Medical
New wide aspect ratio displays for industrial and medical equipment
June 13, 2012 3:32 pm | Product Releases | CommentsGleichmann Electronics now offers two new 10.6-inch (27 cm) WXGA display modules, part numbers NL12876AC18-03 and -03D, from NLT Technologies. The new display modules feature ultra-wide viewing angles of 176 degrees horizontally and vertically, a brightness of 300 cd/m2 and a high contrast ratio of 1000:1.
Robotic assistants may adapt to humans in the factory
June 13, 2012 3:21 pm | by Eurekalert! | News | CommentsIn today's manufacturing plants, the division of labor between humans and robots is quite clear: Large, automated robots are typically cordoned off in metal cages, manipulating heavy machinery and performing repetitive tasks, while humans work in less hazardous areas on jobs requiring finer detail.
Experts warn of shortage of U.S. cyber pros
June 13, 2012 8:56 am | by Jim Finkle and Noel Randewich, Rueters | News | CommentsSymantec Corp Chief Executive Enrique Salem told the Reuters Media and Technology Summit in New York that his company was working with the U.S. military, other government agencies and universities to help develop new programs to train security professionals
Lessons learned at the intersection of electronics and medical molding
June 12, 2012 11:14 am | by Philip Katen, Plastikos, Inc., www.plastikoserie.com | Articles | CommentsAs the cross-pollination of molded electronic and medical components industries continues, the products of each industry are becoming much smaller and much more complex. Toolmakers, molders, suppliers and the OEMs of medical components that incorporate electronics must all have a firm understanding of the ideas, processes, expectations and standards of both industries in a collaborative effort to produce the highest quality component-level parts at the lowest viable cost.
Connector line now offers screw terminations
June 12, 2012 10:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsBinder-USA has expanded its Series 713 and 763 M12 connector line with panel mount connectors featuring screw terminations. With screw terminations it is now possible to attach wires in the field without any special tooling or soldering. This addition is ideally suited for signal and power applications requiring a solderless assembly
Radiation-resistant circuits from mechanical parts
June 12, 2012 9:05 am | by Eurekalert! | News | CommentsUniversity of Utah engineers designed microscopic mechanical devices that withstand intense radiation and heat, so they can be used in circuits for robots and computers exposed to radiation in space, damaged nuclear power plants or nuclear attack.
Clear adhesive increases durability and extends product life
June 11, 2012 4:31 pm | Product Releases | CommentsAs touch panel interfaces become the norm on mobile devices, laptops and tablets, Loctite Liquid Optically Clear Adhesives (LOCA) from Henkel Corporation are improving the viewing experience, increasing display durability, extending product life, reducing power consumption and enabling thinner device designs. New dual cure technologies allow full cure in shadowed areas, and offer vastly reduced shrinkage to control display distortion and eliminate mura. As touch panel interfaces become the norm on mobile devices, laptops and tablets, Loctite Liquid Optically Clear Adhesives (LOCA) from Henkel Corporation are improving the viewing experience, increasing display durability, extending product life, reducing power consumption and enabling thinner device designs. New dual cure technologies allow full cure in shadowed areas, and offer vastly reduced shrinkage to control display distortion and eliminate mura.
AC/DC power supplies are highly efficient and RoHS compliant
June 11, 2012 4:20 pm | Protek Power North America | Product Releases | CommentsThe PMP15M Series’ of AC/DC power supplies from Protek Power offer 15 watts of performance packed design and are compliant to UL60601-1 3rd Edition and TUV 60601-1 medical safety standards. Units are also RoHS compliant and meet the requirements of CEC and Energy Star Level V. This 15W Series is ideal for a variety of medical and dental applications, including patient vicinity medical devices.
Robotics helps us become more competitive
June 11, 2012 11:58 am | by Eurekalert! | News | CommentsThe event, "RoboCity12: Robots para los ciudadanos" (Robots for the people), hosted by the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales (School of Industrial Engineering - ETSII) of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), gathered nearly 40 robots "made in Spain" for two days. The objective was to present the most recent advances in robotics that have been developed in the Community of Madrid, as well as the main innovations that have appeared on the national and international scenes.
Is ur #MD 2 square? Some doctors defy 'technophobe' image, tweeting and texting with patients
June 11, 2012 9:07 am | by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer | News | CommentsIs your doctor a technophobe? Increasingly, the answer may be no. There's a stereotype that says doctors shun technology that might threaten patients' privacy and their own pocketbooks. But a new breed of physicians is texting health messages to patients, tracking disease trends on Twitter, identifying medical problems on Facebook pages and communicating with patients through email.
Integrated sensor solution serves portable devices based on the Windows 8 OS
June 8, 2012 11:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsFreescale Semiconductor announced its support of Microsoft® Windows® 8 sensor requirements with a fully enabled 12-axis sensor development reference platform.
