymer optics.

Glebar Company Inc.

Booth 2851

The P3K vision gauge was developed for accurate measurement of micro-devices in a production environment. It is equipped with a telecentric lens which yields a resolution of 0.00039”.
Customizable reporting feature producing pass/fail results in any combination of part measurement criteria. The P3K supports a wide range of measurement units including inches, mils, microns, and millimeters. It can read angular measurement in degrees and radians. Data collection capabilities include automatic statistical computation, average, median, standard deviation and CpK. Zooming, detailed diameter and length measurement are displayed on a 19" high-resolution flat panel display. Built on granite base for stability and accuracy.

GPS China

Booth 729

GPS China, an Irish owned outsourcing and manufacturing company has been in operation for over 20 years and in this time has developed long-term partnerships with some of the worlds leading medical device companies.

GPS China specializes in the design, development, manufacture and assembly of plastic medical devices and pharma packaging. The company is equipped with class 100k cleanrooms, ISO13485 certified, FDA registered and have extensive expertise in an array of technologies including extrusion, injection moulding and sterilisation. GPS China customers benefit from an integrated range of services, established logistic network and a single point of contact for their entire supply chain requirements.

Graphtec America

Booth 472

FC7000Mk2-60 is a 24” wide cutting plotter by Graphtec America, Inc. for inexpensive, desktop prototyping of laminated micro fluidic devices. The plotter has an adjustable down-force of 20g to 600g and cutting speed up to 1485mm/sec. The plotters can cut micro-features in a variety of films with 10ìm resolution. Devices are completed within minutes without a clean room, photolithographic processes or chemicals.

gSource LLC

Booth 744

gSource gSilicone handles are ergonomically designed to provide a comfortable grip during
surgical procedures.
• Biocompatible silicone helps to prevent slippage and provide a secure grip. Viable alternative to materials like phenolic, aluminum and plastic.
• Excellent resistance to alkaline, saline and acidic solutions.
• Available in seven standard biocompatible colors (black, blue, red, green, yellow, orange, grey) or a custom color of your choice.
• Non-fading vibrant colors withstand repeated autoclaving.
• Solid stainless steel core.
• Custom options: connection, handle color, handle shape with or without cannulation, ratcheting, quick coupling, working end or logo.

GVS Filter Technology

Booth 1507

SPEEDFLOW ® - GVS IV FILTER
The GVS Group is one of the world's leading OEM manufacturers of injection molded filters for the medical industry. For over 25 years, GVS has focused on innovative production processes, constant improvement of our products, and continuous development of technical skills to provide support for our customers to development their products.
GVS Filter Technology Inc. offers a complete line of Speedflow® IV filters, including Speedflow Adult, Kids and Baby. Our Hi-Flo PES membrane offers superior Taxol and other chemo drug flow rates. Manufactured under ISO13485 and FDA procedures. Other products: Epicare® epidural filters, hydrophobic disc filters, tubular and disc blood filters, Easydrop flow controllers, HME and anesthesia filters. Custom manufacturing.

Halkey-Roberts Corp.

Booth 2532

Halkey-Roberts’ new 3-way/4-way swabable luer activated stopcock provides the safety of a closed system with a leak-free aseptic swabable port. The needlefree access port can be swabbed in order to maintain a sterile barrier. The company has incorporated swabable valve technology into the stopcock to provide customers with another easy to use needlefree access product.

•Swabable to prevent contamination
•Provides a closed system
•Eliminates use of caps
•Transfers with patient
•Lipid resistant materials
•Latex-free, DEHP free
•Low priming volume and dead space
•Low profile swabable port

Halkey-Roberts Corp.

Booth 2532

Halkey-Roberts needlefree bag access valves and break-off valves are designed to attach directly to the solution bag during their production. These swabable valves can be used as needlefree injection sites or to access the bag with a mating luer connector, eliminating the need for spike ports and needles.

All raw materials are USP Class VI, latex-free and DEHP-free. Bodies are available in polycarbonate and stems are produced from silicone.

The bag access valve is designed to fit 6.8mm (.268") I.D. tube ports. The break-off valves are designed to fit two tubing sizes: 6.0mm and 6.6 mm I.D.

Haydon Switch & Instrument

Booth 1666

Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. is proud to introduce the 35000 series (Size 14) double stack hybrid linear actuators, which are based on some of the most advanced technology in the world today. The 35000 series double stack hybrid linear actuators are available in three designs – captive, non-captive and external linear versions. They are available in a wide variety of resolutions ranging from .0158mm to .127mm per step and deliver thrust voluntarily limited to 222 N to avoid compromising long life. These models can also be micro stepped for even finer resolution. Typical applications include medical equipment, semiconductor handling, valve control, X-Y tables, hand held instruments, telecommunications, and many more.

Healionics Corporation

Booth 790

STAR (Sphere-Templated Angiogenic Regeneration) 3D Scaffold is a proprietary breakthrough technology for addressing biointegration issues.

In contrast to many porous biomaterials that are "found" materials originally designed for other uses (such as filtration), STAR has been specifically engineered for the purpose of enhancing biointegration and promoting healing.

STAR material enhances the biointegration of percutaneous (passing through the skin) and fully implanted devices. The key to STAR is its tightly controlled pore geometry. Unlike other 3D scaffolds with varying pore sizes, STAR's precisely engineered, uniformly sized pores maximize angiogenesis, encouraging both tissue and blood vessel ingrowth while minimizing foreign body encapsulation.

Herrmann Ultrasonics Inc.

