Success with CGI requires specialized equipment and deep foundry expertise, but those
alone aren’t enough. Parts to be cast in CGI must be designed appropriately too. Impro
has the necessary equipment and expertise and can help customers design for this
material. This eBook reviews the...
Pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) play major roles in many applications, providing creative ways for companies to assemble parts, remove buzz squeak, and rattle, and eliminate mechanical fasteners, and more. Unfortunately, when a PSA fails, so does the whole gasket,
seal, insulation, heat...
Plastic injection molding (IM) is ideal for high-volume manufacturing, but not all medical injection molders can provide tooling that is cost-effective for functional prototypes and low-volume production (LVP.) As a result, medical product designers may be forced to use another process during...
At the core of our business is the manufacture of flex pivots and flex couplings. Precision mechanical component used in variety of applications from food packaging to aerospace applications. Our strict attention to quality, responsiveness, flexibility has earned us a good reputation throughout...
Machine designers are increasingly asked to build systems that take up less space, operate on less power, and run with higher performance. Thankfully motion controls are answering the call with new motors, new sensors, and new architectures. Read on to learn about the latest developments as...
Process validation establishes evidence that a manufacturing process consistently produces a medical device or component that meets specification. This is particularly important if the product requirements can only be assured by destructive testing or if the components are not 100 percent...
Human factors engineering is a critical - and in some industries, mandated - part of the product development process. The data generated from human factors activities can help you to create products that are useful and can stand up to its competition.
Here are five practical tips to help you...
In catheter design, the functional requirements of the application allow the designer to identify performance requirements such as flexibility, lubricity, kink resistance, column or push strength, and torque transfer characteristics.
Development of an optimal catheter design requires a...
This situation presents three primary challenges: running the servo cable from the drive to the equipment that is flexing, maintaining connectivity over the distance, and installing cable to code.
We often get asked: “Do I need a test protocol?” or “How do I develop one?” This document outlines the common sections of a protocol. We highly recommend having test protocols in place prior to starting any study and will work with you to develop your testing strategy.
The plastics pyramid below is an at-a-glance plastic material selection guide. Every application has unique material characteristic requirements for temperature, strength, cost and more. We use the broadest range of injection molding plastic resins, including commodity, engineering and...
Retroactive development of approval documents
apartis produced the FDA-approval documentation in accordance with 510(k) and 21CFR, part 11 for medical equipment software that had been developed previously. We developed and executed missing software validation test cases and created a trace...
Postpartum hemorrhaging is a major cause of maternal mortality in the developing world. The condition requires immediate medical treatment and transfusion with appropriate blood products. Accessing a blood supply might be straightforward in an urban hospital but in the rugged rural terrain of...
Leakage current testing is the measurement of electrical “leakage current” that results from powering
an electrical appliance via mains or dc power. Leakage current is the unwanted or unintended flow of
electrical current that presents an electrical hazard such as shock or burn.
Miniature solenoid valves are critical components in portable life science equipment. Beyond the necessary long service life, medical, analytical, and point-of-care devices often require pneumatic systems with high flow rates, compact footprints, and low power consumption. Specifying solenoid...
People turn to AdminiSMART for help on everything relating to managing employees. This includes
everything from payroll and HR technology, to HR consulting, to benefits, to managing unemployment and much more. Our clients work with us because we only bring in best in class solutions from fully...
Quality is the #1 concern for OEM engineering and purchasing managers in all industries, but nowhere is quality more critical than in the manufacture of medical devices. This guide is intended to help medical device manufacturers evaluate the level of quality in their metal stamping suppliers,...
Cryogenic valves are vital in the medical and aerospace industries, as well as within our food supply chain. Because of their importance, using the proper valve correctly is essential for maintaining your application's reliability and performance.
When asked about the most basic goal of nearly any business, most will give the same answer: maximize revenue while minimizing costs. You may not realize it, but inefficiencies and issues within your supply chain might be eating a big chunk of your profits each year. Thousands or even millions...
Low pressure (.2 to 5 psig) is one of the most rapidly growing segments of the pressure measuring market. It is, unfortunately, very difficult to make accurate calibrations of high accuracy gauge pressure instruments in this range. This paper discusses some problems and solutions found in making...
One common question about surface treatment systems is, “What is the difference between corona and plasma, and what best fits my application?” Both corona and plasma treatment increase the surface energy of materials and thereby improving the adhesion of inks, adhesives, flocking or other...
