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Investigating an Essentially Nickel- and Cobalt-Free Stainless-Steel Alloy for Medical Devices

A new alloy has emerged: BioDur 108.

Noncytotoxic Adhesive Systems Meet Broad Requirements for Medical Devices and Wearables

See how advanced adhesive compounds provide manufacturers with an effective alternative to mechanical fasteners.

Medical Device Innovation: Three Keys to Success in the Face of COVID-19

Having a strong business plan can provide a resilient foundation for successful medical device innovation.

New Products and Services

Corrosion-resistant marking, robot cells, medical freezers, and more.

Product of the Month

Avient Corp. has added eight new grades to its healthcare thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs).

Product Focus: Mechanical Components

Proportional control, modular connectors, power supplies, and more.

Determining When to Outsource Your Medical Device Testing

Weighing your testing options is imperative to submission success.

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.

Diagnosing COVID-19: Anatomy of an LFI Test Device

LFI antigen tests provide results rapidly, at or near the point-of-care.

Guest Editorial - Medical Devices: LIFE after the EUA

When the Emergency Use Authorization Act is lifted, the FDA will have a real device review in place, says our guest editor.

Optical Tracking System Helps Improve Exoskeleton Fit

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new measurement method to test whether an exoskeleton and the person wearing it are moving smoothly and in harmony.

New Material Family Could Build Realistic Prosthetics

Researchers have developed a new family of polymers that can self-heal, have shape memory, and are recyclable.

Drawn-on-Skin Electronics Offer Breakthrough in Wearable Monitors

Drawn-on-skin electronics allows multifunctional sensors and circuits to be drawn on the skin with an ink pen.

Biorubber Glue Offers Faster Surgical Recovery

A surgical glue can help join blood vessels and close wounds faster.

Sensing Eye Mask Captures Pulse, Sleep Signals

A new, lightweight eye mask can unobtrusively capture pulse, eye movement, and sleep signals, for example, when worn in an everyday environment.

Mixing Silk with Polymers Could Lead to Better Biomedical Implants

Combining silk fabric with epoxy creates laminates that can be formed into shapes for medical uses.

Wearable Sensors Printed on Natural Materials Analyze Substances Present in Sweat

Researchers in Brazil have printed a wearable sensor from microbial nanocellulose, a natural polymer.

Low Latency Manufacturing for Biophotonics and Medical Device Packaging

Machine-to-machine communication, deep learning, XR, and AI are all going to have an extraordinary will require low-latency manufacturing.

An Inside Look at Maximizing Throughput, Speed, and Efficiency with Robotics in Medical Device Manufacturing

See how six-robots are being used to produce medical devices.

Adapting Under COVID: Expansion and Implementation of PPE Testing

Regardless of the pace of production, quality control testing is still required to ensure that the products being sent to our front lines will perform as required.

Are You Ready for the Next UDI Deadline?

As summer 2020 gives way to fall and we continue grappling with unprecedented challenges, healthcare industry efforts persist to ensure that medical supplies are available when and where they are...

Medical Device Package Testing: Developing a Test Plan that Avoids Product Launch Delays

Engineers are thinking of creative ways to design a packaging system that will ensure safe arrival of a medical device.

New Products and Services

Simulation Software Volume Graphics, Charlotte, NC, has added and augmented important functionalities to its software that help designers and manufacturers capture and interrogate product data to improve final...

Product of the Month

3M has released a new extended wear medical transfer adhesive.

Product Focus: Pumps and Valves

Fluid control valves, sinusoidal pumps, and more.

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.

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.

3D Printable Material Mimics Biological Tissues

Researchers have 3D printed a complex, porous lattice structure using liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs), creating devices that can finally mimic cartilage and other biological tissues.

Hot Ring Produces Microwave-Powered Ultrasound Pulses Wirelessly

Researchers have developed a wireless ultrasound transducer that is efficiently excited by microwaves.