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by Joe Jancsurak, Senior Editor
Engineers, that is. Why? Consider this:
• 19% of women graduating with undergraduate college degrees in 2006
majored in engineering, according to the American Society for
Engineering Education (ASEE). Why is that significant? Because it is
the lowest it’s been in 10 years.
• 17% of students currently enrolled in undergraduate engineering
programs are women, though they comprise 57% of the total undergrad
population, according to ASEE.
•20% of the doctorates in engineering in 2006 were earned by women,
though in other fields such as psychology the percentage (71%) was far
greater, according to the National Science Foundation.
• 8.6% of electrical and electronics engineering in 2007 were women,
according to the Department of Professional Employees, AFL-CIO.
If none of this concerns you, then don’t bother reading any further.
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A mobile robot driven by miniature ultrasonic piezoelectric motors
open one route to minimally-invasive cardiac therapy. The robot is a
product of the Robots Institute at Carnegie Mellon University,
Pittsburgh, and builds upon previous prototypes of its HeartLander. The
system includes motor selection, body, and controllers, and was
developed as a proof-of-concept to demonstrate mobility on the cardiac
surface. Designers say the robot turns tighter and has more traction
than a previous model, and represents the first step in designing a
wireless mobile robot for cardiac therapy.
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Patients with severe injuries or serious infections run the risk of
circulatory shock--a life-threatening condition in which the blood can't
supply tissues with enough oxygen and nutrients. If shock is recognized
in time, the patient can be resuscitated with oxygen, intravenous
fluids, and medications. But catching shock early is difficult. One
solution may be a small infrared sensor currently under development at
the University of Massachusetts Medical School. It promises to
detect impending shock earlier than any other noninvasive test.
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Sensor Provides Precision Surface
Analysis Tools
 Height, warpage,
profile, angle, intersection and position can be measured quickly and
accurately on any material/surface using the KEYENCE LJ-G 2D Laser
Displacement Sensor. Surface profiles can be compared with master part
data and analyzed in real-time with ±0.1% of F.S accuracy, using
up to 28 measurement modes. The IP-67 rated LJ-G is ideal for R&D,
production and QC.
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Swiss-made hearing aids are being produced using a recent
laser-welding technique. SmartGuard hearing aids by Phonak AG.
Stafa, Switzerland, uses a 15-µm thick polymer diaphragm mounted on a
thermoplastic carrier ring to protect the device’s sound outlet from
cerumen (earwax) and moisture, common problems for hearing aids. The
mask-welding method was developed by Leister Process Technologies
LLC headquartered in Kaegiswil, Switzerland, and with U.S.
distribution from Itasca, Ill.
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PointCare NOW by PointCare Technologies is said to be the
first portable diagnostic equipment in the world for the remote
monitoring of CD4 T cell (important for immune systems) levels. Such
testing, combined with the hematology profiling that the NOW system
provides, is essential to effectively adjust HIV anti-retroviral therapy
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Optimize Product Designs Faster
 By relying on
engineering simulation, medical device manufacturers can achieve rapid
design
verification using virtual models. Computational analysis models are
used upfront to build,
test, and validate hundreds of new design concepts faster. Simulating
more design concepts
before creating physical models ensures engineers select the best
options to move into
production thereby reducing material cost and accelerating the
development process.
MSC provides the broadest range of simulation solutions and services
that help improve
medical device R&D in cardiovascular, orthopedics, ophthalmic, dental,
and physical medicine.
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iMed wire EDM machine by Fanuc Wire is configured for
continuous-duty production of surgical instruments, needles, stainless
steel tubing and rods, orthopedic implements, dental tools and devices,
and laboratory equipment components.
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QPV ultra high resolution, closed loop, electronic proportional
pressure control valves by Proportion-Air maintains its
resolution of +/- 0.005% fs (full scale - maximum measurable pressure)
in any orientation without need for recalibration.
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Boker's 2008 Washer Catalog
Boker's, Inc.'s FREE 2008 Washer Catalog has over 22,000 non-standard
sizes
available with no tooling charges. A wide range of ODs, IDs and
thicknesses,
plus 2,000 material variations provide millions of possibilities.
www.bokers.com
Cut the delay in Rubber or Silicone Prototypes
ProtoFastParts is seeking Medical design firms, and engineers
looking to cut the delay in getting rubber and silicone prototypes and
production. From print to part in 10 days. Keep your R & D
program moving with the Rubber Industries Inc. exclusive ProtoFastParts
program. Parts are normally shipped within 10 working days. Easy to use
RFQ form online, log on to: www.protofastparts.com. Or call
952-445-1320.
New Dimension 3D Elite Printer builds durable, detailed
working models right at your desk to save time and money during critical
design stages.
Visit: www.dimensionprinting.com
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