Celera Motion Debuts Omni+ 130mm Direct Drive Motor for Surgical Robots
Celera Motion, a business unit of Novanta, recently announced a new version of its direct drive frameless motor Omni+ series, the Omni+ 130mm motor, which is now the largest of the series. Additionally, the company offers Omni+ 100mm, Omni+ 70mm, and Omni+ 60mm.
Wearable Technology: DOD Investing in Powerful AI Algorithm That Could Rapidly Predict Disease
The Defense Department is looking to expand the use of its wearable technology to other infectious disease detection in service members, which leaders say will aid in readiness
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.
Using 3D printing to improve implantable biomedical devices, touchscreens and more
McGill researchers are exploring a new technique that uses 3D printing and hydrogels.
Bioplastics in Medical Device Packaging: Yea or Nay?
Developing products that are sustainable is of utmost importance to many medical device companies. When it comes to packaging, companies as large as Medtronic are doing their part.
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.
Preserving Critical Manufacturing Supply Through Digital Stockpiles
FDA and VHA have partnered to create digital stockpiles that store electronic plans, instructions, and methods to make and test medical products.
Stabilization in Medtech: Are We There Yet?
Here’s what medtech executives are seeing this year in terms of procedure volumes, supply chain pressures, and hospital staffing challenges.
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.
Don’t Let the EU MDR Transition Delay Fool You
A recent timeline shift for the European Union’s Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) has created what one regulatory expert is calling, “The Great Misunderstanding of the MDR Amendment.”