The PEAK™ technology offers an alternative to standard RF surgical techniques for tissue cutting and coagulation. Our technology operates in a regime of short-pulsed plasma-mediated electrical discharges. This technology limits heat diffusion and associated thermal damage to sub-cellular dimensions. In contrast, most commercially available RF-based surgical products use continuous voltage waveforms to cut tissue, which leads to significant heat diffusion into adjacent tissues and results in undesirable collateral damage.
(source: http://www.peaksurgical.com/tech.html)
So, apparently this small technology I’ve been including in the intro section of many of my papers just got another hefty boost from investors.
According to this and this articles they just got another $21 mil.
Very nifty toy this is, and definitely something to watch out for quite soon at a hospital. They seem to be shying away from “plasma” a little though as far as I know the technology is actually mainly based on plasma. I think I need to go read about this in further detail. In the mean time, here’s another quote:
The technology, however, originated at Stanford, where PEAK, it turns out, stands for “pulsed electron-avalanche knife.” The technique, developed by a team led by Daniel Palanker, involves using a high voltage electric field to create a plasma, a kind of electrically charged gas, which can be shaped and controlled to make clean cuts in tissue.
So, plasma surface coatings are kicking ass in the news, still. Every day I see something new and in this article (press release it looks like) company A announces purchase of technology from company B.
Who cares about the companies! I just like to see plasma used more and more in the medical industry, be in this time for surface processing of materials.
“We are excited to add March Plasma’s extensive application knowledge and surface materials to the portfolio of surface modification methods and materials we offer to our medical device customers,” stated Jon Anderson, CEO of Harland Medical Systems, Inc.
Yep, looks like a purchase of A by B or what-not.
March Plasma Systems seems a good solid company with a nice product portfolio although all seem to be in the vacuum plasma field. What happened to atmospheric pressure? Didn’t you guys hear about this new cool thing where everyone can, like, not explode from vacuum and you have no need for expensive pumps?
Although, I do like the way vacuum plasmas look. Much prettier than my plasma since in vacuum there is just so much more of it.
Well, you decide for yourself.
Literally! I have been saying for a while that I am disappointed in Google. They should really stick to what they know best, ok?
Here, read this article “eBay takes its adverts off Google“…
eBay has pulled all its advertising from Google after learning of the search giant’s plan to gatecrash its user conference this week to promote Checkout, a rival to eBay’s PayPal payment service.
The online auction site, which is Google’s biggest advertiser by far, cancelled the adverts indefinitely after the search engine invited eBay’s largest sellers, in Boston for their annual convention, to a rival party.
Once at the party, which was scheduled for last night, Google planned to extol the virtues of its fledgeling Checkout online payment service.
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This is just bad!
LOL
Could yours be the perfect invention to aid U.S. combat soldiers in Iraq? Have you created a vaccine that could possibly rid the world of one of its deadly diseases? Do you think that you could possibly be the next Bill Gates? Perhaps your ideas or inventions are not as grand as these, but you need a little assistance with funding your idea and making your dream a reality. If the answer is yes, then the federal government may be able to help you.
Basically, SanDiegoSource publishes an article reminding us all about www.sba.gov/sbir
Yeah, for real, it’s THAT EASY! All you have to do is wish it and you’ll have millions of federal funding. For real!
Yeah, RIGHT!
Here, have this for starters
DigiPrint is a state-of-the-art system that utilizes breakthroughs in printing mechanics and digital technology for precise, extremely durable graphical design on a wide array of surgical cases and trays. DigiPrint’s non- toxic, biocompatible graphics print below the aluminum metal surface, making them impervious to scratching, peeling and fading. The graphics withstand repeated medical steam sterilization and cleaning for optimal appearance. The permanent process also eliminates the need to replace silk screens when graphics are updated and is compatible with any digital source, from simple, one-color drawings to complex photography.
Got this when I was looking for “medical instruments”. Well, I suppose everything is a medical instrument these days, even a toy that print on a medical instrument 
This toy’s pretty cool though. Ink that survives autoclaves and is non-toxic has got to be worth something… At least so this press release posted on Sys-con.com makes me believe.
More: http://www.symmetrymedical.com/
I like the title of Lake County’s News-Sun article titled “Not Made in China“. Caught my eye, you know.
China’s manufacturing capability is increasing rapidly, and they are investing heavily into science. In our lab, for example, we have a very talented Chinese student. China is importing tools from US to develop and make new products to sell right back to US.
I think I need to invest some time and energy into learning Chinese… Am I too lazy, perhaps? Am I? Yeah, shit, I think so very much :) However, the new generation should consider that. I think I will encourage my children (if I ever have any) to learn this class of languages. All the Asian countries are on a rise and moving faster than I can think… A great well-oiled machine they are. Russia, too, I need to keep a close eye on, but them I understand. Asians I have little experience with thus am not too keen on. I think we’re not too terribly far off from seeing those countries rise. Rise high. Perhaps higher than US. No surprise there, either.
Anyway, I liked that article and wanted to share it with you, my humble 1,543 daily visitors who do not seem to like to comment… :)Â Common, what do YOU think?
WOW… The Age posts an article on super-think OLED-based monitors Sony is about to pump into the market.
Honestly, I cannot wait for this kind of stuff to begin appearing on the market.
My next laptop I would like to run for 3 days without recharging, on ethanol, and have a bright-as-hell screen!! Yes!! Just imagine, you’ll be sitting there, sipping a martini, sharing it with your laptop… LOL
You know, I’ll even add a new category for OLEDs. This is definitely worth waiting for! But how much?
Article from The Age (Reuters):
Sony talks up next-gen TVs
April 13, 2007 - 10:43AM
Continue reading ‘paper TV anyone?’
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