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Micro-injection-molding machine

wittman battenfeld 1 thumbIn a nod to the growing demand for injection-molding equipment able to produce high-precision, microscale medical parts and devices, Wittmann Battenfeld has introduced a new version of its MicroPower machine.

RPMC adds <200nm DPSS lasers to lineup

Editor's Note: RPMC Lasers Inc. has strengthened its ultraviolet-laser offerings by adding Actinix’s Model 3193 <200nm DPSS laser to its product line. Following is a white paper on the 3193.

Technical-Whitepapers
MIT researchers control growth, shape of nanowires

MIT nanowires thumbFeb. 21, 2012—Reasearchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass., today reported in the journal Nano Letters that they managed to precisely control the width and composition of microscopic fibers grown in their lab, according to an MIT news release issued today.

Microtips offers capacitive-touch LCD displays

Microtips TFT LCD displays thumbFeb. 21, 2012—Microtips Technology Inc., Orlando, Fla., now offers a full line of TFT LCD displays with capacitive-touch technology, including up to 10-point multitouch gesture support and the added durability of cover glass.

Spin-on hardmask product created for advanced lithography

Feb. 21, 2012—Pixelligent LLC and Brewer Science Inc. have combined their respective expertise in nanocrystal additives and microelectronics "to create a next generation spin-on hardmask for advanced lithography," Brewer announced in a recent news release.

Precision machine shop nearly 100

Feb. 21, 2012—Nolte Precise Manufacturing, a Cincinnati-based contract manufacturer providing low- to medium-volume precision machined and assembled components to OEMs, is nearing the century mark.

Pop-up books inspire new production technique

Harvard mass production technique thumbFeb. 21, 2012—Inspired by children's pop-up books and origami, Harvard University researchers have developed a new manufacturing technique that soon will allow clones of robotic insects to be mass produced by the sheet, according to a recent Harvard news release.

Israeli co. urges use of UAVs

According to a recent report on the FlightGlobal.com news site, Israel Aerospace Industries is encouraging the use of unmanned aerial vehicles and systems to better enable the Israeli Defense Force to maintain control over certain geographic areas.

Direct part-marking tool designed for medical devices

MPX-90M impact printer thumbRoland DGA Corp., Irvine, Calif., this week unveiled a new compact and affordable direct part-marking tool designed specifically for medical devices. Based on the company's micro-percussion direct part-marking technology, the MPX-90M impact printer marks surgical instruments and tools with permanent GS1 DataMatrix barcodes, enabling manufacturers to readily comply with new, stricter supply chain regulations.

Product-Briefs
Mass production with 3-D printer

Replicator thumbWith the stated aim of democratizing manufacturing, MakerBot Industries LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y., heralds its Replicator personal 3-D printer as just the machine for the job. And at less than $2,000, the printer certainly fits right in with the price range of personal computers.

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