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A partnership with Omron Automation Americas has allowed Alpine Laser to create what it calls an easy-to-support modular machine for cutting stainless steel medical tubing. Alpine Laser (Bloomington, MN) recently launched the Medicut Pro for cutting medical tubing. Alpine Laser describes the Medicut Pro as a purpose-driven, ultra-fast laser processing workstation for cutting stainless steel tubing. like that… […]

Medical device developers have been creative in connecting with surgeons and interventionalists during the pandemic. Leaders from Abbott, Boston Scientific and Edwards Lifesciences shared some of their experiences, challenges and opportunities with attendees at DeviceTalks West in October. A major challenge is the number of retired doctors, nurses and other health professionals… […]

Neuroscientist Sumner Norman and AE Studio are developing free, open source tools for the Brain Computer Interface (BCI) space. BCI technology has become one of the hottest areas in medical technology. Companies have developed numerous methods using proprietary systems that allow patients to control computers with their own brains. Such technology could enable immobility… […]

Rhianna Dean, Account Manager Medical textiles are a key component of implantable medical devices. Whether designed for cardiovascular, general surgery, orthopedic, or neurovascular applications, implantable medical devices are composed of many components working in synchronism to enable and improve patient quality of life. It depends on your component. How do medical textiles fit into the big picture? Medical textiles… […]

This gold-standard brain-computer interface technology is creating a platform for improving patient outcomes. Florian Solzbacher, Blackrock Neurotech Brain-computer interface (BCI) science has made remarkable progress and captured the public eye in recent years, and for good reason. BCI’s commitment to individuals with paralysis is monumental. Intuitively restore communication, control external devices, and… […]

Viant today announced the commencement of another medical device manufacturing facility expansion in Heredia, Costa Rica. This is the second year in a row that Foxborough, Massachusetts-based Viant has launched an expansion in Heredia. The new project will have a 43% larger footprint, totaling over 250,000 square feet. the number of […]

The Galien Foundation last night honored Cala Health’s Cala Trio essential tremor treatment wearable as the best medical device innovation of 2022. The Foundation describes the Prix Galien Prize as the global equivalent of the Nobel Prize for the life sciences industry. Cala Trio offers a non-invasive way to signal and treat the brain… […]

Researchers at Kennesaw State University have developed a method to improve the blood sugar monitoring process for diabetics. After seeing her diabetic father use finger sticks, Maria Valero, assistant professor of information technology at KSU’s College of Computing and Software Engineering (CCSE) and director of the IoT as a Service Research Group, said: I embarked on a mission… […]

Rachel Ellingson Pushes Zimmer Biomet Towards New Technology What Laura Mauri Learned from the ‘Burning Storm’ of the First Months at Medtronic How Medline Maintains Quality While Innovating and Growing On Your Wrist How wearable devices treat essential tremor Diversity in medical technology: women in medtech Diverse leadership brings more innovation… […]

RAM Technologies announced the release of a new PFC650SFX power supply for PC-based medical devices. Based in Guildford, Connecticut, RAM has designed its power supplies to comply with various safety approvals. This includes EN 60601-1 3.2, EN61000 and EN55011. Meets 2 x MOPP (Means of Patient Protection) and is ATX 3.0 compliant. RAM’s PFC650SFX is the company’s… […]

TRIMEDX announced today that it is working with Indiana University Health to develop a cybersecurity lab for medical devices. The two aim to develop a lab that tests the security of medical devices and mitigates device security threats. The two aim to do this as part of the product development process. According to a news release,… […]