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Medical Device Developments: April issue

The April 2024 edition of Medical Device Developments is here! Packed with the latest industry insights, including the importance of surgical implant materials, the future of wearables, medical device manufacturing trends, and automation in production. Read the digital edition:

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Does hybrid manufacturing offer the potential to establish itself as best practice in medical technology?

The synergy between additive 3D printing and machining paves the way for new methods of medical production. Mikron Tool, in collaboration with DMG MORI, has demonstrated how hybrid production offers unprecedented advantages for the production of medical components.

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Synapse MES Medical Edition - the powerful Manufacturing Execution System that covers your entire production process!

Optimize your manufacturing processes in medical technology with camLine - IT solution partner to the high-tech for more than 30 years to increase productivity, quality and process integrity.

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Saving time when creating technical documentation — opportunities with a digital solution

Digitalization is constantly changing the way we work. Efficient digital tools and automation are key to minimizing workloads and gaps in technical documentation.

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Micro molded thin-wall Cannula

Over five years, Accumold has perfected the micro molded thin-wall cannula, especially when it comes to high-volume production. This moves the MedTech from the more costly and less efficient extrusion process. We’re proud of what we have accomplished.

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The Masters of Precision: Shaping Confidence in Orthopedics

Proud to possess extensive expertise in manufacturing medical components tailored for orthopedic applications, with a particular focus on surgical instruments. Valtecne is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies essential for producing high-precision parts within the medical device industry.

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proFRAME – a powerful video grabber for medical imaging applications

In modern medicine, high-performance systems for real-time acquisition of video data are an essential part of imaging applications. The powerful video grabber proFRAME by Solectrix captures video data streams from up to 8 high-resolution 4K cameras with minimal latency.

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New generation of laser-based surface functionalization for improved biocompatibility

SurFunction is presenting the innovative ELIPSYS® technology at MedtecLIVE 2024: Extended Laser Interference Patterning System is the newly developed revolutionary generation of laser interference treatment of implant surfaces and instruments and is a possible alternative to PFAS.

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Our NyeMed® product line

Lubricants are critical design sub-components that add value to, or enable, breakthrough medical technology. Nye is your partner in selecting and designing the right formulations that serve not only to lubricate, but also to seal, protect, and control motion.

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Medical devices from experts: Our successful practices on the way to your medical product

cirp offers medical models & prototypes at the highest level: Our 30 years of experience guarantee the best quality and customized solutions for the medical sector. Find out more in the following best-practice examples:

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Specifying Impedance Requirements in Rigid Flex PCBs

Controlled impedance requirements are popular in today's electronic designs, and rigid flex designs are no exception. However, rigid flex designs have dissimilar and unique material characteristics that need to be accommodated and modded in your design.

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Filling Through Holes on Rigid Flex PCBs

Filling through holes on Printed Circuit Boards has been a popular technology that has helped designers improve routing density while aiding assembly yields. Please enjoy this Technical Paper highlighting some of the best practices in filling through holes on PCB.

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Reliable partner for your medical device

We efficiently and individually transform our customers' ideas into reliable medical devices, which we develop to order in compliance with standards and produce in series on request.

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TI-Modellregion Franken: Testing digital applications in a regional network of service provider

In a regional collaboration with more than 150 service provider institutions and other partners, the future of medical care in the heart of Franconia is being redefined - digital, networked and patient-centred.

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Tubings made from ePTFE (expanded PTFE) for maximum Flexibility

A special manufacturing process gives the conventional PTFE hose a porous structure and thus additional properties such as high flexibility and bend resistance.

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Water-based, solvent-free component cleaning

MAFAC is an internationally renowned manufacturer of systems for the industrial cleaning of components, water-based and solvent-free. The range includes preconfigured, customizable cleaning systems for multi-stage cleaning and drying, as well as turn key solutions and contract cleaning.

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Memory Packing Seal Made of High-Performance Plastics

The Perfect Solution for Inhalers and Nebulizers. Memory packing seals for piston pumps are manufactured according to medical device standards specified in DIN EN ISO 13485.

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Start-ups series: Vibrations in the body show the surgeon the way

When the needle presses against tissue in the body during minimally invasive procedures, vibrations are generated. Sensors can report these tiny earthquakes back to the surgeon and guide him. With this approach, the young start-up Surag Medical aims to make operations safer and more cost-effective.

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Sutures Packaging System

Compact, flexible, competitive and easy to handle: the convincing solution for packaging PGA sutures. For efficient processes leading to safe products.

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Components for optical gas analysis from HAMAMATSU Photonics

Possible applications of gas analysis in medicine include the early detection and diagnosis of diseases by analyzing the breathing air. Hamamatsu offers a wide range of light sources and detectors for optical gas measurement with high-speed response and high precision.

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BAYOOSOFT Themis: Technical documentation reimagined

Efficient and compliant with standards: Your validated solution for documentation processes of medical devices and in vitro diagnostics – Digitize linked processes and sustainably reduce documentation efforts while minimizing redundant data.

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Thermoformer M-System - maximum productivity, minimum space

Thermoforming packaging machine with modular design - customers looking for an efficient and economical facility providing a wide range of applications will find the M-System the perfect solution.

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LNE-GMED UK, newly designated as an Approved Body under UK Medical Device Regulations

Previously designated as an Approved Body for non-medical regulations since October 2022, LNE-GMED UK, a GMED subsidiary of the LNE Group, has expanded its services to medical devices since January 2024 and can now offer certification services in this field.

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SPAD modules from HAMAMATSU Photonics

The SPAD modules offer very high sensitivity and a low dark count rate. The SPAD modules are used, for example, for fluorescence and particle diameter measurements.