In a world that is increasingly dependent on information, device manufacturers are finding new ways of obtaining critical data. From temperature monitors to integrated process-control components, sensors and transducers are the quiet heroes of the medical device industry, translating myriad forms of physical phenomena into sets of data that can be calculated, stored, and analyzed. Technology's ability to quantify phenomena is in a constant race to meet the medical industry's demands for process control. It's no longer acceptable simply to eyeball a process and approve it.
Transducers can also play an important role in manufacturing processes themselves.
First, Terwin's pressure transducers contain no toxic filler liquids, and are therefore suitable for medical tubing applications. But by allowing for more-efficient manufacturing, the transducers also reduce waste. Now we're seeing a shift toward a computerized approach, with more integration of sensors into autonomous systems. As device manufacturers increase their use of sensors, the technology must quickly be adapted to fit into smaller spaces. Critical applications such as respiratory and transfusion equipment rely on precise measurements under extreme space and pressure conditions.