Archive for October, 2009

Machining Centre Packs Power into Small Footprint

Friday, October 30th, 2009

A machining centre from Datron Technology Ltd (Milton Keynes, UK) is designed as an entry-level machine for applications as diverse as rapid prototyping, foiling and embossing dies, fascias, control panels, PCBs and precision engraving. Built with the company’s trademark granite table to offer high precision, stability and robustness, the Datron ...

Straight Hemostasis Valve Eliminates Backflow

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

A straight hemostasis valve by B. Braun OEM Division eliminates the backflow of fluid and accommodates catheters, scopes, lasers and guidewires. The valve’s compact design features a large, easy-to-grip cap that facilitates smooth opening and closing of the valve. Its precision silicone closure gasket seals completely with or without ...

Single-Use Sterilisation Packaging Offered for a Variety of Medical Applications

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

A variety of packages for medical product applications, including bags, pouches and tray liners and wraps, are produced by Westfield Medical Ltd. Concentrating on single-use sterilisation packaging but also making Class I nonsterile devices, the company offers both standard packages and rollstock and custom solutions. All packaging is manufactured in-house ...

Dolomite Introduces Resealable Chip Holder

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Dolomite, a specialist in microfluidic design and manufacture, has introduced the Mitos resealable chip holder, which has been designed to allow researchers complete flexibility in their cell culture and analysis, dielectrophoresis, impedance detection and biosensor detection. With eight fluidic and eight electrical connections, microfluidic chips can be easily opened and ...

Watson-Marlow Offers Small Batch Filling and Plugging System

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Watson-Marlow, a manufacturer of peristaltic filling systems and capping equipment for the pharmaceutical, bio-technology and diagnostic industries, has introduced a fully automated filling and plugging system that offers accuracy, flexibility for aseptic filling, capping in clinical trials and scale-up applications.  The FPC50W is equipped with a Wipotec weighing cell, which ...

Polymeric Materials Tailored to Optimise Medical Device Functionality

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Polymers and polymer based–materials from Advansource Biomaterials are tailored to optimise end-product functionality. Recent additions to the supplier’s product portfolio include antimicrobial materials, coatings for improved biocompatibility, heightened lubricity or drug delivery, extrudable and solution-based adhesives for the bonding of dissimilar materials and homogenous colourant technologies. The company works in collaboration ...