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Mission Accomplished: RF & Microwave Electronics
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: Materials
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: Medical
Advancing minimally invasive surgery and its usefulness in diagnosis and treatment in more healthcare situations is a direct challenge for medical...
Products: Materials
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: Electronics & Computers
Before you select RF components for an MRI machine, make sure you first understand the basic physics of the technology.
R&D: Medical
An innovative system may provide a new option to use directed energy for biomedical applications.
INSIDER: Sensors/Data Acquisition
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: Medical
Advanced High-Q RF components will play a critical role in eliminating latency issues.
Briefs: RF & Microwave Electronics
Robust connectivity is integral to the accuracy and efficiency.
R&D: RF & Microwave Electronics
Researchers have developed a wireless ultrasound transducer that is efficiently excited by microwaves.
Features: Medical
Billions of brush DC motors are manufactured annually worldwide, a figure that is expected to increase over the next 10 years.
Briefs: Wearables
The stretchable fabric is embroidered with conductive threads that provide excellent signal-to-noise ratio.
R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
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: RF & Microwave Electronics
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: Medical
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: Materials
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: Medical
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...
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From the Editor: Medical
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Ask the Expert
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.
Webcasts
Upcoming Webinars: Communications
Understanding Testing and Compliance Requirements for Wireless...
Podcasts: Medical
Material Science Innovations for Medical Devices
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Automation, Robotics, and AI Integration in Medical Manufacturing
On-Demand Webinars: Materials
Advancements in Biocompatible Liquid Crystal Polymer Substrates for Next-Gen...
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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).
