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Honeywell receives ISO 13485 certification for Spectra fibre
Honeywell’s Spectra Medical Grade (MG) fibre has received ISO 13485 certification for manufacturing to supply the medical device industry. Read more
22 Jul 2021
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Elesa launches new extended lever toggle clamps
New extended lever toggle clamps from Elesa provide a longer hold bar to hold items in position for working or fixing, allowing them to be secured across larger components. Read more
22 Jul 2021
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CeramTec continues advancement of fluid management sensors
In recent years, the medical device sector has seen increasing demand for smaller, more portable devices in response to various challenges the healthcare sector is facing. Read more
6 Jul 2021
3D printed tissue scaffolds show 'highly promising' performance
Research published by the University of Birmingham has demonstrated the viability of 3D-printed tissue scaffolds that harmlessly degrade while promoting tissue regeneration following implantation. Read more
6 Jul 2021
The future of manufacturing: MES to manage extreme vertical integration
For manufacturers of sophisticated and fast-changing products, the need to move from paper-based processes to an intelligent MES is, arguably, not just necessary to drive efficiency and quality into value chains, but a basic need. Read more
2 Jul 2021
PPE manufacturer develops re-usable face shield for NHS organisations
Tecman, a Warwickshire based PPE manufacturer, has launched Optec, a new re-usable face shield to help NHS organisations improve sustainability. Read more
30 Jun 2021
Changing the way you design your cleanroom production area
A small footprint thermoforming machine which can be easily integrated with robot loading is an ideal single piece flow solution for medical device manufacturers. Read more
12 Jul 2021
The innovation behind wearable sensors and smart bandages
Ravinder Dahiya, IEEE fellow and professor of electronics and nanoengineering at University of Glasgow, explains how a smart bandage can be beneficial to both healthcare staff and patients. Read more
9 Jul 2021
Thermoplastic polyurethane for medical applications
If one key industry emerged out of the pandemic with a heightened sense of importance, it is the healthcare system and how it continues to support the nation’s recovery. Read more
6 Jul 2021
Busting the 365nm myth: Moving to UV LED curing
To help businesses looking to adopt LED UV curing in their assembly processes, adhesives specialist Intertronics has launched a new whitepaper: Moving to UV LED curing, the 365 nm myth — a dance between physics and chemistry. Read more
5 Jul 2021
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Reducing surgical hand tool size without sacrificing performance
Focussing on brushless DC (BLDC) motors, William Huang, senior design engineer at Portescap, examines six design options that can enable the designer to reduce overall size of the surgical hand tool without sacrificing performance. Read more
28 Jun 2021
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NHS Integrated Care: how can medtech get involved?
Oli Hudson, content director at Wilmington, explores the ongoing integration programme in the NHS and some fresh things for medtech to consider – what can it bring to the table? Read more
1 Jul 2021
Abingdon Health signs exclusive manufacturing deal with BioSure
Abingdon Health, a developer and manufacturer of rapid tests, it has signed an exclusive manufacturing agreement with BioSure, a UK company specialising in the provision of rapid in-vitro diagnostic testing solutions. Read more
23 Jul 2021
Deadline for booking ABHI UK Pavilion place at MEDICA approaching
UK companies wanting to showcase their products and services at this year’s MEDICA trade fair have until 29th July 2021 to book their pace on the ABHI UK Pavilion. Read more
23 Jul 2021
Spex Capital and MedCity join forces to fund promising ventures
Spex Capital, a digital health and medtech investment firm, has joined forces with MedCity to identify and fund promising healthtech ventures, accelerating their route to commercialisation and uptake in healthcare systems globally. Read more
22 Jul 2021
B-Secur and Texas Instruments partner on ECG/EKG monitoring
B-Secur has launched an electrocardiogram (ECG) solution based on the Texas Instruments (TI) AFE4950 analogue front end (AFE) for photoplethysmography (PPG) and ECG sensing that will accelerate the design of next-generation consumer wearables. Read more
22 Jul 2021
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New screening service to identify children at risk of heart disease
Thousands of toddlers will be screened for an inherited gene that can cause early heart disease as part of a new national pilot programme. Read more
22 Jul 2021
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How a digital tool can improve the care of osteoporosis patients
Ian Bolland sat down with the team from UCB to discuss BoneBot, the technology it is developing to help osteoporosis patients. Read more
20 Jul 2021
Improving home care with machine learning and behavioural analytics
Nick Weston, CCO, Lilli explains how home care can be transformed for good when machine learning and behavioural analytics are applied. Read more
19 Jul 2021
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Effective manufacturing test strategies for improved connected devices
Sook-Hua Wong, industry segment manager, Keysight Technologies, addresses how the Internet of Medical Things has highlighted the importance of investing in quality manufacturing testing strategies. Read more
15 Jul 2021
Medidata explains how technology is changing clinical trials
Reece Armstrong speaks to Paul O’Donohoe, Scientific Lead, eCOA and Mobile Health at Medidata about how digital technologies are affecting clinical trials throughout the pharmaceutical industry. Read more
12 Jul 2021
How an automated system can track hydration levels
Aquarate has developed Hydracare – an automated fluid monitoring system that tracks how much an individual drinks using their Hydracup. Read more
23 Jul 2021
Reducing noise to improve accuracy of medical devices
Nick Pearne, director of business development, TransSiP, explains one aspect that can make wearable devices more accurate. Read more
22 Jul 2021
How technology can play a key role in fixing social care
Elspeth Briscoe, founder & CEO of Learning with Experts, explains the role in technology can play when it comes to informing any plans for social care. Read more
21 Jul 2021
What better time to build a UK diagnostics sector fit for the future?
Geoff Twist, managing director, Roche Diagnostics UK & Ireland, outlines why it’s time to seize the moment for the diagnostics industry. Read more
21 Jul 2021
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NHS Integrated Care: how can medtech get involved?
Oli Hudson, content director at Wilmington, explores the ongoing integration programme in the NHS and some fresh things for medtech to consider – what can it bring to the table? Read more
1 Jul 2021
Keeping up the innovation momentum
Ian Bolland is joined by Bernard Ross, CEO of Sky Medical to discuss keeping up the innovation momentum that has developed since the Coronavirus outbreak. Read more
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