Booth 2819

Herrmann Ultrasonics Inc. provides secure, clean and FDA compliant welding. To meet the increased requirements for ultrasonic assembly processes in clean environments, Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc. introduces the MEDIALOG, which is based on the successful and widely established DIALOG welding systems. The most common users of the new MEDIALOG welding machines are plastic assembly manufacturs serving the following industries: medical engineering, biotechnology and pharmaceutical. The machines were designed with a new smooth finish and clean room friendly surfaces to meet the lower particle requirements. The MEDIALOG machines come in two sizes with welding performances up to 5,000 watt with welding frequencies of 20, 30 or 35 kHz.

High Impact Graphics

Booth 872

High Impact Graphics is the nations premier medical illustration and animation company. The company creates powerful visual multimedia pieces to enhance corporate branding by making medical products and services come to life.

End user applications for illustration and animation work include but are not limited to: print media advertising, interactive media for DVD or the Web, sales training CD/DVDs, patient education, television, tradeshow presentations, and e- learning.

Hsiner Co. Ltd.

Booth 1388

Hsiner Co. Ltd. manufactures CPAP full face mask series. The company can make one peice molded silicone. Their products are ergonomic, comfortable, and affordable.

Hypertronics Corp.

Injectech LLC

Booth 1367

Injectech LLC is a manufacturer for the medical device industry offers a new line of one way check valves. The valves are manufactured from lipid resistant radiation stable polycarbonate with a silicone disk. Configurations include a female luer to either a male slip luer or male luer lock with rotating ring. All valves are manufactured in a Class 100,000 clean room. The cracking pressure is 1.5 – 5.0 psi. The back pressure is 45 psi.

Injectech LLC

Booth 1367

Injectech LLC, an ISO certified manufacturer for the medical device industry, introduces a line of barbed rotating male luer connectors. The barbs are sized to work with tubing ID’s of 1/16” through 1/4”. Materials offered include lipid resistant radiation stable polycarbonate and ABS. Parts can be purchased as separate components or as assemblies. All molding is performed in a Class 100,000 clean room.

ioos systems LLC

Booth 1169

ioos systems LLC provides surface structure variation of polymer coatings and a thin-film coating service for medical implants. The coating process is suitable for various polymer solutions and can be employed in a plurality of applications such as drug coating of stents. Coating films having an increased surface roughness and area are produced, which may be desirable to enhance tissue ingrowth and tissue healing. The coating morphology can be modified along the surface of the substrate from a smooth and even to a textured surface. Porous coatings that may be used as a reservoir for the retention of a therapeutic agent can be generated.

ITW Trans Tech

Booth 2321

ITW Trans Tech’s StarLight™ laser plate maker for pad printing clichés is a simple yet efficient laser plate making device for producing ready-to-use, high-quality cliché plates for pad printing solid, screened and four-color process images in a wide range of product decorating applications. StarLight™ LPM operation is flexible, allowing many different plate sizes to be pre-selected. Finished clichés are ready to use in pad printing machines without further processing; no washout chemicals are necessary. Etched StarLight™ clichés are excellent quality with text and images of high-resolution, ensuring crisp pad transfer and consistency.

IVEK Corp.

Jimani Inc.

Booth 477

Jimani Inc. introduces Langolier fiber laser marking system. Fiber lasers operate at the same wavelength as traditional ND:YAG laser markers and are suitable for making the same families of products and materials. The Langolier operates with standard 115VAC wall plug power without the need for cooling water, consumables, or maintenance. Jimani also showcase their versatile Langolier workstation which accommodates a vast variety of part shapes and sizes to be placed with marking field up to 12” by 12”. The combined energy efficiency and flexible system versatility will increase the bottom line of any existing or new laser parts marking production lines.
Jimani promotes job shop services for laser marking, etching and engraving.

KNF Neuberger Inc.

Booth 1860

KNF's dry, oil-less micro diaphragm pumps available with highest-quality, compact DC motors, and brushless DC motors for reduced EMI/RFI, power consumption and heat. Integrated controller has on/off and speed-control logic connections for remote operation by your OEM instrument control system. Flowrates from microsize 0.05 to 30 LPM, vacuum to 29.9 in. Hg, up to 100 psig pressure, handles air, gases or liquids. Perfect for use with medical analyzers, aspirators and other instruments.

LaserLinc Inc.

Booth 1261

LaserLinc's new UltraGauge+T System provides non-contact measurement of wall thickness and eccentricity measurement using ultrasonic technology. The system can incorporate laser micrometers to offer complete in-process measurement of diameter, O.D., I.D., wall and eccentricity for plastic and other tubing, even multi-layer products.

Total VuT Software provided with the system includes real-time product cross-section display, color-coded measurement values, trending, SPC, flaw detection and data logging. Closed-loop control with Profit Maximizer can be used to automatically maintain product size and save material. An UltraGauge+ System will lead to improved quality, reduced scrap, material savings and better overall production efficiency.

Mahr Federal Inc.

Booth 2885

Mahr Federal has introduced an innovative new Digimar® 817 CLM height measuring instrument with three distinct ways to initiate measurement. In addition to normal keypad initiation, a Quick Mode feature allows the measurement cycle to be initiated by simply pushing the carriage in the direction of the object to be measured. Also, two speed keys on the base allow the operator to comfortably move the measuring carriage to the desired position and start a measurement. Combined with an easy-to-program Teach-In Mode, these features can greatly reduce inspection time for a mini-series consisting of only a few test pieces.

Makuta Technics Inc.

MasterControl Inc.

Booth 1564

MasterControl Projects™ connects the project plan to assigned tasks, providing automatic updates as soon as tasks are completed. This module manages document-oriented or process-based tasks, including tasks external to MasterControl. It automates task assignment, routing, escalation, and tracking. Perhaps most importantly, it connects all the members of a project team, ensuring improved communication, better project control, and ultimately faster project completion.

