Tiny Magnetics Show Promise for Medical Applications

Small magnetic objects are showing promise in the biomedical field.

Leading Women in Engineering & Science: Mahsa Nakhjiri, Senior Director of Technical Product Management, Flex

Nakhjiri is a veteran in creating emerging technologies and loves dealing with their ambiguities and challenges.

New Method Detects Defects in 2D Materials

Researchers have developed a technique to quickly and sensitively characterize defects in 2D materials used in sensors and electronics.

Drug Testing with Human Body-on-Chip Systems

A team of scientists has devised a functioning comprehensive multiorgan-on-a-chip platform that enables effective in-vitro-to-in-vivo translation (IVIVT) of human drug pharmacology.

Leading Women in Engineering & Science: Yolita Wildman Nugent, Director, Advanced Soft Systems Integration, Flex

As the founder of the Soft Systems program at Flex, Yolita brings electronics, smart textiles and computation together to create new products, digital experiences and functionalities through fibers and textiles.

New Products and Services

IoT Prototyping Board Renesas, Tokyo, Japan, has introduced a low-power prototyping board that will simplify and speed up product development for IoT endpoint equipment including healthcare equipment. The RL78/G14...

AI-Analyzed Blood Test Predicts Disease Progression

Scientists used an AI algorithm to analyze the blood and post-mortem brain samples of 1,969 patients with Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease.

Color-Changing Bandages Sense and Treat Bacterial Infections

According to the World Health Organization, antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health. Sensing and treating bacterial infections earlier could help improve...

Wearable Health Tech Gets Efficiency Upgrade

The flexible device harvests heats from the human body.

Leading Women in Engineering & Science: Winnie Yu, PhD, Senior Director of Medical Innovation, Flex - Health Solutions

Yu is passionate about helping customers realize their vision for new products.

From the Editor - The 2019 Products of the Year

In December, we asked Medical Design Briefs readers to cast their ballot to choose from our 12 Products of the Month the technology they felt was the most significant new introduction to the...

Machine Keeps Human Livers Alive for One Week Outside of the Body

Breakthrough may increase the number of available organs for transplantation.

Leading Women in Engineering & Science: Katie Farley, Kim Jackson, Sue Marchant, Patricia Santos-Serrao & Erin Wright; MasterControl

These leaders are driving innovation and the next generation of MasterControl solutions.

Leading Women in Engineering & Science: Sarah Charette, Product Manager

Sarah has been with The Lee Company for 9 years and is Product Manager of the Control Valve Group.

Research Zeroing in on Electronic Nose for Diagnosing Disease

The nose measures gases in a patient’s breath.

Leading Women in Engineering & Science: Dawn F. Massa Stancavish, Chief Innovation Officer & COO

As Chief Innovation Officer, Stancavish brings her keen knowledge of MASSA’s capabilities to new customers and markets.

Engineers Design Bionic ‘Heart’ for Testing Prosthetic Valves, Other Cardiac Devices

The device made of heart tissue and a robotic pumping system beats like the real thing.

Leading Women in Engineering & Science: Dr. Annette Teng, CEO; Lisa Wen, Process Engineer

Dr. Teng has worked for Promex for over 6 years and is currently the CTO.

Discovery Takes Pressure Off Blood Measurements

The portable blood pressure monitoring device provides data continuously to patients.

Magnetic Sensor Circuits on Various Surfaces

Researchers have developed the world’s thinnest and lightest magnetic sensor matrix sheet system

Portable Device Helps Doctors Diagnose Sepsis Faster

EPFL researchers have developed a highly sensitive and portable optical biosensor that stands to accelerate the diagnosis of fatal conditions like sepsis.

Embedded Computer Computer Vision in Medical Technology: Focus on Mobile and eHealth Devices

Color video technology paired with artificial intelligence holds great development potential for the future optimization of patient care.

Leading Women in Engineering & Science: Making their Mark in Medical History

This feature presents insights from industry leaders, inventors, entrepreneurs, and those inspiring other women through education.

Ultrasound Helps Make 3D Printed Alloys Stronger

Researchers have used sound vibrations to shake metal alloy grains into tighter formation during 3D printing.

Laser Welding ‘Clear-on-Clear’ Plastics for Medical Applications

Through a new process, it is now possible to laser-weld two optically clear plastic parts made of a wide range of polymer materials for medical applications.

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Opens New Technical Center

The facility will be used to perform customer test cutting and complete process development requirements.

Digital DHRs: Automating the Last Mile of the Production Process

Many manufacturers still struggle to digitize the “last mile” of their factory floor.

Researchers Develop Ultra-Thin, Ultra-Flexible Electronic Material

Nanothin flexible touchscreens could be printed like newspaper.

Collaboration: A Powerful, Effective Strategy for Medtech Companies Moving to Embrace Industry 4.0 and Drive Digital Transformation

The digital revolution under way in medtech manufacturing will continue to transform the industry into a more connected, efficient, and agile ecosystem.