Biodegradable Nanoprobe Illuminates Tumors Brightly and Precisely

To highlight tumors in the body for cancer diagnosis, doctors can use tiny optical probes (nanoprobes) that light up when they attach to tumors.

Low-Voltage, Low-Power Pressure Sensors Monitor Health

Ionic hydrogels with tiny pyramidal microstructures help to increase the pressure sensitivity that can be measured.

Using Dynamic Weld Mode Welder to Tackle Hard-to-Handle Plastic Part Applications

For all of the advancements available in ultrasonic technology, there are certain component, material, or application characteristics that can make assembly quality very difficult to control.

Product Focus: Fluid Handling

A robotic dispensing system and three kinds of valves.

HCR Versatility Helps Manufacturers Shape Medical Devices

High consistency rubbers (HCRs) give medical device manufacturers the versatility they need for demanding therapeutic applications.

Microcomb Could Detect Diseases

Tiny photonic devices could be used to monitor a person’s health.

Conductive Cellulose Thread Shows Promise for Healthcare Applications

The thermoelectric textile produces a small amount of electricity when heated on one side.

Biosensor Measures Extracellular Hydrogen Peroxide

Researchers have developed a sensor for measuring concentrations of hydrogen peroxide in the vicinity of cell membranes, with nanometer-resolution.

From the Editor - FDA Catalog of Tools Helps Accelerate Device Development

FDA has created a “Catalog of Regulatory Science Tools,” in which it provides a comprehensive list of peer-reviewed resources for medical device developers.

Immersive Mixed Reality: Moving Automation Technologies to the Cloud

See how immersive mixed reality has helped medtech manufacturers maintain factory output despite the challenges posed by COVID-19.

Study Proposes Low-Cost, High-Efficiency Mask Design

Modifications to existing N95 masks improve their reusability.

Impact Modified Acrylic Copolymers: Understanding Chemical Resistance

An objective screening matrix to enable medical device manufacturers in identifying the appropriate material for device assemblies.

Color Blindness-Correcting Contact Lenses

Infused lenses create a safer way to see colors.

Careful Selection of Seal Material Essential to Ensure Reliable Operations

Learn how sealing materials have been developed to meet the most stringent needs in life sciences applications.

Disposables Drive the Rise of Bioplastics in the Healthcare Industry

See how medical disposables are leading to a growth in the use of bioplastics.

Artificial Pancreas System Upgraded with AI Algorithm

A new reinforcement learning (RL) based artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm calculates the amount of insulin needed for a diabetic patient and injects it automatically.

Wearable Sensor Measures Lactate Concentration in Real Time

Researchers have developed a soft and nonirritating microfluidic sensor for the real-time measurement of lactate concentration in sweat.

AI System Enables Contactless Heart Monitoring

A smart speaker acts as a contactless monitor for both regular and irregular heartbeats

Affordable Smart Patches Capture Multiple Vital Functions

Patches with wireless sensors monitor vitals without interruption.

New Products & Services

Barcode readers, risk-management software, servo drives, and more.

Micromotor Winding Technology Uses AI to Improve Motor Performance

Achievable coils increase the capabilities of the micromotors.

Molding: Comparing Liquid Silicone Rubber and High Consistency Rubber for Medical Applications

Medical device OEMs often face a tough decision: Use HCR or LSR for medical device component manufacturing?

Product of the Month

A new system ensures optimal synchronization between the adhesive, the dispensing system, and the UV LED curing equipment.

COVID-19 Test Detects Antibodies in Hundreds of Tiny Blood Samples

A reliable — and cheap — antibody test can analyze more than 1,000 samples at once and requires a small drop of blood, such as that from a finger prick.

Nontoxic, Flexible Energy Converters Could Power Wearable Devices

The design and fabrication of single-wall carbon nanotube thermoelectric devices on flexible polyimide substrates can provide the basis for wearable energy converters.

An Electrifying New Way to Seal Broken Blood Vessels

A team of researchers has developed a device that offers a quicker and less-invasive way to seal tears and holes in blood vessels, using an electrically activated glue patch applied via a...

3D Printing Lays the Foundation for a New Arsenal of Diagnostic Tests

Researchers have developed a 3D printing technique that extends the possibilities of lateral flow testing. Everyone is familiar with these tests in the form of the...

Simple Method Creates High-Strength Materials for Flexible Electronics

A new method allows for a laser-driven integration of metals into polymers to form electrically conductive composites. The development of flexible electronics, IoT...

Material Scientists Mimic Biology to Reimagine Manufacturing

Seeking answers on how to fabricate functionally useful patterns in ways inspired by developmental biology, a team of scientists has used frontal polymerization to mimic biology...

Biosensor-Based COVID-19 Test Provides Fast, Accurate Results

A low-cost, rapid diagnostic test for COVID-19 provides COVID-19 results within four minutes with 90 percent accuracy. Compared to existing methods for COVID-19 detection, the...

Microneedle Patch Delivers Antibiotics into Skin to Reduce MRSA

MRSA skin infections are often treated with intravenous injection of antibiotics, which can cause significant side effects and promote the development of resistant bacterial...

Personalized Sweat Sensor Monitors Blood Glucose with Just a Touch

Researchers have developed a device that can measure glucose in sweat with the touch of a fingertip, and then a personalized algorithm provides an accurate estimate of...

Historical Devices

This medical device, once also used to castrate horses, was used to remove tumors, cysts, and hemorroids in the late 1800s and early 1900s.