Innovations In Biocompatible Materials For Medical Devices

The latest breakthroughs, current industry trends, and regulatory challenges of biocompatible materials for medical devices and implants.

What is Nitinol and How is it Leveraged in Medical Device Design?

Nitinol, a shape memory alloy, is leveraged in medical devices for optimal efficiency, from reducing procedure times to promoting effective fracture recovery.

Addressing Challenges in Primary Packaging Testing for Medical Devices

What is nitinol and where is it used?

Nitinol is a nearly equiatomic metal alloy of nickel and titanium with unique properties, including superelasticity (also called pseudoelasticity) and shape memory.

Medical Plastics 101: The Crystal-clear Benefits of Polycarbonate

The material’s strength, clarity, and toughness make it an obvious choice for a range of medical device applications.

Metal-to-Metal or Self-lubricating Spherical Plain Bearings: Which is Better for my Robot?

Discover the key factors for choosing the perfect SPBs for your robot. Explore the pros and cons of the various types and learn best practices for assembly in linkages.

Programmable Materials Help Heal Broken Bones

A new study that integrates machine learning, optimization, 3D printing, and stress experiments allowed engineers to gain insight into these natural wonders by developing a material that replicates the functionalities of human bone for orthopedic femur restoration.

On-Skin Wearable Bioelectronic Device Uses Breathable, Stretchable Material

A team of researchers at the University of Missouri have made a significant breakthrough in their ongoing development of an on-skin wearable bioelectronic device. Zheng Yan’s lab, which specializes in soft bioelectronics, recently added an important component to the team’s existing ultrasoft, breathable and stretchable material. The key feature: wireless charging — without batteries — through a magnetic connection.

Powering Wearable Devices with High-Performing Carbon Nanotube Yarns

With the growth of the Internet of Things, sustainable solution for powering wireless sensors and devices are considered important. Thermoelectric generators, for example, which have the ability to convert waste heat into electricity can offer a sustainable solution. Researchers around the world have been working on such solutions. A research team, led by Masakazu Nakamura from Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Japan has also been working on flexible wearable thermoelectric generators that produce electricity from body heat by sewing nanomaterial called carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into fabric.

Plastic Gears Are Enabling Today’s Advanced Applications

In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the advancements that have enabled the conversion to plastic gears, the potential benefits, and the key design considerations, whether you’re converting metal gears from a legacy product or designing a novel device.