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Polyimide Tubing: Dispelling the Myths
The capabilities and potential of polyimide and polyimide tubing are gaining popularity in the medical design market place as a result of the increasing need for minimally invasive surgical devices. This article looks at the myths surrounding the tubing to better understand its advantages for medical applications.
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Fine Welding With Lasers
The need for micro joining metallic alloys for surgical instruments, implants and advanced medical devices is driving a rapid increase in the implementation of laser welding technology in research, development and volume production. This article discusses the advantages of this welding method and the types of lasers used in the process.
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Microfluidics: A Technology Coming of Age
The number of applications and products utilising microfluidics technology has been growing rapidly. This article highlights the progress of this maturing technology and the significant factors that make it a valuable tool for new product development. |
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Transdermal Drug Delivery Devices for Chronotherapy
Efficient treatment of diseases is expected when the timing of drug delivery is taken into account and adjusted in a proper way. This implies an easy to use, noninteractive and user independent drug delivery system that allows delivery at anytime. This article discusses developments in chronotherapeutic delivery devices that offer a form of drug administration that maximises drug effectiveness.
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RTS Appoints Croquette To Lead UK Sales
RTS Flexible Systems, a vision-guided robotic automation specialist, has appointed Etienne Croquette to drive sales in the UK medical device sector. The post has been created in response to growing interest in the company's bespoke vision-guided, fast-picking robotic technology in end-of-line and product handling applications. |
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Etienne Croquette
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Ferromatik Milacron Reinforces Sales Team
A new Sales Director has been appointed at injection moulding machine manufacturer, Ferromatik Milacron. Thomas Schwarzer will manage the sales department, which is comprised of four sales teams. Schwarzer has been with the company since 2001, first as Sales Manager for Eastern Europe and Asia, and then later as General Manager of Business Unit MAXIMA. This unit will be taken over by Robert Burzler, who also manages Business Unit ELEKTRA. |
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Thomas Schwarzer
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