MPN US Issue 7
Why the hacking of medical devices is still big news
Lu Rahman looks at some of the issues still affecting connected devices Read more
Press print: 3D-printing to disrupt implants industry
The implementation of 3D printing technology in healthcare has created exciting developments, making medical technology which is often expensive at the time of market entry cheaper over time. Read more
Wave hello: US patent office gives heart device thumbs up
CorWave, a French medical technology company has obtained patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office: for an ‘Implantable pump system having an undulating membrane’. Read more
Innovation nation
Reece Armstrong examines the life science sector in North America and how innovation is at the heart of the market Read more
Wireless system can power devices inside the body
Researchers from the Massuchusetts Institute of Technology, working with scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, have developed a new way to power and communicate with devices implanted deep within the human body. Read more
Thermoforming 101 with Ray Products
Jason Middleton, Ray Products examines thermoforming and the future of medical device manufacturing. Read more
Robotics and medical device manufacturers: What’s the future?
The factory of the future is a term that has been discussed for a number of years but what exactly does it mean? Reece Armstrong explains. Read more
How to empower women in manufacturing
For over 40 years Apple Rubber has been supplying the medical device sector with seals and sealing devices. The company recognises is standing in the industry and the responsibility it has towards gender issues in the workplace. Read more
Has Snapchat provided a boost to the plastic surgery industry?
Lu Rahman continues her look at the cosmetic surgery industry and examines how social media, in particular Snapchat, is playing into the rise of cosmetic procedures. Read more
Exploring the coatings used for silicones and thermoplastics
Freudenberg Medical explores coatings and surface treatments for silicone and thermoplastic components. Read more