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Boston Scientific Buys Rival Medical Device Maker BTG Corp.

November 27, 2018

MARLBOROUGH, MA—Boston Scientific Corp. has agreed to buy rival BTG Corp. for $4.2 billion to expand its offering of medical devices to treat cancer and other disorders. Boston Scientific makes stents that hold open damaged blood vessels. BTG makes medical technology for physicians, such as cryoablation products to freeze and destroy diseased cells, and radiotherapy that delivers radiation straight to tumors.


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Choosing Fastener Finishes

Choosing Fastener Finishes

Fastener finish is crucial to safety, functionality and cost
Doug Jones
October 3, 2018
Many engineers will put great thought into selecting the proper type of fastener for their design, but overlook the importance of finish. When selecting the best finish for fasteners, it is wise to consider the following factors
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Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

A wide range of staking methods produce quality plastic assemblies with stress-free joints
Jim Camillo
September 5, 2018
How well an assembled plastic part performs depends a great deal upon how its component pieces are joined. Those made of strong, hard plastic may be fastened together or bonded. Thermoplastic pieces allow for even more options, including screws and rivets, various types of adhesives or welding, staking and being snap-fit.
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Collaborative Robot Do’s and Don’ts

Collaborative Robot Do’s and Don’ts

Cobots are the hottest trend in factory automation
Austin Weber
Austin Weber
September 4, 2018
Collaborative robots are an important element of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing initiatives. Many engineers are intrigued by these next-generation machines that can control force and work safely next to people on assembly lines without traditional safety guarding.
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A disconnect in medical device design

A Disconnect in Medical Device Design

Zoe Leduc
August 3, 2018
With the rise in antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" in hospitals and medical centers, cleanliness and sterilization of medical devices have become a top priority. Cleaning products have become stronger and more aggressive to sanitize devices and prevent the spread of illness between patients.
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State of the Profession 2018: Smart Factories Demand Smarter Engineers

Staying ahead of the curve is more important than ever
Austin Weber
Austin Weber
July 9, 2018

Increasing demand for smart devices and embedded intelligence is driving manufacturers in a variety of industries to invest in new production tools and technologies. Additive manufacturing, advanced sensors, augmented reality, cloud-based computing, collaborative robots and digital twins are just a few of the many trends transforming factory floors today.


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Troubleshooting the Dispensing Process

Troubleshooting the Dispensing Process

Advanced machines help manufacturers flawlessly and consistently dispense a wide range of materials
Jim Camillo
July 6, 2018
Taken literally, the terms "accurate dispensing" and "dispensing with accuracy" are not interchangeable. In practice, however, manufacturers and their machine operators know that the words describe the same desired result: Dispensing an exact amount of material, at a specified location, on a repeatable basis
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