Photonics/​Optics

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Products: Tubing & Extrusion
Product Showcase
See the products in the Product Showcase, including Omnetics’ Nano-D connectors, Cadence's complex medical devices, Formacoat's medical device coating application, the Lee Company’s Full Isolation Dual Seal Precision Dispense Pump, Ulbrich’s Braid Wire Accelerator® Program, and much more.
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Global Innovations: Photonics/Optics
Optical Sensor Enables Continuous Noninvasive Glucose Sensing
A team has discovered new aspects of glucose’s infrared signature and have used this information to develop a miniaturized optical sensor only 5mm in diameter that could one day be used to provide continuous non-invasive glucose monitoring in diabetes management.
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Products: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Video Spotlight on Products and Services
See which products and services the video spotlight is on, including a static testing system from Instron, the SIGMA Laser Stent and Tube Cutting System, medical micro molding services from AccuMold, sterilization solutions and lab testing and advisory services from Sotera Health, electric linear actuators from Thomson, nitinol components from Confluent Medical, and Interpower's power cords.
Products: Motion Control
New Products and Services
See the new products and services, including Instron's precision specimen loader, Lumedel's fiberoptic collimating lenses, Fume hoods from HEMCO, a lithium coin cell holder for maximizing PC board capacity from Keystone Electronics, and more.
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Products: Software
New Products and Services
See the new products and services, including precision injection molding from Medbio; Covestro's Makrolon 3638 polycarbonate; laser processing systems from Amada Weld Tech; biocompatible adhesives, sealants, and potting materials from EpoxySet; brushless ECX speed motors from maxon; and more.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
OPO Lasers: Putting Optical Components to the Test
Optical parametric oscillator (OPO) lasers test optical fibers and components to characterize the spectral response of optical components. Now, these tunable pulsed lasers are being used to facilitate a range of tests at different wavelengths to qualify and quantify the performance of optical components such as fiber optic strands, filters, lenses, and coated mirrors.
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Global Innovations: Photonics/Optics
Ultra-Sensitive Photoacoustic Microscopy Enables New Biomedical Applications
A research team from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) developed a multi-spectral, super-low-dose photoacoustic microscopy system with a significant improvement in the system sensitivity limit, enabling new biomedical applications and clinical translation in the future.
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Products: Medical
New Products & Services
See the new products and services, including a low-capacity torque sensor from Sensor Technology, Dymax' first medical product in its new Hybrid Light-Curable series of adhesives, a bone screw inspection and measurement module from VisionX, and more.
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R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Sensor Uses Computer Vision-Based Optical Strain Technology
A research team has successfully overcome the limitations of soft strain sensors by integrating computer vision technology into optical sensors. The team developed a sensor technology known as computer vision-based optical strain (CVOS).
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Features: Medical
OPO Lasers Spur Advances in Mass Spectrometry Diagnostics
As mass spectrometry technology continues to evolve, so will the applications that can benefit from this important tool.
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News: Photonics/Optics
Excelitas Technologies to Acquire Heraeus Noblelight Business

Excelitas Technologies Corp., which produces photonic solutions for the industrial and medical markets, has signed a definitive agreement with Heraeus Group (Hanau,...

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Products: Motion Control
New Products And Services
The new products and services this month include an electronic rotary latch, an ultra black laser marking series, a hybrid hexapod, and more.
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Tech Talks: Photonics/Optics
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Laser Cutting of Medical Stents

As humans live increasingly longer lives, medical technology is improving the quality of those lives. To combat the rise in ailments such as obesity and cardiovascular disease that accompany longer...

