UCSD researchers develop wearable ultrasound device
Engineers and physicians at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) developed a wearable ultrasound device for assessing heart function and structure.
What’s Trending in the World of Medtech Materials
Klein spoke ahead of the show about what participants can expect from the panel. (Editor’s note: Responses are from Klein’s personal perspective as a medical materials engineer, and not as an official representative of AtriCure or SPE.)
Q&A: Material Selection for Thin-Walled Micro-Molded Medical Devices
The main benefits of thin-walled medical device components and implants are patient comfort, and the smaller a part can get, the smaller areas it can effectively monitor and treat.
Researchers use microelectronics to develop remote control for ‘biobots’
Researchers at collaborating universities in Illinois developed miniature biological robots with remote control capabilities.
FDA updates guidance on identifying and responding to deficiencies
The FDA has revised the guidance document Developi […]
Extrusion Process Enables Synthetic Material Growth
An interdisciplinary team of University of Minnesota Twin Cities scientists and engineers has developed a first-of-its-kind, plant-inspired extrusion process that enables synthetic material growth.
Global Medical Tubing Market To Grow At A CAGR of 5.5% By 2030
The global medical tubing market size was worth around USD 10.5 billion in 2021 and is predicted to grow to around USD 17.0 billion by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 5.5 percent between 2022 and 2030.
Why Advanced Sensors Are Crucial Within Medical Pumps
Pump failure could have fatal consequences—therefore, advanced sensors that measure force, pressure, position, temperature, and ultrasonic sensing are crucial.
Designing Feature-Rich Wearable Health and Fitness Devices
Wearable devices are transforming everything from remote patient monitoring to fitness tracking and hearing assistance.
Electrical Bone Growth Stimulators Market to Top $2B by End of Decade
Solid growth is projected for the electrical bone growth stimulators (BGS) market this decade, thanks to rising obesity rates and traffic accidents.