Fall 2008
Med-Tech Precision
Selected Contents
From the Editors
Never Assume When It Comes to Precision Medical Manufacturing
Erik Swain
Conventional design and manufacturing techniques don't always work for smaller products, and their makers should never assume that they will.
Cutting-Tool Design
Producing Cutting Tools In-House: What You Need to Know
Eric Schwarzenbach
Advances in software and automation technology have made it easier to bring orthopedic cutting-tool design and grinding in-house. If you're considering making that move, consider these points.
Special Section: Micromolding
Microparts Require Micromolding
If you're making a precision medical product, you may have to mold small parts for it. Conventional molding machines can make certain kinds of small parts just fine. But for the smallest molded parts – those weighing a fraction of a gram – micromolding techniques are needed.
Coatings
A New Look at Parylene Conformal Coatings
Lonny Wolgemuth
Parylene can enhance a number of cardiological and surgical devices.
Blog Teasers
Precision News
- Norman Noble Expands Orthopedic Implant Operations
- Aerotech Opens Tokyo Office
- Asahi Intecc and MediGuide Collaborate in Cardiology
- Sil-Pro Partners With Materials Engineering Expert
- Johnson Medtech Establishes Global Network, Opens Cleanrooms
- Okay Industries Wins Quality Award
- SCS Acquired by Private Investment Firm
- Norwood Tool Becomes Norwood Medical
- Omni Components Awarded for Performance



