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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.
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R&D: Test & Measurement
Noninvasive Test Detects Cancer Cells
A diagnostic nanoparticle can reveal the presence of cancerous proteins.
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Briefs: Wearables
Licking a Tootsie Roll® Sensor to Monitor Health
The candy was used as an electrode to detect salt and electrolyte levels in saliva.
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R&D: Energy
Self-Powered Diaper Sensors Monitor Urine Sugar Levels
The proposed system will help prevent the onset of diabetes.
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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.
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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
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
New Microchip Sensor Measures Stress Hormones from Drop of Blood
The use of nanosensors detects cortisol molecules directly.
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R&D: Photonics/Optics
Sensor Tracks Stress Hormone in Real Time
A prototype of a fluorescence-based sensor provides continuous detection of cortisol concentrations in real time.
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Briefs: AR/AI
Moving One Step Closer to Personalized Anesthesia
The device continuously measures the blood concentration of propofol.
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Briefs: Medical
Portable COVID Test Delivers Fast, Accurate Results
The single-chip system is a complete functioning electronic circuit.
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Features: Materials
Impact-Modified Acrylic Copolymers: Evaluating Chemical Resistance
Learn the key parameters for evaluating the chemical resistance of your materials.
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R&D: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Reduced Heat Leakage Improves Wearable Heat Harvester
A flexible heat harvesting device shows better efficiency at retaining heat to power the device.
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R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
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.
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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?
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Silicone Membrane for Wearable Devices Is Comfortable and Breathable
The membrane wicks water away from the skin.
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R&D: Wearables
Wearable Sensor Monitors Health Using Saliva and Tears
Wearable sensors would be placed near the tear duct or mouth to collect biofluid samples.
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R&D: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Artificial Aorta Reduces Blood Pressure
A silicone aorta can reduce how hard patients’ hearts have to pump.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Deciphering Medical Risk with High-Performance Computing
Specialized computational algorithms provide for highly efficient DNA sequence analysis.
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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.
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Briefs: Medical
Patches Detect When a Viral Disease Is About to Get Worse
Sensing patch detects increased biomarkers in bodily fluids.
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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.
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Briefs: Medical
Adhesive Film Turns Smartwatch into Biochemical Health Monitoring System
The system looks for chemical indicators found in sweat.
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R&D: Design
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.
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Briefs: Design
Four Critical Challenges of Prehospital Infusion
Infusion pump manufacturers must address challenges to support paramedics.
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R&D: Medical
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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Briefs: Wearables
Simple Device Monitors Health Using Sweat
A single opening reduces the amount of evaporation.
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Briefs: Design
Paper-Based Technology Advances Earlier Cancer Detection
The technology is more than 30 times more sensitive than current lab-based tests.
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R&D: Wearables
Noninvasive Fetal Oxygen Monitor Could Enable Safer Deliveries
A device to directly measure blood oxygen saturation in a fetus during labor could both reduce the rate of cesarean sections and improve outcomes in difficult deliveries.
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R&D: Medical
Paper-Based Device Analyzes Sweat
Researchers have constructed a paper-based device as a model of wearables that can collect, transport, and analyze sweat in next-generation wearable technology.
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INSIDER: Design

AI-Designed Shape-Shifting Microneedles Aid Diabetic Wound Healing

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Podcasts: Medical

Why the Next Medical Breakthrough May Come from Space

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Blog: Medical

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

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INSIDER: Aerospace

Biotech Startup Turns to Space to Manufacture Artificial Retinas

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Podcasts: Design

Adaptive DBS: The Next Leap in Closed-Loop Neurostimulation

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Ask the Expert

John Chandler on Achieving Quality Motion Control
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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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Editorial Webinars: Manufacturing & Prototyping

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

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Summits: Robotics, Automation & Control

2026 Medical & Healthcare Robotics Summit (Online)

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Podcasts: Design

Rapid Diagnostics for Extreme and Low-Resource Environments

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Podcasts: Sensors/Data Acquisition

Resilient Device Design for Harsh Conditions

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Podcasts: Design

Making Telemedicine Work in Low-Connectivity Environments

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Podcasts: Manufacturing & Prototyping

Why the Next Medical Breakthrough May Come from Space

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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