Medical imaging is one of the most common diagnostic processes. This involves computed tomography (CT) scanning, x-ray, and ultrasound. The most popular imaging device is the X-ray machine. X-ray equipment needs to be maintained regularly by...

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A common method of repairing a broken trace is to solder on a jumper, which is basically a wire bypass around the broken trace. This can be time-consuming and visually unappealing. Chemtronics offers CircuitWorks Conductive Pens which contain...

Many times simple changes can yield huge results, today we'll review how we helped a catheter manufacturer reduce contamination in their manufacturing process by 90%. They achieved this result without overhauling their entire process, they...

Surgical equipment, especially those involved in neurology, interacts with the most sensitive parts of our bodies. The brain and spinal column are closed environments, without the natural ability to cleanse themselves of impurities and intrusions...

Quietly, over many decades, our aging bodies have undergone a revolution. Although we’ve not evolved, our science and technology have slowly transformed to assist our aging bodies. It was not so long ago that a broken hip consigned the...

Patient monitors provide real-time monitoring of patient vital signs and often include warning systems when values deviate from set parameters, indicating a patient has taken a turn for the worse. A patient monitor can track the heart rhythm...

Step 1: Clean PCBA To ensure proper adhesion and reduce the potential for defects such as bubbles, clean the PCBA surface. If cleaning with an aerosol flux remover, hold the PCBA at a 45° angle or greater to allow the solvent to flow...

Defibrillators are medical devices that help revive a patient. It releases a large electric shock to bring back the normal rhythm of the heart. It is commonly used on any patient suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. There are two types of defibrillators,...

No-clean flux is a type of soldering flux used in electronics assembly that leaves behind minimal-to-no residue after the soldering process. Flux is a material applied to surfaces before soldering to facilitate the formation of strong and reliable...