From Medical Design & Outsourcing

• UCSD researchers develop wearable ultrasound device
  Engineers and physicians at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) developed a wearable ultrasound device for assessing heart function and structure. The device, roughly the size of a postage stamp, features a wear time of up to 24 hours and works during strenuous exercise. According to the university, the researchers aim to make ultrasound… […]
• Researchers create ‘unparalleled’ high-voltage microbattery
  Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign say they created a high-voltage microbattery with high energy and power density. According to the researchers, the energy and power density are “unparalleled” by any existing battery design. These batteries may power microdevices, microrobots and implantable medical devices. Paul Braun, a material science and engineering professor, Sungbong Kim,… […]
• Stryker on steroids: How enabling technology will supercharge surgical robotics
  Stryker is tapping health data and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve surgical robotics outcomes. Robert Cohen, president of Digital Robotics and Enabling Technologies at Stryker, recently discussed his mission with DeviceTalks Editorial Director Tom Salemi. Stryker created the Digital Robotics and Enabling Technologies group in 2021 to “stay laser-focused on the technology,” Cohen said. “What’s… […]
• Cirtec Medical acquires QMD Precision Components
  Cirtec Medical (Brooklyn Park, Minnesota) announced today that it has acquired QMD’s Precision Components business. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The move comes amid continued consolidation in the medical device industry’s contract manufacturing and supplier space. QMD’s Precision Components business specializes in the development and manufacturing of silicone, polyisoprene and other… […]
• Nelipak adds Eastman Renew materials for sterile barrier medical device packaging
  NEWS RELEASE: Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Using Eastman Renew Materials for Production of Sterile Barrier Medical Device Packaging Products Nelipak® Corp., a leading global manufacturer of rigid and flexible packaging solutions for medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical drug delivery, and other demanding applications, has announced it is using Eastman’s EastarTM Renew 6763 to produce rigid thermoformed sterile barrier… […]
• Smith+Nephew LEAF patient monitor wins innovative tech nod
  Smith+Nephew (NYSE:SNN) announced today that its LEAF patient monitoring system received an Innovative Technology designation from Vizient. Vizient awards Innovative Technology designations to previously contracted products. The award signals to healthcare providers the impact of these innovations. Get the full story at our sister site, MassDevice. The post Smith+Nephew LEAF patient monitor wins innovative tech nod […]
• Improve medical device packaging with human factors engineering
  Sean Hagen, BlackHägen Design Human factors engineering (HFE) determines human behavior, abilities, limitations and other characteristics of medical device users and is utilized in the design of medical devices. It involves mechanical and software-driven user interfaces (UI), systems, tasks, instructional documentation, packaging, labeling and user training. The movement to develop more innovative and advanced devices… […]
• What is a self-lubricating liquid silicone rubber?
  By Alexander Santayana, Nusil — a brand of Avantor From well-established biocompatibility to robust performance characteristics, silicone offers medical device manufacturers a unique engineered material ideal for these applications. One type, self-lubricating liquid silicone rubbers (LSRs), provides an excellent medical-grade material that can solve manufacturing challenges and increase device performance. These elastomers contain a built-in… […]
• Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical will exhibit advanced polymer solutions at MD&M West
  NEWS RELEASE: Trelleborg Exhibits Innovations in Medical Device Components at MD&M West Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical will exhibit advanced polymer solutions for healthcare and medical applications at MD&M West in Anaheim, California, February 7-9, 2023, in Booth 2301. On display will be Trelleborg’s advanced capabilities in thermoplastic injection molding, drug-eluting devices, tubing, braided hose, molded… […]
• BMP Medical plans expansion for Massachusetts facility
  BMP Medical announced that it plans to expand within its Sterling, Massachusetts-based facility. The company plans to provide additional warehouse space through a 25,000 square foot expansion. It provides customers more space for growing inventory needs to accelerate their time to market. A tenant previously occupied the space. BMP Medical said this comes as part… […]
• What to expect in diabetes care in 2023
  After a banner year for diabetes technology in 2022, there’s still plenty to look forward to in 2023. Throughout 2022, we saw a wide range of advancements in diabetes technology. We saw launches for next-generation technologies, exciting clinical trial results, and rumored spinouts and acquisitions. You can read all about the biggest diabetes stories of… […]