OakRiver Technology DL1000: the new standard in coating performance measurement

OakRiver Technology introduces the DL1000 Durability and Lubricity Tester to provide state of the art performance testing of lubricious coatings on medical devices. The DL1000 was designed to meet the high standards of medical device manufacturers requiring a test platform with stable and NIST-traceable calibration, active measurement of part tensile and gripper forces, and CFR 21 Part 11 compliant software. Additional highlights include PC-based controls, touch-screen HMI, tool-free calibration and gripper pad replacement.

The DL1000 was designed with validation and flexibility in mind. Using advanced software with protected access, the system actively monitors the tensile forces of the part as well as the perpendicular compression force applied by the gripper pads. This provides a true characterization of friction through the measurement of forces over various lengths and surface geometry. Flexible features include interchangeable part fixture options, a tension/compression load cell and optional gripper pad configurations.

OakRiver Technology's DL1000 expands its line of medical device coating equipment, which includes the DC100 Medical Device Coater launched in 2007. Together, they raise the bar in the application and performance testing of lubricous coatings.

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OakRiver hires Dean Hotvet in Sales

OakRiver welcomed Dean Hotvet on December 10, 2007 as a Sales Engineer to support OakRiver’s growth initiative in the Device and Equipment Manufacturing business. Dean joins OakRiver with 10 years experience as a Program Manager in the automotive field with the Bergquist Company, and 5 years experience as a Regional Sales Manager of electronic components. Dean earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from Colorado College and a MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.

OakRiver to Display at 3M Automated Assembly Expo

OakRiver Technology will be displaying at the 2007 3M Automated Assembly Expo on May 15 taking place at the St. Paul Holiday Inn East. Company representatives will be discussing the latest advances in the OakRiver’s technologies and manufacturing capabilities.

OakRiver Technology provides engineering and contract manufacturing solutions focusing in the medical device, hardware electronics, and semiconductor industries.