Matrix Tooling Inc./Matrix Plastic Products

Booth 2291

Cross-sectional scanning ("CSS") enhances Matrix's full-service package. This technology provides more comprehensive and accurate inspection data, including internal and difficult sectioned details, speeding up first article inspections. Parts are potted in special epoxy and while being milled away in thin slices, their profiles are simultaneously scanned. The result is a 3-D point cloud consisting of hundreds of thousands of measurement points capturing all features (external and internal) on every surface. This comprehensive point cloud data is aligned with the original CAD data. Color map software provides instant visual feedback via 3-D multi-colored images showing how closely the details compare.

maxon precision motors inc.

Booth 2861

Maxon’s modular spindle drives are designed to withstand high loads. With special spindle intake, customer-specific spindles may be easily assembled in a short amount of time.

There are three different standard spindle types to choose from: metric, trapeze and spherical rotating. Also available in steel or ceramic variations up to 200 mm in length and supplied with matching spindle nuts, these modified planetary gearheads are available in two different sizes, with diameters of 22 and 32 mm. The individual components of the spindle drives – often gearheads, motors, encoders and controllers – are all compatible to help create highly effective drive solutions.

Medegen Inc.

Booth 2026

Medegen Inc. provides MaxPort™ Swabable Stopcock.
MaxPort™ is a closed, contamination free system that protects against microbial ingress and needle sticks. MaxPort™ eliminates caps and reduces set changes, all with a minimal priming volume and high flow rate. MaxPort™’s closed system prevents air ingress and leaking and is made of a clear material for easy visualization. MaxPort™ is suitable for a variety of IV therapy applications, making it a perfect addition to current product offering.

Metal Cutting Corp.

Booth 2212

Recent advances in abrasive cutting by Metal Cutting Corporation made possible the burr-free cutting of longer length tubes without exposing the tubes to corrosive chemicals. Known for short length cutting, Metal Cutting was able to combine proprietary techniques and yield longer length cuts with no ID contamination or residue. Tubes ends have the clean and smooth surfaces characteristic of their supported cut technique while holding parallelism and squareness similar to their short length business. Length tolerances of +/- 0.002” are possible on parts as long as 20.0” and tolerances of +/- 0.010” meet the demands of most customers while allowing fast deliveries. High volumes are also possible with this new technique.

Metro Mold & Design Inc.

Booth 3185

Metro Mold & Design is a custom molder for the medical, bio-medical and pharmaceutical industries for 34 years. The company has developed a prototype parts division called ExpressParts™, which takes 3 D solids from concept to a production-ready injection molds in days, not weeks. This exceptional rapid tooling and molding can be performed in both thermoplastic injection molding and extrusion blow molding. MMD is ISO certified and has Class 100,000 clean rooms for molding and assembly. MMD offers highly sought after technology that provides prototype parts at production quality of complex part geometry.

Microfabrica Inc.

MicroMetal GmbH

Miyachi Unitek Corp.

Booth 2889

Miyachi Unitek introduces the new LMF-2000 fiber laser marker. The 10 and 20W versions have all the advantages of fiber technology with additional features that enable the user to specify a tailored solution. These features include PC, touchscreen, stand alone or pendant operation, intuitive and customizable marking interface, integrated rotary and XYZ motion, LAN connectivity, an in line camera to view the mark and provide a non intrusive code verification or read capability. In addition to the standard marking software, a number of software options are available to seamlessly integrate the marker into existing and legacy systems.

Modular Packaging Technologies LLC

Booth 717

Modular Packaging Technologies, LLC offers a full line of automatic pouch handling systems. These affordable systems are fully validatable and easily customized to fit most pouching applications. These systems offer maximum flexibility, a small footprint, and ease of use that's unrivaled. Prices start at just under $32,000.

Please visit Modular Packaging Technologies, LLC at booth #717 in Hall E at the MD&M West show. The company will be demonstrating the PM1000 model. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.go-modular.com.

Morris Technologies Inc.

Booth 3180

The DMLS process lends itself to a variety of applications within the medical field:
Orthopedic Products:
1. Implants (using the CoCr & titanium materials)
2. Delivery systems (tools used to assist in surgery)
Medical Devices:
1. Components for short-run manufacturing
2. MIM or powdered metal replacements during concept or feasibility stages of product development

DMLS technology offers drastically reduced lead times from design to prototype and highly customized rapid quality manufacturing. It takes 2 days to make the solid stainless steel parts in the picture from CAD files.

Nanon A/S

Nanon A/S

Nanon A/S

NeedleTech Products Inc.

Booth 2445

NeedleTech Products, Inc. is introducing BONUS™ NEEDLES. The company’s BONUS™ needle program is primarily a Bone Needle that can be used for Bone Marrow Biopsy, Bone Marrow Aspiration or Vertebroplasty. The advantage or BONUS™ of this needle is that the handle can be easily removed and replaced as needed. This feature allows for better visibility during Vertebroplasty and subsequent cement delivery. The second BONUS™ feature this product offers is the ability to receive multiple cannula with a single handle.

O.R. Lasertechnology Inc.

Booth 2843

O.R. Lasertechnology Inc. is a manufacture of laser welding systems since 1997, the company offers job shop services in Illinois and throughout the Midwest USA, please contact them for more info.

Products and Services: Nd:YAG Lasers from 50 watts to 200 watts, Stationary systems as well as fully mobile, customazation, automtion and semi-automation, Class IV and Class I, precision laser welding with minimal heat affected zones which result in less finishing work less heat treating, and minimal distortion to base materials.

