Wearable Gas Sensor Enhances Sensitivity
A highly sensitive wearable gas sensor for environmental and human health monitoring may soon become commercially available, according to researchers at Penn State and Northeastern University.
How diaphragm pumps can work for sensitive devices
Diaphragm pumps work like bicycle pumps, with one intake and one output cycle per revolution of the drive motor, which produces an inherently pulsatile flow. Dynaflo developed one for the U.S. military that virtually eliminates this effect.
Panasonic unveils new lithium ion pin batteries for wearables
Panasonic Industrial Devices Sales Co. of America recently announced a new addition to its line of lithium-ion pin cells for the wearables market.
How to select miniature motors for surgical robotics
Surgical robotics is leveraging the same sterilizable brushless direct current (BLDC) motors already used for decades in surgical hand tools. It’s all about torque, speed and reliability — as well as sterilization requirements.
Finding the Best Battery for Your Device
An industry expert explains the impact new battery technologies are having on emerging medtech applications, and how to match the right battery to your device.
How a New Sensor Could Diagnose Sepsis in 25 Minutes
MIT researchers designed a sensor that could dramatically accelerate the process of diagnosing sepsis, a leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals.
A Medical Device Worth Sweating Over
A hydration-tracking sweat patch made of flexible electronics that attach to the body recently got a workout, thanks to cadets at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado. This patch is designed to battle dehydration in soldiers, workers, and athletes in the field.
Exploring the Latest in Sensor Technologies for Medtech
An expert talks about the latest in sensor technology development and shares a few tips on how medical device developers can find the right technology to suit their device.
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How a Coaxial Alternative Could Make Way for Smaller Catheters
A recent breakthrough in the design of medical device cables is expected to enable a new generation of small, flexible, and intelligent catheters according to Japanese wire and cable supplier Junkosha.
