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- Calculating Liquid Flow Through Orifices — A Technical Guide 16 January, 2026For the broad array of industrial applications concerned with liquid flow control, extremely accurate, repeatable results are necessary to successful operation. To achieve such precision, it is crucial to understand the various technical factors that are involved in determining the correct orifice size that will create the desired results. These include pressure, temperature, type of […]
- Programmable Linear Position Sensor Technology White Paper 15 January, 2026This white paper describes new technology that enable engineers to easily program key functions into a linear position sensor and the inductive sensing technology that makes it possible.
- The Role of Linear Actuators in the Miniaturization of Medical Equipment 15 January, 2026The medical industry is constantly growing, which has led to stricter requirements for medical equipment. Installation space is one particular area where designers and manufacturers need to adapt, as equipment is required to fit into ever smaller spaces to improve accessibility, affordability, and patient outcomes. Learn how miniature linear actuators are becoming essential to medical […]
- Oxygen Scavenger Doubles Biosensor Performance 14 January, 2026Researchers have developed an oxygen scavenger that consumes excess oxygen by converting it into water. Crucially, this alcohol oxidase does not react with the actual target substances — glucose, creatinine, or lactate. After this “clean-up,” only minimal oxygen remains, allowing the primary oxidase to transfer nearly all its electrons to the sensor.
- Medical Design Briefs and MedAccred Team Up to Support Medical Manufacturing Excellence at MD&M West 2026 8 January, 2026Delivering trusted information and connecting engineers, manufacturers, and innovators with the resources they need to bring safer, higher-performing devices to market are the cornerstones of the Medical Design Briefs (MDB) mission. In 2026, Medical Design Briefs is excited to expand on this philosophy through a new collaboration with MedAccred, the industry-managed, consensus-driven accreditation program that […]
- How Wearables Are Enhancing Smart Drug Delivery 6 January, 2026In this episode, we’re exploring how wearables are improving drug delivery. Matt Huddleston, chief commercial officer and executive vice president of Enable Injections, talks with us about how these wearables are enabling personalized drug delivery, ultimately improving quality of life for patients with chronic conditions.
- Stryker's Robert Cohen Named Chair of AdvaMed’s Digital Health Tech Division Board of Directors 5 January, 2026Robert Cohen, vice president, innovation and technology, orthopaedic group at Stryker, has been named the next chair of the AdvaMed Digital Health Tech Board of Directors. He succeeds Dr. Taha Kass-Hout, global chief science and technology officer at GE HealthCare, who served as the inaugural chair of the board overseeing the then-newly created division. Cohen […]
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- New Products and Services 29 December, 2025Medical-Grade Polyphthalamide Syensqo, Brussels, Belgium, has launched a medical-grade polyphthalamide engineered for single-use, high-temperature medical instruments and assemblies. With a melting point above 300 °C and mechanical strength up to 280 °C, the glass-filled Amodel® PPA polymer withstands demanding processes such as SMT assembly, IR reflow, and metal overmolding. The material combines electrical insulation, biocompatibility […]
- Product of the Month 29 December, 2025Multiphysics Simulation Platform COMSOL, Burlington, MA, has released version 6.4 of its COMSOL Multiphysics simulation platform with expanded NVIDIA GPU acceleration for large, coupled models. New solvers offload compute-intensive linear algebra to supported GPUs to speed transient and parametric studies while reducing memory use. Additional updates include a granular flow module, improved time-explicit structural dynamics, […]
- Product Focus: Motors/Motion Control 29 December, 2025Servo Drive Platform Flexible, high-speed servo drives for OEM equipment are available from Allient, Amherst, NY. The Pyxmos platform supports a wide range of motor types with scalable power ratings, advanced motion profiles, and modern fieldbus interfaces. Compact packaging and flexible mounting simplify panel layout, while built-in protection safeguards motors and mechanics. The drives suit […]
- Electronic Fiber Provides Stretchable Sensing 29 December, 2025EPFL researchers have engineered a fiber-based electronic sensor that remains functional even when stretched to over 10 times its original length. The device holds promise for smart textiles, physical rehabilitation devices, and soft robotics.
- Inside the OEM: Medtronic’s Growth and Next Wave of Innovation 29 December, 2025When Thierry Piéton stepped into the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer of Medtronic earlier this year, he entered one of the largest and most complex organizations in the medical technology industry. Yet, despite that complexity and the company’s recent years of uneven performance, Piéton says he came in with conviction. Medtronic, […]
- Probe Powerfully Records Neural Circuits During Behavior 28 December, 2025Trying to document how single brain cells participate in networks that govern behavior is a daunting task. Brain probes called Neuropixels, which feature high-density silicon arrays, have enabled scientists to collect electrophysiological data of this nature from a variety of animals. These include fish, reptiles, rodents, and primates, as well as humans.
- Videos of the Month 28 December, 2025Using Microfluidic Devices for Gene Therapy Researchers are engineering cutting-edge micro- and nanoscale technologies that interact with living cells in unprecedented ways. Using microfluidic chips inspired by computer chip manufacturing, they manipulate viscoelastic, non-Newtonian fluids to stretch cells and create nanoscale openings. This allows DNA and proteins to enter cells safely and efficiently, opening the […]
- Biosensor Could Lead to Breath Test for Lung Cancer 28 December, 2025University of Texas at Dallas researchers have developed biosensor technology that when combined with artificial intelligence (AI) shows promise for detecting lung cancer through breath analysis.
- Tiny Neural Implant Wirelessly Tracks Brain 28 December, 2025Cornell researchers and collaborators have developed a neural implant so small that it can rest on a grain of salt, yet it can wirelessly transmit brain activity data in a living animal for more than a year.
- Multifunctional ANF/Mxene-Enhanced Hydrogels for Flexible EMI Shielding and Wearable Sensing Applications 28 December, 2025Researchers from Harbin Institute of Technology and their collaborators have developed a multifunctional polyelectrolyte hydrogel reinforced with aramid nanofibers (ANFs) and MXene nanosheets, achieving outstanding performance in absorption-dominated electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and wearable sensing. This innovative hydrogel addresses the long-standing challenge of balancing electrical conductivity and effective EMI absorption in flexible electronic materials. The […]
- Closing the EEG Bottleneck: How AI-Driven EEG Signal Analysis Is Reshaping Neurological Diagnostics 28 December, 2025In neurology, a quiet crisis has emerged: the supply of specialists can no longer meet the rising demand for diagnostic interpretation.
- Microcatheter Delivers Therapies to the Tiniest Blood Vessels 26 December, 2025EPFL researchers have invented a remarkably small and ultraflexible neurovascular microcatheter. Powered by blood flow, it can safely navigate the most intricately branched arteries in a matter of seconds.