OK International Group

Booth 2252

Supersealer MBS - Medical Sealer

The NEW redesigned Medical Supersealer MBS offers the best controls package for the Medical companies. Allen Bradley PLC with touchscreen monitoring all variables all the time. The machine offers an optional Ethernet connection to record all pouches being sealed right into your PC.

The PLC enables all information required for easy calibration. Change of machine setting is as easy as a touch of a button. The machine basically goes in reverse if the parameters are out of settings. The machine never allows a pouch to be sealed out of its parameters.

Optical Gaging Products Inc. (OGP)

Booth 3135

New SmartScope® Specialist™ 300 is an innovative benchtop metrology system offering micron-level measurements within a generous 300x300x250 mm of XYZ travel, to accommodate a multitude of parts. Specialist verifies critical dimensions of a wide range of medical parts from orthopedic implants such as intervertebral disc spacers and artificial discs; the stem, ball and cup of prosthetic ball joints; tibial and femoral knee implants; and tibial and talar ankle implants; to syringe components; to fluid flow components. A measurement routine for one part is easily repeated for a batch of fixtured parts, providing throughput to support production requirements.

OSG Tap & Die Inc.

OSG Tap & Die Inc.

Packworld USA

Booth 2044

PackworldUSA, announces High Temperature 7000 Series of All-Electric, Heat Sealers. Digital controls are standard with Validatable TOSS Technology. High temperatures to seal FEP (fluoro ethylene propylene), such as Kryosure®, Kyrovue®, VueLife®, and other Cryo preservation material, is accomplished when using the CryoFlex™ Heatseal bands. Capturing seal parameter data is just one of the high-level features standard on this compact unit. The Model PW7016HT, 16” sealer is cost effective, portable, all electric, bench-top sealer designed to meet the needs of clean area sealing. Virtually silent operation and automatic jaw release assure operator comfort and safety.
Measuring 16”X19” and weighing 56 lbs. With 115 Volt requirement, the bench top PW7016 can be easily relocated and is operator friendly.

Pad Print Machinery of Vermont

Booth 1608

Pad Print Machinery of Vermont’s high-speed brushless servo-motor driven XE-07 and its pneumatic pad-drive counterpart – the XP-07 for automated, in-line printing features a horizontal pad stroke adjustable between 45 and 90 degrees, or beyond by special order.
The XE/XP-07 accepts a 60mm, 90mm, 130mm or 160mm sealed inkcup for a 50mm to 150mm diameter image. The pad stroke is variable to 8 inches. The XE-07 can run 2,500 cycles per hour; the XP-07 1,000cph. The XE/XP-07 comes standard as a one-color single pad machine, can be modified for up to four colors, or have four pads printing a single color.

Particle Measuring Systems

Booth 1515

New OPC Particle Sensor

To protect costly product, facility monitoring requires accurate, reliable particle monitoring equipment that provides easily accessible data. Used at top facilities worldwide, the Airnet particle sensor offers a small footprint, long life (MTTF of 144 months), and now comes with optional communication via an OPC server. OPC (OLE for Process Control) is an industry standard created with the collaboration of a number of leading worldwide automation and hardware/software suppliers working in cooperation with Microsoft. The organization that manages this standard is the OPC Foundation. With the addition of the OPC communications option to the Airnet particle sensors, installation costs are reduced for customers who have already have an OPC system in their facility.

Particle Measuring Systems

Booth 1515

Particle Counter for Injectables

The APSS-200 parenteral syringe sampling system is designed to size and count suspended particles in a wide range of solutions, including injectables. This system meets and exceeds all current USP 788 requirements and is engineered to adapt to future regulatory changes. It also provides pharmaceutical injection monitoring to USP, BP, and EP standards.

APSS-200 is used for small and large volume injectable sampling. The SamplerSight software allows operators to manage the sampling requirements for batch-based operations and provides a comprehensive view of the batch information with histogram, time plot, and tabular data, presented in an easy to use format that can be simply reported.

PhaseView

Booth 644

Innovative Digital Phase Technology from PhaseView is the easiest way for qualitative and quantitative 3D imaging.

MicroPhase is an affordable tool offering unique benefits: Optical Microscope Images; 3D Surface Topography; Simple Add-On compatible with any microscope; No additional accessories needed; Fast acquisition & processing time, less than 10 s; Accurate measurements in nanometer range; and Certified measurement device.

By replacing complex equipment for 3D visualization and measurement, GetPhase performs 3D reconstruction in a remarkably fast and easy way from a set of 2D intensity images. GetPhase provides comprehensive tools from automatic acquisition and processing to 3D analysis and reports

Plastic & Metal Center Inc.

Booth 2486

Plastic & Metal Center introduces expansion of its Thermo Vacuum Formed Packaging line as well as expansion of its CNC machining centers to a new building. PMC has also expanded its injection molding capabilities with new Overmolding machine. These expansions help PMC to become a one-stop shop for all metal and plastic parts from rapid prototyping to machining to production metal parts and molded parts. PMC can design and produce thermo formed trays within weeks and specializes on low volume and prototyping.

Plastomer Technologies

Booth 957

Plastomer Technologies’ choice in materials used for stenting plays a significant role in achieving increased strength, especially where shape retention and surgical handling are major factors. The company offers highest quality customized PTFE and expanded-PTFE fibers for use in manufacturing medical stents. Using PTFE fibers in stent fabrication offers desired properties such as natural lubricity for ease of handling, with the increased strength required for suturability and shape retention. Applications for use of ePTFE stents center on vascular grafting. The company offers low denier ePTFE and PTFE thread available in custom lengths and widths.

