Cost-Effective Interconnects for Autoclaved Medical Devices

The medical market is becoming more and more impacted by influences of emerging market mega trends including expanding global markets, where products must be made to meet the economic and supply needs of the local area; aging populations, which drive the need for increasing availability of high-quality and affordable medical devices; and the trend toward reusing products, where possible, addressing the growing issue of waste and limitations on recycling.

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Battery-free pacemaker reduces equipment to size of a dime

Researchers have developed and tested for the first time in vivo a miniaturized, battery-free pacemaker that supports optical and electrical multisite stimulation. The new device is powered wirelessly, omitting the weight and bulk associated with battery power, along with the need to replace or recharge, thereby allowing for indefinite operation.

Using 24 GHz Doppler Radar Sensors for Noncontact Human Vitals Detection

Health and wellness monitoring is a primary way to manage personal health and awareness for a healthy lifestyle. Many wearable activity tracking devices, smart watches, and smartphone applications collect and analyze data from bodily sources.

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No Quartz Needed: The World’s First Crystal-less, Wireless MCU Improves IoT Designs

From blood glucose, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation monitors in the medical sector, to temperature and smoke detectors used in building automation, to e-locks used in building security, wireless microcontrollers (MCU) play a vital role in monitoring and connecting the world around us.

What If a Machine Could Read Your Brain Signals for Pain?

Researchers develop a system that could help with diagnosing and treating pain in unconscious or noncommunicative patients.

Reducing Injection Steps

BD is launching Intevia, a device that combines both an autoinjector and a refillable syringe, at PDA’s 2019 Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices conference.

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Is It Your Design or Your Molder?

A micro molding expert shares some strategies for overcoming design and process challenges.

New Penis Implant Raises the Bar for Erectile Dysfunction Solutions

The new Boston Scientific device is designed to provide a durable, “natural-feeling” erection and is easier for surgeons to implant.

Tiny Robots Tackle Big Problems

Recent research highlights a wide range of emerging uses for nanoscale robots in tackling some of the toughest issues in medicine.

How to Attract AI Talent for Your Medical Device

Competition for AI talent is white hot. So how can medtech companies differentiate themselves to snag the best AI engineers?