Balancing the relationship between device design and manufacturing
Although manufacturing is fundamental to a medical device’s success, its influence is often not taken into account during development……..
Packaging Should Be Part of the Design Control Process
Packaging engineers should be involved early on in order to design and develop the best sterile barrier system for your device and end user, according to a packaging expert…….
Smart Textiles Powered by Soft Transmission Lines
The fibers measure subtle and complex fabric deformations.
Novel device to improve performance of underactive bladders
The device comprises a soft and thin sensor that monitors bladder volume continuously as well as an actuator equipped with high voiding efficiency to clear the bladder completely
Game On: Incorporating Gaming Tech into Surgical Device Design
How learnings from the gaming industry are influencing surgical device design.
MIT researchers think they’ve found a way to get more particles through a syringe
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are touting a computational model that could prevent microparticle clogging during injections.
New Plasma Process for Surface Treatment of Implants
This new technique in surface modification using a unique form of electron-driven plasma treatment has been shown to improve performance of metal and alloys, as well as improve osseointegration of polymer implants.
Human Factors Engineering (HFE) During the COVID-19 Pandemic
While COVID-19 has made face-to-face testing challenging, alternatives such as desk-based analyses, remote testing, and carefully controlled in-person studies offer potential solutions.
Cardiac Patch with Bioink Developed to Repair Heart
New method could be a breakthrough treatment of myocardial infarction.
Developing Raw Technology
How can engineers developing medical devices explore novel technology?
