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New Process: Promise to Revolutionise Manufacturing of Products

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[02/09/2010] A new "smart materials" process - Multiple Memory Material Technology - promises to revolutionise the manufacture of diverse products such as medical devices, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), printers, hard drives, automotive components, valves and actuators.  New Process: Promise to Revolutionise Manufacturing of Products - read more

Going Live to the Beating Heart: Filming Organs and Joints in Real Time

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[01/09/2010] "Please hold absolutely still": This instruction is crucial for patients being examined by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It is the only way to obtain clear images for diagnosis. Up to now, it was therefore almost impossible to image moving organs using MRI. Going Live to the Beating Heart: Filming Organs and Joints in Real Time - read more

Microneedles: Open Door to New Clinical Cancer Tools

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[27/08/2010] Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed extremely small microneedles that can be used to deliver medically-relevant nanoscale dyes called quantum dots into skin. Microneedles: Open Door to New Clinical Cancer Tools - read more

Microscopy: Researchers Take a Look Inside Molecules

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[23/08/2010] For their look into the nanoworld, the researchers used a scanning tunnelling microscope.  Microscopy: Researchers Take a Look Inside Molecules - read more

Health: More Light For a Better Quality of Life

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[20/08/2010] Fire thought of as the quintessential human invention. Now scientists have found that emerging, more energy efficient lighting technologies could be the key to a better quality of life.  Health: More Light For a Better Quality of Life - read more

New Laser Technology: Future Radiation Therapy

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[13/08/2010] Currently, new treatment facilities for radiation therapy with ions are built all over the world. These particles destroy cancer cells and have a better ability to spare the surrounding healthy tissue than other techniques.  New Laser Technology: Future Radiation Therapy - read more

Behavioural Study: Electrons in Motion

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[12/08/2010] In order to understand the behavior of atoms and molecules, it does not suffice to know their structure, but physicists furthermore want to observe their motions, and the motions of the electrons that are contained in them. Behavioural Study: Electrons in Motion - read more

Living Cells: Made to Fluoresce

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[11/08/2010] Individual molecules and their dynamics can also be made visible in living cells using conventional fluorophores at a resolution of around 20 nanometers. How this is done is being revealed by researchers from Würzburg, Bielefeld, and New York. Living Cells: Made to Fluoresce - read more

Medication: Molecules delivering drugs as they walk

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[05/08/2010] An octopus-like polymer can "walk" along the wall of a narrow channel as it is pushed through by a solvent.  Medication: Molecules delivering drugs as they walk - read more

Microwave Fields Visible: Using Clouds of Ultracold Atoms MPQ-LMU

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[03/08/2010] A novel technique developed by a group of scientists allows for the direct and complete imaging of microwave magnetic fields with high spatial resolution. In this technique, clouds of ultracold atoms serve as sensors for the microwave field.  Microwave Fields Visible: Using Clouds of Ultracold Atoms MPQ-LMU - read more

Prostate Cancer: Vascular-targeted Photodynamic Therapy

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[29/07/2010] NYU Langone Medical Center has begun a clinical trial offering vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy to patients with localized prostate cancer. This novel, minimally invasive procedure uses a light-activated drug to deliver light energy waves by way of laser fibers in order to destroy prostate cancer cells. Prostate Cancer: Vascular-targeted Photodynamic Therapy - read more

Noninvasive MR: Imaging of Blood Vessel Growth in Tumours

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[28/07/2010] Formation of new blood vessels, also known as angiogenesis, is crucial for sustained tumour growth and cancer metastasis. Recently, clinically available therapies to suppress the growth of these vessels have been available to improve patient survival in some cancer types.  Noninvasive MR: Imaging of Blood Vessel Growth in Tumours - read more

Key Enzyme: Repairing of Sun-damaged DNA

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[27/07/2010] Researchers have long known that humans lack a key enzyme - one possessed by most of the animal kingdom and even plants - that reverses severe sun damage. Key Enzyme: Repairing of Sun-damaged DNA - read more

HIV Test: Novel Microfluidic

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[22/07/2010] Microfluidic device uses antibodies to 'capture' white blood cells called T cells affected by HIV. Researchers have developed a "lab on a chip" device for HIV testing.  HIV Test: Novel Microfluidic - read more

DNA: Melting into a Barcode

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[20/07/2010] A new method for producing an image of individual DNA molecules’ genetic make-up has been developed by researchers in Sweden and Denmark.  DNA: Melting into a Barcode - read more

Breast Cancer: New Arsenic Nanoparticle Treatment

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[16/07/2010] Northwestern University researchers took a drug therapy proven for blood cancers but ineffective against solid tumours, packaged it with nanotechnology and got it to combat breast cancer.  Breast Cancer: New Arsenic Nanoparticle Treatment - read more

Medical Dressing: Nano-technology to Fight Infection

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[14/07/2010] Scientists at the University of Bath and the burns team at the Southwest UK Paediatric Burns Centre at Frenchay Hospital in Bristol are working together: The Researchers are using nanotechnology to develop a medical dressing which will detect and treat infection in wounds. Medical Dressing: Nano-technology to Fight Infection - read more

