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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Briefs: Test & Measurement
Optical Device Offers Improved Thyroid Cancer Screening
The device combines near infrared light, time resolved spectroscopy, and diffuse correlation spectroscopy.
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Features: Materials
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: Semiconductors & ICs
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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Technology Leaders: Test & Measurement
Developing a Customized Glucometer Using GreenPAK
Glucometer designs available on the market today are costly, large, and power inefficient. See how GreenPAK offers an upgrade.
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Technology Leaders: Sensors/Data Acquisition
FPGA Technology for High-Speed Medical Image Processing
Through better detection, digital mammography can significantly improve radiology outcomes.
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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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Features: Wearables
Show Preview: Medical Wearables for Biosensors
See what's happening at the Designing Biosensors for Medical Wearables Conference.
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Global Innovations: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Highly Accurate Test Quantifies Antibodies Against SARS-CoV-2
Scientists have developed a rapid, highly accurate test to detect antibodies against the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 in human serum.
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Trivia: Medical
Diagnostics
What well-known fictional device is now being developed as a real medical device?
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INSIDER: Medical
Bioprinted 3D Cardiac Patches Could Reverse Scar Formation
Researchers are investigating stem cell-laden 3D-bioprinted cardiac patch technologies for use as a therapeutic and regenerative approach for ischemic cardiomyopathy in reversing...
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INSIDER: Medical
Flexible, Wearable X-Ray Detector Doesn’t Require Heavy Metals
Researchers have developed a proof-of-concept wearable x-ray detector prepared from nontoxic metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) layered between flexible plastic and gold...
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INSIDER: Wearables
Panel to Address Design Trends in Wearables, Home Health, and Drug Delivery
As the point of care continues to shift toward home-based applications, designers must consider how clinicians and caregivers can responsibly put more care in a...
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R&D: AR/AI
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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Global Innovations: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Nanosensor-Based Device Enables Early Detection of Sudden Cardiac Death
A nanosensor-based system measures cardiac micropotential energies.
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Features: Sensors/Data Acquisition
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: Wearables
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: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
New Products: Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West
Touchless switches, biocompatible adhesives, 3D-printing materials, and more.
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R&D: Design
Intra-Oral Device Developed for Weight Loss
An intra-oral device is fitted by a dental professional to the upper and lower back teeth.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Optical Lens Design Considerations for Cell Imaging in Microscopy
Understanding application, use case, and image resolution are key.
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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: Medical
Technology Restores Sense of Touch in Nerves Damaged as a Result of Injury
A tiny sensor is implanted in the nerve of the injured limb.
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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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R&D: Medical
Bruisable Artificial Skin Could Help Prosthetics Sense Injuries
An artificial skin attached to a person’s knee develops a purple “bruise” when hit forcefully.
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Features: Sensors/Data Acquisition
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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Briefs: Semiconductors & ICs
New Microchip Sensor Measures Stress Hormones from Drop of Blood
The use of nanosensors detects cortisol molecules directly.
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Products: Imaging
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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INSIDER: Wearables
Wearable Sensor Offers Wide-Ranging Strain Sensitivity
Many bodily functions in humans are manifested by mechanical deformations to the skin, and these mechanical changes can be detected and monitored by measuring different levels of strain...
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INSIDER: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Finger Wrap Powers Electronics While You Sleep
A wearable device turns the touch of a finger into a source of power for small electronics and sensors. Engineers have developed a thin, flexible strip that can be worn on a fingertip and...
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Top Stories

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INSIDER: Sensors/Data Acquisition

Tiny Sensor Could Transform Head Injury Detection

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News: Robotics, Automation & Control

Quantum Surgical Acquires NeuWave Medical, Inc.

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Briefs: Materials

Shrinking Materials Hold Big Potential for Smart Devices

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Podcasts: Design

Surgical & Assistive Robotics: Redefining Human Capability

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Podcasts: Design

The Hidden Nervous System of Surgical Robotics: Power, Data & Sensing...

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Briefs: Materials

Specialty Thermoplastics for Medical Tubing Address PFAS, Processing, and...

Ask the Expert

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: Medical

The Hidden Nervous System of Surgical Robotics: Power, Data & Sensing Behind...

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Podcasts: Medical

Surgical & Assistive Robotics: Redefining Human Capability

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Podcasts: Design

How Wearables Are Enhancing Smart Drug Delivery

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Podcasts: Design

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: Manufacturing & Prototyping

Understanding Testing and Compliance Requirements for Wireless 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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