Issue 43
Microfluidics group launched to write standards to speed device manufacture
Leti, a research institute of CEA Tech is to develop new ISO standards on microfluidics. Read more
Take the tube: Raumedic expertise used in liver transplant device
Raumedic is producing a complex tubing set that simulates vital bodily functions for Metra, a new device for liver transplants from the British firm OrganOx. Read more
There’s no escape: specifying extractables for pharmaceutical films
Robin Van Landeghem, Tekni-Plex, outlines how to specify pharmaceutical films with low extractables for medical device liquid drug reservoirs. Read more
Steris on how to rise to sterilisation challenges
Vapourised Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) sterilisation challenge testing for COP (cyclo olefin polymer) container material, by Juha Mattila, Steris Finn-Aqua. Read more
The benefits of going digital for manufacturers
Howard Forryan, Harting, explains the benefits of digitally retrofitting real-time production monitoring to plastic injection moulding manufacturing lines. Read more
Medtec China reaches international market
Shanghai will be home to Medtec China this year from 26-28 September. This year’s event has a strong regulatory theme to reflect the growing global device market in China. Read more
Stick with it: Research highlights pull of wearables skin patches
Are electronic skin patches the ultimate wearable? New research tells us they may be. Read more
The clean team: What's behind this specialised initiative for cleanroom companies?
Professional Partners for Controlled Environment (PP4CE) is a strategic alliance of specialised companies for the cleanroom market. Geerd Jansen, the initiator of the strategic alliance, outlines the thinking behind the initiative. Read more
How to reduce time to market for medical devices
Roger Mazzella, The Qt Company, looks at ways to address the lack of industry growth in the medical device sector. Read more
Wireless system can power devices inside the body
New technology could enable remote control of drug delivery, sensing, and other medical applications Read more
Addressing the top four challenges under the new EU MDR and IVDR
Vicki Anastasi, and Karen Hill, ICON, examine the key challenges associated with the new EU MDR and IVDR Read more
Medical device and digitalisation: How to choose a software partner
Vladimir Timashov, DataArt, talks through the considerations of choosing a software solution for connected medical devices. Read more
Ensuring usability in product design
Nick Chubb, IDC, examines usability – what to consider and how it impacts on product development Read more
How robots are revolutionising medical device manufacturing
Reece Armstrong looks at how medical manufacturing has reacted to Industry 4.0 and where the sector sees robots and automation having the most impact. Read more
Why it's time for change in healthtech
The ABHI is celebrating 30 years. Looking to continually improve its offering, the association has recently undergone change to reflect the evolving face of the health sector and its convergence with digital technology. Jonathan Evans explains. Read more
Got EU MDR covered? Labels need your attention too
The labelling of medical devices can be a complex process. As EU MDR implementation heads closes, Mark Cusworth, Prisym ID asks - will your label comply? Read more
Why we need to look at regulation for cosmetic surgery
Lu Rahman discusses how unrealistic expectations of 'beauty' are affecting young people and why regulation may be the answer to cosmetic surgery. Read more
Speaking volumes: How design plays an important role in healthcare packaging
Pieter van Gool, Nelipak Healthcare Packaging, discusses incorporating innovative design capabilities with volume studies for healthcare packaging optimisation. Read more
Living by numbers: How to take process monitoring to the next level
Josef Gießauf, Engel Austria, looks how process monitoring can be taken to the next level using intelligent systems and explains just how much numbers matter. Read more