Neurobiology: The Brain of the Fly

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[10/07/2010] Scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology are now the first to successfully establish the necessary technical conditions for decoding the underlying mechanisms of motion vision. Neurobiology: The Brain of the Fly - read more

Thyroid Surgery: Robots Preclude Neck Incision

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[09/07/2010] Robots now offer the option of removing at least a portion of their diseased thyroid gland without the hallmark neck incision. Thyroid Surgery: Robots Preclude Neck Incision - read more

Pinpoint precision: Delivering a Biochemical Payload to One Cell

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[08/07/2010] To drop a toothpick on the head of one particular person standing among 100,000 people in a stadium sounds impossible. Yet this degree of precision at the cellular level has now been demonstrated by researchers. Pinpoint precision: Delivering a Biochemical Payload to One Cell - read more

Next-Generation: Light Source Technology

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[06/07/2010] The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland has secured a spin-out deal to form a company working in the field of novel next-generation light source technology, which could open up a range of opportunities in multi-billion dollar applications including neuroscience, microscopy and communications.  Next-Generation: Light Source Technology - read more

Optical Imaging: Pathway for Radiotracers

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[02/07/2010] A study reports on investigative research of a novel optical imaging technique called “Cerenkov luminescence imaging (CLI).” According to the authors, the technique could lead to the faster and more cost-effective development of radiopharmaceuticals for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other conditions. Optical Imaging: Pathway for Radiotracers - read more

Software: Management of Large-Scale Computing Commercial Systems

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[01/07/2010] Researchers of the University of Barcelona have developed DIRAC, a software package for managing high-power commercial computing systems that optimizes the use of large-scale resources.  Software: Management of Large-Scale Computing Commercial Systems - read more

Computer science: New Insights Into the Vibrations of Water

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[25/06/2010] Using Terahertz spectroscopy, RUB-chemists recently detected the surprisingly long-ranged influence of solvated biomolecules on the “dance” of surrounding water molecules.  Computer science: New Insights Into the Vibrations of Water - read more

Innovation: Research reawakens human memories through intelligent textiles

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[09/06/2010] The researchers have developed a highly sophisticated concept of interactive clothing whereby the body's physical and emotional state triggers the transfer of personalized memory back to the wearer. Innovation: Research reawakens human memories through intelligent textiles - read more

Next Battery Breakthrough: Fresh Perspective to the Nation's Electrical Grid

( Source: COMPAMED.de )

[08/06/2010] US-Scientists are applying to the electrical grid - the vast, national network that delivers energy from suppliers to consumers – their perspective on how to coax the best performance out of battery chemicals.  Next Battery Breakthrough: Fresh Perspective to the Nation's Electrical Grid - read more

A new member for the Jade product family

( Exhibitor name: Gardner Denver Thomas GmbH )

[10/11/2009] A new member for the Jade product family Best performance to size ratio in the diaphragm pump sector Gardner Denver Thomas GmbH in Puchheim has extended the Jade series with an additional pump type. A new member for the Jade product family - read more

New miniature liquid diaphragm pump with QuiXvalve

( Exhibitor name: Gardner Denver Thomas GmbH )

[10/11/2009] New miniature diaphragm pump with QuiXvalve technology provides unmatched results. Known for its wide range of pumps for liquids, Gardner Denver Thomas GmbH in Puchheim has released the revolutionary... New miniature liquid diaphragm pump with QuiXvalve - read more

Innovative Pressure-Tank

( Exhibitor name: Formfaktor GmbH )

[01/11/2009] At the COMPAMED 2009 Formfaktor will present an innovative pressure-tank with 6 independent connectors offering completely new concepts of space-saving pressure-handling in pneumatic systems. So it is... Innovative Pressure-Tank - read more

Embedded Battery Module with Charging Technology

( Exhibitor name: RRC power solutions GmbH )

[27/10/2009] This embedded battery module with charging technology from RRC power solutions allows the portable operation of medical blood coagulation analyser. There are state-of-the-art monitoring systems for... Embedded Battery Module with Charging Technology - read more

Minco - Temperature sensors for medical devices

( Exhibitor name: Minco S.A. )

[21/10/2009] Regardless of where you need to sense temperatures, Minco has a standard or custom solution to fit your application, performance needs and budget. Minco, a designer and manufacturer of critical... Minco - Temperature sensors for medical devices - read more

Flow Controlled Micropump

( Exhibitor name: Bartels Mikrotechnik GmbH )

[19/10/2009] Two new approaches of flow controlled micropumps open up innovation potential for medical applications. Their small size, low power consumption and price level provides attractive characteristics for... Flow Controlled Micropump - read more

Minco - Blood analyzer gets a one-piece flex circuit, heater and temp sensor

( Exhibitor name: Minco S.A. )

[19/10/2009] Problem: A medical device company manufactures a blood analyzer that must heat the blood and chemical reagents to 370C 1 0.50C for proper analysis. The temperature sensor is located on top of the... Minco - Blood analyzer gets a one-piece flex circuit, heater and temp sensor - read more

Minco - Rechargeable batteries in neurostimulators reduce space and cut costs.

