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Show Preview: Medical Wearables for Biosensors

See what's happening at the Designing Biosensors for Medical Wearables Conference.

Product of the Month

An evaluation kit form Sensirion enables ventilator manufacturers to take proximal measurements of respiratory gas rates.

Product Focus: Pumps/Valves

Fluid-dispensing systems, a micro-dosing pump, solenoid valves, and more.

New Products and Services

A smart function kit, thermoelectric coolers, positioning stages, and more.

FPGA Technology for High-Speed Medical Image Processing

Through better detection, digital mammography can significantly improve radiology outcomes.

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.

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.

Tiny Wireless Device Illuminates Neuron Activity in the Brain

Researchers are creating new tools for a method called optogenetics, which shines light at specific neurons in the brain to excite or suppress activity.

UV Sensors for Wearables Are Flexible, Sensitive

To make ultraviolet (UV)-detecting wearables, scientists have created a new type of light sensor that is both flexible and highly sensitive.

Coating Releases Antimicrobial Peptides

A coating can be applied to endotracheal tubes and release antimicrobial peptides that target infectious bacteria with specificity.

Batteryless Pacemaker Could Use Heart’s Energy for Power

The cardiac pacemaker of the future could be powered by the heart itself.

Highly Accurate Test Quantifies Antibodies Against SARS-CoV-2

Scientists have developed a rapid, highly accurate test to detect antibodies against the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 in human serum.

From the Editor: Medtech Industry Continues to Create High-Paying Jobs Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic

New data shows that during the pandemic, the medtech industry created more, better-paying jobs than the manufacturing sector overall.

Inside Story: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group

Rodd Turnquist tells Medical Design Briefs how to select the best pumps for medical devices and accelerating time to market.

Hierarchical Surface Restructuring for Electrodes and Microelectrode Arrays

Pulse Technologies has developed a patented technology that uses ultrashort pulse lasers to restructure surfaces in electrode materials and implantables.

Advanced Extrusion Techniques: How Engineered Extrusion Helps Medical Device Makers Improve Device Designs and Patient Experiences

Advances in hose and tubing manufacturing techniques are supporting new miniaturized devices and wearables.

Show Preview: MD&M West

MD&M West brings together medtech engineers, business leaders, and innovative thinkers to create life-changing medical devices.

New Products: Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West

Touchless switches, biocompatible adhesives, 3D-printing materials, and more.

Product of the Month

A new series of medical desktop ac-dc power supplies is available from CUI.

New Products and Services

Reference design kits, smart textiles, thermoplastic elastomers, and more.

Product Focus: Connectors/Wires/Cables

Autoclavable connectors, safety clips, connector straps, and more.

Extending the Service Life of Joint Prostheses with PEEK Biomaterials

Learn about a polymer material being explored for complex joint prosthesis systems.

Tiny Implant Cures Diabetes in Mice without Triggering Immune Response

Using a new minuscule device, researchers can implant insulin-secreting cells into diabetic mice

Bruisable Artificial Skin Could Help Prosthetics Sense Injuries

An artificial skin attached to a person’s knee develops a purple “bruise” when hit forcefully.

Intra-Oral Device Developed for Weight Loss

An intra-oral device is fitted by a dental professional to the upper and lower back teeth.

AI Tool Could Speed Up Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Diseases

A new tool could speed up the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases.

Programmable Fibers Expand Possibilties for Fabrics

The fabric-fiber has digital capabilities to collect, store, and analyze data using a neural network.

Inkjet Printing Shows Promise for Making E-Textiles

Researchers have demonstrated that they can print layers of electrically conductive ink on polyester fabric.

Nanosensor-Based Device Enables Early Detection of Sudden Cardiac Death

A nanosensor-based system measures cardiac micropotential energies.