Enhancing Precision: The Critical Role of Effective Sealing in Powered Surgical Tools In the high-stakes world of surgery, precision and reliability are paramount. Imagine a surgeon delicately performing a procedure with a powered surgical tool—a scene where every movement, every incision, can be a matter of life and death. From electric drills to ultrasonic...
Overcoming Engineering Challenges with Innovative Implantable Connector Systems Neuromodulation, a cutting-edge field in medical science, involves the use of implantable devices to modulate the nervous system’s activity. From treating chronic pain to managing neurological disorders, these devices hold immense promise. However, the engineers and designers behind neuromodulation face significant challenges in developing devices that...
The Crucial Role of Electrical Connectors in Deep Brain Stimulation Devices Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has emerged as a groundbreaking therapy for a range of neurological disorders, offering hope to patients who previously had limited treatment options. At the heart of DBS devices lies a small array of electrical connectors, which play...
Streamlining Neuromodulation Device Design: The Benefits of Turnkey Implantable Connector Systems In the rapidly advancing field of neuromodulation, where innovative solutions hold the potential to transform lives, the importance of efficient and reliable device design cannot be overstated. One critical aspect of neuromodulation device design is the choice of implantable electrical connector components....
In the field of medical technology, closed-loop active implantables have revolutionized the way we approach the treatment of various medical conditions. These remarkable devices, such as pacemakers, cochlear implants, and neurostimulators, rely on intricate systems to function properly. One crucial component that often goes unnoticed but plays a pivotal role in their operation is...
Design engineers have long employed gimbals, pods, and pan-tilt systems as a means to protect payloads. But gimbal design requirements are being driven by advances in technology, requiring increased precision and pointing stability. The Gimbal Seal Dilemma Gimbals rely on good sealing design and engineering to ensure that they are able to...
To perform at peak accuracy, the sensitive electronics inside gimbals and pods must be protected from the temperatures, pressures, and media they can encounter in air and space, on land, and at sea. This infographic will show you how the right seal can help you optimize sealing effectiveness in your gimbal and pod design,...
Watch this short video and see how a Bal Seal® spring-energized seal, with its extremely low coefficient of friction and wear-regulating canted coil spring energizer, enables more accurate, stiction-free oscillating and rotary operation. With our seal, you’ll finally be able to reduce friction and meet strict torque requirements.
Precision machined from FDA compliant polymers and available in space-saving sizes, The Bal Seal® helps surgical robot designers meet the demand for smaller machines that deliver more precise haptic sensing and feedback. Our seal combines very low friction jacket materials with innovative geometries and a wear-reducing energizer to deliver superior sealing effectiveness AND smooth,...
Watch this short video and see how a Bal Seal® spring-energized seal can help you meet the demand for smaller surgical robots with more precise haptic sensing and feedback capabilities. With its low friction FDA compliant jacket material, innovative geometry, and wear-reducing energizer, Bal Seal® delivers superior protection against leakage while promoting smooth,...
