Materials, Adhesives & Coatings

Thumb-Sized Device Quickly ‘Sniffs Out’ Bad Breath

A portable, thumb-sized device can quickly diagnose bad breath by “sniffing” exhalations.

Tiny Biosupercapacitor Provides Energy for Biomedical Applications

The miniaturization of microelectronic sensor technology, microelectronic robots, and intravascular implants is progressing rapidly. However, it also poses major challenges...

Microneedles Provide More Effective Delivery of Antibiotics to Wounds

A flexible polymer composite microneedle array can overcome the physicochemical bacterial biofilm present in chronic, nonhealing wounds and deliver both oxygen and...

Achieving High Marks for Medical Device Makers: Ultrashort Pulse Lasers

Unique device identifiers, or UDIs, enable better reporting, reviewing, and analyzing of adverse events.

On the Rise: Wearable Injector Systems

The advent of automatic drug-delivery devices has empowered patients to take their treatments in their own hands.

UV Sensors for Wearables Are Flexible, Sensitive

To make ultraviolet (UV)-detecting wearables, scientists have created a new type of light sensor that is both flexible and highly sensitive.

Coating Releases Antimicrobial Peptides

A coating can be applied to endotracheal tubes and release antimicrobial peptides that target infectious bacteria with specificity.

PCB Microelectronics Assembly Takes Center Stage for Medical Miniaturization

Small medical electronics are at the forefront of a new round of technology trends involving printed circuit board (PCB) assembly and manufacturing.

Hierarchical Surface Restructuring for Electrodes and Microelectrode Arrays

Pulse Technologies has developed a patented technology that uses ultrashort pulse lasers to restructure surfaces in electrode materials and implantables.

Advanced Extrusion Techniques: How Engineered Extrusion Helps Medical Device Makers Improve Device Designs and Patient Experiences

Advances in hose and tubing manufacturing techniques are supporting new miniaturized devices and wearables.

Show Preview: MD&M West

MD&M West brings together medtech engineers, business leaders, and innovative thinkers to create life-changing medical devices.

New Products and Services: August 2021 Medical Design Briefs

Reference design kits, smart textiles, thermoplastic elastomers, and more.

New Products: Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West

Touchless switches, biocompatible adhesives, 3D-printing materials, and more.

Inflatable, Shape-Changing Spinal Implants Could Help Treat Severe Pain

The device uses soft robotics, ultra-thin electronics, and microfluidics.

Sweat-Proof ‘Smart Skin’ Takes Reliable Vitals

The design could lead to conformable wearable monitors to track skin cancer and other conditions.

Future Washable Smart Clothes Powered by Wi-Fi Will Monitor Health

A flexible, silk-based coil is sewn on the textile.

A Versatile Tool for CNC Machining of Medical Devices

Flexible hones enable machining of complex parts with cross-drilled holes.

Programmable Fibers Expand Possibilties for Fabrics

The fabric-fiber has digital capabilities to collect, store, and analyze data using a neural network.

Inkjet Printing Shows Promise for Making E-Textiles

Researchers have demonstrated that they can print layers of electrically conductive ink on polyester fabric.

Extending the Service Life of Joint Prostheses with PEEK Biomaterials

Learn about a polymer material being explored for complex joint prosthesis systems.

Building a Better Biosensor Polymer

A new organic (carbon-based) semiconducting material has been developed that outperforms existing options for building the next generation of biosensors. An international research team led by KAUST is...

Maintaining Quality in Medical Imaging Applications: Considerations for Capacitor Selection

Before you select RF components for an MRI machine, make sure you first understand the basic physics of the technology.

New Products and Services: July 2021 Medical Design Briefs

EMI filters, plastic optic fibers, power modules, and more.

Product Focus (July 2021): Molding

CT software, electric robot, molding material, and more.

3D Printing Technique Creates Intricate Medical Implants

The biomedical structures advance the development of new technologies for regrowing bones and tissue.

Antimicrobial Surface Reduces Bacteria Buildup on Medical Instruments

Researchers have engineered new antimicrobial surfaces that can significantly reduce the formation of bacteria on medical instruments, such as urinary catheters, and reduce the risk of patient infection while in hospital.

Nontoxic, Flexible Energy Converters Could Power Wearable Devices

Researchers report the design and fabrication of single-wall carbon nanotube thermoelectric devices on flexible polyimide substrates as a basis for wearable energy converters.