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Products: Software
New on the Market: August 2021
Epoxies, reverse-engineering software, temperature loggers, and more.
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Briefs: Packaging & Sterilization
Standard Water Treatment Eliminates Enveloped Viruses Including Coronavirus
This treatment has the potential to remove from drinking water nearly all viruses that have an “outer fortress.”
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Briefs: Materials
High-Pressure Soft Lithography for Microtopographical Patterning of Molded Polymers and Composites
Applications include anti-fouling and anti-contamination, aerodynamic and hydrodynamic drag reduction, and adhesive joining of composite parts.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
System Identifies Battery Materials for Recycling
The Battery Identity Global Passport could be accessible as a scannable QR code or a computer chip.
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Briefs: Transportation
Process Creates Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Fuel Cells
This technology can be used for large production volumes such as fuel-cell-powered vehicles.
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Briefs: Aerospace
Spacecraft Atmosphere Carbon Dioxide Capture via Deposition
Applications include manned deep space exploration and terrestrial CO2 removal systems.
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Briefs: Data Acquisition
Machine Learning Helps Detect Gait Problems in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Gait data and machine learning help to monitor and predict disease progression.
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Briefs: Automotive
Carbon Fiber/Carbon Nanotube Yarn Hybrid Reinforcement
Applications include aerospace and automotive components, prosthetics, sporting goods, and other uses where strength-to-weight ratio is important.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Coatings Could Improve Traction on Slick Surfaces
Material for shoe bottoms could help prevent falls in icy or slippery conditions.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
High-Mobility Transport Layer Structures for Rhombohedral Si/Ge/SiGe Devices
This invention enables improved carrier mobility for solar cells and other electronic devices.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
High-Power/Pulsed-Power Electrical Switch
The switch has uses in circuit protection systems in the electric power grid, high-power military applications, and power for materials processing.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
New Spraying Method for Producing Ceramic Coatings
High-quality coated components can be integrated into complex systems in a sustainable way.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Wearable, All-in-One Health Monitor
The soft, stretchy skin patch can monitor cardiovascular signals and multiple biochemical levels at the same time.
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Articles: Connectivity
Connections for Control: Communications Interfaces for Position and Motion Sensors
Learn about widely used communications technologies for motion control.
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Briefs: Materials
Solvent-Based Recycling Process
By reclaiming polymers in plastics, the process could cut down on millions of tons of plastic waste.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Hybrid Thermoelectric Compound
The material sets the stage for new forms of electric power in the future.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
“Cold Tube” Cools Without Air Conditioning
Chilled panels use less energy than conventional A/C and work in open spaces.
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NASA Spinoff: Energy
Measuring Moon Dust to Fight Air Pollution
NASA’s need to contain hazardous lunar dust led to technology that senses other pollutants.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Method Recovers Metals from Electronic Waste
The technology recovers pure and precious metals from alloys in cellphones and other electrical waste.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Soft Robotic Gripper Based on Twining Plants
The robot firmly but gently grasps objects as small as 1 millimeter in diameter.
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Briefs: Nanotechnology
Nanoparticle Gel Unites Oil and Water in Manufacturing-Friendly Approach
This novel gel-creation method could open applications in water filtration, batteries, and smart windows.
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Briefs: Transportation
High-Temperature Silicon Carbide Op Amps Fabrication
Applications include sensor signal conditioning in harsh conditions such as automotive, oil and gas operations, and firefighting.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Pre-Treatment Solution for Water Recovery
The solution increases water recovery, prevents mineral scaling, and cuts the volume of brines in half.
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Briefs: Green Design & Manufacturing
Desalination Process Removes Toxic Metals
The desalination method produces clean water while, at the same time, potentially capturing valuable metals such as gold.
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Briefs: Wearables
Device Powers Wearable Sensors Through Human Motion
A triboelectric generator made of flexible circuit boards creates electricity when the wearer moves.
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Application Briefs: Test & Measurement
Data Recorders Aid Earth Dust Mission
The Earth Imaging Spectrometer instrument is heading to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2022.
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Briefs: Wearables
Stretchable Thermoelectric Generators
The organic composite material is soft, stretchable, and has good thermoelectric properties for many wearable applications.
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Q&A: Electronics & Computers
Q&A: Switching Technology Improves Power Grid Efficiency
Kristin Sampayan from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory found a fast way to switch high voltages.
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Briefs: Aerospace
Lighter Radiation Shielding for Electronics
This new technique shields electronics from ionizing radiation in applications such as military and space exploration.
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INSIDER: Medical

Brain Implant Enables Safer Drug Delivery

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Features: Medical

Built to Adapt: Rethinking Contract Manufacturing for a New Era

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Features: Materials

OEM Toll Processing Advances High-Value Products

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From the Editor: Medical

From The Editor: Charting the Technologies That Will Shape Medtech in 2026

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INSIDER: Medical

Oxygen Scavenger Doubles Biosensor Performance

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Features: AR/AI

Engineering for the Future: The Trends Transforming Medtech in 2026

Ask the Expert

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.

Webcasts

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Podcasts: Medical

How Wearables Are Enhancing Smart Drug Delivery

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Podcasts: Medical

Developing Sustainable Drug-Delivery Devices

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Podcasts: Design

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

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Podcasts: AR/AI

Personalized Medicine and Drug Delivery

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Podcasts: Green Design & Manufacturing

Material Science Innovations for 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.