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Product of the Month

Learn about a heat seal coating for medical-grade DuPont™ Tyvek® and paper packaging applications.

New Products and Services

Power entry modules, application processors, proximity testing services, and more.

Product Focus: Manufacturing/Assembly Equipment

Productivity software, ceramic additives, metal powders, and more.

Integrated Rupture Disk Assemblies for Medical OEM Equipment

Medical OEMs are increasingly turning to integrated rupture disk assemblies with all components combined by the manufacturer.

Suppliers Keep Pace with Changing Dialysis Needs and Fast-Moving Regulatory Environment

With longer lifespans and aging populations worldwide, the need for and importance of dialysis technology will only grow.

Micron-Sized Lab-on-a-Chip Devices

Researchers have demonstrated the ability to create microfluidic lab-on-a-chip devices with channels and valves smaller than ever before.

Smart Fabric Stiffens on Demand

A new type of chain mail fabric is flexible like cloth but can stiffen on demand.

Next-Generation Camera Better Locates Tumors

The system both pinpoints the exact location of a tumor and measures its depth.

Liquid Metal Coating Creates Antimicrobial Fabric

A team used liquid gallium to test an antiviral and antimicrobial on a range of fabrics, including facemasks.

Low-Power Electrical Stimulation Could Aid Stroke Rehabilitation

A team used liquid gallium to test an antiviral and antimicrobial on a range of fabrics, including facemasks.

3D Printable Polymer Nanocomposite Ink

The 3D printable nanocomposite polymeric ink uses carbon nanotubes.

Increasing the Lifespan and Stability of Human Implantable Medical Devices

A coating minimizes tissue damage by reducing friction.

From the Editor — Report: 2021 an ‘Average Year’ for Medtech with Strong M&A and an Active FDA

A new report from research firm Evaluate gives the medtech industry a fair grade for its performance in 2021.

FDA’s Modernization Plans Gain Momentum in Expediting Healthcare Innovation

The FDA will focus on data management and digitizing healthcare.

The Advancement of Minimally Invasive Device Design

Despite the growth in MIS advancements over the last two decades, these techniques are still in their adolescence. There is much room for growth.

Hydrocolloid Innovation: Past, Present & Future

Learn the history of this game-changing medical material and the latest hydrocolloid developments and applications.

Product of the Month

See what Hierarchical Surface Restructuring (HSR™) can do to an electrode.

Product Focus: Mechanical Components

Lumen chips, force sensors, safety clips, and more.

New Products and Services

Medical-grade power adapters, fume hoods, image sensors, and more.

Prototype to Mass Production for Single-Use Instruments

Single-use surgical instruments designed to be disposed or recycled following use offer many benefits over reusable products.

Self-Powered Implantable Stimulates Fast Bone Healing

When placed over a fracture, the device generates electricity from movement, accelerating bone healing.

Dissolvable Microneedle Patch Treats Baldness

A new dissolvable microneedle patch could treat baldness and help hair regrow quickly.

Sticking Sensors to Skin Without Adhesives

Researchers developed a method to bond human skin to rubber-like polymeric materials without an adhesive.

Liquid Metal Sensors and AI Help Prosthetic Hands to ‘Feel’

Researchers used individual fingertips fitted with stretchable tactile sensors with liquid metal.

Thumb-Sized Device Quickly ‘Sniffs Out’ Bad Breath

A portable, thumb-sized device can quickly diagnose bad breath by “sniffing” exhalations.

Self-Powered Diaper Sensors Monitor Urine Sugar Levels

The proposed system will help prevent the onset of diabetes.

Tiny Biosupercapacitor Provides Energy for Biomedical Applications

The miniaturization of microelectronic sensor technology, microelectronic robots, and intravascular implants is progressing rapidly. However, it also poses major challenges for...

From the Editor: Improving Patient Outcomes with Virtual Reality and Innovative Training

MicroPort Orthopedics has reimagined its approach to medical education.

Achieving High Marks for Medical Device Makers: Ultrashort Pulse Lasers

Unique device identifiers, or UDIs, enable better reporting, reviewing, and analyzing of adverse events.