Precision Extrusion Inc.

Booth 2600

Precision Extrusion in concert with customers has developed a PTFE lined, braid reinforced catheter that combines various hardnesses of outer layers but also clear and radiopaque layers and variable pics per inch along the shaft.

These shafts can be used to provide a “delivery system” type of guide catheter that provides a variety of variable stiffness along the shaft to the distal end, along with clear and/or radiopaque distal tips. The PTFE liner provides a very lubricious inner surface.

This catheter shafts can be braided with round wire, single or double ended, as well as flat or ribbon wire of various tensile strength. The most common outer jacket materials are nylon or nylon copolymers (PEBAX®, or polyurethane).

Precision Medical Plastics Ltd.

Booth 1087

Precision Medical Plastics, Ltd. is a ISO 13485:2003 certified contract manufacturer specializing producing precision thermoplastic tubing, catheters and providing component assembly services for the medical industry. The company capabilities include: wire or monofilaments braided tubing, multi-lumen tubing, thin wall tubing, co-extrusion tubing, microbore tubing, radiopaque tubing, hole punching, printing, tip forming, OEM assemblies. The company supplies high pressure braided tubing (1200PSI), Angiographic tubing, PICC tubing, sheath tubing, Dilator, Epidural catheter, CVC tubing, Pig tail catheter, drainage catheter and so on.

Qosina

Quail Electronics Inc.

Booth 1993

Most medical and dental equipment used in North America require a hospital grade power cord which typically has clear transparent plugs. The clear plug gives the end users an extra comfort level because it allows them to look and make sure the connections are secure and in the correct location. Up until now, those cords were unavailable for medical equipment being used in the rest of the world.

Quail has now made matching clear plug power cords for every other region of the world so that the medical and dental OEM can offer consistency within their product line.

RMD Instruments Inc.

RMI Laser LLC

Booth 381

RMI Laser has started shipping the UP-G-series 532 nm compact, Q-switched lasers. Available with up to 6-Watt average power, the fast repetition rate lasers are an excellent value solution with high peak powers and short pulse widths. The near diffraction-limited beam is optimal for scribing very fine lines with minimal heat affected zones in semiconductors and other materials. An intuitive front panel control and flexible external interfaces, including TTL pulse control and RS232, along with air-cooling make integration of the laser into a new or current systems a breeze.

RMI Laser LLC

Booth 381

RMI Laser's new Mobile Marking Stations provide maximum workflow flexibility. They are available in the Standard, High Speed, and Large Area Marking configurations. Options include: integrated LCD screens and computers, Class I enclosures, Reader/Verifiers, horizontal marker head mounting, and a variety of wheel sizes to suit your environment. They can also be conveniently plugged into any standard wall outlet. Mobile Marking Stations are cost effective laser marking solutions designed for industrial marking applications. These mobile, turnkey marking systems are efficient, reliable, and easily integrated into manufacturing and production operations.

RMI Laser LLC

Booth 381

RMI Laser LLC’s marking systems are the ideal solution for precision marking and labeling a variety of manufactured parts. With the ability to quickly and easily mark text, UIDs, barcodes, 2D codes, images, logos, photos and other complex marking instructions. Impact Free Marking: laser light heat is nominal and very delicate parts can easily be marked without risk of damage. Sterility: unlike other marking methods, laser marking requires no physical contact with the marked object and does not add inks, dyes or contaminants to the part.

RMI Laser LLC

Booth 381

Unique in the world today, Rocky Mountain Instrument Company manufactures, to our customers' exact requirements, one of the largest and most comprehensive lines of full-spectrum laser and imaging optics in the industry. The company’s laser and imaging components are designed for standard and custom wavelengths from 193 nm through 20 micron where special shapes, tolerances or materials are required. RMI's complete in-house optical design and fabrication capabilities include cutting, shaping, edging, grinding, polishing, coating and assembling a wide variety of standard and exotic materials. RMI establishes optical standards above the industry norm.

RMI Laser LLC

Booth 381

RMI's High Speed Marking Station is excellent for marking metals, plastics, silicon, carbide, ceramics, composites, and electronics. With higher power and higher resolution, the High Speed Laser Marking Station enable it to deliver clean permanent marks 60% faster than our Standard Laser Marking Station. The High Speed Laser Marking Station is a fast, cost effective laser marking solution designed for industrial marking in high production environments. This compact, turnkey marking system is efficient, reliable, and easily integrated into manufacturing and production operations. Marks include logos, UIDs, barcodes, text and more. The laser system comes with an industry leading 3-year warranty.

RMI Laser LLC

Booth 381

The Large Area Marking Station from RMI Laser is exceptional for batch part marking and large marks up to 254mm x 254mm. It can mark metals, plastics, silicon, graphite, carbide, ceramics, composites, and electronics. The Large Area Marking Station's higher power and larger lens make it easy to mark batch parts and create bigger marks. The Large Area Marking Station is a cost effective laser solution designed for industrial marking and engraving applications. This compact, turnkey marking system is efficient, reliable, and easily integrated into manufacturing and production operations.

RMI Laser LLC

Booth 381

RMI Laser's Green Laser Marking System is perfect for marking normally difficult materials. With 3X power density and 2.5X the resolution of our Standard Laser Marking Station, the Green Laser Marking System is excellent for marking highly reflective metals, silicon, and soft plastics. This compact, turnkey marking system is efficient, reliable, and easily integrated into manufacturing operations. RMI Laser specializes in the design, manufacture and support of Turnkey Laser Marking Systems for industrial, commercial, and government applications. RMI Laser provides cost effective and innovative marking solutions, enabling you to create high quality permanent marks on a wide variety of materials.

