INERTIAL SENSOR
Detects Six Degrees
of Motion
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THE MAGAZINE FOR MEDICAL PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT THE MAGAZINE FOR MEDICAL PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
REGIONAL FOCUS
Michigan
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LUBRICIOUS
COATINGS
Balance Slipperiness
and Durability
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ZIF Connectors
Utilizing a landed contact system,
zero insertion force (ZIF) connectors
for medical diagnostic and imaging
equipment do not exhibit connector-engagement force. Page 10
Custom Profile Extrusions
An extruder offers custom profile
extrusions made from PTFE and a
variety of melt thermoplastic materials
such as polyurethane, nylon, and
polyethylene. Page 16
Automated Conveyor Line
Custom-designed, fully automated
conveyor systems are available
to medical device OEMs for the
manufacture of liquid silicone rubber–
based products. Page 18
Changing the
Channel
Advances in microfluidic chip
technology are paving the way for
point-of-care diagnostics.
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