From Medical Design & Outsourcing

• Qosina appoints former EssilorLuxottica exec as its EVP
  Qosina announced today that it’s appointed Lee Pochter as its executive vice president. Pochter has more than 20 years of expertise in product strategy, business development, sales, marketing and supply chain management. Most recently, he was VP of the Alternative Lens Group at EssilorLuxottica. “I look forward to the guidance Lee will bring to our… […]
• Trelleborg to expand biopharma manufacturing footprint in Europe
  NEWS RELEASE: Trelleborg to Expand its BioPharma Manufacturing Footprint in Europe Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical announces a substantial investment to expand its European biopharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities in Malta. This follows a multimillion-dollar investment initiated in 2022 to expand biopharma capacities in North America. Linda Muroski, President of Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical, says: “The site will… […]
• Ulbrich expands Braid Wire Accelerator program
  Ulbrich Specialty Wire Products (USWP) announced that it expanded its Braid Wire Accelerator program by making it available in Europe. North Haven, Connecticut-based Ulbrich’s e-commerce solution rapidly delivers round and flat wire materials for manufacturing needs. Customers can, through just a few clicks, see alloys in stock, select materials and add products to their cart.… […]
• Freudenberg Medical expands medical tubing production to Massachusetts
  NEWS RELEASE: Freudenberg Medical Expands Medical Tubing Production to Massachusetts Freudenberg Medical, a global contract design and manufacturing provider to the medical device and pharmaceutical industry, has added custom silicone extrusion and medical and biopharma tube processing to its newest cleanroom manufacturing operation and global headquarters in Beverly, Massachusetts. Freudenberg Medical is a leading global… […]
• 3M has a new medical adhesive that lasts for up to 28 days
  3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced the launch of a medical adhesive that can stick to the skin for up to 28 days. The news comes less than a year after 3M launched a 21-day adhesive skin tape. Prior to 2022, the standard medical adhesive wear time was up to 14 days, according to the Maplewood, Minnesota–based… […]
• UCSD researchers develop injectable biomaterial for tissue healing
  Researchers at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) developed a new biomaterial that promotes cell and tissue repair. The injectable biomaterial reduces inflammation and promotes repair, the UCSD researchers say. Testing proved it effective in treating tissue damage caused by heart attacks in both rodent and large animal models. Researchers also provided proof of… […]
• Kawasaki Robotics debuts factory robots MC004V and REAPR
  NEWS RELEASE: Kawasaki Robotics debuts difference-making robotics at ATX West 2023 Since the inception of robotics, it’s been the symbiotic relationship between hardware, software and human ingenuity that’s driven development, redefining what is possible with robotic automation. Continuous hardware development and optimization combined with the emergence of intelligent software solutions is broadening the scope of… […]
• Phillips-Medisize unveils new disposable injector pen
  Phillips-Medisize, a Molex company, announced today that it expanded its product portfolio with a new disposable pen injector. Hudson, Wisconsin-based Phillips-Medisize designed the new injector for high-volume manufacturing. It intends to offer pharmaceutical companies a familiar, competitive pen injector for faster, more efficient and cost-effective market entry. Get the full story at our sister site,… […]
• 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… […]