When designing orthopedic and medical devices, engineers often encounter the same basic challenge: they need to connect two mating surfaces in a repeatable, predictable fashion. While this may sound like a straight-forward task, there are hundreds of ways to accomplish it. Among the traditional fastening methodologies are: ball detents snap rings molded c-clamps quick...
This article will advise on high pressure liquid chromatography pump design considerations that can help engineers meet industry pressure demands of 20 000psi and above. Challenges of Designing a High Pressure Pump For the past three decades designers of critical liquid chromatography (LC) pumps have been witnessing a steady increase in demand for machines...
Enhancing Precision: The Critical Role of Effective Sealing in Powered Surgical Tools In the high-stakes world of surgery, precision and reliability are paramount. Imagine a surgeon delicately performing a procedure with a powered surgical tool—a scene where every movement, every incision, can be a matter of life and death. From electric drills to ultrasonic...
In neuromodulation devices, the role of electrical connectors is critical. These tiny components serve as the interface between the device and lead, facilitating the transmission of electrical signals and the delivery of effective and reliable therapeutic interventions. As device designers navigate the intricate landscape of neuromodulation, careful consideration of criteria for selecting electrical connectors...
The market for military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), also commonly referred to as unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has seen major growth over the past decade. As a critical element of defense, UAV and UAS systems place a high priority on reliability. Ensuring that reliability means that critical factors such as friction and leakage are...
The Bal Seal® spring-energized seal provides superior sealing performance in a range of pressures, temperatures, and media. This is ideal when designing a pump for clinical chemistry analyzers because it will prevent leaking and prolong service life. Check out the infographic below to learn about potential issues you may face when designing a clinical...
Designing clinical chemistry analyzers that deliver consistent, long-term service, efficiency, and accuracy is one tough job. But choosing the right seal can make it a lot easier. That’s why we’ve prepared the short presentation below. It examines the relationship between seal selection and the performance of hematology, urinalysis, and other analyzer types. Additionally, it...
The Bal Conn® electrical contact helps device makers around the world feel confident about their choice of lead interface technologies. This ultra-reliable electrical connector for medical devices has supported performance breakthroughs and shaped industry standards for SCS, DBS, FES, SNS—and it’s contributing to the development of more new therapies every day. Check out the...
Designing smaller implantable neuromodulation devices with greater connector density is one tough job. But choosing the right electrical connector for your medical device can make it a lot easier. That’s why we’ve prepared this short presentation for you. It examines the relationship between electrical contact selection and the performance of implantable devices. It also...
Dynamic seals are used in many areas of robotics, including motors, actuators, and end effectors. But one of the most critical applications is in the robotic arm, which typically performs repetitive tasks in assembly, packaging, and other industrial operations. In most robotic platforms, the arm gets the work done, and it’s often subject to...
