A medical device manufacturer was using a Swiss style CNC-machined knurled solid pin in a laparoscopic surgical device to drive the jaw movement at the distal end of the device. However, high insertion forces were causing the pins to bend, damaging the sub-assembly and generating metallic debris.
TFC, the leading European supplier of Smalley Spirolox retaining rings, snap rings and wave springs, has launched a new metric Hoopster retaining ring series in sizes 10-76mm.
Eurobond Adhesives has been supplying high performance bonding solutions and adhesive dispensing systems for almost 30 years. Products include:
Ecological compatibility, high technical performance and low manufacturing costs are the main attributes of two new powder materials introduced by EOS for layer-by-layer 3D printing of plastic components in its additive manufacturing machines.
Dispensing fragile microcapsules can be a problem since clearly it is important that they are not damaged by the dispensing process.