MARKETPLACE: FIRST LOOK
Inspection system features heads-up
touch screen display
An industrial PC–based vision system designed for in-process
medical device inspection features an ergonomic heads-up touch
screen display for easy viewing by one or more individuals. The
The MRS comes in two
basic configurations. One
version, dubbed the MR, is
intended for reticle-based
inspection of features such
as marker band spacing
and diameter, balloon cone
tapers, guidewire tip shape, catheter tip length, diameter and angle/
radius, and proximal and distal bond outside diameters. The TM
model includes a telecentric lens for point-to-point measurements
and image capture for local or network data storage. Lens
configurations, field of view and magnification can be custom
tailored to fit most applications.
Machine Solutions Inc.
Munich, Germany + 49 1512 4110 915
www.machinesolutions.org
Thermoforming line labeller
renders vacuum boxes obsolete
A new labelling system for use with thermoforming equipment
dispenses labels onto a conveyor belt running across the packaging
machine, which moves them to a transfer belt in the desired pack
arrangement. With the next film feed, all the labels for a complete
format are applied to the packs in a single pass. Designed to meet
strict hygiene requirements, the Xbelt from MR Etikettiertechnik
features a sloped surface to prevent water from pooling,
hermetically sealed hollow components, and no corners where dirt
Year Milestones
Mikron
Mikron Automation is a leading manufacturer of customized high-performance
assembly and tests solutions with 35 years of proven experience and capabilities.
Over 400 employees, In Boudry (Switzerland), Denver (USA), Singapore and Shanghai (China) work on solutions that give their customers a competitive advantage.
Mikron core competencies are the use of highly standardized manual, semi-automatic
and fully automatic systems, with expertise in specific process integration and the inte-
gration of Mikron feeding solutions from a pilot line up to automatic line. The solutions
offered can operate with speeds up to 100 cycles/minute.
Mikron has developed specific expertise in the Pharma/Medical devices industry. The
standard machines are ISO 7 clean room compliant, the hardware and software are fully
validated according to GAMP5 and are 21 CFR part 11 compatible. Mikron offers a
comprehensive medical qualification support to its customers.
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