Sensors & Wearables

In this knowledge hub of Medical Design Briefs, get the latest news about the medical sensors market, including wearables, resistors, ingestibles, and lab-on-a-chip technology.

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Products: Wearables

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INSIDER: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Pill-Sized Bioprinter Can Be Guided to Disease Site
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Products: Medical
The Impact of Wearables on Healthcare
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Metamaterial Could Transform Ingestible and Implantable Medical Devices
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Briefs: Wearables
Smart Patch Runs Tests Using Sweat Instead of Blood
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Briefs: Tubing & Extrusion
Understanding Sensors for Medical Pump Technology
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R&D: Medical
Self-Cleaning Sweat Sensors Offer Comfortable Monitoring
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R&D: Wearables
3D Printed Smart Pen Helps Diagnose Parkinson’s

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Brain Implant Enables Safer Drug Delivery

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Pill-Sized Bioprinter Can Be Guided to Disease Site

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New Material Extends Life of Orthopedic Implants

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Boston Scientific to Acquire Nalu Medical, Inc.

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Features: Sensors/Data Acquisition

The Promise and Challenge of On-Body Biosensors: A Perspective on Clinical...

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Products: Medical

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John Chandler on Achieving Quality Motion Control
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Podcasts: Medical

Developing Sustainable Drug-Delivery Devices

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Smarter Pathways for Precision Drug Delivery in Cancer Care

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Understanding Testing and Compliance Requirements for Wireless Medical Devices

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Personalized Medicine and Drug Delivery

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Material Science Innovations for Medical Devices

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Automation, Robotics, and AI Integration in Medical Manufacturing

Latest Briefs & News

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R&D: Medical

Infant Wearable Uses Artificial Intelligence for At-Home Assessments

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Features: Sensors/Data Acquisition

The Promise and Challenge of On-Body Biosensors: A Perspective on Clinical Utility and Commercial Viability in Patient Management

