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Welcome to the TE learning academy. Learn more about our medical device processes, technologies and innovations with in-depth webinars from our technical experts.

Comfort NX // A new ergonomic cable for ultrasound imaging

15 mins

 

According to a 2018 report issued by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, a staggering 90% of clinical sonographers experience symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders. Many of the probes, connectors and cables used by clinical sonographers are bulky and heavy in nature, a potential factor contributing to these instances of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

At TE Connectivity, our engineers believe that you don’t need a heavy, bulky imaging cable to provide high-quality reliable performance. During this webinar, Eugene Mayevskiy Principle Engineer will discuss COMFORT NX, TE's newest ergonomic cable design for medical ultrasound imaging.

Join Eugene as he walks you through the COMFORT NX configuration, giving an in-depth view on how TE created a cable with an ergonomic design, lighter and flexible feel, while minimizing crosstalk and maximizing image performance.

Comfort NX // A new ergonomic cable for ultrasound imaging

15 mins

 

According to a 2018 report issued by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, a staggering 90% of clinical sonographers experience symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders. Many of the probes, connectors and cables used by clinical sonographers are bulky and heavy in nature, a potential factor contributing to these instances of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

At TE Connectivity, our engineers believe that you don’t need a heavy, bulky imaging cable to provide high-quality reliable performance. During this webinar, Eugene Mayevskiy Principle Engineer will discuss COMFORT NX, TE's newest ergonomic cable design for medical ultrasound imaging.

Join Eugene as he walks you through the COMFORT NX configuration, giving an in-depth view on how TE created a cable with an ergonomic design, lighter and flexible feel, while minimizing crosstalk and maximizing image performance.

Metallurgy // Novel alloy options to extend medical device limits

20 mins

 

If you could increase physician confidence, reduce patient risk and maximise catheter revenue would you choose to?

 

In this webinar Dr. Enda Keehan, Materials Science and Metallurgy Manager, explores various novel alloy options for Cardiovascular, Endoscopic and Neurovascular solutions. Here he will undergo a deep dive into the materials equipped for optimized catheter performance, improved kink resistance and easier device navigation whilst giving you the technical benefits and challenges of each.

Metallurgy // Novel alloy options to extend medical device limits

20 mins

 

If you could increase physician confidence, reduce patient risk and maximise catheter revenue would you choose to?

 

In this webinar Dr. Enda Keehan, Materials Science and Metallurgy Manager, explores various novel alloy options for Cardiovascular, Endoscopic and Neurovascular solutions. Here he will undergo a deep dive into the materials equipped for optimized catheter performance, improved kink resistance and easier device navigation whilst giving you the technical benefits and challenges of each.

Intrasense // Increased clinical data with micro-invasive pressure sensor

20 mins

 

As minimally invasive equipment becomes smaller and smarter, there is a need to enable direct pressure monitoring anywhere in the anatomy. Today, most surgical equipment either doesn’t have a pressure sensing function, or the pressure measurement is driven from an external sensor, causing interference and critical time delays in measurement.

 

A low-profile solution TE Connectivity’s IntraSense sensor enables existing equipment to become smaller for applications such as single-use endoscopes, diagnostic catheters, and needles. Learn more about its easy integration, comprehensive design and biocompatibility in our 30 minute on demand webinar.

 

Intrasense // Increased clinical data with micro-invasive pressure sensor

20 mins

 

As minimally invasive equipment becomes smaller and smarter, there is a need to enable direct pressure monitoring anywhere in the anatomy. Today, most surgical equipment either doesn’t have a pressure sensing function, or the pressure measurement is driven from an external sensor, causing interference and critical time delays in measurement.

 

A low-profile solution TE Connectivity’s IntraSense sensor enables existing equipment to become smaller for applications such as single-use endoscopes, diagnostic catheters, and needles. Learn more about its easy integration, comprehensive design and biocompatibility in our 30 minute on demand webinar.

 

PLEX // The advantages of fine wire conductors, with the ease of integrating flex circuits

20 mins

 

Why do flex circuits have to mean compromise in electrical performance? From crosstalk and line resistance to addressing mixed signal requirements and complex channel mapping, FPC’s can be costly and limit your design options.

