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n Stereo Microscopes
Vision Engineering, New Milford, CT, has launched the
third generation of a range of ergonomic optical stereo microscopes.
The new Mantis generation (PIXO, ERGO, and IOTA),
includes improved optics for both hand-to-eye coordination
and excellent depth perception, a three-position turret to
house up to three objectives ranging from 3x to 15x, and the introduction of an 8x super long
working distance lens. Other features include five different illumination options designed to
provide flexibility to optimize the lighting to view the perfect image and an improved, higherresolution
camera for image and video capture. The system also features an option to switch
between white light and UV light using a toggle switch.
https://www.visioneng.us
n Materials for Wearables
Henkel, Dusseldorf, Germany, has expanded its portfolio for wearables
in healthcare applications. The company is leveraging its capabilities
and portfolio of high-performance materials for a variety of wearable
application types. The company's technology portfolio includes
high-impact solutions for low-pressure molding technologies, skin
bonding, assembly adhesives, and electronics and printed electronics.
www.henkel.com
n Packaging
Packaging solutions specifically designed to address challenges faced
by medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers are available from
SupplyOne, Newtown Square, PA. The company offers custom corrugated
and other value-added packaging products, equipment, and
packaging- related services, including environmentally friendly packaging
designed to reduce customers' total cost of packaging ownership.
www.supplyone.com
n Chip Carrier
A chip carrier from Harting, Biel, Switzerland, enables the integration
of more functions in a limited space. The 3D-Circuits Component Carrier
addresses the need for miniaturization by allowing for vertical placement
of electronic components on a PCB. It is suitable for a wide range of applications,
including Hall effect and acceleration sensors, ICs, and LED applications.
It is also compatible with multiple soldering processes, making it a
versatile and flexible solution. It eliminates the need for manual assembly and improves accuracy
and repeatability.
www.3D-Circuits.com
n Parting and Grooving Tool
Sandvik Coromant, Mebane, NC, is upgrading its long-established
parting and grooving concept. CoroCut® 1-2 is designed to offer improved
stability, more flexibility, and significant productivity gains. The
tool now has internal coolant and an improved clamping finger design,
which offers a higher clamping force and better side stability. Other features
include new and updated grades and geometries, including the
new first choice grade GC1225, a wiper design for all parting geometries
and greatly enhanced edge line quality on all inserts.
www.sandvik.coromant.com
n Urethane Potting Compound
A new potting compound from EpoxySet, Woonsocket, RI, has been
formulated to protect electronic components in high moisture and thermal
environments. UC-2210M cures to a semi-rigid polymer that minimizes
stresses on delicate and sensitive components. It has good thermally
conductive thus further protecting electronics from heat stresses.
Offering exceptional thermal shock from -55 to 130 °C, it also provides high impact resistance. The
room temperature curing system is easy to apply as a potting, encapsulation, or casting compound.
The low viscosity allows for easy air removal as well as penetration of intricate encapsulated areas.
www.epoxyset.com
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n Precision Thin Metals
Arnold Magnetic Technologies
Corp., Rochester,
NY, offers precision
thin metals suitable for
gamma shielding, x-ray
shielding, RFI, and EMI
shielding in the medical
industry. Molypermalloy
is constructed of nickeliron
alloys and other soft
magnetic materials because of their high permeability
and low core losses. The company offers
adapted testing to better predict material
performance across applications. Standard testing
can measure iron losses up to 20 kHz in electrical
steels. For applications that operate at
higher frequencies, a high-frequency tester can
provide permeability results, both real and anticipated,
from 1 MHz to 2.5 GHz.
www.arnoldmagnetics.com
n ER:YAG Laser Active Elements
A broad line of ER:YAG
laser active elements primarily
used in medical,
surgical, dermatological,
cosmetic, and dental applications
has been introduced
by Meller Optics,
Inc., Providence, RI. The
lasers, which operate at
2940 nm, deliver precise ablation while minimizing
thermal damage to surrounding tissues.
These laser active elements are offered semifinished
and finished to suit variety of OEM requirements.
Available in 11 standard sizes from
3 × 35 mm to 6 × 100 mm and custom sizes on
request, they feature diameter tolerances of
+0/-0.05 mm and with matting or polishing
+0/-0.1 mm, and length tolerances of +0.5/-
0.5 mm. Notching, spherical end facing, and
coatings are offered.
https://melleroptics.com
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
ONE-PART RTV
SILICONE PASSES
NON-CYTOTOXICITY
STANDARDS
Designed for medical device manufacturing,
MasterSil 711Med
passes ISO 10993-5 testing. It is a one-part, flowable,
room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone that
needs no mixing, and can be used for bonding, sealing,
coating, and form-in-place gasketing applications.
This non-corrosive, translucent compound
withstands many sterilization methods, including
liquid sterilants, gamma radiation and EtO. http://
www.masterbond.com/tds/mastersil-711med
Master Bond
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https://www.visioneng.us http://www.arnoldmagnetics.com http://www.henkel.com http://www.supplyone.com http://www.3D-Circuits.com https://melleroptics.com http://www.sandvik.coromant.com http://info.hotims.com/86251-751 http://www.epoxyset.com http://www.medicaldesignbriefs.com

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