RMI Laser LLC

Booth 381

RMI Laser has released the compact, UP-series 1064 nm lasers for scribing and marking. The air-cooled, compact lasers are available in 5, 10 and 15 W average power configurations. A near diffraction limited beam and short pulse width give the user superior spatial and temporal resolution with a small spot size and minimal effects outside the target volume. Both stand-alone operation using the intuitive front panel control and industrial automation using the very flexible external interfaces, including RS232 and TTL pulse triggering, make the turkey lasers easy to use and integrate.

Rofin-Sinar Inc.

Booth 2809

The UW050 Laser Fusing Workstation offered by ROFIN is a desktop solution designed for the fusing of polymer materials such as balloon catheters, leads, and other tubular products and components.

Dependent upon the part’s material composition, the system can be integrated with CO2, Diode, or Fiber laser technologies. Part loading is done from the top rather than the traditional method of side loading through the rotary. The unique tooling allows for complete part rotation to provide a 360º circumferential weld. The timesaving, loading feature reduces the risk of damage to the work piece and makes part handling an easier task.

RTP Co.

Booth 1930

RTP Company has developed standard lines of UniColor™ 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 biocompatible 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.

RTP Company

Booth 1930

Water Clear and Gamma Stable TPE's from RTP Company

RTP Company has developed optically clear thermoplastic elastomers ideal for use in the healthcare industry. These materials are used for respiratory masks, 2 shot molding for human touch zones, injection pens, other medical devices and economical replacement options for PVC and silicone.

Gamma sterilization testing of these materials has shown excellent color stability and property retention past 3 times the standard sterilization dosage. Development of the Water Clear TPE materials is ongoing and RTP Company will be releasing additional grades in 2008 including bondable and barrier grades.

SaatiTech

Booth 247

SaatiTech manufactures precision-woven synthetic fabrics for medical and diagnostic applications. SaatiCareâ fabrics are ideal for blood filtration in arterial, cardiotomy, and transfusion filters, drug-infusion systems, flow control devices, moisture barriers, biopsy bags, and test lab filters. The narrow aperture size and even distribution assures accurate and predictable filtration. SaatiTech’s proprietary finishing system ensures that the fabric will meet specific pyrogen levels and complies with USP Class VI. Fabrics are available custom fabricated into slit rolls, stamped parts, tubes, cones, pleated elements and bags. Ultrasonic cutting and welding, pleating, laser, heat and cold cutting are all performed in a Class 10,000 cleanroom under ISO 9001:2000.

Sanbor Medical

Booth 1571

Sanbor Medical is a U.S. contract manufacturer with a high quality and low cost production facility in China, providing off shore pricing with on shore reliability. The company provides services of Class I & II devices, and produces box builds, medical instrumentation, and single use device assemblies, along with packaging in Class 100,000 cleanroom and sterilization through FDA registered partners. In addition to finished devices, the company offers PCB assemblies, electro-mechanical sub-assemblies, and plastic molded components. The company is FDA registered, ISO13485, ISO9001 certified and UL/CSA registered.

Scapa Medical

Booth 1820

Scapa Medical has introduced Bioflex Rx1268S, a co-polyester film coated on one side with 6 mils of a skin-friendly silicone gel adhesive, and on the other with 2 mils of acrylic adhesive that bonds easily to non-wovens, films, and foams. This product is ideal for a range of direct-skin applications including neonatal care, medical device attachment, wound care, skin therapy and hypertrophic scar management.

The water-resistant silicone used on Rx1268S is soft and repositionable, removing easily without skin trauma. It can be washed off with water, and will regain adhesion when properly dried. This product is non-irritating, lightweight and conformable.

Schnipke Engraving Co.

Booth 2074

From concept to production, Schnipke Engraving Co. offers various injection molding services featuring micro molding technology for miniature medical devices and implants. The company's technology and experience consistently result in excellent quality and cost-savings. Supporting capabilities include high-volume automation, continuous reel insert molding, and over molding. Schnipke Engraving is a peace-of-mind resource to the medical device industry.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments

Booth 1851

Shimadzu’s EZ test series of tabletop testers features two base models: a short version with a 500mm stroke and a selection of load cells from 1N to 500N, and a long version with a 920mm stroke and a selection of load cells from 1N to 5kN. This versatility enables the configuration of up to 20 different units. Additional features include: crosshead speeds from 0.05mm/minute to 1,000mm/minute and load cell ratings from 1/1 to 1/250 with precision of +/- 1% of the indicated value. Optional TRAPEZIUM software provides simplified user operation with the industry’s premier navigation system

SkyeTek Inc.

Booth 229

The SkyeModule M4 is a feature-rich, easy-to-use HF RFID reader module specially designed to serve three distinct market applications: product authentication, access control and contactless payment.

The SkyeModule M4 provides industry-leading security and sophisticated features normally associated with much more expensive readers at a ground-breaking price. Its small size and intelligent software ease integration and provide customers with a significant cost-performance advantage.

• Open architecture; forward compatible and highly scalable
• Supports more ISO15693 and 14443 A/B tags than other readers
• TagIQ™ maximizes tag performance
• C-API for development
• Small footprint
• Best-in-class output power (200mW) and noise reduction
• Minimal power consumption

Sparta Systems Inc.

Booth 749

TrackWise Enterprise Quality and Compliance Management Software is a robust, scalable and flexible solution that reduces the cost and complexity of managing quality and regulatory processes. Medical device manufacturers achieve unprecedented compliance results by consolidating redundant systems and reducing manual operations.
Unlike single-point solutions that require separate “modules” for various elements of the quality process, TrackWise manages all quality processes in a single, comprehensive software system. Organization benefits from a common interface, reduced validation time and integrated workflow processes that provide an effective, closed-loop process.

