Keyword: Fluids and secretions

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R&D: Medical
Rapid COVID-19 Improves Response to Future Outbreaks

A new COVID-19 test could have a huge social and economic impact and completely change the response in the travel and leisure industries. The project is looking to create a handheld...

R&D: Electronics & Computers
Single-Use Sensor Strips Detect Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
A single-use sensor strip can be used with a circuit board.
R&D: Wearables
Needle-Free Device Collects Blood Samples
A new technology offers a needle-free, painless and easy-to-use method for collecting blood samples.
Global Innovations: Wearables
Technology Enables Needle-Free Glucose Monitoring
A needle-free technology allows people with diabetes to measure blood sugar levels without having to stick a needle into their fingertips.
R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Smartphone Platform Gives Early Warning for Cancer
A new platform provides visual detection analysis for lung cancer and ketosis/diabetes via different testing probes.
R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Noninvasive Test Detects Cancer Cells
A diagnostic nanoparticle can reveal the presence of cancerous proteins.
Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Licking a Tootsie Roll® Sensor to Monitor Health
The candy was used as an electrode to detect salt and electrolyte levels in saliva.
R&D: Energy
Self-Powered Diaper Sensors Monitor Urine Sugar Levels
The proposed system will help prevent the onset of diabetes.
Technology Leaders: Energy
Developing a Customized Glucometer Using GreenPAK
Glucometer designs available on the market today are costly, large, and power inefficient. See how GreenPAK offers an upgrade.
R&D: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Tiny Implant Cures Diabetes in Mice without Triggering Immune Response
Using a new minuscule device, researchers can implant insulin-secreting cells into diabetic mice
Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
New Microchip Sensor Measures Stress Hormones from Drop of Blood
The use of nanosensors detects cortisol molecules directly.
R&D: Test & Measurement
Sensor Tracks Stress Hormone in Real Time
A prototype of a fluorescence-based sensor provides continuous detection of cortisol concentrations in real time.
Briefs: AR/AI
Moving One Step Closer to Personalized Anesthesia
The device continuously measures the blood concentration of propofol.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Portable COVID Test Delivers Fast, Accurate Results
The single-chip system is a complete functioning electronic circuit.
Features: Materials
Impact-Modified Acrylic Copolymers: Evaluating Chemical Resistance
Learn the key parameters for evaluating the chemical resistance of your materials.
R&D: Wearables
Reduced Heat Leakage Improves Wearable Heat Harvester
A flexible heat harvesting device shows better efficiency at retaining heat to power the device.
R&D: Materials
Wearable Sensor Measures Lactate Concentration in Real Time
Researchers have developed a soft and nonirritating microfluidic sensor for the real-time measurement of lactate concentration in sweat.
Briefs: Materials
Molding: Comparing Liquid Silicone Rubber and High Consistency Rubber for Medical Applications
Medical device OEMs often face a tough decision: Use HCR or LSR for medical device component manufacturing?
Briefs: Materials
Silicone Membrane for Wearable Devices Is Comfortable and Breathable
The membrane wicks water away from the skin.
R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Wearable Sensor Monitors Health Using Saliva and Tears
Wearable sensors would be placed near the tear duct or mouth to collect biofluid samples.
R&D: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Artificial Aorta Reduces Blood Pressure
A silicone aorta can reduce how hard patients’ hearts have to pump.
Briefs: Medical
Deciphering Medical Risk with High-Performance Computing
Specialized computational algorithms provide for highly efficient DNA sequence analysis.
Briefs: Design
Extraction of Largely Unexplored Bodily Fluid Could Be a New Source of Biomarkers
Fluid could provide a new source of information for routine diagnostic testing.
Briefs: Medical
Patches Detect When a Viral Disease Is About to Get Worse
Sensing patch detects increased biomarkers in bodily fluids.
Global Innovations: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Wearable Sensors Printed on Natural Materials Analyze Substances Present in Sweat
Researchers in Brazil have printed a wearable sensor from microbial nanocellulose, a natural polymer.
Briefs: Materials
Adhesive Film Turns Smartwatch into Biochemical Health Monitoring System
The system looks for chemical indicators found in sweat.
R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Researchers Develop Portable Blood Ammonia Detector
Researchers have developed a handheld, portable ammonia detector that — like glucometers used to measure blood sugar — assesses ammonia levels from a finger or earlobe prick.
Briefs: Design
Four Critical Challenges of Prehospital Infusion
Infusion pump manufacturers must address challenges to support paramedics.
R&D: Wearables
Smart Fabrics Monitor Body by Changing Color
Researchers have developed biomaterial-based inks that respond to and quantify chemicals released from the body.

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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.

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Webinars: Medical

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Rapid Precision Prototyping Program Speeds Medtech Product Development

Rapid prototyping technologies play an important role in supporting new product development (NPD) by companies that are working to bring novel and innovative products to market. But in advanced industries where products often make use of multiple technologies, and where meeting a part’s exacting tolerances is essential, speed without precision is rarely enough. In such advanced manufacturing—including the medical device and surgical robotics industries — the ability to produce high-precision prototypes early in the development cycle can be critical for meeting design expectations and bringing finished products to market efficiently.

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Briefs: Packaging & Sterilization

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