Medical Devices Assembly

Silicone Adhesives for Medical Devices

October 4, 2018

Medical device manufacturers value silicone adhesives for their ability to bond various substrates when assembling devices such as catheters, pacemakers, cochlear implants, aesthetic implants and gastric balloons.

Choosing Fastener Finishes

Fastener finish is crucial to safety, functionality and cost

Doug Jones

October 3, 2018

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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

Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

A wide range of staking methods produce quality plastic assemblies with stress-free joints

Jim Camillo

September 5, 2018

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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.

Collaborative Robot Do’s and Don’ts

Cobots are the hottest trend in factory automation

Austin Weber

September 4, 2018

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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.

A Disconnect in Medical Device Design

Zoe Leduc

August 3, 2018

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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.

State of the Profession 2018: Smart Factories Demand Smarter Engineers

Staying ahead of the curve is more important than ever

Austin Weber

July 9, 2018

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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.

Troubleshooting the Dispensing Process

Advanced machines help manufacturers flawlessly and consistently dispense a wide range of materials

Jim Camillo

July 6, 2018

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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

Assembling 3D Printed Parts

Engineers don’t need to rethink traditional joining techniques

Austin Weber

July 5, 2018

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Additive manufacturing is no longer just for prototyping. More and more, the technology is being used to make production-ready parts. That's forcing engineers to begin thinking about joint designs and assembly processes.

Cook Medical to Refit Cigarette Plant Into Medical Device Manufacturing Facility

June 20, 2018

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WINSTON-SALEM, NC—Cook Medical has announced plans to acquire an old cigarette factory here and convert it into a new medical device manufacturing plant.

Standardized assembly platforms save development time

John Sprovieri

June 5, 2018

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Designing a medical device or consumer product can take a long time. Designing an automated assembly system for those products shouldn’t add any more. Starting with a standardized assembly platform can reduce engineering time and get the product to market faster.