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Smiths Interconnect custom grid array reduces size, weight and cost of medical equipment

Modern medical suites and operating rooms are increasingly being equipped with complex diagnostic and monitoring devices and operating instruments, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, X-ray imagers, computed tomography (CT) scanners, and electrosurgical/endoscopic tools.

01/02/2023 15:26:58

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This equipment may require numerous cables that provide power, signal, data, video, and voice communications.
To ensure safe and error-free operation, coaxial cables are often used to provide shielding, in order
to reduce electromagnetic interference and extraneous noise to and from nearby equipment.

The growing number of coaxial
cables and connectors that are needed in medical suites and operating rooms can take up valuable
space, increase equipment weight, and ultimately increase equipment and operating costs.

Read the full article in DPA's February issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.