Flat flex cable proves ultra-flexible
June 7, 2012 9:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsMolex Incorporated announces the addition of two new products in its Premo-Flex line of flat flex cable (FFC) and etched polyimide jumpers. Both products provide ultra-flexible, durable PCB connections for a variety of applications including medical devices, consumer electronics and automotive electronics.
To improve reports, use diagrams wisely
June 5, 2012 11:51 am | by Jon Titus, Technical Contributor | Articles | CommentsEngineers can follow my tips to ensure their diagrams enhance their writing.
UH students develop prototype device that translates sign language
June 1, 2012 3:46 pm | by Eurekalert! | News | CommentsThanks to a group of University of Houston students, the hearing impaired may soon have an easier time communicating with those who do not understand sign language. During the past semester, students in UH's engineering technology and industrial design programs teamed up to develop the concept and prototype for MyVoice, a device that reads sign language and translates its motions into audible words.
Nanotechnology breakthrough could dramatically improve medical tests
June 1, 2012 8:59 am | by Eurekalert! | News | CommentsA laboratory test used to detect disease and perform biological research could be made more than 3 million times more sensitive, according to researchers who combined standard biological tools with a breakthrough in nanotechnology.
Call for freelancers
May 31, 2012 2:32 pm | by the Editors | Articles | CommentsElectronic Component News is looking for a few good writers...some talented wordsmiths to excite the imagination, gin up controversy, and illuminate the masses. Interested? Our award-winning website boasts some of the most dynamic, thought-provoking content in the industry. We’re looking to supplement that content with a stable of freelancers.
Tool-wielding robots crawl in bodies for surgery
May 31, 2012 11:40 am | by Kevin Begos, The Associated Press | News | CommentsImagine a tiny snake robot crawling through your body, helping a surgeon identify diseases and perform operations.
Seven rookie mistakes made by med dev companies
May 30, 2012 10:41 am | by Paul Brooks, SVP for BSI Healthcare Solutions | Blogs | CommentsFor U.S.-based medical device start-ups, speed to global markets is often the most pressing concern, but trying to move too fast often leads to preventable mistakes that could take the CE Marking process back to the drawing board, according to healthcare experts at BSI Group America, a leading Notified Body that helps companies comply with the essential regulatory requirements of the European Union.
Color, thin-film transistor features ultra-wide angle viewing
May 30, 2012 10:31 am | Renesas | Product Releases | CommentsNLT Technologies (NLT) Ltd., together with Renesas Electronics America, its sales and marketing channel in the Americas, today introduced two new color thin film transistor (TFT) LCD modules, expanding its robust lineup of industrial wide aspect ratio display modules.
Brainstorm: Medical Electronics
May 29, 2012 1:49 pm | Articles | CommentsMedical device companies deploy technologies to address unmet clinical needs, and of course, to make a profit in so doing. In some cases, the cost of new generations of medical devices increases, sometimes substantially, but that’s actually not what’s important. We have to evaluate the total cost of healthcare. In some instances, a substantially more expensive medical device can actually reduce the overall cost of healthcare.
Scientists, doctors use snake robots for surgery, rescues, and exploration
May 29, 2012 9:09 am | by Kevin Begos, The Associated Press | News | CommentsScientists and doctors are using the creeping metallic tools to perform surgery on hearts, prostate cancer, and other diseased organs. The snakebots carry tiny cameras, scissors and forceps, and even more advanced sensors are in the works.
Synchronous boost controller features -55°C to 150°C operating junction temperature range
May 24, 2012 10:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsLinear Technology Corporation announces the H- and MP-grade versions of the LTC3787. This high power two-phase single output synchronous step-up DC/DC controller replaces the boost diodes with high efficiency N-channel MOSFETs, eliminating the heat sink typically required in medium to high power boost converters.
LCD modules offer high image quality and robust design for industrial, medical equipment
May 24, 2012 10:18 am | Renesas | Product Releases | CommentsNLT Technologies, together with its sales and marketing channels in the Americas and Europe, Renesas Electronics America, Inc. and Renesas Electronics Europe GmbH, today announced the successful development of three mid-size color LCD modules based on projected capacitive (PCAP) touch panel technology.
Paralyzed woman uses thoughts to move robotic arm
May 23, 2012 10:13 am | by Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters | News | CommentsUsing just her thoughts, a 58-year-old paralyzed woman instructed a robotic arm to grasp a cup of coffee and guide it to her mouth where she sipped from a straw, the first drink she has been able to serve herself in 15 years.
Haptic platform for control panels targets home appliances
May 19, 2012 11:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsHiWave Technologies launched a touch feedback platform for control panels for everyday household appliances. The platform will enable manufacturers to simplify the production process by replacing button controls with flat control panels that maintain the feel of a mechanical key press, when touched.
