July/August 2005
Medical Product Manufacturing News
Selected Contents
EDITOR'S PAGE
MPMN 20
20 Years of Supplying the Medical Device Industry
The Future of Medical Devices: 2025 A.D.
- Machine Spins Nanofibers in Industrial Quantities
- RFID and Bar Code Reader Helps Increase Patient Safety
- High-Voltage Lithium Battery Powers Up Portable Devices
PROFILE

Metal Fabricator Gains Competitive Advantage through Automation
An automated microabrasive-blasting and grinding system helps to meet growing demand for large batches of custom products
SPOTLIGHT
Prototyping and Rapid Prototyping
INDUSTRY NEWS
- Biodegradable Plastics Bend in Response to Light
- Now Playing at a Computer Screen Near You
- West Pharmaceutical Services to Acquire The Tech Group
- First Wireless Chip Designed for In-Body Communication Systems Debuts
- eBay Enhances Services for Business and Industrial Customers
- SBA Honors Tech Tool and Mold
- In Brief
E-NEWS
- My Favorite Bookmarks
- Welding Manufacturer Relaunches Web Site
- On-line Medical Marketplace Generates Inquiries and Sales for OEMs and Distributors
PRODUCT UPDATE
Not Just Scratching the Surface Anymore
Manufacturers offer new alternatives in laser coding, thermal printing, and surface treating




