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Technology Leaders: Sensors/Data Acquisition
FPGA Technology for High-Speed Medical Image Processing
Through better detection, digital mammography can significantly improve radiology outcomes.
Technology Leaders: Wearables
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.
Technology Leaders: Design
PCB Microelectronics Assembly Takes Center Stage for Medical Miniaturization
Small medical electronics are at the forefront of a new round of technology trends involving printed circuit board (PCB) assembly and manufacturing.
Technology Leaders: Materials
Extending the Service Life of Joint Prostheses with PEEK Biomaterials
Learn about a polymer material being explored for complex joint prosthesis systems.
Technology Leaders: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Mechatronic Integration for Precision Medical Device Linear Motion
See how ground ball screws are becoming a preferred choice for precise linear motion.
Technology Leaders: Electronics & Computers
Design Strategies for Converting Rotary Motion into Linear Motion
Medical pipettes, syringes, and mesotherapy devices often move loads linearly instead of rotationally.
Technology Leaders: Medical
Using Dynamic Weld Mode Welder to Tackle Hard-to-Handle Plastic Part Applications
For all of the advancements available in ultrasonic technology, there are certain component, material, or application characteristics that can make assembly quality very difficult to control.
Technology Leaders: Materials
Impact Modified Acrylic Copolymers: Understanding Chemical Resistance
An objective screening matrix to enable medical device manufacturers in identifying the appropriate material for device assemblies.
Technology Leaders: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Careful Selection of Seal Material Essential to Ensure Reliable Operations
Learn how sealing materials have been developed to meet the most stringent needs in life sciences applications.
Technology Leaders: Materials
Tubing Capabilities to Improve Efficiency and Quality in Medical Device Manufacturing
Stainless steel tubing is a primary support feature of single-use handheld surgical devices.
Technology Leaders: Tubing & Extrusion
Polyolefin Heat Shrink Tubing for Tight-Tolerance Medical Applications: Understanding the Advantages and Development Process
Learn the basics of heat shrink tubing and its use in medical device manufacturing.
Technology Leaders: FDA/Regulatory
Is a Medical Robot Really a Robot?
There are no true "medical robots," says an industry expert. Here's why.
Technology Leaders: Test & Measurement
Six Tips for Ensuring Precise Compact Distance Measurements
How do know whether the system that you specify is sufficient for your demanding — and potentially lifesaving — application? Read these 6 tips.
Technology Leaders: Medical
Surgical Robotics: The Art of Saving Costs with Cables
Learn about the motion-control options that give robot makers a wider stride than their competitors.
Technology Leaders: Medical
Exploring Medical Applications of Ultra-Fine Nitinol Wire
Nitinol also has a unique ability to adapt to extraordinary strains and is compatible with the human body.
Technology Leaders: Robotics, Automation & Control
Single-Use Applications Maximize Biomanufacturing Agility
One of the biggest challenges biomanufacturers face is downtime — something single-use technologies overcome.
Technology Leaders: Medical
Taking Benchtop Fluid Dispensing to a New Level of Process Control
The latest benchtop dispensers provide a high degree of process control, capable of dispensing adhesives, solder pastes, and all other assembly fluids with high consistency.
Technology Leaders: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Determining When to Outsource Your Medical Device Testing
Weighing your testing options is imperative to submission success.
Technology Leaders: Electronics & Computers
Tips for Innovating in a Post-Pandemic Market: A Primer on E2E Conversations
Start simple, collaborate early, and seek deep expertise are just three of the important ideas in a post-pandemic medical market.
Technology Leaders: Medical
Diagnosing COVID-19: Anatomy of an LFI Test Device
LFI antigen tests provide results rapidly, at or near the point-of-care.
Technology Leaders: Sensors/Data Acquisition
How Unlimited-Length Flexible Printed Circuits Are Transforming Electrical Interfaces in Medical Devices
See how s flexible printed circuits (FPCs) are replacing microwires.
Technology Leaders: Design
When Every Second Counts … Important Considerations for Respiratory Ventilator Design
Ventilators are mission-critical to sustaining life and require a robust design to ensure they maintain the necessary up-time for patient care.
Technology Leaders: Medical
Thin Film Electrodes Show Potential for Transforming Neurosurgery
Thin-film technology could soon offer a less invasive and more cost-effective solution to enhance neurosurgery for people with neurological brain conditions, including epilepsy.
Technology Leaders: Design
Smart Design: How to Develop Your Next Orthopedic Product During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertainty and delays in procedures, and the orthopedics industry must keep innovating.
Technology Leaders: Medical
High-Reliability Capacitors: Critical Components for Medical Device Implantables
Learn about requirements, regulations, and testing procedures for medical device capacitors.
Technology Leaders: Motion Control
Brushed Versus Brushless DC Motors: What’s the Best Choice for Medical Applications?
Make sure your motor decision is an informed one.
Technology Leaders: Materials
Top 10 Reasons Stainless Steel Is Right for Healthcare Design
Learn why stainless steel fixtures and equipment are the best choice for high-traffic and high use installations.
Technology Leaders: Wearables
What You Should Ask Yourself When Designing a Wearable Medical Device
For wearable devices to function as intended, they need to have a secure, reliable hold for the desired duration of use.
Technology Leaders: Tubing & Extrusion
Looking to the Future of the Medical Tubing Sector
The move toward miniaturization, from a medical tubing perspective, is picking up pace.

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