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Advancing Implantable Medical Device Reliability with Enhanced Laser Joining Technology

In the realm of high-performance, Class III implantable medical devices, laser joining is the gold standard for assembly. This technology enables the production of many medical innovations, from passive devices like guidewire assemblies to sophisticated active products such as cardiac rhythm modulation (CRM) devices and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Manufacturers need to know – with certainty – that device components will maintain their integrity once deployed within a patient. Laser joining addresses this critical need by offering a non-contact, particulate-free joining method, high-strength bonds formed at rapid speeds, and exceptional precision and controllability. Harnessing laser joining’s full potential hinges on precise process control. The location and amount of thermal energy the laser applies to the materials to form a high-integrity bond is instrumental in ensuring consistent, reproducible joints with minimal heat-affected zones. By pairing advanced controller features such as spatial domain laser pulse control with superior electromechanics, device manufacturers can achieve unprecedented levels of part reproducibility in their assembly processes. These control features enhance joining processes to pave the way for increasingly complex and miniaturized implantable devices, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and expanded treatment options.
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Laser Scan Head Advancements Boost Productivity and Process Quality in High-Performance Laser Processing

Creating custom human-machine interfaces (HMIs) for precision automation and motion control systems allows developers to deliver the most targeted and specific user experience. Unfortunately, building custom HMIs from scratch can be tedious and time-consuming. When hard deadlines are a real concern, it can seem necessary to compromise and settle for a more general “one size fits all” development tool solution. This often results in an interface that is ill-suited to individual users and challenging for new users who are onboarding. Fortunately, as HMI development tools evolve their increased capabilities mean compromise is not always necessary. By selecting an HMI development tool with the right features, developers can speed up their process and minimize errors while meeting the needs of various end users.
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Deploying Custom HMIs with the Right Development Tool

Creating custom human-machine interfaces (HMIs) for precision automation and motion control systems allows developers to deliver the most targeted and specific user experience. Unfortunately, building custom HMIs from scratch can be tedious and time-consuming. When hard deadlines are a real concern, it can seem necessary to compromise and settle for a more general “one size fits all” development tool solution. This often results in an interface that is ill-suited to individual users and challenging for new users who are onboarding. Fortunately, as HMI development tools evolve their increased capabilities mean compromise is not always necessary. By selecting an HMI development tool with the right features, developers can speed up their process and minimize errors while meeting the needs of various end users.
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Precision Motion Control: Six Elements To Consider for Photonics and Optics Alignment Applications

Advancements in silicon photonic and micro-optic technologies are driving the need to perform precision alignments down to sub-micrometer levels. As cutting-edge optical and photonic processes demand increasingly smaller, nanometer-scale tolerances, precision motion control is more important than ever. Achieving these alignments is crucial to quality – misalignments of even a few micrometers can result in significant power losses. As emerging chip-level functionalities and device miniaturization intensify the demand for nanopositioning technology, there is a correlated need for solutions that balance speed and precision – reducing process cycle times without compromising on quality.
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