Sensors & Wearables

Sensors

Medical sensors are being used in the biomedical electronics industry to measure pressure, flow, liquid-level, and more. See how today's sensors are supporting medical devices like respiratory systems, spirometers, anesthetic devices, videoscopes, dialysis machines, and more.

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Briefs: Wearables
Tiny Wireless Implant Detects Oxygen Deep Within the Body
The implant provides real-time measurements of tissue oxygen levels.
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R&D: Test & Measurement
Algorithms, Wearables Help Monitor Parkinson’s
Scientists have developed algorithms that, combined with wearable sensors, could help clinicians to monitor the progression of Parkinson’s disease.
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Features: Wearables
Next-Gen POC Diagnostics: Electronic Measurement Technology Driven by Global Demand for COVID-19 Testing
Many new companies entering the market are planning a diagnostic roadmap of capabilities beyond their entry point of COVID-19 testing.
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R&D: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Ultra-Sensitive, Small Optomechanical Ultrasound Sensor
An optomechanical ultrasound sensor on a silicon photonic chip provides unprecedented sensitivity due to an innovative optomechanical waveguide.
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Briefs: Medical
E-Health Patches Monitor Pulse and Blood Pressure
The wireless patches power themselves with harvested energy.
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INSIDER: Medical
Personalized Sweat Sensor Monitors Blood Glucose with Just a Touch
Researchers have developed a device that can measure glucose in sweat with the touch of a fingertip, and then a personalized algorithm provides an accurate estimate of...
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INSIDER: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Biosensor-Based COVID-19 Test Provides Fast, Accurate Results
A low-cost, rapid diagnostic test for COVID-19 provides COVID-19 results within four minutes with 90 percent accuracy. Compared to existing methods for COVID-19 detection, the...
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INSIDER: Energy
Nontoxic, Flexible Energy Converters Could Power Wearable Devices
The design and fabrication of single-wall carbon nanotube thermoelectric devices on flexible polyimide substrates can provide the basis for wearable energy converters.
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R&D: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Wearable Sensor Measures Lactate Concentration in Real Time
Researchers have developed a soft and nonirritating microfluidic sensor for the real-time measurement of lactate concentration in sweat.
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R&D: Nanotechnology
Biosensor Measures Extracellular Hydrogen Peroxide
Researchers have developed a sensor for measuring concentrations of hydrogen peroxide in the vicinity of cell membranes, with nanometer-resolution.
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R&D: Medical
Low-Voltage, Low-Power Pressure Sensors Monitor Health
Ionic hydrogels with tiny pyramidal microstructures help to increase the pressure sensitivity that can be measured.
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INSIDER: Medical
Stretchable, Wireless Antennas Improve Function of Wearables
Researchers are developing devices to explore the possibilities of wearable, flexible antennas. The team found that changing the geometry of the antenna changes its performance,...
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Briefs: Medical
Silicone Membrane for Wearable Devices Is Comfortable and Breathable
The membrane wicks water away from the skin.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
Wearable Device Monitors Jaundice-Causing Bilirubin and Vitals in Newborns
Device detects pulse rate and blood oxygen saturation in real time.
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Blog: Medical
Tiny Package, Big Resolution: Wafer-Level Camera Reaches Smallest Parts of Anatomy
A new camera module with quadruple the resolution of its predecessor, at 400 × 400, or 160 Kpixels, provides clear images inside the body’s farthest recesses....
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Podcasts: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Wearables
In this episode of our Here's an Idea podcast, we speak to engineers who are building a variety of wearables. And some sensors blend in more than others.
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INSIDER: Robotics, Automation & Control
Sensing Robots Developed to Monitor Patients
Robots that could take on basic healthcare tasks to support the work of doctors and nurses may be the way of the future. Who knows, maybe a medical robot can prescribe your medicine someday?...
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INSIDER: Nanotechnology
Chip Simplifies COVID-19 Testing, Delivers Results on a Phone
COVID-19 can be diagnosed in 55 minutes or less with the help of programmed magnetic nanobeads and a diagnostic tool that plugs into an off-the-shelf cell phone. Engineers have...
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INSIDER: Medical
Detecting COVID-19 with a Sticker on Your Skin
One day, a wearable, bioelectronic device could wirelessly transmit a person’s vital signs — potentially providing critical information for early detection of health issues such as COVID-19...
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Features: Medical
Leading Women in Engineering & Science: Jennifer Zhao, Executive Vice President and General Manager, ams Advanced Optical Sensors Division
Zhao's team looks to find the presence of both COVID-19 antigens and antibodies in lateral flow or PCR tests.
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Products: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Product of the Month
A new range of high-precision, low-profile medical sensors is available from TDK Corporation.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
New Biomaterials Can Be ‘Fine-Tuned’ for Medical Applications
The materials are suitable for use in soft tissue repair or flexible bioelectronics.
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R&D: Wearables
Textile Sensor Patch Could Detect Pressure Points for Amputees
A textile sensor can detect pressure points on the socket of a prosthetic limb.
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From the Editor: Unmanned Systems
Guest Editorial: Expanding the Scope of Mobility
Mobility tech also provides help to those with physical or cognitive challenges.
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Briefs: Data Acquisition
Deciphering Medical Risk with High-Performance Computing
Specialized computational algorithms provide for highly efficient DNA sequence analysis.
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From the Editor: Photonics/Optics
From the Editor: The 2020 Products of the Year
This year, our two winners both represent new imaging capabilities for medical devices.
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Briefs: Medical
Keys to a Successful Life Sciences ERP Implementation
A phased approach helps maximize return on investment.
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R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Fast, Cheap COVID-19 Antibody Test
A cost-efficient COVID-19 antibody test costs less than $2 per test and is used with a desktop detection system that is suitable for point-of-care situations like clinics and physician offices.
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R&D: Wearables
Wearable Sensor Monitors Health Using Saliva and Tears
Wearable sensors would be placed near the tear duct or mouth to collect biofluid samples.
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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

Surgical & Assistive Robotics: Redefining Human Capability

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Podcasts: Design

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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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On-Demand Webinars: Connectivity

Understanding Testing and Compliance Requirements for Wireless Medical Devices

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Podcasts: AR/AI

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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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