April 2022

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Features: Imaging
Real-time imaging at high speeds faces three primary challenges.
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Features: Connectivity
From 3D printing and biomaterials to robotics and digital health, MD&M West is the largest medtech expo for suppliers and buyers.
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From the Editor: Medical
2021 definitely hinted at a successful future for medtech, says MDB Editor Sherrie Trigg.
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R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Researchers have developed a low-cost, highly precise focused ultrasound (FUS) device that can be used on small animal models in preclinical research.
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R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Researchers have developed a portable, artificially intelligent olfactory system.
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R&D: Medical
Researchers have succeeded in moving tiny amounts of liquid at will by remotely heating water over a metal film with a laser.
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R&D: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
The research offers potential inspiration for microfluidic pumps that allow the controlled flow of liquids.
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R&D: Test & Measurement
A thermometer directly monitors temperature changes when ions pass through a nanopore.
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R&D: Medical
A suite of diverse, multifunctional DNA nanotechnological tools offers unique capabilities.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
A complete optical path minimizes signal crosstalk between detection channels.
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Briefs: Medical
A system enables patients with a complete spinal cord injury to stand, walk, and more.
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Briefs: Materials
The highly adaptable materials could lead to new classes of wearable devices.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Detecting nonuniformities in optical properties opens the door to new uses
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
The polymer gear material reduces noise and absorbs shock and vibration.
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Products: Test & Measurement
Surgical Motors Portescap, Morristown, NJ, offers surgical motors that are designed to withstand 3,000+ autoclave cycles. The motors and controllers include the CNT1530 sterilizable...
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Products: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Weld monitors, fiber markers, new cleanrooms, and more
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Global Innovations: Medical
Hokkaido University scientists and colleagues have designed a prototype biosensor that detects levels of ATP and lactates in a patient’s blood.
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Features: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Although the pandemic has delayed the MDR’s validation date, it has not diminished the importance of this new regulation.
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Products: Tubing & Extrusion
Zeus, Orangeburg, SC, has launched a multi-lumen tubing to help simplify steerable catheter construction.
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Special Reports: Photonics/Optics
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Medical Robotics - April 2022
Novel biosensors set to revolutionize brain-controlled robotics...micro-robots propelled by air bubbles...a smart artificial hand...major advances in exoskeleton technology. These are just a few of the medical...

INSIDER: Medical
The healthcare sector globally is under increasing pressure due to the explosive growth of data in the form of electronic health records, clinical trials, mobile apps, wearables,...
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INSIDER: Robotics, Automation & Control
Put your brick-building skills to the test at MD&M West as you design and construct robots with movable parts to battle it out in the arena. The last bot standing wins. Hosted by master builder...
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INSIDER: Materials
The three-legged stool of medical device innovation requires great technical capability, of course, but also a deep understanding of the related medicine (anatomy, pathology, procedural...
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INSIDER: Design
A new design for eye and brain implants draws its inspiration from nature. Researchers have grown rodent retinal neurons on a fractal-patterned electrode, one that mimics the repeating...
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INSIDER: Medical
Researchers have developed a rapid test for COVID-19 using nanotechnology-based optical sensors. The sensor has high sensitivity and specificity to the spike protein RBD of...
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INSIDER: Medical
A point-of-care COVID-19 test can now detect and differentiate the alpha variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from earlier strains in saliva samples. The new test builds on...
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Trivia: Medical
In June 2000, what project began that has transformed medicine and research, including the study of different cancers and the development of more advanced diagnostic tests?
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News: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Sensors Converge (formerly Sensors Expo) Conference will take place June 27, 2022, at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, CA. A full-day preconference symposium will address...
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Eric Dietsch on the Benefits of Nitinol Wire
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In collaboration with the Fort Wayne Metals Engineering team, Eric Dietsch focuses on supporting customers with material recommendations, product development, and education. Eric is available to help you and your company with any Nitinol-related questions or needs that you may have.

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Inside Story: Trends in Packaging and Sterilization
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Eurofins Medical Device Testing (MDT) provides a full scope of testing services. In this interview, Eurofins’ experts, Sunny Modi, PhD, Director of Package Testing; and Elizabeth Sydnor, Director of Microbiology; answer common questions on medical device packaging and sterilization.

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