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Mission Accomplished: Aerospace
Technologies from NASA, federal labs, and universities have found commercial applications in the medical industry. Read on, as this article highlights some of those spin-off innovations.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Electrosurgery continues to evolve, driven by advancements in technology and a growing demand for minimally invasive surgical techniques. Pulsed field ablation represents a cutting-edge development in the field, offering a novel approach to tissue ablation with the potential to revolutionize the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and other clinical conditions. As research and innovation in electrosurgery progress, the future holds promise for further improving patient outcomes and advancing the practice of medicine. Read on to learn more.
Briefs: Wearables
An international team of researchers developed the material by embedding clusters of highly dielectric ceramic nanoparticles into an elastic polymer. The material was reverse-engineered to not only mimic skin elasticity and motion types, but also to adjust its dielectric properties to counter the disruptive effects of motion on interfacing electronics, minimize energy loss and dissipate heat.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The article explores the role of high-attenuation shielding in ensuring EMC in medical devices, highlighting Tech Etch's 2400 and 2500 series fabric over foam as examples to effectively block EMI in sensitive medical electronics.
Features: Electronics & Computers
Patient safety, cost, and efficiency will always be the top drivers shaping the evolution of healthcare.
Features: IoMT
Advancing minimally invasive surgery and its usefulness in diagnosis and treatment in more healthcare situations is a direct challenge for medical...
Products: Electronics & Computers
Power entry modules, application processors, proximity testing services, and more.
Technology Leaders: RF & Microwave Electronics
Small medical electronics are at the forefront of a new round of technology trends involving printed circuit board (PCB) assembly and manufacturing.
Products: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Autoclavable connectors, safety clips, connector straps, and more.
Features: RF & Microwave Electronics
Before you select RF components for an MRI machine, make sure you first understand the basic physics of the technology.
R&D: Energy
An innovative system may provide a new option to use directed energy for biomedical applications.
INSIDER: Medical
Researchers are developing devices to explore the possibilities of wearable, flexible antennas. The team found that changing the geometry of the antenna changes its performance,...
Products: RF & Microwave Electronics
Embedded antennas, fume hoods, computing nodes, and more.
Features: Electronics & Computers
New sensors and high-performance microwiring are extending the performance of active myoelectric prosthetics.
Briefs: Medical
The technology provides insight into the mechanics of viral transfer.
Briefs: RF & Microwave Electronics
Advanced High-Q RF components will play a critical role in eliminating latency issues.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Robust connectivity is integral to the accuracy and efficiency.
R&D: Medical
Researchers have developed a wireless ultrasound transducer that is efficiently excited by microwaves.
Features: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Billions of brush DC motors are manufactured annually worldwide, a figure that is expected to increase over the next 10 years.
Briefs: Materials
The stretchable fabric is embroidered with conductive threads that provide excellent signal-to-noise ratio.
R&D: AR/AI
A new, inexpensive technology could save lives and money by routinely screening women for breast cancer without exposure to radiation.
Technology Leaders: Electronics & Computers
People and power don’t mix well, and this is particularly true when people are medical patients. Aside from the more usual environment of a medical facility, patients are also...
Features: Connectivity
Health and wellness monitoring is a primary way to manage personal health and awareness for a healthy lifestyle. Many wearable activity tracking devices, smart watches,...
Features: Electronics & Computers
One of the challenges of using commercial power supplies in medical instruments is electromagnetic interference (EMI). Commercial power supplies often list “meets Class B” for EMI, but...
Features: RF & Microwave Electronics
Hardware manufacturers, including medical device manufacturers, and their product line managers are constantly challenged to increase revenue and profit. For many, the strategy to increase...
Products: Electronics & Computers
Medical Device Manufacturing Software
Master Control, Salt Lake City, UT, has released a software platform designed to automate production and improve operational quality. MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence™...
R&D: Wearables
A radar system can wirelessly monitor the vital signs of patients, eliminating the need to hook them up to any machines.
Products: Internet of Things
Board-to Board Connector
A miniature board-to-board connector from Hirose, Downers Grove, IL, combines a rugged design with transmission speeds of more than 10 Gpbs to support a number of medical applications. Featuring...
Top Stories
INSIDER: Medical
Portable, Blood-Based Device Detects Colon Cancer
Blog: Government
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INSIDER: Medical
Novel Leadless Pacemaker Prevents Invasive Surgeries
INSIDER: Medical
Smart Sensor Enables Better Wound Healing
R&D: Materials
Sensitive Ceramics for Robotics, Prosthetics
Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Ask the Expert
Eric Dietsch on the Benefits of Nitinol Wire
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.
Webcasts
Upcoming Webinars: Connectivity
Enhancing Security in Connected Medical Devices
Podcasts: Medical
The FDA’s Role in Medical Device Cybersecurity
Podcasts: Connectivity
Best Practices for Securing Medical Devices
Podcasts: Medical
Interoperability in IoMT: Overcoming the Connectivity Barriers
Podcasts: Wearables
The Integration of Sensors into Next-Generation Health Devices
Podcasts: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Inside Story
Inside Story: Establishing Safe EO Sterilization for Medical Devices
To find out more about the expertise required to establish a safe and effective EO Sterilization for medical devices, MDB recently spoke with Elizabeth Sydnor, director of microbiology for Eurofins Medical Device Testing (Lancaster, PA).
