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Effects of Tube Processing on the Fatigue Life of Nitinol: Part 1
With medical devices approved for more demanding cardiovascular applications such as transcatheter aortic and mitral valve repair (TAVR/TMVR), the long-term structural integrity...
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Features: Medical
Advances in Specialty Metals Drive New Medical Device Applications
Stainless steel in its different varieties, including 304, 316, 316L, and others, is the material that forms the backbone of the medical device industry. However, other...
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Briefs: Materials
Orthopedic Implant Could Provide Superior Support to Damaged Bones
Purdue University researchers are developing a nontoxic, biodegradable orthopedic implant that could be safely absorbed by the body after providing adequate support to damaged...
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Briefs: Medical
Finding Flaws in 3D-Printed Titanium
Titanium found its initial use in aircraft because it is strong but light. Today, it’s found everywhere, from eyeglass frames and jewelry to sports gear, tools, surgical and dental implants, and...
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Features: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Milling Tooling Developments Increase Quality and Productivity in the Machining of Orthopedic Replacement Components
The manufacturing of medical components must meet standards of accuracy, reliability, quality, and traceability that equal and...
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Features: Materials
An Overview of Nitinol: Superelastic and Shape Memory
The world population is growing, globalization has resulted in a higher standard of living in many countries, and people are living longer. With increased living standards and choices people...
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R&D: Medical
New Metal Alloy as Strong as Titanium
Materials scientists from North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, and Qatar University have developed a new high-entropy metal alloy that, they say, has a higher strength-to-weight ratio than any other existing metal material. High-entropy alloys consist of five or more metals in roughly equal amounts....
Briefs: Medical
$19 Million Funding Awarded for Additive Manufacturing Projects
America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, announced the 15 awardees of its second call for additive manufacturing (AM) applied research and development projects. Driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, America Makes will...
R&D: Materials
Creating a Cookbook of Alloys for Bone Implants
Researchers at The Ohio State University (OSU), Columbus, and their partners are building a database of new titanium alloys that, they say, will be used to reduce the stress that pins, plates, and...
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Features: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Specialty Metals Make Sophisticated Medical Devices Possible
Around the world, people are living longer, more active lives thanks to continuing advancements in medical technology. This evolution in technology stems from the development of...
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Blog: Medical

U.S. Tariffs: Implications and Strategies for Medtech Manufacturers

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INSIDER: Sensors/Data Acquisition

Device Detects Infections from Skin Temperature

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INSIDER: Design

Portable, Blood-Based Device Detects Colon Cancer

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Applications: Materials

Parallel Fluidics Produces Ultra-Precise Microfluidics Prototypes with...

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R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition

Tiny Spectral Sensor Identifies Materials

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INSIDER: Medical

Novel Leadless Pacemaker Prevents Invasive Surgeries

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Dan Sanchez on How to Improve Extruded Components
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Improving extruded components requires careful attention to a number of factors, including dimensional tolerance, material selection, and processing. Trelleborg’s Dan Sanchez provides detailed insights into each of these considerations to help you advance your device innovations while reducing costs and speeding time to market.

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Upcoming Webinars: Medical

Designing Medical Devices with Confidence: Using Servo Ultrasonic...

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Podcasts: Connectivity

AI and Machine Learning in Medical Device Cybersecurity

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Podcasts: IoMT

The Growing Impact of Cybersecurity on Patient Safety in Medical Devices

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On-Demand Webinars: Connectivity

Enhancing Security in Connected Medical Devices

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Podcasts: Connectivity

The FDA’s Role in Medical Device Cybersecurity

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Podcasts: Software

Best Practices for Securing Medical Devices

Inside Story

Inside Story: Validating Your Sterilization Process
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To find out more about sterile product development and registration, MDB recently spoke with Elizabeth Sydnor, Director of Microbiology of Eurofins Medical Device Testing (Lancaster, PA). Read the interview.

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