Friday 21 November 08 - 22:13
 

Medical Engineering

    Phenolic Material Solves Component Problem

    Devon based AAVF recently improved components used within the pneumatic units of Talley Medical's ranges of dynamic air cushions and mattresses for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis and prevention of pressure sores. 

    Capability Developed for Complex, Small Batches

    Medical and cryogenic subcontract machining accounts for 70% of Acrona Engineering's turnover, with nuclear and F1 motor sport companies also featuring prominently among its customers. 

    Medical Pump Engineers Sees Significant Growth

    Since the launch last year of its worldwide-patented AIMS pump product, Portsmouth-based precision engineering firm Archfact Ltd has experienced significant growth in demand which has funded the purchase of new production machinery. Archfact offers a precision engineering service alongside its own product ranges that can be employed to adapt AIMS Pump variants or be employed for other projects. 

    World Class Standards Serve Precise Needs

    Yorkshire based Claro Precision Engineering, produces implants in a range of metals and plastics, and precision tools for use in the operating theatre. It also produces assemblies for false limbs and external fixators - in fact all aspects of manufacture where complex, high precision components are required. 

    Medical Sector Advances Filter Down Supply Chain

    Concluding the GTMA Technology Day, held on 7th October, Roger Onions, GTMA President, discussed how advances in technology are opening up new opportunities for UK manufacturing, particularly in the field of nano-technology to create products for the medical sector. 

Stevens Rowsell is a specialist precision sheet metal engineering company in East Sussex