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R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Sensor Detects Heavy Metals in Sweat
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...
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R&D: Wearables
Skin Sensors Monitor Health
Skin-sensing wearables coat copper nanowires with graphene oxide.
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R&D: Medical
‘Hyper Glue’ Could Be Used for Medical Implants
Researchers hope to make everything from protective clothing to medical implants stronger and more corrosion resistant thanks to a newly developed hyper glue formula. The team of chemists...
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Global Innovations: Materials
Scientists Develop Elastic Metal Rods to Treat Scoliosis
National University of Science and Technology MISIS Moscow, Russia http://en.misis.ru/ Together with colleagues from the Ecole de Technologie Superiore (Montreal, Canada), scientists at...
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Briefs: Medical
Nanotexturing Creates Bacteria-Killing Spikes on Stainless Steel Surfaces
By using an electrochemical etching process on a common stainless-steel alloy, researchers have created a nanotextured surface that kills bacteria while not harming...
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Briefs: Medical
Discovery Lights Path for Alzheimer’s Research
A probe invented at Rice University that lights up when it binds to a misfolded amyloid beta peptide — the kind suspected of causing Alzheimer's disease — has identified a specific binding...
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Features: Medical
ADHESIVES: The Importance of CTE for Assembly Reliability
Adhesive compounds play a critical role in the fabrication of assemblies for electronic, optical, and mechanical systems. In securing multiple components into a single structure, bonding...
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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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Technology Leaders: Medical
Plasma-Applied Silicone Coatings for the Next Generation of Medical Devices
For many medical device manufacturers, the application of proprietary coatings and surface treatments can play a critical role in differentiating their products as they...
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Briefs: Medical
Electrochemical Etching Improves 3D printing of metals
Researchers at Arizona State University have made potentially game-changing progress in the emerging realms of 3D printing and additive manufacturing — an advance that could have a...
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R&D: Energy
Researchers Use Rust to Improve 3D-Printing Process
A team of Northwestern researchers has created a new way to print three-dimensional metallic objects using rust and metal powders.
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Applications: Medical
Locking Gas Springs Can Ensure Safety and Flexibility of a Medical System
Heavy-duty gas springs are often used to replace or supplement human power when lifting or lowering heavy loads such as lids, hoods, and flaps in construction and...
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Technology Leaders: Tubing & Extrusion
PVC vs. Polyurethane: A Tubing Comparison
PVC and polyurethane are thermoplastic materials that can be formed into a variety of shapes, including tubing and reinforced hose. Both materials are useful in numerous applications. But depending on...
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Global Innovations: Medical
Creating More Durable Joint Implants
Empa Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Duebendorf, Switzerland www.empa.ch Natural joints can wear out due to daily stress and body movement, so you would expect that an...
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Features: IoMT
Meeting UDI Mandate Directly with Laser Marking
With the recent release of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s final unique device identifier (UDI) ruling, the race is on for medical manufacturers to comply with the newly proposed...
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Briefs: Materials
Aluminum Anodizing Technology for Reusable Medical Equipment
Aluminum outperforms other materials to become an ideal choice for manufacturing of medical instruments, equipment, and devices mainly due to its intrinsic sustainable qualities. It...
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
VA Developing New Heat-Enhanced Pulse Ox Device
Pulse oximetry has gained widespread clinical acceptance as a standard patient vital sign measurement because it can give clinicians an early warning of low arterial blood oxygen saturation...
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Mission Accomplished: Medical
Burnishing Techniques Strengthen Hip Implants
When compressed air mixes with jet fuel and is ignited in a turbine engine, the temperature can reach 3,000 °F. As a result of this fiery exhaust, the turbine spins and then forces the air through...
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Briefs: Medical
Electrochemical Detection of Multiple Bioprocess Analytes
An apparatus that includes highly miniaturized thin-film electrochemical sensor array has been demonstrated as a prototype of instruments for simultaneous detection of multiple substances of interest (analytes) and measurement of acidity or alkalinity in bioprocess streams. Measurements of...
Briefs: Medical
Use of Atomic Oxygen for Increased Water Contact Angles of Various Polymers for Biomedical Applications
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of atomic oxygen (AO) exposure on the hydrophilicity of nine different polymers for...
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INSIDER: Medical

Biotech Startup Turns to Space to Manufacture Artificial Retinas

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INSIDER: Wearables

AI-Designed Shape-Shifting Microneedles Aid Diabetic Wound Healing

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Blog: Regulations/Standards

Why the U.S. and China Are Taking Different Paths on Pig-to-Human Organs

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Podcasts: Medical

Why the Next Medical Breakthrough May Come from Space

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Features: Medical

Where Test Plans Break: Measuring the Performance of Ultra-Miniature...

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Podcasts: Design

Adaptive DBS: The Next Leap in Closed-Loop Neurostimulation

Ask the Expert

Eric Dietsch on the Benefits of Nitinol Wire
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In collaboration with the Fort Wayne Metals Engineering team, Eric Dietsch focuses on supporting customers with material recommendations, product development, and education. Eric is available to help you and your company with any Nitinol-related questions or needs that you may have.

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Editorial Webinars: Manufacturing & Prototyping

Design for Miniaturization: Meeting the Demand for Smaller, Smarter, and More...

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Summits: Medical

2026 Medical & Healthcare Robotics Summit (Online)

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Podcasts: Wearables

Making Telemedicine Work in Low-Connectivity Environments

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Podcasts: Medical

Why the Next Medical Breakthrough May Come from Space

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Webinars: Medical

How to Avoid Chemical Characterization Pitfalls in Medical Devices

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Podcasts: Medical

Adaptive DBS: The Next Leap in Closed-Loop Neurostimulation

Inside Story

Inside Story: Trends in Packaging and Sterilization
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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.

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