Medical Devices Assembly - Articles - Page 15

Machine Automates Assembly of Insulin Pens

Syntegon’s assembly system employs a variety of automation components from Festo.

May 6, 2021

Diabetes is on the rise worldwide. Some 10 million people are diagnosed with the disease every year. That unfortunate statistic has led to increased demand for insulin pens. These medical devices are used by diabetics to inject insulin.

Automated System Fills, Caps Vials

Caps are tightened to a preset torque.

John Sprovieri

April 21, 2021

Speed, precision and cleanliness are the hallmarks of automation for medical and pharmaceutical applications. A recent project designed and built by SP Automation and Robotics was no exception.

Husco Conveys Hope, N95s in Effort to Defeat COVID-19

March 29, 2021

More than one year after the onset of COVID-19, manufacturers continue to readjust their product and production priorities.

Automated System Fills, Caps Vials

John Sprovieri

March 25, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has put unprecedented strain on manufacturers of medical devices and pharmaceuticals to deliver life-saving products. Automation will play a key role in fighting the disease.

Cyanoacrylates for Assembly

When curing speed is essential, cyanoacrylates are hard to beat.

Austin Weber

March 11, 2021

If the adhesives world had a track team, cyanoacrylate would be Usain Bolt, the three-time Olympic sprinting champion. That's because it is a versatile, super-fast material that cures much quicker than other types of adhesive.

Adhesive Bonding vs. Ultrasonic Welding for Assembly of Medical Devices

Tarick Walton

February 23, 2021

Adhesive bonding and ultrasonic welding are widely used for assembling thermoplastic medical devices. Which to choose depends on a number of considerations.

Automating Medical Device Assembly

February 16, 2021

One hardly needs sophisticated market research to conclude that the global market for medical devices will continue to rise for the foreseeable future. One need only open a newspaper to read the latest data on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Laser Marking Aids Compliance With UDI Regulations

John Sprovieri

February 10, 2021

In May, the European Union’s sweeping new Medical Device Regulation (MDR) will take effect. (The law had been scheduled to go into effect last May, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Clean Room SCARA Robots Automate Syringe Manufacturing

January 29, 2021

Recently, a large medical device OEM contracted with NuTec Tooling Systems, a machine builder in Meadville, PA, to design and build a system to automate the process of coating plastic syringes for medical diagnostics, including a COVID-19 application.