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Inflatable, Shape-Changing Spinal Implants Could Help Treat Severe Pain

The device uses soft robotics, ultra-thin electronics, and microfluidics.

Tiny Implant Cures Diabetes in Mice without Triggering Immune Response

Using a new minuscule device, researchers can implant insulin-secreting cells into diabetic mice

New Microchip Sensor Measures Stress Hormones from Drop of Blood

The use of nanosensors detects cortisol molecules directly.

Hierarchical Surface Restructuring for Electrodes and Microelectrode Arrays

Pulse Technologies has developed a patented technology that uses ultrashort pulse lasers to restructure surfaces in electrode materials and implantables.

Automation in Electronics Manufacturing Enables Better Patient Care

Automation removes the possibility of human error in high-precision or repetitive processes.

Bruisable Artificial Skin Could Help Prosthetics Sense Injuries

An artificial skin attached to a person’s knee develops a purple “bruise” when hit forcefully.

Sweat-Proof ‘Smart Skin’ Takes Reliable Vitals

The design could lead to conformable wearable monitors to track skin cancer and other conditions.

Technology Restores Sense of Touch in Nerves Damaged as a Result of Injury

A tiny sensor is implanted in the nerve of the injured limb.

Future Washable Smart Clothes Powered by Wi-Fi Will Monitor Health

A flexible, silk-based coil is sewn on the textile.

Extending the Service Life of Joint Prostheses with PEEK Biomaterials

Learn about a polymer material being explored for complex joint prosthesis systems.

Optical Lens Design Considerations for Cell Imaging in Microscopy

Understanding application, use case, and image resolution are key.

Intra-Oral Device Developed for Weight Loss

An intra-oral device is fitted by a dental professional to the upper and lower back teeth.

A Versatile Tool for CNC Machining of Medical Devices

Flexible hones enable machining of complex parts with cross-drilled holes.

New Products: Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West

Touchless switches, biocompatible adhesives, 3D-printing materials, and more.

Advanced Extrusion Techniques: How Engineered Extrusion Helps Medical Device Makers Improve Device Designs and Patient Experiences

Advances in hose and tubing manufacturing techniques are supporting new miniaturized devices and wearables.

Show Preview: MD&M West

MD&M West brings together medtech engineers, business leaders, and innovative thinkers to create life-changing medical devices.

Product Focus: Connectors/Wires/Cables

Autoclavable connectors, safety clips, connector straps, and more.

From the Editor - COVID-19 Pandemic Helps Push Growth of Medical Device Market

Learn why the global market for medical device technologies is projected to grow from $605.7 billion in 2020 to $796.9 billion by 2025.

Nanosensor-Based Device Enables Early Detection of Sudden Cardiac Death

A nanosensor-based system measures cardiac micropotential energies.

AI Tool Could Speed Up Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Diseases

A new tool could speed up the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases.

Programmable Fibers Expand Possibilties for Fabrics

The fabric-fiber has digital capabilities to collect, store, and analyze data using a neural network.

Inkjet Printing Shows Promise for Making E-Textiles

Researchers have demonstrated that they can print layers of electrically conductive ink on polyester fabric.

Product of the Month

A new series of medical desktop ac-dc power supplies is available from CUI.

Panel to Address Design Trends in Wearables, Home Health, and Drug Delivery

As the point of care continues to shift toward home-based applications, designers must consider how clinicians and caregivers can responsibly put more care in a...

MD&M West Kicks Off This Week with a New Look and Feel

To better align its five co-branded shows, Informa Markets had rebranded MD&M West with a new logo and renamed the conference Design. Engineer. Build.

MD&M West Keynote to Explore Artificial Intelligence

The development and use of artificial intelligence (AI), like many things, was accelerated during COVID-19. From image and speech recognition and robotic process automation initially, now...

SAE International: Expanding the Scope of Mobility

For over 120 years, SAE International has helped generations of engineers to blaze new trails and build the modern aerospace, automotive, and commercial vehicle industries. Now those trails...

Flexible, Wearable X-Ray Detector Doesn’t Require Heavy Metals

Researchers have developed a proof-of-concept wearable x-ray detector prepared from nontoxic metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) layered between flexible plastic and gold...

Bioprinted 3D Cardiac Patches Could Reverse Scar Formation

Researchers are investigating stem cell-laden 3D-bioprinted cardiac patch technologies for use as a therapeutic and regenerative approach for ischemic cardiomyopathy in reversing...

Low-Cost COVID-19 Device Allows At-Home Testing

Despite the impressively fast development of SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic tests over the last year and a half, the vast majority of patient samples must still be sent to a lab for processing, which...

Inside Story: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group

Rodd Turnquist tells Medical Design Briefs how to select the best pumps for medical devices and accelerating time to market.

Diagnostics

What well-known fictional device is now being developed as a real medical device?