Medical Device Processing Articles

LASYS presents new technology in industrial laser material processing

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:03:00 GMT

The upcoming LASYS 2012 show, in Stuttgart June 12-14, is fast approaching with a comprehensive image of the latest generation of laser material processing.

Laser technology can improve hearing

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:45:00 GMT

Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) is using laser micromachining technologies to improve insertion techniques and exact fitting of cochlear implants in the inner ear.

Spectralytics opens new facility for micro laser processing services

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:07:00 GMT

Laser micro-processing contract manufacturer Spectralytics has opened a new facility in Minnesota.

Spinning our way through Spring

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Stop and smell the flowers

Invest in Photonics 2012 meets needs of VC community

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:38:00 GMT

VCs gather at Bordeaux meeting on photonics.

Additive Manufacturing Conference speakers announced

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:53:00 GMT

The first speakers at the 7th International Conference on Additive Manufacturing have been announced.

Laser processes a variety of surfaces

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:59:00 GMT

LASYS to feature the latest in advanced laser processing developments and equipment.

Prima Power Laserdyne expands operations - new hires, new products and new markets

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:28:00 GMT

Prima Power Laseredyne riding the wave of increased business has expanded by new hires, new products and new markets.

Welding plastic with light

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:38:00 GMT

Stuttgart, Germany – Thermoplastic plastics have been welded using laser penetration welding since the end of the 1990s, but the process is still considered extremely innovative. Exhibitors at the upcoming Lasys show discuss how laser penetration welding has decisive advantage over most of the other bonding processes with its contactless, direct interaction of the laser light with the plastic.

Micro-cutting stents using fiber lasers

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:45:00 GMT

Rugby, UK – Micro-cutting stents is one of the most demanding manufacturing applications in the medical device industry. With tube diameters between 1 mm and 10 mm and a wall thickness of around 100 µm, precision cutting is essential.

Improved fiber lasers for industrial applications

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:03:00 GMT

Paderborn, Germany – Gooch & Housego, the global optical and systems manufacturer, has announced the launch of a European Union-funded FP7 project, in which the company is the lead partner. The initial meeting for the 4.5 million Euro collaborative project, "Integrated Disruptive Components for 2 Micron Fiber Lasers" (ISLA), was held in October at Trinity College, Dublin.

Laser welding plastics in medical device manufacturing

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:44:00 GMT

Daventry, Northamptonshire, UK – German automation specialist Contexo manufactures assembly and test systems for high volume production of medical and pharmaceutical assemblies as well as products for the consumer goods industry.

Laser marking in the medical technology industries

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

It’s all about high precision, efficiency and zero defects

New leadership for JK Lasers

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:28:00 GMT

Rugby, UK – JK Lasers, a subsidiary of GSI Group and a supplier of fiber and Nd:YAG laser solutions, has appointed Dr. Mark Greenwood as its new GM. Based at the JK Lasers headquarters in Rugby, Greenwood will be responsible for all worldwide operations, including JK’s manufacturing facilities in the UK and Suzhou, China, as well as the worldwide sales and service organization.

Fiber laser marking surgical instruments

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:18:00 GMT

Bristol, UK – Lasers are commonly used to mark surgical instruments but the effects of the parameters used in this application are not always fully appreciated. According to Charlie Plain-Jones, development manager at laser-marking-systems-supplier Instrumark, the requirements for a mark on surgical stainless steel are clarity, durability and minimum invasiveness into the parent material.

Spectrum will preview Sienna 600 and 800 high speed laser wire strippers

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:47:00 GMT

Spectrum Technologies PLC, Bridgend, U.K., is set to preview two new models within an expanding SIENNA laser wire stripper range at the Productronica exhibition in Munich, Germany in November.

Arcor Laser moves HQ to meet current needs

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:57:00 GMT

Suffield, Conn. – To accommodate its expanding business growth and strong market performance, Arcor Laser Services LLC has fully moved into its new headquarters here in Suffield. Arcor now has capacity to double its manufacturing in the new 12,000 sq. ft. building.

GSI appoints president for Precision Motion and Technologies Group

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:56:00 GMT

Bedford, Mass. − GSI Group Inc. has appointed Jamie Bader to the position of president and group executive for the company's Precision Motion and Technologies Group.

Litron to build medical implant device

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:15:20 GMT

Agawam, Mass. – Litron Inc. has been selected by Angel Medical Systems Inc., Shrewsbury, N.J., to build the Phase II implants for its Guardian implantable device.

LAI wins Manufacturer of the Year Award

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:40:50 GMT

Phoenix, Ariz. – LAI International Inc., a supplier of laser process precision components and subassemblies for original equipment manufacturers, won a Manufacturer of the Year Award from the Arizona Manufacturing Council.