 

TE’s solution - PLEX, the micro-cable interconnect platform that provides all the advantages of a fine wire conductor, with the ease of integrating a flex circuit. 

 

During our upcoming webinar Staff R&D Engineer Charlie Holtan will walk you through the PLEX platform, giving an in-depth view of its, advantages, configurability, integration and optimal applications.

PLEX // The advantages of fine wire conductors, with the ease of integrating flex circuits

20 mins

 

Why do flex circuits have to mean compromise in electrical performance? From crosstalk and line resistance to addressing mixed signal requirements and complex channel mapping, FPC’s can be costly and limit your design options.

 

TE’s solution - PLEX, the micro-cable interconnect platform that provides all the advantages of a fine wire conductor, with the ease of integrating a flex circuit. 

 

During our upcoming webinar Staff R&D Engineer Charlie Holtan will walk you through the PLEX platform, giving an in-depth view of its, advantages, configurability, integration and optimal applications.

COMING SOON

Check back for new content every month.

Upcoming Webinars –

•  Hypotubes 101 with Engineering Fellow Bernard McDermott.

•  Single Use Endoscope Solutions with R&D Engineer Marie Ottum.

MEET OUR PRESENTERS

eugene mayevskiy

Eugene Mayevskiy

Eugene, a Principal Development Engineer, specializes in the signal integrity of high-speed interconnects. With 5 patents and nearly 20 years of experience in interconnect characterization and modelling Eugene assists our customers to ensure they are at the forefront of medical innovation.

Enda Keehan

Dr. Enda Keehan

Enda, Ph.D., a Materials Science and Metallurgy Manager specializes in stainless steel, NiTi, CoCr, Tube and wire manufacturing processes. With 30+ published papers and 20 years' experience Dr. Keehan brings extensive knowledge to TE’s medical portfolio.

justin gaynor

Dr. Justin Gaynor

Justin, Ph.D., is the product manager for IntraSense. He joined TE Connectivity in 2019 with the acquisition of Silicon Microstructures, Inc., where he spent nine years leading the development of the IntraSense invasive pressure sensor product line. Dr. Gaynor worked to develop a robotic assembly process for the biocompatible, ultra-small sensors and was tasked with bringing IntraSense to commercial fruition as well as assisting with the sale of the company.

pete smith

Pete Smith

Pete, a senior manager of sales support at TE Connectivity, has 49 years of experience in the design, manufacture, and sales of consumer and industrial sensor products. Pete has spent the last 35 years at TE, working exclusively in the sensor technology space. His professional expertise in sensor product applications includes an in-depth understanding of how various sensors enable successful customer designs.

richard

Richard Baudreau

Richard, NPI Engineering Manager, has over 30+ years’ experience in medical device manufacturing. With 28 years in TE, Richard specializes in metals fabrication, bringing extensive knowledge to TE’s medical portfolio. With a BSc Mechanical Engineering, Richard manages the new product introductions in our facility to ensure that we are further advancing how we serve our customers.

charlie holtan

Charlie Holtan

Charlie, a Staff R&D Engineer, specializes in developing interconnect assemblies for diagnostic catheter devices and ultrasound applications. Catheter applications include shaft integration, connectorization and umbilical cable design. With 35 years of medical experience and 20 in TE Connectivity Charlie brings vast medical experience to TE’s imaging capabilities.

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Marie Ottum

Marie, R&D Engineer, has 20+ years’ experience in mechanical and systems design with medtech and consumer electronics industries. Marie brings extensive expertise as a subject matter expert for electronics integration in medical device design. With a BSc Mechanical Engineering and MSc Engineering and Technology Management, Marie is also a named inventor on two US patents.

Bernard McDermott

Bernard McDermott

Bernard, an Engineering Fellow at TE, is a member of our Advanced Technology & Platforming group. With over 26 years of R&D experience in medtech and electronics, Bernard brings extensive knowledge and expertise as a subject matter expert for advancements in structural heart delivery systems.

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QUESTIONS ?

Speak to any of our webinar presenters today to learn more about the content they have presented, and how it can apply to your project. We have industry experts in interventional, surgical, imaging and sensor solutions who want to help you solve your toughest design challenges.