Materials & Manufacturing

Manufacturing & Prototyping

Rapid prototyping and tooling technologies are essential to the medical device design cycle. Explore the medical innovations that impact applications in 3D printing, laser etching, and rapid prototyping.

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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
New Technology Offers Better Diagnosis of Dizziness
The vibrating device uses bone-conducted sounds to achieve better results.
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R&D: Medical
COVID Breathalyzer Allows Mass Screenings in Public
A prototype “breathalyzer” accurately diagnoses COVID-19, even in asymptomatic individuals, in less than 5 minutes.
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Technology Leaders: Medical
The Journey Toward Intelligent Catheters
The need for innovations like multi-filar cables and multi-channel transmission cables has become more important than ever.
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INSIDER: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Ultrasonic Imaging Could Transform Manufacturing Processes
A pioneering project is aiming to develop a new capability for real-time, remote ultrasonic imaging that can be used for nondestructive evaluation. The project will examine how...
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INSIDER: Materials
Anti-COVID-19 Stainless Steel Kills Coronavirus on its Surface
Researchers have made significant breakthroughs in producing an anti-COVID-19 stainless steel that kills the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2) on its...
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INSIDER: Medical
3D Printing Advances Development of Microfluidic Systems
A collaborative project to 3D print medical devices could open doors to the development of microfluidic devices for a number of applications, ranging from rare cell isolation to...
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Features: Medical
2022 Technology Trends: Digital Health Marks the Future of Medical Development
Going into 2022, remote monitoring, wearables, sensors, and other "mHealth" products are taking center stage.
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Products: Imaging
New Products and Services
Metal additive manufacturing, high-performance grease, filters, and more.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
DIY Kits Enable Users to Build Their Own Peristaltic Pumps for Microfluidics
Users can download the design files to 3D print and assemble a customizable peristaltic pump.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
How Virtual, Cloud-Based Technologies Are Powering the Next Industrial Revolution
On-premises data centers give way to virtual solutions.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Silicone Nanochip Can Reprogram Biological Tissue in Living Body
The noninvasive nanochip applies a harmless electric spark to deliver specific genes in a fraction of a second.
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Briefs: Medical
A Colorful, Sustainable Solution for 3D Printing in Healthcare
Brown seaweed, pigments team up for nontoxic and stable gel structures.
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R&D: Manufacturing & Prototyping
3D Printed Lightweight Knee Brace
Researchers have developed a lighter, yet more robust knee brace for the elderly who suffer from knee problems.
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Features: Medical
Single-Use Systems: The Future of Biopharmaceutical Processing
See how components suppliers can help therapeutic manufacturers choose the right material for the right application.
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Inside Story: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Inside Story: Eurofins Medical Device Testing
Geoffrey Moodie from Eurofins answers questions about biocompatibility.
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Technology Leaders: Medical
The TWIICE Exoskeleton: Connector Trends in Medical Device Design
A modular exoskeleton relies on robust connectors.
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Briefs: Medical
Low-Cost Ventilator Set to Help People in Low-Income Countries
The ventilators are simpler and cheaper to make than those currently available.
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Features: Materials
Pulse Plasma Nitriding Provides Unique Surface Treatment of Implantable Metals
Plasma nitriding has a broad appeal to surface treat many metallic materials used in medical applications, including titanium alloys
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Features: Wearables
Inside the OEM: Medtronic
The company’s key markets include cardiovascular, medical-surgical, neuroscience, and diabetes.
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Supplements: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Winter 2021 Resource Guide
In our winter edition of the MDB Resource Guide, learn about new cleaning requirements and find the right company to match your medical-design needs.
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Features: Materials
Inside Story: Intertek Allentown
Senior scientist Paula McDaniel tells MDB how to find and prevent material failures.
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Podcasts: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Microneedles
Microneedles offer an intriguing alternative to the drug-delivery devices we know and don't love.
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Products: Medical
Product of the Month
A new class of 3D Printing resins for healthcare applications.
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Features: Materials
Transforming Plastic Parts into High-Value Products
Learn some of the essential areas of plasma treatment in the medical device industry.
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Briefs: Energy
Shifting Demand for Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors Creates a Critical Supply Shortfall for Medical Electronics Needs
MLCC manufacturers are ramping up manufacturing capacity.
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Features: Software
The Three Challenges in Biomedical QC Testing
A robust, optimized mechanical testing program is essential to successful quality control testing.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Optical Design Considerations for Additive Manufacturing
Light-based methods open many opportunities for medical applications.
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Features: Manufacturing & Prototyping
How Top Trends in Cleaning are Impacting Medical Device Design
Cleaning is a critical aspect of medical device design that is often overlooked during initial planning.
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Products: Materials
Vote for Medical Design Briefs Product of the Year 2021
Winners will be announced in Medical Design Briefs and here on MedicalDesignBriefs.com.
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Top Stories

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INSIDER: Wearables

Wireless Patch Enables Early Cancer Detection

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INSIDER: Medical

Brain Implant Enables Safer Drug Delivery

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Features: Medical

Built to Adapt: Rethinking Contract Manufacturing for a New Era

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Podcasts: Materials

Material Science Innovations for Medical Devices

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Podcasts: Design

Smarter Pathways for Precision Drug Delivery in Cancer Care

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From the Editor: Medical

From The Editor: Charting the Technologies That Will Shape Medtech in 2026

Ask the Expert

John Chandler on Achieving Quality Motion Control
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FAULHABER MICROMO brings together the highest quality motion technologies and value-added services, together with global engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing, to deliver top quality micro motion solutions. With 34 years’ experience, John Chandler injects a key engineering perspective into all new projects and enjoys working closely with OEM customers to bring exciting new technologies to market.

Webcasts

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Podcasts: Medical

How Wearables Are Enhancing Smart Drug Delivery

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Podcasts: Design

Developing Sustainable Drug-Delivery Devices

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Podcasts: Design

Smarter Pathways for Precision Drug Delivery in Cancer Care

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On-Demand Webinars: Communications

Understanding Testing and Compliance Requirements for Wireless Medical Devices

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Podcasts: Medical

Personalized Medicine and Drug Delivery

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Podcasts: Materials

Material Science Innovations for 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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