Medical Design Materials
Conductive polymer lets electrical implants work longer
As neural-implant use grows, so does concern over damage the devices do to neural tissue |
U.S. patient-monitoring equipment worth $8.6 billion by 2013The U.S. market for patient monitoring devices, accessories, and consumables was worth nearly $6.2 billion in 2007... Higher performance materials for a dynamic spine marketAfter cancer and heart disease, back pain is the third most costly medical disorder in the U.S. The spinal-surgery segment of the orthopedic industry... |
Medical Design Material NewsU.S. patient-monitoring equipment worth $8.6 billion by 2013The U.S. market for patient monitoring devices, accessories, and consumables was worth nearly $6.2 billion in 2007... Higher performance materials for a dynamic spine marketAfter cancer and heart disease, back pain is the third most costly medical disorder in the U.S. The spinal-surgery segment of the orthopedic industry... Polyisoprene parts look and feel like rubberKent Elastomer Products Inc. has increased its choice of materials available within the company's dip molding technology to include parts made of synthetic polyisoprene... Online material selector for devices, packaging, and moreAreas of application for particular materials on the medical Web section of Eastman's Innovation Lab resize themselves when users select a different Y-axis and market segment... Supplier DirectoryPlease see our complete list of featured vendors. B. Braun OEM Division, B. Braun Medical Inc.Bethlehem PA, US DonatelleNew Brighton MN, US Enercon IndustriesMenomonee Falls WI, US Acadia Resources Inc.Bellmont MA, US Advanced Electron Beams Inc.Wilmington MA, US Medical Products
Long-life air cylinderA long-life air cylinder (linear actuator) is well suited for medical applications requiring long life and corrosion resistance.
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