Manufacturing
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2023.09.07
Robotics and Prosthetics: Skin-Like Sensors Wrap Around Objects
Researchers have developed an automatic process for making soft sensors. These universal measurement cells can be attached to almost any kind of object. Applications are envisioned especially in robotics and prosthetics.
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2023.08.25
The Supply and Availability of Radiopharmaceuticals
These medical isotope-fueled compounds are being used for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, neurological disorders, and cardiovascular disease.
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2023.08.18
Implementing Automated Systems in Medical Manufacturing
A combination of advancing technology, shortages of skilled workers, and the need to make effective use of available employees is driving automation in medical manufacturing. According to an article by The Hartman Team, US manufacturing today has over two million unfilled jobs and those employers who fail to act now will face greater problems in the future. However, automated systems are complex and deciding where and how to apply them requires a complete understanding of the intricacies involved in equipment development and qualifications. Trelleborg discusses the potential benefits, suitable applications, and the development process of automated systems.
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2023.07.28
How to Improve Instructions for Use
User-based research, enhanced visual elements, and early co-development of product and packaging support IFU designs for medical devices.
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2023.07.20
Enhancing Safety in Medical Device Manufacturing: The Power of Connected Worker Technology
The medical device manufacturing industry operates within an inherently high-stakes environment, where the pursuit of innovation must be continually balanced with the need for workforce safety.
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2023.07.12
How to Build a Better PAP Machine
Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy devices are widely used to treat many of the approximately 30 million people managing sleep apnea in the United States. CPAP (Continuous positive airway pressure) machines are the most common.
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2023.07.04
Best Practices to De-Risk the Medical Device Supply Chain
Although the raw material supply chain is generally recovering from pandemic-related disruptions, many manufacturers continue to build inventory to circumvent potential imbalances.
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2023.06.30
Will the Future of Pharmaceutical Packaging be Like a Star Wars Film?
Robots are a given for packaging lines. But what about the viability of the cloud and Industry 4.0? One scenario will ensure packaging production will continue when problems crop up.
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2023.06.27
Enhancing Patient Care: The Significance of Human Factors in Medical Device Design
Human factors and assessments in medical devices are becoming increasingly important to health systems and health services researchers. The evolving priorities within healthcare truly underscore the importance of practitioners gaining access to key contextual information to facilitate a more holistic view of the system.
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2023.06.19
How to Eliminate PCB Static in Medical Electronics
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is one problem that can severely affect electronic medical devices causing malfunctions and damage to the microelectronic components. An estimated one-third of PCB failures are attributed to ESD. Without controls and effective processes to eliminate electrostatic discharge in medical devices, it can cause serious hazards to human safety.
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