Tighter Tolerances Prompting New Micromolding Innovations
Smaller tolerances require tighter-built tools that can create model-like components……
The Top Five Technology Trends for the Medical Device Industry in 2022
The medical device industry is embracing digital transformation as a result of the pandemic and its effects on the economy over the past two years……
J&J Is Hungry for Medical Device M&A
The company is partial to medical device tuck-ins, but will consider acquisition opportunities of all sizes……
Healthcare Predictions for 2022: Digital Health Is on the Rise
The more healthcare professionals know about the benefits of digital health, the more they can leverage it to improve their patients’ experiences and remain resilient in an increasingly competitive space…….
Medical 3-D Printing Update in Asia
Increasing demand for custom surgical implants and growing investment in R&D will help the sector experience significant growth over the next five years…….
Medtronic Recalls Atherectomy Device After Patient Injuries
At least 55 patients have been injured from a catheter tip breaking off during procedures to clear blocked arteries……
Plastics and medical devices: Changes for safety and cost
The move toward polypropylene and polyethylene in medical devices requires new manufacturing and assembly solutions such as ultrasonic and laser welding……
IBM Bids Farewell to Watson Health Assets
The company is selling its healthcare data and analytics assets to an investment firm for a pretty penny……
Extended Transitional Provisions for EU’s IVDR Expected Rather than a Delay
Revisions to the IVDR’s transitional provisions may grant some IVD manufacturers extra time for compliance, but there is much work to do……
Pulse Plasma Nitriding Provides Unique Surface Treatment of Implantable Metals
Metallic biomaterials are used for a wide range of implant applications where high and low cyclic stresses occur concomitant with corrosive effects associated with human body chemistry……
