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Features: Materials
Accelerating Sustainability in the Healthcare Industry
In today’s world, many consumers are demanding that brands and corporations become more sustainable and make a dedicated effort to reduce their carbon footprint. This has led...
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Global Innovations: Green Design & Manufacturing
COVID-19: Scientists Develop Method to Disinfect PPE for Safe Reuse
A team has successfully developed a method for disinfecting PPE so it can be reused or safely recycled.
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R&D: Packaging & Sterilization
Sterilization Technology Could Rapidly Disinfect Disposable Face Masks
A new sterilization technology could be the key to safely reusing disposable face masks.
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Technology Leaders: Electronics & Computers
Cost-Effective Interconnects for Autoclaved Medical Devices
The medical market is becoming more and more impacted by influences of emerging market mega trends including expanding global markets, where products must be made to meet the economic...
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Features: Medical
Reusable Medical Devices: BI Selection, Overkill Validation Approaches, and First-Time Validation Pass Rates in Common Healthcare Steam Sterilization Cycles
When validating the steam sterilization instructions for a reusable medical device,...
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Briefs: Medical
Malleable ‘Electronic Skin’ Self-Healable, Recyclable
CU Boulder researchers have developed a new type of malleable, self-healing and fully recyclable “electronic skin” that has applications ranging from robotics and prosthetic...
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Briefs: Medical
Recycling Carbon-Fiber into New Material
A team of researchers led by the University of Colorado has determined that carbon-fiber composites, which are stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum, can be easily and cost-effectively recycled...
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Briefs: Materials
Supply of High-Tech Metals at Risk
http://news.yale.edu A team of researchers at Yale University assessed the “criticality” of all 62 metals on the Periodic Table of Elements, and developed key insights into which materials might become...
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Briefs: Medical
Improving Single-Patient-Use Model with Disposable Blood Pressure Cuff
Each year, hospital-acquired infections cost hospitals approximately $5 billion in the United States, according to a report in the American Journal of Infection Control....
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Briefs: Medical
Hand-Based Biometric Analysis
Hand-based biometric analysis systems and techniques provide robust hand-based identification and verification. An image of a hand is obtained, which is then segmented into a palm region and separate finger regions. Acquisition of the image is performed without requiring particular orientation or placement...
Mission Accomplished: Medical
Electrolyte Concentrates Treat Dehydration
For astronauts returning to Earth, adjusting to full gravity can be just as demanding as any of the challenges they faced in space. While readjusting to Earth’s gravitational pull, astronauts can...
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Features: Medical

Precision in Motion: The Future of Robotics and Automation in Medical...

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INSIDER: Materials

3D Ink Improves Comfort, Durability of ‘Smart Wearables’

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INSIDER: Wearables

Wearable Mimics CT Scans, Delivers Continuous Monitoring of Heart, Lungs

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INSIDER: Medical

Wound Dressings Made of Drug-Releasing Polymers

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Briefs: Photonics/Optics

Advanced Laser Welding Techniques for Titanium Pacemaker Housing:...

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News: Materials

Qosina Partners with Sealed Air to Offer Bioprocessing Bag Film

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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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Upcoming Webinars: Aerospace

Precision Under Pressure: The Centerless Grinding Advantage in...

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Upcoming Webinars: Medical

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Medical Devices

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On-Demand Webinars: Materials

Designing Medical Devices with Confidence: Using Servo Ultrasonic and/or Laser...

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Podcasts: Medical

AI and Machine Learning in Medical Device Cybersecurity

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Podcasts: Connectivity

The Growing Impact of Cybersecurity on Patient Safety in Medical Devices

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On-Demand Webinars: Internet of Things

Enhancing Security in Connected Medical Devices

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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