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News Release from: Contax
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Team on 24 November 2005
Best of breed on show at MDT
Independent production automation system specialist Contax will be exhibiting on Stand 412 in Hall 10 at the MDT Show at the NEC, Birmingham, on 15th and 16th February 2006.
Independent production automation system specialist Contax will be exhibiting on Stand 412 in Hall 10 at the MDT Show at the NEC, Birmingham, on 15th and 16th February 2006 The company will be presenting six automation solutions from world-class suppliers, which have been employed in a range of medical and pharmaceutical applications
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 14 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Equipment will be on show from: Komax Systems (formerly Sibos) - bespoke automation solutions for automated assembly incorporate a wide range of processes including inspection; MTA Automation - specialist soldering and dispensing equipment for stand alone and assembly lines; Sigma - lean assembly systems and semi-automated workbenches; Sysmelec - assembly machines for very demanding or high precision assembly processes including submicron assembly; Shuttleworth - clean-room conveyor systems; and Phoenix X-ray - 3D inspection systems.
"At MDT 2006, we will be presenting the best of our automation solutions for the medical industry", said Mike Rapson, Managing Director at Contax.
"We have had extensive experience in the medical and pharmaceutical arena in the UK and Ireland, and recognise the need for their exacting standards and high level of product customisation", he said.
"The products on display at MDT represent the 'best of breed' in their class.
For example, we have installed a CT system from Phoenix X-ray at Imperial College to assist in a study into biomaterials, and MTA systems are currently in use at Guidant Corporation, a world leader in the design and development of cardiovascular medical devices.
Our product offerings cover a wide range of processes and applications including: dispensing, curing, inspection and assembly.
"The medical industry is facing many challenges now in the move towards greater automation".
"Contax has the industry experience and specialised knowledge to guide our customers through the wide range of systems available, and help them select and install those best suited to their needs", he concluded.
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