Strain Gauge Technology: The Secret to Success in Medical Pump Design and Manufacturing

In today’s competitive marketplace, medical pump OEMs and their associated design engineering personnel are incorporating strain gauge technologies into both small- and large-volume portable and ambulatory medical infusion pumps, such as insulin and syringe pumps and kidney dialysis machines, as a means of more accurately monitoring and predicting fluid flow rates. The pumps themselves are considered “mission critical” components within these medical device and equipment applications. Their accuracy and reliability remain of the utmost importance for ensuring a constant infusion of vital medication or fluid to the patient.