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Products: Software
The new products and services for March 2023, including pressure sensors, coaxial cable assemblies, a pressure switch, and more.
Briefs: Imaging
Photoacoustic imaging, which combines optical and acoustic modalities, is enabling some of the most promising medical research.
Briefs: Materials
It may be possible to use electrostatic actuators in artificial muscles thanks to research that made use of ferroelectric materials to create an electrostatic actuator that can generate a strong force at a low driving voltage.
Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
A team of engineers has developed an electronic patch that can monitor biomolecules, including hemoglobin, in deep tissues.
Briefs: Wearables
Medical mobile applications have gained popularity during the pandemic. This article presents some guidelines for medical app development.
R&D: Medical
A new string-like implant can monitor fluctuations in brain chemicals, like a fitness tracker for the brain.
R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Researchers have developed a breakthrough handheld biosensor that enables quick and accurate detection of oral cancer. The biosensor consists of a sensor strip similar to a glucose strip...
R&D: Medical
Made of graphene, a cuffless device is worn on the underside of the wrist and can measure blood pressure with comparable accuracy to a standard blood pressure cuff. While the technology is still in...
R&D: Medical
A simple and accurate glucose-meter-based test incorporates a novel fusion protein could someday be used to monitor SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels. Glucose meters are readily available and easy to...
R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Researchers have developed a portable sensor made of simple materials to detect heavy metals in sweat, which is easily sampled. The sensor is simple in terms of the materials used to make it and the...
R&D: Medical
A surface-lighting microLED patch has been developed that inhibits UV-induced melanogenesis. The research team fabricated the skin-attachable surface-lighting microLED (SμLED, 4 × 4 cm2) patch by utilizing...
Technology Leaders: Materials
A family of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) crosslinked by irradiation improve thermomechanical properties and chemical resistance at elevated temperatures.
Features: Manufacturing & Prototyping
If the race to meet short-term milestones is run blindly, it can forever hamstring a medical device timeline.
Features: Wearables
Engineers are imagining ways for patients to get all their vitals without going to the doctor.
Trivia: Design
What life-saving device was first built from orange juice cans, used auto parts, and sausage casings?
INSIDER: Medical
Honeywell announced the addition of a new ultra-fine denier fiber to its Spectra® Medical Grade (MG) BIO fiber portfolio at MD&M West. Now...
INSIDER: Robotics, Automation & Control
Equipped with two arms, Aeolus Robotics’ aeo uses one arm to perform vital tasks, such as delivery or disinfection, while its second arm operates elevators and opens doors. The robot is showing off...
INSIDER: Medical
With an all-new linear actuator L series, Faulhaber launched a turnkey solution for a broad range of applications at MD&M West. The smaller versions 06L/08L/10L are...
INSIDER: Motion Control
Maxon released several new motors at MD&M West, including a series suitable for surgical robots and implants and a line of frameless DT motors with internal rotor...
INSIDER: Medical
Experts from Labcorp hosted a Coffee Talk session to provide MD&M West attendees with a primer on biocompatibility. Chris Parker, PhD, associate department...
INSIDER: Manufacturing & Prototyping
BioInteractions launched an expanded Product Pathway Partnership service incorporating bespoke coatings, optimized application and tooling, testing, regulatory support and...
INSIDER: Medical
Filmcast PTFE has historically been limited to a maximum diameter of around 0.100 in., which restricted the option for larger French size aspiration catheters. Confluent...
INSIDER: Medical
AMADA WELD TECH is demonstrating its UB-1500A low-power linear DC micro spot welder with the SL-323A high precision, low force electromagnetic weld head at MD&M West in Anaheim. This...
INSIDER: Medical
DuPont™ has introduced its new Liveo™ MG 7-9960 Soft Skin Adhesive, a soft elastomeric silicone adhesive for adhering medical devices to the skin with high adhesion...
INSIDER: Materials
A panel of experts presented the process and next steps for developing harmonized medical-grade materials with the goal toward establishing biological...
INSIDER: Materials
Two new LNP™ CRX polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resins from SABIC offer a distinct combination of robust chemical and impact resistance, thin-wall transparency, dimensional stability...
INSIDER: Materials
Plastic Ingenuity hosted a class on “Thermoform for Healthcare Packaging” in its booth Tuesday, February 7 at 9 AM as part of IoPP’s Fundamentals of Medical...
Features: IoMT
While many wearable technologies began as a way to help people improve fitness, they have evolved to take on much greater diagnostic and other medical uses.
Top Stories
INSIDER: Medical
Brain Implant Enables Safer Drug Delivery
INSIDER: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Pill-Sized Bioprinter Can Be Guided to Disease Site
Products: Wearables
INSIDER: Medical
Wireless Patch Enables Early Cancer Detection
INSIDER: Medical
Boston Scientific to Acquire Nalu Medical, Inc.
Features: Wearables
The Promise and Challenge of On-Body Biosensors: A Perspective on Clinical...
Ask the Expert
John Chandler on Achieving Quality Motion Control
FAULHABER MICROMO brings together the highest quality motion technologies and value-added services, together with global engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing, to deliver top quality micro motion solutions. With 34 years’ experience, John Chandler injects a key engineering perspective into all new projects and enjoys working closely with OEM customers to bring exciting new technologies to market.
Webcasts
Podcasts: Design
Developing Sustainable Drug-Delivery Devices
Podcasts: Medical
Smarter Pathways for Precision Drug Delivery in Cancer Care
On-Demand Webinars: Connectivity
Understanding Testing and Compliance Requirements for Wireless Medical Devices
Podcasts: Medical
Personalized Medicine and Drug Delivery
Podcasts: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Material Science Innovations for Medical Devices
Podcasts: AR/AI
Automation, Robotics, and AI Integration in Medical Manufacturing
Inside Story
Inside Story: Trends in Packaging and Sterilization
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.
