Design & Testing

Learn what's trending in medical device testing and design. Explore the latest medical products, applications, and technical briefs covering simulation & design software; advanced measuring instruments; and monitoring systems, devices, and instrumentation.

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R&D: IoMT
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.
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Features: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Disposables Drive the Rise of Bioplastics in the Healthcare Industry
See how medical disposables are leading to a growth in the use of bioplastics.
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From the Editor: Design
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.
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R&D: Test & Measurement
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.
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Features: Tubing & Extrusion
HCR Versatility Helps Manufacturers Shape Medical Devices
High consistency rubbers (HCRs) give medical device manufacturers the versatility they need for demanding therapeutic applications.
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Global Innovations: Medical
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.
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Global Innovations: Energy
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.
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Briefs: Medical
Wearable Device Monitors Jaundice-Causing Bilirubin and Vitals in Newborns
Device detects pulse rate and blood oxygen saturation in real time.
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Features: Test & Measurement
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.
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Features: Medical
Automating Orthopedic Revision Planning
See how A.I.-based machine learning supports orthopedic revision surgeries.
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Features: Manufacturing & Prototyping
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.
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From the Editor: Medical
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.
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Trivia: Medical
Health & Wellbeing
To help treat the Spanish Flu, people would inhale what?
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Industry News: Medical
Industry Updates from Cretex, Omega Healthcare, Zasti, and More
March 2021 — News and updates from the medical technology community.
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News: Test & Measurement
Sotera Health Acquires Montana-Based BioScience Laboratories
Sotera Health, a global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab-testing and advisory services, has acquired Montana-based BioScience Laboratories. This acquisition expands...
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News: Medical
Global Medical Devices M&A Deals Total $4.5 Billion in Q4 2020
Medical device M&A deals, led by Koninklijke Philips’ $2.8 billion acquisition of BioTelemetry, totaled $4.5 billion in Q4 2020, according to GlobalData’s deals database.
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Features: Wearables
Can a Wearable Stop a Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new period of growth for wearables.
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Briefs: Regulations/Standards
PAs and NPs: How OEMs Can Reach This Critical Audience During the Pandemic
Regulatory changes have allowed these essential healthcare professionals to step in and help out more independently.
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R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Fast, Cheap COVID-19 Antibody Test
A cost-efficient COVID-19 antibody test costs less than $2 per test and is used with a desktop detection system that is suitable for point-of-care situations like clinics and physician offices.
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R&D: Materials
Self-Sterilizing Polymers Work Against SARS-CoV-2
Researchers have demonstrated that a family of self-sterilizing polymers are effective at inactivating coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Technology Leaders: Regulations/Standards
Is a Medical Robot Really a Robot?
There are no true "medical robots," says an industry expert. Here's why.
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From the Editor: Regulations/Standards
From the Editor: A Look at FDA’s Plan for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Medical Devices
FDA just released the agency’s first action plan addressing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
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Technology Leaders: Test & Measurement
Six Tips for Ensuring Precise Compact Distance Measurements
How do know whether the system that you specify is sufficient for your demanding — and potentially lifesaving — application? Read these 6 tips.
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Products: Electronics & Computers
New Products and Services
CAD software, edge connectors, optical adhesives, and more.
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Briefs: Medical
New Semiconductor Detector Shows Promise for Medical Diagnostics
Detector can identify radioactive isotopes with high resolution.
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Features: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Understanding Safety for Specialty Pumps in Medical Device Manufacturing
Sealed pump systems can dramatically improve the safety and efficiency of chemical transfer.
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R&D: Test & Measurement
Platform Monitors Gut Microbiome
Scientists are developing a platform that can monitor and model the real-time processing of gut microbiome serotonin activity.
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Features: Electronics & Computers
2021: Technology Trends and the Future of Medical Devices
"The health system of the future will be consumer-centric, wellness-oriented, care everywhere, and digitally connected,” says one expert.
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Global Innovations: Medical
Xenon Improves Properties of Maxillofacial and Orthopedic Implants
See the kind of impact that xenon has on coatings.
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INSIDER: Medical

Tiny Sensor Could Transform Head Injury Detection

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News: Robotics, Automation & Control

Quantum Surgical Acquires NeuWave Medical, Inc.

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Briefs: Medical

Shrinking Materials Hold Big Potential for Smart Devices

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Podcasts: Design

Surgical & Assistive Robotics: Redefining Human Capability

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INSIDER: Software

MD&M West Presentation: How Intelligent Product Lifecycle Management...

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Products: Materials

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Ralph Bright on the Power of Power Cords
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Understanding power system components and how to connect them correctly is critical to meeting regulatory requirements and designing successful electrical products for worldwide markets. Interpower’s Ralph Bright defines these requirements and explains how to know which cord to select for your application.

Webcasts

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Podcasts: Robotics, Automation & Control

The Hidden Nervous System of Surgical Robotics: Power, Data & Sensing Behind...

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Podcasts: Robotics, Automation & Control

Surgical & Assistive Robotics: Redefining Human Capability

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Podcasts: Design

How Wearables Are Enhancing Smart Drug Delivery

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Podcasts: Medical

Developing Sustainable Drug-Delivery Devices

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Podcasts: Medical

Smarter Pathways for Precision Drug Delivery in Cancer Care

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On-Demand Webinars: Medical

Understanding Testing and Compliance Requirements for Wireless Medical Devices

Inside Story

Inside Story: Trends in Packaging and Sterilization
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Eurofins Medical Device Testing (MDT) provides a full scope of testing services. In this interview, Eurofins’ experts, Sunny Modi, PhD, Director of Package Testing; and Elizabeth Sydnor, Director of Microbiology; answer common questions on medical device packaging and sterilization.

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