Supplements: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Summer 2023 Resource Guide
In our summer edition of the MDB Resource Guide, learn about new cleaning requirements and find the right company to match your medical-design needs.
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Products: Sensors/Data Acquisition
New Products & Services
See the New Products and Services, including medical optics, healthcare polymers, a ventilator pressure sensor, and more.
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Global Innovations: Design
Microscope Could Speed Up and Simplify Breast Cancer Treatment
Researchers have developed an ultra-tiny endo-microscope that could help improve breast cancer treatment and cut NHS waiting lists.
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Supplements: Medical
Winter 2022 Resource Guide
In our summer edition of the MDB Resource Guide, learn about new cleaning requirements and find the right company to match your medical-design needs.
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Products: Imaging
New Products and Services
The new products and services in November 2022, including optical fibers, a shielded connector, spring brakes, and more.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Medical Lasers: When the Laser Application Requires Utmost Safety
The range of laser applications in the field of medicine and aesthetics in medicine is vast and varied.
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R&D: Photonics/Optics
Optical Fiber Sensor Measures Deviations in Spine
The sensors have already been used to monitor the curvature of structures and robotic arms. But measuring both the magnitude and direction of the spine’s curvature presents an additional challenge.
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Products: Medical
Product of the Month
UV-Enhanced Photodetectors

A family of photodiodes for medical applications is available from Opto Diode Corp., Camarillo, CA. The photodiodes operate from 190 to 400 nm and are available in two different...

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Global Innovations: Medical
Self-Cleaning Optical Fiber Can Help in Diagnosing Cancer, Monitoring Environment

Researchers have successfully developed a novel optical fiber design allowing the generation of rainbow laser light in the molecular fingerprint...

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Briefs: Medical
Ultrathin Dental Camera Inspired by Insect-Eye Structure
Using the device, assorted functional imaging was demonstrated to satisfy clinical needs.
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R&D: Photonics/Optics
Tiny Optical Sensors Could End Hospital Bed Sores

Scientists have designed tiny smart bed sensors embedded in hospital mattresses could put an end to painful and potentially life-threatening pressure sores, thanks to new technology. The...

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INSIDER: Photonics/Optics
Ultrasensitive Optical Sensing Instrument Has Broad Medical Uses

Researchers have developed a new kind of ultrasensitive optical sensing instrument. It combines the advantages of the two types of interferometers that are currently...

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R&D: Photonics/Optics
Deep UV Lasers for Device Sterilization

Engineers have created a deep-ultraviolet (UV) laser using semiconductor materials that show great promise for improving the use of UV light for sterilizing medical tools, among other applications....

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Features: Test & Measurement
Additive Manufacturing: New Frontiers for Production and Validation

Over the last few decades, additive manufacturing (AM)/ 3D printing has fundamentally changed the way that manufacturers approach product development. Industry is now...

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Features: Photonics/Optics
Designing Lenses for Near-Infrared and Fluorescence Endoscopy

Fluorescence endoscopy is becoming increasingly important in many medical diagnostic tests. Based on the molecular absorption of light, this technique works by revealing...

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INSIDER: Photonics/Optics
Micro-CAL Process Prints Fine Features in Glass Microstructures

Researchers have developed a new way to 3D print glass microstructures that is faster and produces objects with higher optical quality, design flexibility and strength. They...

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Top Stories

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INSIDER: Design

Ingestible Pill Inventories GI Tract

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Podcasts: Regulations/Standards

Overcoming Challenges in Material Selection for 3D Printed Medical Devices

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INSIDER: Wearables

Microneedle Patch Reverses Alopecia Hair Loss

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INSIDER: Medical

Collaborative Robotics Automates Wearable Tech Design

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INSIDER: Manufacturing & Prototyping

3D Printed Microneedle Technology Transforms Remote Healthcare

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Podcasts: Design

Exploring Robotics and Cobots in Medical Device Production

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.

Webcasts

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Upcoming Webinars: Robotics, Automation & Control

Medical and Healthcare Robotics Digital Summit

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Tech Talks: Manufacturing & Prototyping

Navigating Adhesive Obstacles on the Medical Device Design Journey

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Upcoming Webinars: Medical

UV Curing Advancements for Medical Device Manufacturing

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On-Demand Webinars: Medical

Combination Products: Cross-roads of Device and Pharmacological Agent Delivery

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Podcasts: Software

AI's Role in Advanced Medtech Manufacturing

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Podcasts: Design

Exploring Robotics and Cobots in Medical Device Production

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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