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Bridging the Interoperability Divide
People aren't the only ones who need communication skills. In our wired world, machines also need to be able to talk to each other . . . and to us, for that matter.
Phthalate-Free TPU Meets Demanding Medical Applications
A plasticizer-free thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) that is stretchable and soft has been introduced by New England Urethane Inc.
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Medical Applications on the Rise at Sensor + Test 2008 The prognosis for sensors in medical applications couldn't be better, reports EMDM associate editor Yvonne Klöpping, who attended Sensor + Test 2008, which was held May 6 to 8 in Nuremberg, Germany. Stent Inspection System and Advanced Lasers Are Among Highlights at Hannover Fair 2008 More than 5000 exhibitors from more than 60 countries showcased their latest innovations at Hannover Fair 2008, the massive industrial fair that takes place each year in Hannover, Germany. |
Ceramic Machining and Extrusion Technique Introduced
Precision ceramic machining and extrusion techniques developed by Pilot Precision Ceramics can yield rods, tubes, and irregular shapes with tolerances held to the submicrometer level.
Robust Polyethylene Fibre Developed for Orthopaedic Applications
As aging baby boomers' joints erode, the need for strong, stable orthopaedic implants soars.
New Tubing Expander Delivers Repeatability and High Yields
The addition of a precision heating system and integrated controls to a tubing expander leads to consistent results and high yields, according to Engineering By Design (San Jose, CA, USA).
Max Planck Society Establishes Florida Outpost
The prominent German research institute the Max Planck Society (MPS) will establish its first subsidiary on US soil at Florida Atlantic University's campus in Palm Beach County.
