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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
High-Powered Lasers: A Call for Fiber Delivery
A new feature of the modern high-powered laser is the need to transmit various wavelengths through fiber optics. Fiber optics have emerged as the primary method for transmitting laser light due to its ease of setup and disconnection. Read on to learn more.
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Products: Medical
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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Global Innovations: Imaging
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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Global Innovations: Photonics/Optics
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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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 tissue...
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R&D: Nanotechnology
Lens Offers Tunable Focus
A metasurface lens has been created that uses a piezoelectric thin film to change focal length when a small voltage is applied. Because it is extremely compact and lightweight, the new lens could be useful for...
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R&D: Medical
Smart Lens Prevents Diabetic Retinopathy
Researchers have developed a smart contact lens-type wearable device to prevent diabetic retinopathy and treat it in its early stages by irradiating 120 μW far red/LED light to the retina. This...
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Optical Design Considerations for Additive Manufacturing
Light-based methods open many opportunities for medical applications.
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Products: Photonics/Optics
Product Focus: Test & Measurement
Trackers, interferometers, laser sensors, and more.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Optical Lens Design Considerations for Cell Imaging in Microscopy
Understanding application, use case, and image resolution are key.
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Blog: Photonics/Optics
Tiny Package, Big Resolution: Wafer-Level Camera Reaches Smallest Parts of Anatomy
A new camera module with quadruple the resolution of its predecessor, at 400 × 400, or 160 Kpixels, provides clear images inside the body’s farthest recesses....
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INSIDER: Medical
Tool Improves Imaging of Brain Activity
Researchers from UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State University developed a new technology that will allow neuroscientists to capture images of the brain almost 10 times larger than previously possible –...
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R&D: Medical
Fish-Inspired Lens Sees in the Dark
Combining the best features of a lobster and an African fish, University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers have created an artificial eye that sees in the dark. The technology could help brighten the dim surroundings presented from surgical scopes.
INSIDER: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Doctoring up iPhones for Microscopy and Spectroscopy
A team of researchers from the University of California, Davis has transformed everyday iPhones into medical-quality imaging and chemical detection devices. Though they are not the first to tweak the smartphone in this way, this represents a simpler and more affordable method. Using materials...

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Blog: Medical

U.S. Tariffs: Implications and Strategies for Medtech Manufacturers

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INSIDER: Sensors/Data Acquisition

Device Detects Infections from Skin Temperature

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INSIDER: Design

Portable, Blood-Based Device Detects Colon Cancer

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Applications: Materials

Parallel Fluidics Produces Ultra-Precise Microfluidics Prototypes with...

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R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition

Tiny Spectral Sensor Identifies Materials

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INSIDER: Medical

Novel Leadless Pacemaker Prevents Invasive Surgeries

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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Upcoming Webinars: Medical

Designing Medical Devices with Confidence: Using Servo Ultrasonic...

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Podcasts: Connectivity

AI and Machine Learning in Medical Device Cybersecurity

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Podcasts: IoMT

The Growing Impact of Cybersecurity on Patient Safety in Medical Devices

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On-Demand Webinars: Connectivity

Enhancing Security in Connected Medical Devices

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Podcasts: Connectivity

The FDA’s Role in Medical Device Cybersecurity

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Podcasts: Software

Best Practices for Securing Medical Devices

Inside Story

Inside Story: Validating Your Sterilization Process
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To find out more about sterile product development and registration, MDB recently spoke with Elizabeth Sydnor, Director of Microbiology of Eurofins Medical Device Testing (Lancaster, PA). Read the interview.

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