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Medical Robotics - September 2021
Self-propelled nanobots that deliver drugs inside the human body...novel sensors that improve the safety and precision of industrial robots...a dynamic hydrogel material that makes building soft robotic devices...

Technology Leaders: Materials
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.
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Briefs: Medical
Mastering the UKCA Compliance Challenge
Deadlines are approaching for compliance.
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Products: Motion Control
New Products and Services
A smart function kit, thermoelectric coolers, positioning stages, and more.
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From the Editor: Manufacturing & Prototyping
From the Editor: Medtech Industry Continues to Create High-Paying Jobs Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic
New data shows that during the pandemic, the medtech industry created more, better-paying jobs than the manufacturing sector overall.
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R&D: Packaging & Sterilization
Coating Releases Antimicrobial Peptides
A coating can be applied to endotracheal tubes and release antimicrobial peptides that target infectious bacteria with specificity.
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Features: Test & Measurement
On the Rise: Wearable Injector Systems
The advent of automatic drug-delivery devices has empowered patients to take their treatments in their own hands.
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R&D: Wearables
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.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Bioprinted 3D Cardiac Patches Could Reverse Scar Formation After Heart Attacks
The system promotes myocardial regeneration after a cardiac event.
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Products: Tubing & Extrusion
Product Focus: Pumps/Valves
Fluid-dispensing systems, a micro-dosing pump, solenoid valves, and more.
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Features: Medical
Achieving High Marks for Medical Device Makers: Ultrashort Pulse Lasers
Unique device identifiers, or UDIs, enable better reporting, reviewing, and analyzing of adverse events.
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Features: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Inside Story: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group
Rodd Turnquist tells Medical Design Briefs how to select the best pumps for medical devices and accelerating time to market.
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INSIDER: Medical
MD&M West Kicks Off This Week with a New Look and Feel
To better align its five co-branded shows, Informa Markets had rebranded MD&M West with a new logo and renamed the conference Design. Engineer. Build.
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R&D: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Inkjet Printing Shows Promise for Making E-Textiles
Researchers have demonstrated that they can print layers of electrically conductive ink on polyester fabric.
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R&D: Wearables
Programmable Fibers Expand Possibilties for Fabrics
The fabric-fiber has digital capabilities to collect, store, and analyze data using a neural network.
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From the Editor: Medical
From the Editor - COVID-19 Pandemic Helps Push Growth of Medical Device Market
Learn why the global market for medical device technologies is projected to grow from $605.7 billion in 2020 to $796.9 billion by 2025.
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Features: Nanotechnology
Show Preview: MD&M West
MD&M West brings together medtech engineers, business leaders, and innovative thinkers to create life-changing medical devices.
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Features: Medical
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.
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Products: Manufacturing & Prototyping
New Products: Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West
Touchless switches, biocompatible adhesives, 3D-printing materials, and more.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
A Versatile Tool for CNC Machining of Medical Devices
Flexible hones enable machining of complex parts with cross-drilled holes.
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Technology Leaders: Medical
Extending the Service Life of Joint Prostheses with PEEK Biomaterials
Learn about a polymer material being explored for complex joint prosthesis systems.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Future Washable Smart Clothes Powered by Wi-Fi Will Monitor Health
A flexible, silk-based coil is sewn on the textile.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Sweat-Proof ‘Smart Skin’ Takes Reliable Vitals
The design could lead to conformable wearable monitors to track skin cancer and other conditions.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Automation in Electronics Manufacturing Enables Better Patient Care
Automation removes the possibility of human error in high-precision or repetitive processes.
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Features: Photonics/Optics
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.
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R&D: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Tiny Implant Cures Diabetes in Mice without Triggering Immune Response
Using a new minuscule device, researchers can implant insulin-secreting cells into diabetic mice
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Briefs: Nanotechnology
Inflatable, Shape-Changing Spinal Implants Could Help Treat Severe Pain
The device uses soft robotics, ultra-thin electronics, and microfluidics.
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Products: Wearables
New Products and Services
Reference design kits, smart textiles, thermoplastic elastomers, and more.
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Podcasts: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Hearing Aids
This episode of our Tech Briefs podcast series Here’s an Idea™ explores a variety of new-and-improved hearing aids, from $5 “do-it-yourself” devices to advanced systems that monitor brain waves.
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News: Robotics, Automation & Control

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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: Robotics, Automation & Control

Surgical & Assistive Robotics: Redefining Human Capability

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Podcasts: Design

How Wearables Are Enhancing Smart Drug Delivery

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Podcasts: Medical

Developing Sustainable Drug-Delivery Devices

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Podcasts: Medical

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: AR/AI

Personalized Medicine and Drug Delivery

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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