IRphotonics of Hamden, Conn., an infrared-based materials and systems manufacturer, announced that its iCure spot curing system has completed qualification and production acceptance with an undisclosed US medical device manufacturer. After six months of evaluation on a project, the manufacturer has purchased an undisclosed number of the iCure units to bond microelectronic components on a disposable medical device. The device is suitable for spot curing of thermal epoxies, for bonding and fixing plastic and glass components, for precision assembly and bonding of semiconductor components, and for localized heat welding of thermoplastics.