How Are Engineers Actually Using VR for Human Factors Review?

A design engineer speaking at MD&M Minneapolis demonstrates how virtual reality technology can play a meaningful role in product development.

Navigating the World of Digital Health Products

Appreciate the promise of digital health technology as well as the challenges faced when launching a product, advises an expert speaking at MD&M Minneapolis.

Creating the Best Design Plan for Your Device

An expert in quality management discusses the importance of a quality design plan and how to map out a path to success for device makers.

Viveve Developing Device to Improve Sexual Function in Women

The Englewood, CO-based company is pushing for an indication that will have its RF-based technology treating vaginal laxity that could occur following childbirth. The company is also pursuing an indication for stress urinary incontinence.

Getting the Most Out of Your Design Review

Following these 6 steps could help medtech designers deliver a well-executed design review.

Managing the Chaos of New Product Development

A Mayo Clinic engineer describes hard lessons learned from years of new product development.

DePuy Launches New Interbody Implant For Degenerative Disc Disease

The new implant was specifically designed to simplify key stages of spinal fusion surgery to help restore spinal disc height between two vertebrae.

Need To Check Your Blood Pressure? Just Take a Selfie!

A new smartphone app uses an algorithm to analyze video from a smartphone camera to detect blood pulsing just beneath the skin — producing blood pressure readings.

Immersive Technologies Are Promising Tools for Human Centric Design

The basics of virtual reality (VR) are no secret: originally adopted by gamers, it’s a computer technology that reproduces a physical environment, allowing the user to simulate a presence in and interact with that environment. What may be a surprise, however, is its application to areas beyond gaming—including medical device development.

Russian Scientists Design New MRI Coil for Preclinical Studies

The new coil produces images with three times higher resolution than standard commercial volume MRI coils.

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