Connectivity

New Products and Services

See the new products and services, including Syensqo's medical-grade polyphthalamide; non-PFAS low-retention additives for pipette tips from Avient; Binder's expanded M8 connector portfolio; fiber laser marking systems for UDI and traceability codes from FOBA; and more.

The Growing Connectivity Dimensions in Medical Technology

The lack of compatibility between high electrical and highly dynamic requirements in cable design is not solved but taken to a new level with medical megatrends such as AI, robotics, and miniaturization together with indispensable sustainability and safety demands. Read on to learn more.

Cybersecurity: Addressing Cyber Threats and Safety in Medical Devices

Best Practices for Securing Medical Devices In this season, we are taking an in-depth look at addressing cyber threats and safety in medical devices, and this episode...

AI and Machine Learning in Medical Device Cybersecurity

AI and machine learning technologies help detect and respond to cybersecurity threats in real time.

The Growing Impact of Cybersecurity on Patient Safety in Medical Devices

The growing impact of medical device cybersecurity on patient safety.

The FDA’s Role in Medical Device Cybersecurity

The regulatory landscape of medical device cybersecurity, focusing on the FDA's guidelines and requirements.

Best Practices for Securing Medical Devices

Strategies and best practices for securing medical devices.

How Quantum Computing Will Impact Healthcare Data Encryption

Quantum computing is still in its infancy, but recent AI trends prove it doesn’t take long for new technology to disrupt an industry. Read on to learn more about quantum computing and its potential impact.

ISO 80369-7: Changing the Standard for Luer Connectors

ISO 80369 Part 7, the long-awaited replacement to ISO 594, introduced a number of changes to the standard governing dimensions and performance requirements of Luer connectors.

Product of the Month

See the product of the month: Fischer Connectors' new low-voltage multipole connectors for medical devices, the First Mate Last Break (FMLB).

Vote for Medical Design Briefs 2023 Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

Vote for the 2023 Product of the Year.

Product of The Month

See the product of the month: A micro-coaxial cable from Times Microwave. It can be used for single-use and reusable sterilizable applications as a discrete transmission line or integrated into a cable bundle for higher-density solutions.

Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Improves Efficient Delivery of Healthcare Products to Where They Are Needed

As the industry continues to implement new supply-chain solutions like RFID for improved visibility, patients can look forward to a future where timely access to critical drugs and medical devices is assured, and the quality of care is greatly enhanced.

Product Focus: Product Connectors/Wires/Cables

This month, the product focus is on product connectors/wires/cables.

Summer 2023 Resource Guide

In our summer edition of the MDB Resource Guide, learn about new cleaning requirements and find the right company to match your medical-design needs.

Edge Connectivity Empowers Patients, Healthcare Providers to Make Smarter Health Decisions

Engineers are imagining ways for patients to get all their vitals without going to the doctor.

Product Focus: Disposables

The product focus for March 2023 is disposables.

New Products and Services

See the new products and services from Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West, including a leak test instrument, a brushless DC motor, and more.

Medical Design Briefs: 2022 Technology Leaders

Learn about the medical manufacturers and cutting-edge applications that stood out in 2022.

Embedded Intelligence and Connectivity: High-Performance Modules for Mixed-Critical Applications

The growing use of AI in medical applications is leading to drastically higher performance demands for the embedded computing technology.

From the Editor - More Connected Devices Means More Cyberattacks

From glucose monitors to infusion pumps, the rise in connected medical devices is endangering healthcare cybersecurity.

Renamic Neo Offers Complete Wireless Connectivity to Implants

Tiotronik’s Renamic Neo communicates with a medical device implanted in a patient, such as a pacemaker, ICD, or implantable cardiac monitor.

Winter 2022 Resource Guide

In our summer edition of the MDB Resource Guide, learn about new cleaning requirements and find the right company to match your medical-design needs.

Product of the Month

See the Product of the Month for December 2022.

Consortium to Advance Digital Twins in Healthcare

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London are part of a consortium of 19 partners that will aid personalized healthcare by using virtual copies of objects. EDITH (Ecosystem for...

New Products and Services

The new products and services in November 2022, including optical fibers, a shielded connector, spring brakes, and more.

Risk Management for Cybersecure Networked Medical Devices

For developers and manufacturers of networked medical devices, IT security is increasingly becoming a challenge. While the number of cyber threats is growing significantly,...