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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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: Wearables
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: Imaging
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: Sensors/Data Acquisition
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: Packaging & Sterilization
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: Manufacturing & Prototyping
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: Photonics/Optics
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: Sensors/Data Acquisition
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: Sensors/Data Acquisition
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: Materials
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: Sensors/Data Acquisition
New Microchip Sensor Measures Stress Hormones from Drop of Blood
The use of nanosensors detects cortisol molecules directly.
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Products: Energy
New Products and Services
Reference design kits, smart textiles, thermoplastic elastomers, and more.
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Podcasts: Sensors/Data Acquisition
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: Wearables
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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INSIDER: Medical
Conductive Seams in Clothing Track Body Motion
When positioned strategically, garment seams sewn with conductive yarn can be used to accurately track body motion, according to computer scientists. Best of all, these charged seams are able...
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Portable COVID Test Delivers Fast, Accurate Results
The single-chip system is a complete functioning electronic circuit.
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Briefs: Wearables
Soft Sensing Device Detects Skin Disorders Based on Tissue Stiffness
The strain-sensing sheet detects disorders in real time.
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Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Wearable Accelerometer Could Reduce Falls for Seniors
Worn on the fingertips like a thimble, the wearable helps reduce postural sway.
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From the Editor: Manufacturing & Prototyping
From the Editor - Medtronic’s Carol Malnati Talks about the Future of Remote Cardiac Device Monitoring
Malnati says COVID-19 has led to a wider variety of remote monitoring technology — from wearables to new smartphone apps.
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R&D: Manufacturing & Prototyping
System Prints Biological Tissue in 30 Seconds
A novel system can print biological tissue in just 30 seconds.
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Eric Dietsch on the Benefits of Nitinol Wire
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In collaboration with the Fort Wayne Metals Engineering team, Eric Dietsch focuses on supporting customers with material recommendations, product development, and education. Eric is available to help you and your company with any Nitinol-related questions or needs that you may have.

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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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