SPI Lasers LLC

Booth 3178

After input from global customers, millions of operational hours of field experience and feedback from the Applications Laboratory, SPI Lasers recently launched an entirely new system platform. The result is the most advanced micro-machining fibre laser on the market today.
Available in both air and water cooled formats, the ‘R4’ 50-200W fiber lasers can be applied to cutting, precision welding, bending, bonding, drilling, rapid prototyping, annealing, marking and graphic image processing.

Spiralock

Booth 2048

Spiralock Corporation, known for its self-locking threaded fastening solutions, has added new Drive NotchT Wire Thread Inserts to its line of fasteners, featuring Spiralock's unique 30-degree wedge ramp designed into the internal thread. The benefits of this innovative feature include secure locking and resistance to vibration loosening, improved joint fatigue life, repeated usability, elimination of warranty costs and more. Since there are no tangs to break off and retrieve, installation is faster and the cost is reduced on multiple fronts. These stainless steel DNT wire thread inserts create stronger threads in softer materials such as aluminum, zinc, magnesium and plastic.

Stellar Technologies

Booth 2061

Stellar Technologies is an ISO 9001 and 13485 certified, FDA registered manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for medical applications. Specializing in medical machining, lead wire assemblies, delivery systems, medical electro mechanical assemblies, laser applications, cleanroom assembly and wire coiling in a Class 10,000 cleanroom. Providing product development support with engineering, R&D prototype, qualification and production manufacturing utilizing a variety of our capabilities. Stellar provides a total package of services for complete product management.

SterlingTech Software

Booth 1331

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. SterlingTech’s expert team will meet with you to understand the project needs. They 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.

Swiss Microtech

Booth 2925

Swiss Microtech Enterprise Network (SMEN) consists of seven companies specializing synergistically in highest-precision Swiss turning (0.1 mm to 51 mm) of a broad range of materials from metal over PEEK to phynox and other exotic materials. SMEN employs over 500 including 100 CNC machines. SMEN is certified according to ISO 9001, 14001, 13485
The member firms offer their customers the highest quality of workmanship and process efficiency as well as considerable expertise in product design and validation. Close cooperation with the client in every phase of a product assures that the client can get delivery on time and on budget.

Swiss Tec LLC

Booth 3022

The Swiss Tec Micro-T15 is a compact, high end tube cutting system with a 50W state-of-the-art fiber laser. The unique, all-granite, shock and corrosion resistant body is one of the many reasons for superior accuracy and repeatability.

With a top cutting speed of +2000 mm/min, the Micro-T15 is the fastest system in its class - a typical example of Swiss Tec engineering. 8 microns min. kerf width, contour fidelity of 2 microns, designed for 24/7, user-friendly, high through-put manufacturing.

Synectic Medical Product Development

Booth 1191

Synectic is a full service mechanical and electromechanical design firm working exclusively in the medical device industry since 1981. The company’s development process starts with immersion research and continues through to pilot manufacturing. Synectic's product experience ranges across many medical markets including spine, orthopedic, cardiovascular, thoracic, endoscopy, minimally invasive devices and drug delivery. The strong clinical focus of the company’s engineers, industrial designers and physicians allows them to fully understand product requirements and their customer's needs.

Tapemark

Booth 629

Tapemark's Snap!® format dispenses a pre-measured amount of lotion, gel or ointment via an easy to open, single-use package. Tapemark is now introducing more members of the Snap! product family, including Snapplicator™ which adds a convenient applicator for "no-touch" dispensing, Snap! Array for multiple pre-measured doses, and Snap! Duet for two different formulas side by side in one package. Additionally, the innovative Snap! Dual Chamber is ideal for two-formula applications where the formulas must remain separate until use – for example, when unintended formula interaction could diminish efficacy. The Snap! Dual Chamber contents are dispensed simultaneously and mix during application.

TechDevice Corp.

Teutonia Technology AG

Booth 723

Teutonia Technology AG, is proud to announce the first balloon catheter being radiopaque by itself. This is achieved by a technological breakthrough in coating techniques. For the first time, contrast media is not required anymore for balloon catheter inflation, thus reducing the deflation time dramatically. The company also produces anti-bacterial coating.

The Pentagon Co.

Booth 2171

The Pentagon Co. provides Servometer® custom electroforms. Servometer® / PMG, LLC very precise, thin-walled, metal components can be made as small as 0.020” (0.5 mm), with walls as thin as 0.0005” (0.0127 mm), depending upon the custom requirements, in nickel, copper, gold, silver, or any combination thereof, and can be found in a variety of non-invasive, invasive and implantable applications.

Servometer® has designed and manufactured parts thought by some to be “impossible” and today, continues to focus on honing its technical expertise, and of course, “making the impossible…possible”. The company design staff can assist with the design of custom applications.

The Tech Group

Thermo Scientific NITON Analyzers

Booth 1492

Thermo Scientific NITON® XRF analyzers are the ideal tools for validation and verification of medical-grade alloys in the biopharmaceutical industry. These handheld instruments feature variable-spot size, the first-ever, fully-integrated, environmentally-sealed VIP™ tilting color touch-screen display for easy viewing in all lighting conditions, wireless Bluetooth™ or USB data transfer, IPC-1752 reporting, and component image storage for regulatory due diligence. They provide laboratory-quality RoHS screening capabilities with portable versatility.

With RoHS exemptions for certain medical devices expiring in 2010, NITON® XRF technology can make the transition to compliance manufacturing.

Thieme Corp.

