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Biosensor Measures Extracellular Hydrogen Peroxide

Researchers have developed a sensor for measuring concentrations of hydrogen peroxide in the vicinity of cell membranes, with nanometer-resolution.

Artificial Pancreas System Upgraded with AI Algorithm

A new reinforcement learning (RL) based artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm calculates the amount of insulin needed for a diabetic patient and injects it automatically.

Wearable Sensor Measures Lactate Concentration in Real Time

Researchers have developed a soft and nonirritating microfluidic sensor for the real-time measurement of lactate concentration in sweat.

AI System Enables Contactless Heart Monitoring

A smart speaker acts as a contactless monitor for both regular and irregular heartbeats

Biodegradable Nanoprobe Illuminates Tumors Brightly and Precisely

To highlight tumors in the body for cancer diagnosis, doctors can use tiny optical probes (nanoprobes) that light up when they attach to tumors.

From the Editor - FDA Catalog of Tools Helps Accelerate Device Development

FDA has created a “Catalog of Regulatory Science Tools,” in which it provides a comprehensive list of peer-reviewed resources for medical device developers.

Product of the Month

This Arm-based architecture is dedicated to high-performance embedded computing applications.

Show Preview: Evolving to MedDev 2021

The "Evolving To MedDev" 2021 digital event will provide automotive and aerospace companies with practical information about how they can enter into the medical device supply chain.

Automating Orthopedic Revision Planning

See how A.I.-based machine learning supports orthopedic revision surgeries.

Testing Strategies for EUA Devices

While many devices have received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for short-term use, new testing procedures are needed for the long-term.

Medical Device Design: Why Aesthetics Are More Than Cosmetic

An appropriate aesthetic can be much more than consequential cosmetics; it can improve ease-of-use and safety.

New Products & Services

Embedded antennas, fume hoods, computing nodes, and more.

Product Focus: Laser Machining/Marking

Laser systems, engraving machines, flux-core wires, and more.

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.

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.

Wireless Retinal Implant Restores Visual Field for the Blind

EPFL researchers have developed a new type of retinal implant for people who have become blind due to the loss of photoreceptor cells in their retinas.

From the Editor: How COVID-19 ‘Turbocharged’ an Industry Already ‘Riding High’

A recent report from Evaluate Vantage looks back at 2020 and reviews the short-term and long-term effects the pandemic had on the industry.

3D Printing Is Transforming the Medical Design Industry: Are You Ready?

Imagine a world where, instead of a physical warehouse full of actual products, you have an entire digital warehouse of design files.

Leading Women in Engineering & Science: Jacqueline Anim, Sr. Principal Materials Engineer

Anim won back-to-back recognition when the Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized (P.O.W.E.R) named her 2019 Engineer of the Year.

Developing an Engineering Ecosystem for Digital Healthcare Systems

The growing digitalization of healthcare systems is increasing the complexity of the tasks connected devices must fulfill — particularly the handling of highly sensitive data.

Can a Wearable Stop a Pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new period of growth for wearables.

Leading Women in Engineering & Science: Stasia Nowak, Quality Control Inspector

Nowak has been in Statistical Process Control for 30 years.

Leading Women in Engineering & Science: COVID, Cancer, CRISPR, & More

More than ever, women are making a huge impact in medical science and engineering.

Leading Women in Engineering & Science: Jennifer Kehlet Barton, Thomas R. Brown Distinguished Professor, Biomedical Engineering; Director, BIO5 Institute, University of Arizona

Barton's lab designs miniature endoscopes for the early detection of ovarian cancer.

Leading Women in Engineering & Science: Janice Chen, Co-founder & CTO, Mammoth Biosciences

Chen unexpectedly discovered that certain proteins detect DNA.

Leading Women in Engineering & Science: Sarah Levy-Schreier, CTO, Sight Diagnostics

Levy-Schreier managed a cybersecurity department that employed some of Israel’s best software engineers.

Leading Women in Engineering & Science: Carrie Mulherin, Chief Marketing Officer, LightDeck Diagnostics

Mulherin helped to bring the CellSearch circulating tumor cell instruments and kits to the market.

Leading Women in Engineering & Science: Jennifer Zhao, Executive Vice President and General Manager, ams Advanced Optical Sensors Division

Zhao's team looks to find the presence of both COVID-19 antigens and antibodies in lateral flow or PCR tests.

Leading Women in Engineering & Science: Jennifer Ponti, Director of Medical Business Development, Web Industries, Inc.

Ponti was part of a team that scaled the production of SARS rapid antigen tests to detect and diagnose COVID-19 infections.