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Wound-Healing Biomaterial

Researchers have developed a biomaterial that significantly reduces scar formation after wounding.

Small Brain Implant Helps Paralyzed Patients

A paper-clip-sized device has been shown to help patients with upper limb paralysis to text, e-mail, and even shop online in the first human trial.

Diamond-Studded Silk Wound Dressing Detects Infection and Improves Healing

Smart dressings made of silk and nanodiamonds effectively sensed wound temperature.

From the Editor - Study Predicts Gradual Path to Recovery for Medtech Industry

A new report indicates how the medtech industry will emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.

Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings for High-Wear Medical Applications

In the universe of wear resistant thin films, diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings have emerged as the ideal solution for demanding physical applications

A Sneak Peek at the Medical ‘Create the Future’ Finalists

A wound-healing patch; a blood-pressure monitor; an implantable wireless pacing system; and a wearable glucose sensor are this year's "Create the Future" nominees.

Quality and Reliability in the Assembly and Manufacturing of Medical Electronics PCBs

EMS providers, contract manufacturers (CMs), and printed circuit board (PCB) fabricators are the strongest link in the supply chain critical for building medical electronics equipment, including ventilators

Small Innovations Could Help Robotic Surgery Become Big Business

Smaller parts and devices will likely play bigger roles in the advancement of robotic surgery and telesurgery.

New Products and ServicesBriefs

Sleep-tracking sensors, stepper motors, electromechanical actuators, and more.

Product of the Month

Murata has released a Type 1RM ultra-small Medical Implant Communication System (MICS) band radio module.

Product Focus: Manufacturing/Assembly Equipment

SMT Assembly Services Z-Axis, Phelps, NY, has launched a new product introduction (NPI) line for surface mount technology (SMT) printed circuit board (PCB) assembly at its contract design and...

Single-Use Applications Maximize Biomanufacturing Agility

One of the biggest challenges biomanufacturers face is downtime — something single-use technologies overcome.

Taking Benchtop Fluid Dispensing to a New Level of Process Control

The latest benchtop dispensers provide a high degree of process control, capable of dispensing adhesives, solder pastes, and all other assembly fluids with high consistency.

Tiny Energy Storage Power for Wearable Skin Sensors

Researchers have fabricated tiny energy storage devices that can effectively power flexible and wearable skin sensors.

Metal-Ion Breakthrough Leads to New Biomaterials

Engineers have developed a new framework that makes elastomer design a modular process, allowing for the mixing and matching of different metals with a single polymer.

3D Printed Unique Micro-Scale Fluid Channels Made for Medical Testing

Researchers have 3D printed unique fluid channels at the micron scale that could automate production of diagnostics, sensors, and assays used for a variety of medical tests and other applications.

Wearable Sensors Printed Directly on Skin with No Heat

Researchers have printed sensors directly on human skin without the use of heat.

Microneedle Patch Delivers Gene Therapy

Genetic material is delivered without producing inflammation or toxicity in the body.

3D Printed ‘Invisible’ Fibers Can Sense Breath, Sound, and Cells

Researchers have used 3D printing to make electronic fibers, each 100 times thinner than a human hair, to create non-contact, wearable, portable respiratory sensors.

Pot of Gold Engineered to Help with Early Disease Detection

University of Queensland researchers have developed biosensors that use nanoengineered porous gold that more effectively detect early signs of disease, improving patient outcomes.

From the Editor - Report: Confident Medtech OEMs Proud of Industry Response to Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic forced medtech companies to go beyond norms and collaborate to overcome critical challenges.

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.