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Science
What wearable medical device uses tumor-treating fields delivered through adhesive transducer arrays to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer?
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Features: Wearables
The New Medtech Frontier
The next phase of medical device innovation will be defined by systems that are not only responsive but also autonomous and personalized. Read on to learn more.
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Products: Medical
New Products & Services
See the new products and services, including EPIGAP OSA Photonics GmbH's surface-mount device (SMD) shortwave infrared (SWIR); Moticont's linear voice coil servo motor; Dart Controls' high-performance pulse width modulation (PWM) controller for 12–48-V battery powered equipment; a compact, fullservice RTD sensor from Burns Engineering; and more.
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Briefs: Medical
Wearable Sensor Could Help Patients with Bipolar Disorder Track Medication Levels Through Sweat
Although lithium is highly effective to treat bipolar disorder, the chemical has a narrow therapeutic window — too high a dose can be toxic to patients, causing kidney damage, thyroid damage, or even death, while too low a dose renders the treatment ineffective. Read on to learn how a wearable sensor may thwart this issue.
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R&D: Wearables
Smart Wound Monitor Poised to Improve Chronic Infection Care
Researchers have developed a wearable wound monitoring device with integrated sensors that could reduce infection risks by minimizing the need for frequent physical contact. The proof-of-concept device is designed for reuse, making it more cost-effective and practical than disposable smart bandages and other emerging wound monitoring technologies. Read on to learn more.
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Trivia: Wearables
Regulatory
What consumer technology device became the first FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) assistive hearing device for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss?
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Blog: Medical
Balancing Miniaturization, Power, and Compliance in Sensor Design
In this Q&A with Medical Design Briefs, Michael Klitzke, principal system architect at TE Connectivity, discusses how advances in sensor miniaturization, packaging,...
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INSIDER: Medical
Magnetoelastic Smart Pen May Help Diagnose Parkinson’s
A smart, self-powered magnetoelastic pen could help detect early signs of Parkinson’s by analyzing a person’s handwriting. The highly sensitive diagnostic pen features a soft,...
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INSIDER: Medical
Painless Diabetes Care: Smarter Drug Delivery
A wearable technology enables real-time, noninvasive tracking and optimized treatment for diabetic patients. It enables precise drug dosing through continuous, real-time monitoring of disease...
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Podcasts: Wearables
Creating Wearables for Preventative Healthcare
Wearables detect early signs of health issues, paving the way for transforming preventative healthcare.
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INSIDER: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Electrochemical Sensors Enable Inexpensive Disposable Diagnostics
Using an inexpensive electrode coated with DNA, researchers have designed disposable diagnostics that could be adapted to detect a variety of diseases, including cancer or...
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Podcasts: Wearables
Privacy and Data Security in the Era of Medical Wearables
As we continue to explore the impact of wearables on healthcare, this episode focuses on privacy and data security in the era of medical wearables. Wearables are collecting vast...
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Products: Medical
New Products and Services
See the new products and services, including Dickson's mapping suite designed to streamline the identification of critical hot and cold zones and the analysis of temperature and humidity trends; Littelfuse's series of sealed tactile switches for surface-mount technology; Mahr Inc.'s height gage designed for ease of use and efficiency in production environments; and more.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Tiny Microlaser Sensors Offer Supercharged Biosensing
Researchers have developed a 3D microprinted sensor for highly sensitive on-chip biosensing. The sensor, which is based on a polymer whispering-gallerymode microlaser, opens new opportunities for developing high-performance, cost-effective lab-on-a-chip devices for early disease diagnosis. Read on to learn more.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
DNA-Inspired Design for Stronger, Flexible Sensors for Wearables
A fiber sensor inspired by the shape of DNA, developed by researchers at Shinshu University, introduces a new design for more durable, flexible fiber sensors in wearables. Read on to learn more.
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Briefs: Wearables
CO-TENG: An Origami-Inspired Self-Powering Sensor for Smart Wearables
Sensors are used everywhere. But traditional sensors often rely on rigid components and batteries, limiting their applications in soft systems. To address this, researchers have developed a smarter alternative. Using a paper-folding technique in combination with a triboelectric nanogenerator, they created a novel energy-harvesting sensor with promising potential for next-gen soft devices. Read on to learn more.
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R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Researchers Develop Self-Illuminating Biosensor
Engineers have harnessed quantum physics to detect the presence of biomolecules without the need for an external light source, overcoming a significant obstacle to the use of optical biosensors in healthcare. Read on to learn more.
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R&D: Medical
Wristband All-in-One Monitor for Diabetes, Cardio Care
A wearable wristband could significantly improve diabetes management by continuously tracking not only glucose but also other chemical and cardiovascular signals that influence disease progression and overall health. Read on to learn more.
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R&D: Medical
Smart Capsule Designed to Study GI Tract
Engineers have developed a smart capsule called PillTrek that can measure pH, temperature, and a variety of different biomarkers. It incorporates simple, inexpensive sensors into a miniature wireless electrochemical workstation that relies on low-power electronics. Read on to learn more.
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INSIDER: Wearables
Optoelectronic Patch Could Transform Blood Pressure Monitoring
A flexible optoelectronic patch, or ePatch, that is worn on a patient’s skin can continuously monitor blood pressure without the need for compressible cuffs or wired devices....
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INSIDER: Wearables
Self-Powered Patch Monitors Biomarkers Without Drawing Blood
Researchers have developed a self-powered microneedle patch to monitor a range of health biomarkers without drawing blood or relying on batteries or external devices. In...
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Podcasts: Wearables
Integrating AI into Medical Wearables
Artificial intelligence is transforming the design and function of wearable medical devices.
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INSIDER: Wearables
Flexible Material Offers Promise for Self-Powered Wearable Sensors
Could clothing monitor a person’s health in real time, because the clothing itself is a self-powered sensor? A new material created through electrospinning, which is a...
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INSIDER: Wearables
Wearable Platform Enables Continuous Measurement Using Ambient Light
Researchers have developed a next-generation wearable platform that enables 24-hour continuous measurement by using ambient light as an energy source and optimizing power...
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Podcasts: Wearables
How Wearables Are Transforming Chronic Disease Management
Wearable devices expand the ability to identify patients earlier and deliver more targeted treatments.
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R&D: Wearables
Wearable Lactation Pads Detect Chemicals in Milk
Engineers have developed a smart lactation pad that can quantify a wide range of chemicals in breast milk in real time. Read on to learn more.
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R&D: Medical
Long-Lasting 3D Printed Wearable Transforms Health Monitoring
A long-lasting, 3D-printed, adhesive-free wearable provides a more comprehensive picture of a user’s physiological state. The device, which measures water vapor and skin emissions of gases, continuously tracks and logs physiological data associated with dehydration, metabolic shifts, and stress levels. Read on to learn more.
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Features: Wearables
Cracking the Code of Cardiac Care: How AI-Enabled ECG Could Solve Key Challenges in CVD Diagnosis
The escalating costs and prevalence of cardiovascular disease demand innovative solutions that can enhance care quality while alleviating financial burden. AI-enabled ECG technology may offer a compelling and actionable response to these challenges. Read on to learn more.
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Trivia: Medical
Technology
What implantable sensor system became the first FDA-cleared continuous glucose monitor designed to remain in the body for up to 90 days?
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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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