Healthcare sector generates the highest demand for 3D printing patents
According to a report published by the European Patent Office, the use of 3D printing with the healthcare sector has generated the highest demand for patents compared to other sectors, with a total of 4,018 applications from 2010 to 2018.

How plastics are transforming the implantable medical devices space
Avinash Suryawanshi, senior SEO analyst at Global Market Insights, explores the impact of plastics within implants in the medical sector.

What does the future hold for AI and 3D printing?
Niall Haslam, CTO for medical 3D printing company, Axial3D, explains the important roles both Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 3D printing will play within the future of the medical sector.

Exceeding regulatory requirements: Beyond the checklist
Many manufacturers run into issues as they adjust their devices and testing plans to meet updated regulatory requirements. Using a risk-based approach to predict and mitigate risks can help prevent costly setbacks.

Paper-Based Technology Advances Earlier Cancer Detection
The technology is more than 30 times more sensitive than current lab-based tests.

Smart Textiles Powered by Soft Transmission Lines
The fibers measure subtle and complex fabric deformations.

Novel device to improve performance of underactive bladders
The device comprises a soft and thin sensor that monitors bladder volume continuously as well as an actuator equipped with high voiding efficiency to clear the bladder completely

Implantable transmitter provides wireless option for biomedical devices
innovators are working on inventions to use micro-chip technology in implantable devices and other wearable products such as smart watches to improve biomedical devices, including those used to monitor people with glaucoma and heart disease.

Could transdermal technology using polymer microneedles be suitable for self-administration of Covid-19 vaccines?
UK company, Innoture, has begun researching the use of its next-generation microneedle skin patch for the self-administration of Covid-19 and other vaccines, following funding from the Welsh Government

How the resumption of elective surgery may spur demand for high-volume surgical instruments
Outsourcing with a credible tubing partner allows OEMs to focus on core competencies internally and free up other resources for maximum competitive advantage.
