• EaglePicher Technologies (Joplin, Missouri) said that its Medical Power group introduced two new implantable medical batteries to the market. The two Lithium Thionyl chloride cells, available in 350 mAh and 750mAh formats, join the EaglePicher Medical Power Contego modular battery line. Lithium Thionyl chloride is characterized by a high-energy density and low self-discharge for maximum reliability. The Contego series of modular implantable batteries is available in a range of capacities from 500uAh to 3.5Ah. EaglePicher Technologies makes batteries and energetic devices for the defense, space and commercial industries.

• A new method for the non-contact removal of microscopic flash from molded, cut, and skived medical parts such as catheters and personal care applicators is available from Malcom (Tiverton, Rhode Island). Malcom’s Leister LE-Mini Heater produces up to 1380 F and 0.35 to 1.06 CFM to remove microscopic hair-like flash from injection molded, cut, and skived parts instantly without open flames. Designed to be mounted in any orientation, this compact heater can be supplied with a variety of nozzles to match the application and only requires 120/230 V single-phase and 30 psi air. Malcom’s Leister LE-Mini Heater can be controlled via PLC and standard temperature controllers. Measuring only 1” diameter x 10” long, it offers integrated tool and heating element protection for long life and is available with optional built-in thermocouples. Malcom is a licensed Leister technologies distributor.