Abstract: The present invention is a method for real-time location monitoring of a sterilizable object. The method includes tracking a location of a sterilizable object bearing a tag. The tag includes a sealed housing, means for detecting a sterilization event and means for transmitting data concerning the sterilization event. The method also includes detecting a sterilization event. The method also includes transmitting a signal that the sterilization event has been detected by the tag.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for real-time location monitoring of a sterilizable object. The method includes tracking a location of a sterilizable object bearing a tag. The tag includes a sealed housing, means for detecting a sterilization event and means for transmitting data concerning the sterilization event. The method also includes detecting a sterilization event. The method also includes transmitting a signal that the sterilization event has been detected by the tag.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for real-time location monitoring of a sterilizable object. The method includes tracking a location of a sterilizable object bearing a tag using a mesh network. The tag preferably includes a sealed housing, means for detecting a sterilization event and means for transmitting data concerning the sterilization event. The method also includes detecting a sterilization event. The method also includes transmitting a signal that the sterilization event has been detected by the tag.

Abstract: A solder side cover comprised of static dissipative flame retardant polypropylene materials and a forming process for making the cover. A press is provided having controlled upper and lower platens configured to clamp, cold form, punch and trim solder side covers with one series of strokes. In preferred embodiments pneumatic actuators are synchronized in a reciprocating slider crank configuration driven by an extensible link to apply a compounded clamp/form/punch action on the material in a progressive manner using a single actuation. A subsequent actuator is employed to perform the precision shearing, maintaining critical edge to hole tolerances. The mechanism is employed to provide adequate force throughout the extent of its rotation while controlling velocity and acceleration in such a fashion as to allow for material deformation without failing the material. Controlled forming forces impart a necessary but predictable stress to generate the impression and avoid warpage and undesirable forming variations.