High-Performance Crosslinkable Thermoplastic Elastomers for Medical Applications
This article presents an overview of these TPE families and markets and where they are used. It reviews the advantages of the irradiation crosslinking process and the improvements imparted to plastics and elastomers, particularly to the COPA family of thermoplastic.
This surgical robotic arm could 3D bioprint inside the human body
Engineers in Australia say they have developed a miniature robotic arm for 3D printing biomaterial directly on human organs.
Bacteria-Based Bioink 3D Prints Bone-Like Composites
Researchers have created a new bacteria-based bioink that can print composite materials that have a similar strength and texture to bone, paving the way for innovations in biomedical and marine applications, they said.
Sourcing Silicone Parts: Injection Mold or 3D Print?
Medical device manufacturers have plenty of materials to choose from when designing parts, but one of the most popular and widely used is liquid silicone rubber (LSR), more commonly and somewhat inaccurately referred to as silicone.
5 Current Trends in Medical Device Security
As the world has evolved, manufacturers have taken a look at their approach to securing their medical devices and are increasingly building and maturing capabilities to embed security throughout the product development lifecycle.
The Case for Rapid Transfer Ports in Life Science Applications
Manufacturers of high-value products in life science industries share two common challenges as these products are moved into and out of cleanrooms, isolation chambers, and gloveboxes: 1) ensure that the purity or sterility of these products are not compromised and 2) make certain that any hazardous materials that are used or waste products that are created are handled safely and securely.
Medtech Engineering Secrets Found in an Ancient Art Form
Origami-inspired technologies have led to breakthroughs across many industries, including battery technology, spacecraft design, and yes – even medtech.
Stretchable Battery Packaging Could Power the Future of Wearable Devices
A team of researchers from Yokohama National University in Japan has developed a stretchable packaging film for these batteries with a high gas and moisture barrier functionality, bringing closer the possibility of wearable devices with highly deformable batteries as a common technology.
Battery-Free, Light-Powered Pacemaker May Improve Quality of Life for Heart Disease Patients
Atrial fibrillation — a form of irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia — leads to more than 454,000 hospitalizations and nearly 160,000 deaths in the United States each year. Globally, it is estimated that approximately 60 million people are affected by the condition.
2023 Tech Trends: Why Digital Health Will Lead to Improved Patient Care
The latest developments in medical technologies — including the use of artificial intelligence, telehealth, integrated technologies, and data intelligence — are geared toward improving patient engagement.
