Design & Testing

Navigating the Ebb and Flow of the Global Electronics Supply Chain

To better understand both the historical ebb and flow of electronics availability and the outlook for the years ahead, Medical Design Briefs spoke with Ross Valentine, Anal Dharamshi, and Srinivasan Kandaswamy, experts in supply chain and design engineering at Arrow Electronics and its subsidiary eInfochips. Read on for insights that highlight strategies medical OEMs can adopt to balance cost, resilience, and innovation in an increasingly complex supply environment.

From the Editor: Steady Growth, Shifting Pressures in Medtech

The 2025 Pulse of the Medtech Industry report from EY offers a clear snapshot of where the medtech sector stands — and where it’s heading. The primary message is one of a mix of steady growth and mounting pressures. Read on to learn what Sherrie Trigg, Editor and Director of Medical Content, thinks about the situation.

MEDevice Silicon Valley, an MD&M Event

Returning to the Santa Clara Convention Center this November, MEDevice Silicon Valley 2025 is where the world’s most forward-looking medtech professionals will gather to exchange ideas, explore new technologies, and accelerate product development. Read on to learn all about it.

Science

What wearable medical device uses tumor-treating fields delivered through adhesive transducer arrays to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer?

Cadence Earns Silver Medal for Sustainability from EcoVadis

Cadence, Inc., Staunton, VA, has been awarded a silver medal from EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. This marks the first time Cadence...

Panel Discussion: Career Mapping and Growth in the Medtech Industry

It is important to find your footing when taking the next step in your professional journey. This panel of career advancement experts and seasoned professionals will...

Nelson Labs Launches RapidCert™ Biological Indicator (BI) Sterility Testing

Nelson Laboratories, LLC, a business unit of Sotera Health Company and provider of outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory...

Minus K to Give Negative-Stiffness Vibration Isolators to U.S. Colleges

Minus K Technology is set to give $25,000 worth of its patented passive mechanical negative-stiffness low-frequency vibration isolators to colleges in the United...

Medical Devices Are Booming — But Can the Supply Chain Keep Up?

While demand surges, so do design and development challenges. Today’s medical devices are not only expected to be smart and connected, but they must also operate flawlessly in high-stakes environments where safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable. Read on to learn what this means.

Designing Resilient LSR Supply Chains Through Vertical Integration

As devices grow smaller, smarter, and more user-centered, materials like liquid silicone rubber (LSR) play a bigger role in enabling performance, comfort, and compliance. From implantables to connected wearables, LSR is helping engineers meet growing design and usability demands. Read on to learn more.

MD&M Midwest 2025, an MD&M Event

Returning to the Minneapolis Convention Center this October, MD&M Midwest 2025 is where the region’s medtech leaders gather to explore, collaborate, and solve the toughest engineering challenges in medical device development. Read on to learn more about it.

Shaping the Future: Honoring the Next Generation of Women Leaders in Medtech - Debbie Teodorescu

The 2025 Medical Rising Star Award recognizes Dr. Debbie Teodorescu, a physician-engineer whose career bridges patient care and technology development. Read on for a full interview with her.

Regulatory

What consumer technology device became the first FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) assistive hearing device for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss?

Osaka Prefecture Advances Regenerative Medicine with Future Medical Information Dissemination Project

Osaka Prefecture is moving forward with a large-scale initiative to accelerate regenerative medicine and drug discovery through...

Trelleborg Expands European Medical Device and LifeScience Manufacturing

Trelleborg Medical Solutions has opened 43,055 sq ft (4,000 sq m) of manufacturing space in Hal-Far, Malta, helping medical device and life science customers bring...

Nelson Labs Expands Laboratory Capacity and Services in Germany

Nelson Labs, a provider of microbiological testing, analytical chemistry testing, and advisory services, has expanded its state-of-the-art laboratory space at its Wiesbaden,...

Product of the Month

See the product of the month: MethodSense's Elsa & AI Resource Center at MethodSense.com. Read on to learn more about it.

New Products and Services

See the new products and services, including Dickson's mapping suite designed to streamline the identification of critical hot and cold zones and the analysis of temperature and humidity trends; Littelfuse's series of sealed tactile switches for surface-mount technology; Mahr Inc.'s height gage designed for ease of use and efficiency in production environments; and more.

From The Editor: Australia’s Medtech Investment Signals Global Shift and Opportunity for U.S. Partners

Australia is entering the global medical technology arena with a strategic investment package totaling $65.5 million, aimed at accelerating R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization. Backed by the Australian government, the move signals a deepening commitment to innovation-driven self-reliance — and opens the door to new global partnerships, including with U.S. medical device firms. Read on to learn what this means.

Inside the OEM: Stryker Thrives Amid Global Headwinds

This article examines how Stryker is executing its strategies in a complex and evolving macroeconomic environment, balancing the pressures of inflation, supply chain constraints, and global competition while driving operational discipline, expanding its differentiated robotics portfolio, launching new trauma systems, and leveraging tuck-in acquisitions.

Nelson Labs to Double Cleanroom Capacity to Support Growing Demand for Sterility Assurance Service

Nelson Laboratories, a global leader in microbiological and analytical testing services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries,...

Growing a Whole-Brain Organoid

Johns Hopkins University researchers have grown a novel whole-brain organoid, complete with neural tissues and rudimentary blood vessels — an advance that could usher in a new era of research into neuropsychiatric disorders such as autism.

Researchers Pioneer Advanced Mechanical Heart Valve

A team of researchers has been testing a mechanical heart valve created in their lab which may, after clinical trials, supersede mechanical valves currently available for people living...

PRIME Project Launches to Strengthen Nitinol Supply Chain

Five leading companies in the medical device industry have launched the PRIME project — a strategic initiative dedicated to advancing the consistency, scalability, and performance of...

Product of the Month

See the product of the month: SGS has received EPA approval as a recognized third-party certification body for testing and certification of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines under the ENERGY STAR® label. The certification allows brands and manufacturers to demonstrate that a device uses less energy in ready to scan mode as well as via an automated power down to an energy saving low power state. Read on to learn more.

Inside the OEM: Boston Scientific to Focus on Cardiology Innovation

At a time when many medtech firms are grappling with regulatory headwinds, pricing pressures, and geopolitical disruptions, Boston Scientific is focused, aligned, and thriving. Read on to learn about the company’s growth in electrophysiology, strength in LAAC, disciplined margin expansion, and much more.

Medical Device Makers: Ask These 7 Questions for an Effective Wireless Test Program

This article presents seven critical questions that medical device designers should be asking as they build the next generation of wireless products to improve quality of life for millions of patients. Read on to learn what they are.

Burn, Freeze, Shock, or Shear: The Expanding Frontiers of Ablation Therapies

Ablation therapies have become indispensable in modern medicine, and their influence will only grow as innovation drives less-invasive, more-effective solutions. The next wave of advancements is likely to emerge from the convergence of technologies, leveraging engineering, biology, and clinical insights to overcome current limitations. Read on to learn more.

Test and Measurement: Regulatory Updates and Strategic Implications

The regulatory and testing landscape for medical devices is shifting in real time. Standards are being revised. Read on to learn what this means.