Features

MEDevice Boston, an MD&M Event

MEDevice — formerly BIOMEDevice — is a meeting place for engineers and business leaders from medtech, biotech, and pharma, to inspire and collaborate on the next life-changing medical device. Read on to learn more about the event.

Product Focus: Pumps and Valves

See where the product focus is this month: On pumps and valves, including items from Air Logic, Clippard, Emerson, and PI.

Product of the Month

See the product of the month: MMT's benchtop balloon forming machine, for the precise production of structural heart, large platform, and thick wall high-pressure balloons.

New Products and Services

See the new products and services, including Dri-Air Industries' new dryer for plastics, the MicroDryer Series (MD); Thomson Industries' advanced controllability options to its Electrak ® LL line of long-life electric linear actuators; Instron's next-generation Autoinjector Testing System; more than 40 different thermally conductive greases available from EpoxySet; a series of low-profile pull type clapper solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems; and more.

Highly Conductive Sensors for Wearables

To advance soft robotics, skin-integrated electronics, and biomedical devices, researchers have developed a 3D-printed material that is soft and stretchable — traits needed for matching the properties of tissues and organs — and that self-assembles. Read on to learn more.

Biohybrid Robotic Hand Improves Touch

Researchers have developed a novel biohybrid neuroprosthetic research platform comprised of a dexterous artificial hand electrically interfaced with biological neural networks. Read on to learn more about it.

AI-Powered Exoskeleton Helps Restores Mobility

A new method leverages AI and computer simulations to train robotic exoskeletons that can help users save energy while walking, running, and climbing stairs. The novel method rapidly develops exoskeleton controllers to assist locomotion without relying on lengthy human-involved experiments. Read on to learn more.

Flexible Film Senses Nearby Movements

A soft, flexible film senses the presence of nearby objects without physically touching them. The study features the new sensor technology to detect eyelash proximity in blink-tracking glasses. Read on to learn more.

Robotic Therapy Improves Tremor Treatment

Researchers have developed SPINDLE, a pioneering robotic rehabilitation system. Combining virtual reality (VR) with customized resistance training, SPINDLE offers personalized therapy to enhance strength and dexterity for activities of daily living (ADLs). Read on to learn more about SPINDLE.

Monitor Measures Disease Markers

A wearable health monitor can reliably measure levels of important biochemicals in sweat during physical exercise. Read on to learn more about the 3D-printed monitor.

Toward a New Era in Flexible Piezoelectric Sensors for Both Humans and Robots

A research team from Shinshu University, Japan, decided to improve flexible piezoelectric sensor design using a well-established manufacturing technique: electrospinning. Read on to learn more about it.

From the Editor - AI: A “Transformative Force” in Medtech, But Hurdles Remain

AI is poised to make a major impact on the medtech market by enhancing precision in diagnostics, personalizing treatment plans, and streamlining manufacturing processes. Read on to find out what Editor and Director of Medical Content Sherrie Trigg thinks about the matter.

Enabling CDMO Success Through Intelligent Testing Capabilities

While mechanical testing may play a small role in the total scope of CDMO competencies, a poorly equipped solution can result in significant issues with time management, data integrity, and root cause analysis. Investing in highly capable testing systems should be considered a long-term investment and serve to showcase a commitment to quality for potential clients. Read on to learn more.

Therapeutic Ultrasound: Contactless Drug Delivery and Treatment Enabled by Piezo Transducers

Therapeutic ultrasound opens up numerous new fields of application for the treatment of neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, or cancer diseases. Read on to learn how.

Packaging and Processing: Life Sciences Industry Strives to Become More Sustainable

The pharmaceutical industry’s pivot toward sustainability reflects a broader movement in global business practices where environmental responsibility is not just a choice but a business imperative. Read on to learn more.

How Advanced Drug-Delivery Systems Are Improving Healthcare

Innovative reusable drug-delivery devices are transforming the administration of high-dose biologics by enabling self-administration of challenging drug formulations. These devices support high viscosity and larger injection volumes, enhancing patient comfort and adherence. Read on to learn more.

Video Spotlight on Products and Services

See which products and services the video spotlight is on, including Dotmatics, an integrated scientific informatics platform that supports research and development activities; an autoinjector testing system featuring precise measurement and control capabilities; BD’s Physiojet disposable autoinjector; testing software that takes over the test sequence with determination of the results; Stevanto Group’s technology centers; and more.

From the Editor - FDA Releases Draft Guidance for Drug-Delivery Devices

At the end of June, FDA released a draft guidance that is designed to facilitate and streamline development of stand-alone devices and combination products by improving the consistency of drug-delivery performance information included in applications and submissions. Read on to learn more about it.

The Future of Healthcare: Exploring the Impact of Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring Devices

Keeping an eye on emerging trends and innovations in telemedicine and remote monitoring allows manufacturers to stay ahead of the curve and develop products that align with future healthcare needs, such as devices for early cancer detection. Read on to learn more.

How Medical Robotics Is Transforming Healthcare

In this Q&A, Graysen Vigneux, medical analyst at GlobalData, explores how AI and machine learning are playing crucial roles in enhancing the precision and safety of these devices, enabling remote surgeries, and providing real-time assistance during operations.

Why Frameless Motors Are at the Forefront of the Surgical Robotic Revolution

With the never-ending advancement in surgical robotics, it is important to recognize the difficult balance between improving performance, commercial value, integration, and compatibility challenges. Read on to learn more.

Linear Motion Design Considerations for Medical Device OEMs

Medical device designers must consider several factors when selecting the appropriate technologies and evaluating their development partners. Read on to learn what these factors are and more.

New Products and Services

See the new products and services, including mdi Consultants' software penetration testing, Sandvik Coromant's, two new PVD insert grades, Air Logic's robust innovation in low cracking force in-line non-return valves, Thomson Industries' miniature metric precision ball screw, Kollmorgen's updated AKD2G servo drive, and more.

Product Focus: Tubing

See what the product focus is on this month: tubing from Putnam Plastics Corp., Microlumen, Sigma-Netics, and Junkosha.

Product of the Month

See the product of the month: Linxens' NFC tag that is integrated directly into the polymer matrix of the medical device.

Device Delivers Gene Therapy for Lung Disease

Drug-delivery researchers have developed a device with the potential to improve gene therapy for patients with inherited lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis. In cell culture and mouse models,...

Microneedle Patch Detects Skin Cancer

Researchers have developed a method for detecting malignant melanoma. A new type of patch equipped with microneedles can identify the biomarker tyrosinase directly in the skin.

Sweat Sensor Wristwatch for Real-Time Monitoring

A unique wristwatch contains multiple modules, including a sensor array, a microfluidic chip, signal processing, and a data display system to monitor chemicals in human sweat. It can...

EIT-Based Tactile Sensor

Using electrical impedance tomography (EIT), researchers have developed a system using a flexible tactile sensor for objective evaluation of fine finger movements. Demonstrating high accuracy in classifying diverse...