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Med Device Online Newsletter | March 12, 2015
	Guest Column 4 Proposals To Accelerate The Growth of mHealth   By Nicholas Araujo, Design Science At an estimated $2.8 trillion, the U.S. healthcare industry is enormous — and it's experiencing an equally enormous transition. The same information technology revolution that has transformed nearly all other aspects of modern life has finally made its way to healthcare. mHealth is a hotly anticipated driver for healthcare's transformation, but so far it has generated more buzz than impact. This article explores four ways that app developers, traditional medical device companies, and regulators help speed the growth of mHealth. Featured Article Top 10 Tips For Medical Micromolding By SMC, Ltd. The micromolding process is an increasingly popular choice among medical manufacturers trying to reduce the size of their medical devices. With many complex devices fitting in the palm of a hand, the working components inside need to be strategically designed and placed. And with smaller components comes new challenges. This article provides 10 tips to help guide you through the micromolding process. Resources Materials R&D And Development Carclo's R&D efforts are developing material solutions and technologies to ensure that its customers benefit from the most current and emerging technologies. These emerging technologies are novel approaches meant to augment the company's current offerings and provide the most effective technical solutions. Connectors And Cable Assemblies For Medical Devices Fischer Connectors offers a line of connectors and cable assemblies that feature unparalleled signal integrity, fully secured connections, medical standard compliance, durability, 360° EMC shielding, and advanced ergonomics. Illumination And Vision Systems For Medical Devices And Surgical Instrumentation In this video, Chuck Gerlowski of Precision Optics Corporation brings us up to speed on his company's capabilities as they relate to medical optics design and manufacturing. With over 30 years of expertise in the field of micro-optics, they just might have a solution for your next medical device design. Wavelength-Sensitive Photodiodes Wavelength-sensitive photodiodes utilize the effect of the wavelength-specific absorption depth of radiation in silicon. First Sensor´s wavelength sensitive photodiode is a unique photo detector with two vertically stacked p-n junctions in the single silicon crystal. Sponsor   IMS2015 is the premier event for RF and microwave! Attending IMS2015 enables you to see what is new, improve your technical knowledge and meet your colleagues, partners, and vendors face-to-face in one efficient trip. It is the one event where you can connect with key people and learn about the technology advances you need to make informed decisions. Register today! Most Popular News • Liquid Biopsy Offers Less-Invasive Diagnosis Of Colorectal Cancer • EU Court Orders Boston Scientific To Pay For Pacemaker Replacement Surgeries • J&J Wins Appeal, Loses Civil Case Over Pelvic Mesh Implant • Clinical Study Of Heart Assist Device Suspended After Patient Deaths • Scientists Develop Telerobotic Gloves For Stroke Rehabilitation • Mayo Clinic To Co-Develop Wireless Sensors For Obesity, Diabetes Management • Biophotonics Poised To Make Major Breakthroughs In Medicine • FDA: Olympus Failed To Get Clearance For Scopes Linked To Superbug Outbreak Featured Products And Services Semiconductor Technology For Implantable Medical Devices MST offers customized packaging solutions for a range of base materials, I/O configurations, and housing types. All mission critical functions are accessible within the group to provide customized solutions. Download Datasheet • Request Information Micro Systems Technologies Cleanroom Injection Molding For Disposable Medical Devices Phase 2 Medical was recently outfitted with 2,500 sq. ft. ISO Class 8 cleanroom facility with an injection molding press. This was done in an effort to integrate quality plastic components in disposable medical devices. • Request Information Phase 2 Medical Manufacturing, Inc. Laser Rotary Encoders For Highly Accurate Angle Sensing Canon USA has developed laser rotary encoders that can provide 81,000 pulses with a 36-mm diameter by using the light-diffraction interference method in conjunction with a semiconductor laser acting as the light-emitting element. Download Datasheet Canon USA, Inc. Solenoid Pumps The LPL series of solenoid pumps are ideal for use in medical devices that require precise, fixed volume dispensing. These self-priming pumps have a 10 million cycle life. Download Datasheet • Request Information The Lee Company