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Products: Medical
See the product of the month: A line of thin cold-rolled titanium in a variety of commercially pure grades and alloys for medical devices, available from Arnold Magnetic Technologies.
Global Innovations: Medical
Researchers are developing a 3D-printed insole with integrated sensors that allows the pressure of the sole to be measured in the shoe and thus during any activity. This helps athletes or patients to determine performance and therapy progress.
Products: Materials
See the New Products and Services, including medical optics, healthcare polymers, a ventilator pressure sensor, and more.
Briefs: Medical
The molecules in our bodies are in constant communication. Now, researchers have developed a new technology that makes it easier to eavesdrop on our body’s inner conversations.
R&D: Materials
A research team has used silk as a promising material for repairing severed nerves. In their experiments with silk from silkworms and spiders, the scientists also gained new...
R&D: Medical
An injectable biomaterial with significantly improved adhesive strength, stretchability, and toughness could enable improved surgical sealing. This chemically modified,...
R&D: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Researchers have pioneered a 3D printable ink that contains Sporosarcina pasteurii: a bacterium that, when exposed to a urea-containing solution, triggers a mineralization...
Features: Manufacturing & Prototyping
A previous article described the theoretical framework for USW of thermoplastics. This article presents the key parameters and materials influencing an ultrasonic welding process, so that USW can be accomplished successfully.
Products: AR/AI
See the new products and services for April 2023, including dynamic pressure controls, AI processors, modeling and simulation software, and more.
Briefs: Wearables
Researchers have created an ultrasoft skin-like material that’s both breathable and stretchable for use in the development of an on-skin, wearable bioelectronic device.
Briefs: Medical
Researchers at Drexel University are one step closer to making wearable textile technology a reality.
R&D: Medical
SMARTSHAPE consortium, led from University of Galway, will develop an implantable medical device for continuous blood pressure monitoring. The consortium has...
R&D: Medical
A new biomaterial that can be injected intravenously, reduces inflammation in tissue and promotes cell and tissue repair. The injectable biomaterial was tested and proven effective in treating...
INSIDER: Materials
Cutting-edge prefillable syringe system products provide new solutions to customers in the healthcare and pharmaceutical market. Sharps Technology is advancing its product strategy with a...
Briefs: Medical
It may be possible to use electrostatic actuators in artificial muscles thanks to research that made use of ferroelectric materials to create an electrostatic actuator that can generate a strong force at a low driving voltage.
R&D: Medical
A new string-like implant can monitor fluctuations in brain chemicals, like a fitness tracker for the brain.
Technology Leaders: Medical
A family of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) crosslinked by irradiation improve thermomechanical properties and chemical resistance at elevated temperatures.
INSIDER: Materials
Honeywell announced the addition of a new ultra-fine denier fiber to its Spectra® Medical Grade (MG) BIO fiber portfolio at MD&M West. Now...
INSIDER: Materials
BioInteractions launched an expanded Product Pathway Partnership service incorporating bespoke coatings, optimized application and tooling, testing, regulatory support and...
INSIDER: Materials
Filmcast PTFE has historically been limited to a maximum diameter of around 0.100 in., which restricted the option for larger French size aspiration catheters. Confluent...
INSIDER: Materials
DuPont™ has introduced its new Liveo™ MG 7-9960 Soft Skin Adhesive, a soft elastomeric silicone adhesive for adhering medical devices to the skin with high adhesion...
INSIDER: Materials
A panel of experts presented the process and next steps for developing harmonized medical-grade materials with the goal toward establishing biological...
INSIDER: Materials
Two new LNP™ CRX polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resins from SABIC offer a distinct combination of robust chemical and impact resistance, thin-wall transparency, dimensional stability...
INSIDER: Materials
Plastic Ingenuity hosted a class on “Thermoform for Healthcare Packaging” in its booth Tuesday, February 7 at 9 AM as part of IoPP’s Fundamentals of Medical...
Global Innovations: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Researchers have developed a transparent temperature sensor capable of precisely and quickly measuring temperature changes caused by light.
Products: Test & Measurement
See the new products and services from Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West, including a leak test instrument, a brushless DC motor, and more.
Features: Medical
Much more than a medical technology trade show, MD&M West exists to improve lives through continuing education, sharing knowledge, and bringing opportunities to all.
R&D: Materials
Scientists have developed a stretchable and waterproof fabric that turns energy generated from body movements into electrical energy. A crucial component in the fabric is a polymer that, when...
Supplements: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Learn about the medical manufacturers and cutting-edge applications that stood out in 2021.
Top Stories
INSIDER: Medical
Brain Implant Enables Safer Drug Delivery
Features: Medical
Built to Adapt: Rethinking Contract Manufacturing for a New Era
Features: Materials
OEM Toll Processing Advances High-Value Products
From the Editor: Medical
From The Editor: Charting the Technologies That Will Shape Medtech in 2026
INSIDER: Medical
Oxygen Scavenger Doubles Biosensor Performance
Features: AR/AI
Engineering for the Future: The Trends Transforming Medtech in 2026
Ask the Expert
Eric Dietsch on the Benefits of Nitinol Wire
In collaboration with the Fort Wayne Metals Engineering team, Eric Dietsch focuses on supporting customers with material recommendations, product development, and education. Eric is available to help you and your company with any Nitinol-related questions or needs that you may have.
Webcasts
Podcasts: Medical
How Wearables Are Enhancing Smart Drug Delivery
Podcasts: Medical
Developing Sustainable Drug-Delivery Devices
Podcasts: Design
Smarter Pathways for Precision Drug Delivery in Cancer Care
On-Demand Webinars: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Understanding Testing and Compliance Requirements for Wireless Medical Devices
Podcasts: AR/AI
Personalized Medicine and Drug Delivery
Podcasts: Green Design & Manufacturing
Inside Story
Inside Story: Trends in Packaging and Sterilization
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.
