Materials & Manufacturing

Advances in materials and manufacturing are leading to better implants, prosthetics, and devices. Browse innovative developments in materials and manufacturing that significantly impact medical device design and production.

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INSIDER: AR/AI
MD&M West Keynote: The Science of Predictive Healthcare
Predictive medicine has its roots in early warning systems and diagnostic early detection. Prognostic devices are a new genre of diagnostic devices that not only detect and diagnose...
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INSIDER: AR/AI
MD&M West Session Highlights AI’s Role in Smart Manufacturing
With the smart manufacturing sector poised to reach nearly $590 billion by 2028 as automation and advanced technology propel the marketplace, the industry is ready to meet...
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INSIDER: Manufacturing & Prototyping
MD&M Sessions: From 3D Printing, Biomaterials to Robotics, Digital Health
The medtech field is undergoing another year of volatility as challenges born during the pandemic persist. Yet, the industry is seeing an infusion of innovation, new...
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INSIDER: Robotics, Automation & Control
Self-Healing Materials Could Be Used to Develop Artificial Hands, Soft Robotics
Low-cost jelly-like materials can sense strain, temperature, and humidity. And unlike earlier self-healing robots, they can also partially repair themselves at...
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Inside Story: Design
Inside Story: Rapid Precision Prototyping Program Speeds Medtech Product Development
MDB recently spoke with Anthony Bracale, director of sales and marketing at Hobson & Motzer Inc., a manufacturer of precision metal components.
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Products: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Product of the Month
Three new low-pressure molding (LPM) materials are designed to seal and protect medical devices from moisture and temperature extremes.
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Features: Test & Measurement
Device Development Excels in Rapid Development Centers
Learn how a dedicated team of experts at a rapid development center (RDC) can improve the design process.
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Products: Photonics/Optics
New Products and Services
Electrolyte tanks, medical servers, lab management software, and more.
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Briefs: Wearables
Sustainable Silk Material Ideal for Wearable and Implantable Applications
The material is optically transparent and easily manipulated.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
3D Robotic Spine ‘Twin’ Offers New Way to Preview Surgical Procedures
The twins enable comparison of the effects of different surgical interventions in a patient-specific manner.
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Briefs: Medical
Researchers Develop Soft, Stretchable Thermometer
The self-powered sensor can be integrated into soft robots or smart clothing.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
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: Design
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: Medical
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: Manufacturing & Prototyping
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: Semiconductors & ICs
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: Medical
New Products and Services
Metal additive manufacturing, high-performance grease, filters, and more.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
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: Imaging
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: Semiconductors & ICs
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: Robotics, Automation & Control
Shape-Shifting Materials Offer Infinite Possibilities
Totimorphic structural materials can achieve any shape.
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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: Robotics, Automation & Control
Robotic Hand Has Gecko-Inspired Grip
A new robotic hand grasps a wide variety of items, including raw eggs.
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R&D: Materials
Bioactive Coatings Improve Orthopedic Implants
Researchers are working on a coating that mimics bone tissue.
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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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Technology Leaders: Regulations/Standards
First, Do No Harm: Changing Strategies to Prove Your Medical Device Is Safe
Modern evaluation of biocompatibility uses a risk-based approach.
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Features: Materials
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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Top Stories

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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: 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

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Features: Materials

OEM Toll Processing Advances High-Value Products

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Podcasts: Medical

Personalized Medicine and Drug Delivery

Ask the Expert

Dan Sanchez on How to Improve Extruded Components
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Improving extruded components requires careful attention to a number of factors, including dimensional tolerance, material selection, and processing. Trelleborg’s Dan Sanchez provides detailed insights into each of these considerations to help you advance your device innovations while reducing costs and speeding time 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: Medical

Understanding Testing and Compliance Requirements for Wireless Medical Devices

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Podcasts: AR/AI

Personalized Medicine and Drug Delivery

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Podcasts: Manufacturing & Prototyping

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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