( Exhibitor name: Minco S.A. )

[19/10/2009] Rechargeable batteries help reduce the overall size of implantable neurostimulators. Approved rechargeable devices weigh only 1 oz and are 10-mm thick. Inductive Flex-Coils facilitate recharging,... Minco - Rechargeable batteries in neurostimulators reduce space and cut costs. - read more

Axon’ launches PTFE tubes for intracerebral microcatheters

( Exhibitor name: Axon' Kabel GmbH )

[16/10/2009] Up to 20µ ! This is the thickness of the PTFE tubes that Axon’Cable manufacture for intracerebral microcatheters. Until now, manufacturers of microcatheters could find tubes only with a minimum... Axon’ launches PTFE tubes for intracerebral microcatheters - read more

PolyOne To Display Specialty Healthcare Solutions at COMPAMED 2009

( Exhibitor name: PolyOne Corporation )

[09/10/2009] PolyOne To Display Specialty Healthcare Solutions at COMPAMED 2009 CLEVELAND – September 15, 2009 – At COMPAMED 2009, PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) will showcase a number of distinctive new... PolyOne To Display Specialty Healthcare Solutions at COMPAMED 2009 - read more

CAR70M - Medical 70 Watt DC/DC Power Adapter

( Exhibitor name: RRC power solutions GmbH )

[07/10/2009] RRC power solutions offers a wide selection of professional mobile power adapters for the use in cars, trucks, helicopters and airplanes. The latest member of the product line is the CAR70M, which... CAR70M - Medical 70 Watt DC/DC Power Adapter - read more

Our New Automated PTCA and PTA Balloon Measurement System

( Exhibitor name: IMSTec GmbH )

[06/10/2009] IMSTec is proud to announce our new automated PTCA and PTA Balloon Measurement System, BMS, for catheter development and manufacturing lines. Technology and design provide precision and optimization... Our New Automated PTCA and PTA Balloon Measurement System - read more

Digital Stethoscope

( Exhibitor name: Formfaktor GmbH )

[01/10/2009] At Compamed 2009 (Hall 8a D26) Formfaktor presents its new development: the concept of a new generation oft Stethoscopes. The Digital Storage Stethoscope (DSS), offers high functionality with a simple... Digital Stethoscope - read more

Tasthaptic, the haptic touch screen with IP65 protection

( Exhibitor name: Tastitalia S.r.l. )

[29/09/2009] Tastitalia proposes “Tasthaptic®”, its new patented technology which brings both to capacitive keypads and touchscreens the tactile feedback to the actuation. This technology is suitable for both... Tasthaptic, the haptic touch screen with IP65 protection - read more

Antimicrobial cables and assemblies

( Exhibitor name: Axon' Kabel GmbH )

[29/09/2009] 8 out of 100! It is the average number of in-patients who catch a nosocomial infection in developed countries. It can come from contamination via surgical or medical instruments. Microbes can also... Antimicrobial cables and assemblies - read more

CleanFlex® HeaderBags for medical applications

( Exhibitor name: Bischof + Klein GmbH & Co. KG )

[28/09/2009] The word „pandemic“ is present all over. For the pharmaceutical industry this means intensifying efforts in vaccines development, planning and building-up production capacities. Here Ready-to-use... CleanFlex® HeaderBags for medical applications - read more

High power in a new micro diaphragm pump

( Exhibitor name: KNF Neuberger GmbH - Membranpumpen + Systeme )

[09/09/2009] New micro diaphragm pump model NMP 015.1.2 from KNF Neuberger is characterized by its high flow rate, small size, and low pulsation of the transferred gas. Low noise during operation is an additional... High power in a new micro diaphragm pump - read more

Made for the Long Run

( Exhibitor name: APS Industrial S.r.l. )

[03/09/2009] The technical expertise and design of the EPM205MRS and the EPM203MRS have been so appreciated for APS to develop an improved version in terms of printing speed and technology. This appreciation... Made for the Long Run - read more

Non-Contact Balloon Measuring & Stent Crimping Equipment

( Exhibitor name: MPT Europe )

[28/08/2009] MPT Europe (Hall 8A K09) latest developments include: VBT-63-BT5 Series, this is a fully auotmated balloon geometry measurement system that not only measures the working length, cone angles, diameter but also the... Non-Contact Balloon Measuring & Stent Crimping Equipment - read more

New micro diaphragm pump

( Exhibitor name: KNF Neuberger GmbH, Membranpumpen + Systeme )

[29/08/2007] New micro diaphragm pump model NMP 015.1.2 from KNF Neuberger is characterized by its high flow rate, small size, and low pulsation of the transferred gas. Low noise during operation is an additional... New micro diaphragm pump - read more

 
 

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