Product of the Month

A new class of 3D Printing resins for healthcare applications.

Wearable Head Scanner Allows Mobility During Brain Scans

Researchers have proposed a solution to both clearly visualize and accurately assess the brain via photoacoustic imaging.

From the Editor: Digital Revolution Drives Growing Connected Health Market

The connected healthcare market is growing at a robust rate, according to a report from Verified Market Research.

Optical Cochlear Implants Offer Better Hearing

The team designed an implant with LED emitters.

New Products and Services

Linear stepper stages, tubing, Bluetooth modules, and more.

Noninvasive Test Detects Cancer Cells

A diagnostic nanoparticle can reveal the presence of cancerous proteins.

Biosensor Aids in Early Diagnosis of Breast Cancer

A prototype of a new biosensor helps detect breast cancer in its earliest stages. The development of this biosensor falls within the field known as liquid biopsy, which helps detect the...

Nature-Inspired Coatings Could Power Tiny Labs

The new coatings were inspired by the natural world.

Vote for Medical Design Briefs Product of the Year 2021

Winners will be announced in Medical Design Briefs and here on MedicalDesignBriefs.com.

How Top Trends in Cleaning are Impacting Medical Device Design

Cleaning is a critical aspect of medical device design that is often overlooked during initial planning.

New Requirements for Medical Device Cleaning Validations: An Overview of ST98

As medical devices become more advanced and innovative, so do the regulations that surround them.

Optical Design Considerations for Additive Manufacturing

Light-based methods open many opportunities for medical applications.

New Sensor Enables Precise, Sensitive Brain Imaging Tool

A supersensitive magnetometer detects and records brain electrical activity.

The Three Challenges in Biomedical QC Testing

A robust, optimized mechanical testing program is essential to successful quality control testing.

Wearable Sensors Measure Body Position

Scientists have created wearable, stitchable, and sensitive sensors from flexible polymers and bundles of carbon fiber.

Monitoring Glucose Levels, No Needles Required

The wearable, noninvasive glucose monitoring device prototype is the first of its kind.

Product Focus: Test & Measurement

Trackers, interferometers, laser sensors, and more.

Shifting Demand for Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors Creates a Critical Supply Shortfall for Medical Electronics Needs

MLCC manufacturers are ramping up manufacturing capacity.

Transforming Plastic Parts into High-Value Products

Learn some of the essential areas of plasma treatment in the medical device industry.

Improving Quality of Life Through Medical Advancements

Growing older can bring both joy and hardship into our lives. Tasks that were once easy may become difficult as we age. However, with state-of-the-art technologies, the golden years can...

Rapid Test Uses Nanotechnology to Identify Viruses

A device detects viruses like COVID-19 in the body as fast as and more accurately than current, commonly used rapid detection tests. The optical sensor uses nanotechnology to accurately...

COVID-19: Rapid Screening System Uses Breath-Borne Biomarkers

A non-invasive exhaled breath screening system for COVID-19 (TestBreathNow-TBN) analyzes breath samples using breath-borne VOC biomarkers. The sampling process is completely...

Compact CRISPR System Enables Portable COVID-19 Testing

A new form of CRISPR technology that takes advantage of a compact RNA-editing protein could lead to improved diagnostic tests for COVID-19.

Wearable Injector Detects and Reverses Opioid Overdose

A wearable device detects and reverses an opioid overdose. The device, worn on the stomach like an insulin pump, senses when a person stops breathing and moving, and injects naloxone, a...

Microneedles

Microneedles offer an intriguing alternative to the drug-delivery devices we know and don't love.

Inside Story: Intertek Allentown

Senior scientist Paula McDaniel tells MDB how to find and prevent material failures.

Winter 2021 Resource Guide

In our winter edition of the MDB Resource Guide, learn about new cleaning requirements and find the right company to match your medical-design needs.

Vote for Medical Design Briefs 2021 Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

Winners will be announced in Medical Design Briefs and online.

Inventions

What common medical adapter that can reduce hospital-acquired infections shares its name with a traditional holiday symbol?