Our editor Laura Hughes highlights her five must-read articles for this week.
1. New wearable aims to empower people to take control of their health
The Apollo wearable will be on display in the Covestro booth (2221) at MD&M West in February this year.
2. Q and A: Overcoming obstacles with 3D printing
Our editor Laura Hughes caught up with Blake Teipel, CEO and co-founder of 3D printing firm Essentium, to discuss future challenges and predictions for 3D printing.
3. Finalists announced for British Heart Foundation's £30m research prize
Four research projects will compete for a single £30 million award from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) as part of the charity’s Big Beat Challenge.
4. Partnership aims to bring 3D printing to South African hospitals
Medical technology company, MedTech3D and 3D printing firm, Axial3D have joined together in an attempt to bring affordable expert medical segmentation and 3D printing to clinicians in South African hospitals.
5. Thermoplastic compounds developed for surgical robotics
Thermoplastic compounder, RTP, has developed a selection of products designed to provide strength, durability, colour, flame retardance, wear and chemical resistance, and more for surgical robotic systems