Booth 1689

Thieme Corporation introduces Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) with Polyurethane (PUR) systems for low annual part production runs. Manufacture device enclosures, housings, panels and structural parts using this cost saving process and material system. Realize lower tooling and end assembly costs. Do things in your design that thermoforming, injection molding, and fiberglass lay up technologies can't do. Manufacture parts with multiple wall thickness without sink or distortion. Make large single shot parts up to 75 lbs.

Thoro Packaging

Booth 2054

With Braille becoming mandatory on folding cartons for pharmaceutical use in most European countries, Thoro Packaging believes this is a forthcoming requirement for the inclusion of Braille on pharmaceutical packaging in the United States. The company would like to help you prepare for present and the future by offering Braille embossed folding cartons.

Thoro Packaging has established a standard to meet customer’s Braille requirements and to meet the highest quality demands. A blind embossing procedure has been integrated within the manufacturing process, reducing the number of production tools required, minimizing the overall number of processes and costs, and increasing efficiency.

Thoro Packaging

Booth 2054

Thoro Packaging committed to helping the environment, expanding customer choices and providing solutions for tomorrow. With a tradition of innovation and industry firsts, Thoro Packaging introduces the availability of printable foil, an eco-friendly alternative to film lamination, which simulates the brilliance of foil laminate while remaining 100% recyclable. This new option to foil offers:

• Enhancement of high impact graphics
• Effective shelf impact
• Gives product a unique look and feel
• Added value
• Individuality

TOLAS Healthcare Packaging

Booth 2043

TOLAS Healthcare Packaging introduces a revolutionary alternative to traditional printing on medical device packaging made of Tyvek®. The new Clear ImpressionsT technique goes beyond printing, making it absolutely clear where to peel open a package, helping eliminate the possibility of improper handling which may render a device unusable. Positioned outside the seal area, Clear ImpressionsT are visible from both sides of the package improving package use in operating rooms and emergency situations. Clear ImpressionsT are customizable to most individual requirements and may be added to Tyvek® pouches (in single units or roll form). Visit TOLAS in booth #2043 for samples.

Tyco Electronics

Vanguard Products Corp.

Booth 2617

Microbridge is a latest advancement in EMI/RFI shielding gasket technology from Vanguard Products Corporation. The thin conductive elastomer trace extends directly through the interior unfilled rubber core, yielding significant cost savings and improved galvanic resistance without negatively effecting the mechanical properties of the gasket.

Vision Engineering Inc.

Booth 1854

Vision Engineering introduces new Lynx LED illumination system. With latest developments in LED technology, this illumination is now available for Lynx stereo zoom microscope with enhanced performance; significantly reduced operating/consumable costs. Designed specifically for Lynx stereo Dynascopic microscope, LED illuminator offers improved performance at fraction of running costs of conventional halogen systems. Key benefits include: brighter, whiter 14-point shadow-free illumination; latest generation LEDs provide over 10,000 hours of continuous viewing; and, 80% reduction in consumable/maintenance costs. Together with patented ‘eyepieceless’ optics of Lynx, LED illuminator provides unrivalled comfort and clarity for a wide range of precision inspection and rework tasks.

Vision Engineering Inc.

Booth 1854

Vision Engineering introduces Merlin 300 – 2-axis video measurement system; sophisticated unit, exceptional price to performance ratio, and easy to operate. With consistent emphasis on measurement systems that offer excellent repeatability/reproducibility, Merlin 300 allows users to virtually “plug and play”. By offering video image solution to measuring parts, system increases accuracy/ repeatability by removing potential for operator error. Merlin 300 high performance, low cost package includes dedicated Quadra-Chek 300 video microprocessor with modern touch-screen technology including Video Edge Detection (VED). This package provides for fast, higher throughput measurements. With its compact footprint/high specification camera, also allows operators to easily determine component edge. Completing package: high numerical aperture objective lenses maximizing illumination efficiency; long life dimmable LED surface/sub-stage illumination.

Vitaltec Corp.

Booth 937

Vitaltec Corp. acts as a professional and reliable OEM/ODM partner to offer with total solutions: production, assembly, packaging and validation. The company is specialized in thermoplastic injection molding, silicone LIM molding, tube extrusion and blow molding. The main product ranges include: anesthesia, critical care, emergency and respiratory care. All production services are taken place under the certifications of GMP and ISO 13485.

Wandfluh Produktions AG

Booth 2926

Wandfluh Produktions AG (WAPRO), a leader in precision parts manufacturing for 45 years, is now offering US medical device OEM’s its full complement of expertise in machining critical medical device components. WAPRO offers turning and milling operations from diameters of 5 mm up on the latest multi-axes machines, grinding and honing in-house, and a wide network of experts for coating and other operations. With an actual staff of about 70 people WAPRO provides a reliable but still flexible organisation. There are 5 to 6 manufacturing engineers who are able to give their expert advice on design, material and production issues. The management/quality assurance system is certified to ISO 9001-2000 and ISO 13485-2003.

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Co.

Booth 1578

Watlow's new panel mount EZ-ZONE PM controller extends the integrated control loop functions first introduced in the EZ-ZONE ST integrated controller to the popular 1/32 and 1/16 DIN panel mount package sizes. Watlow's EZ-ZONE PM offers solutions to reduce system complexity and lowers overall cost― configure it in a variety of ways:
. as a PID controller with adaptive tuning,
. as an agency approved, over/under limit controller, or
. as an integrated control loop solution by the two with a high amperage NO-ARC power switching output

Buyers can also select from a variety of industrial communication protocols including Modbus®, Modbus® TCP or EtherNet/IPT.

ZUMBACH Electronics Corp.