What’s smaller than a coin, tougher than titanium, and powers surgical robots of tomorrow? It’s not software or sensors; it’s magnets. Yet, most teams treat magnet selection as an afterthought until it becomes a major bottleneck. In high-precision surgical robotics, magnets don’t just move parts. They are a core technology that enables precision motion, sensing …
Mitigating Interference and Performance Issues Uncontrolled magnetic fields can interfere with sensitive medical instruments. This paper outlines best practices for stray field management, shielding solutions, and design techniques to minimize interference in medical applications such as surgical robotics. In the delicate dance of surgical robotics, precision is paramount. But what if an invisible force could …
Biocompatible Magnetics What good is your breakthrough surgical robot if your magnetic component fails a biocompatibility test, and sets your entire project back six months? In the world of surgical robotic devices, the line between innovation and regulatory failure often comes down to a single overlooked factor: material safety. And for magnetic assemblies, that means …
Dexter Magnet Design Makes Implanted Medical Devices MRI-Safe For patients with implanted medical devices, undergoing an MRI scan has long posed a serious risk. Thankfully, advancements have led to the creation of devices that are MRI Safe, reducing the risk significantly. Fixed magnets in implanted systems can twist or shift in response to an …
High-Performance Magnetics for Medical Applications: Advancing Healthcare with Precision and Innovation In the rapidly evolving field of medical technology, high-performance magnetics are revolutionizing diagnostic and therapeutic devices. From imaging equipment to life-saving implants, magnetic solutions play a crucial role in enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and reliability in modern healthcare. At Dexter Magnetic Technologies, we are …
How to Choose the Right Magnet for Your Medical Application Magnets play an integral role in many types of medical devices. However, for medical device manufacturers to truly integrate magnets into their application, special consideration must be awarded to the type of magnets chosen. In this article, Dexter Magnetic Technologies aims to shed …
Reliably and repeatably applying a conformal coating to magnets can be complicated. Outsourcing of coating and plating operations to organizations without an inherent understanding of the base material’s intense reactivity to environmental conditions and pre-prep methodologies can lead to unexpected results. Dexter’s six-decade commitment to the technology of permanent magnets and permanent magnet systems in …
