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How an AI patent application could affect life sciences
Ian Bolland caught up with team leader Professor Ryan Abbott about the potential knock-on effect for life sciences. Read more
22 Aug 2019
Cybersecurity firm warns of hackers targeting biomedical devices
The healthcare sector is facing a range of cyberattacks and malicious activity, according to a report from cybersecurity experts FireEye. Read more
22 Aug 2019
Motion control firm presents stent production cutting solution
Aerotech has presented a cutting solution for demanding stent production called VascuLathe. Read more
22 Aug 2019
European Medical Device Regulation - Are you ready?
The editors of Medical Plastics News and Med-Tech Innovation News want to know if you are ready for the enforcement of these regulations. Read more
21 Aug 2019
Innovation potential increases in drug delivery, research suggests
Provisional findings from the Pharmapack innovation Index is showing that innovation in drug delivery is accelerating across Europe – and that Switzerland has overtaken Germany as Europe’s most innovative drug delivery market. Read more
19 Aug 2019
Boston Scientific completes BTG acquisition
Boston Scientific has completed the acquisition of BTG. BTG develops and commercialises products used in minimally invasive procedures targeting cancer and vascular diseases, as well as specialty pharmaceuticals. Read more
19 Aug 2019
A look ahead to TCT Show 2019
On 24th September TCT Show will open it's doors to almost 10,000 visitors from 80 different countries, for the three-day event. Read more
19 Aug 2019
Manufacturer launches free monthly webinar series to help engineers turn ideas in to reality
Polymer solutions provider, Porex, announces plans to launch a new monthly educational webinar series titled, “The Science INSIDE". Read more
16 Aug 2019
Research firm predicts growth of global 3D printed orthopaedic implants market
A recent market study by research firm FutureWise, predicts the global 3D printed orthopaedic implants market to register a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of more than 5.9% during the forecast period from 2019 to 2026. Read more
16 Aug 2019
Researchers develop plasma to improve bone implant fusion
A plasma coating for bone implants has been developed by a team of researchers in an international project in a bid to decrease the rate of complications. Read more
16 Aug 2019
Vision Engineering announces global launch of Deep Reality Viewer
Visual inspection and measurement technology manufacturer Vision Engineering is to launch the Deep Reality Viewer (DRV-Z1) microscope globally. Read more
16 Aug 2019
What's on at Medtec China 2019
Medtec China is one of Asia's main events for the medical device supply chain. Read more
14 Aug 2019
TCT Show 2019: What to expect
The TCT Show plans to showcase up to date information on additive manufacturing, 3D printing, and design and engineering technology. Read more
14 Aug 2019
An extra layer: Carclo discusses different techniques for applying coatings to injection moulded plastic components
Together Martin Day, Ross Elliot and Michal Benes discuss the different techniques for applying coatings to injection moulded plastic components. Read more
14 Aug 2019
What benefits could robots offer injection moulding manufacturers?
Nigel Flowers, managing director of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag explains the benefits robots could offer within the manufacturing process, injection moulding. Read more
13 Aug 2019
How to develop wearable medical devices
Tom McLean, vice president, integrated delivery systems research and development, West Pharmaceutical Services discusses the challenges associated with developing plastic wearable medical devices. Read more
13 Aug 2019
Latest Devices
Medical research praises innovation of hands-free crutch
New independent research has praised the “innovative possibilities” of the iWalk2.0, a hands-free crutch, in helping patients after amputation. Read more
2 Jul 2019
12:20
Consultancy develops new breath device to measure CO2
Product design and development consultancy Wideblue has developed a new medical device for Cambridge Respiratory Innovations Limited (CRiL). Read more
17 Jun 2019
11:55
Researchers investigate resorbable mesh potential for sports injuries
The synthetic and fully resorbable TIGR Matrix surgical mesh by Novus Scientific is currently being investigated by researchers to find out if this could reduce some of the frequent risks that occur with the surgical repair of sportsman’s hernia. Read more
29 Apr 2019
10:25
Making connections: Qosina manufactures its own specialised Luer lock connector
New disposable Luer lock connector reduces production times and saves money with in-house production. Read more
17 Apr 2019
10:17
Better baby bonding: Northwestern University develops sensors for monitoring babies in neonatal intensive care units
Northwestern University discusses its research on wireless sensors it has developed for monitoring babies in neonatal intensive care units. Read more
16 Apr 2019
10:58
Porvair Sciences announces Vyon porous plastic materials range
Porvair Sciences, a producer of high-performance filtration and separation technology is hoping to drive medical and healthcare device innovation with its range of Vyon porous plastic materials. Read more
9 Apr 2019
09:37
NICE recommends greener inhalers for asthmatics
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released a patient decision aid on the use of inhalers for asthma. Read more
9 Apr 2019
18:42
Positive results for Camstent's CE marked polymer coated catheter
Camstent’s CE marked polymer coated catheter which prevents biofilm attachment, receives positive results for its first in-human pilot study. Read more
1 Apr 2019
16:53
