technology
Laser Wire Solutions wins Queen’s Award for Innovation
Laser Wire Solutions has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Innovation for its pinpoint accurate technology which was developed to help the manufacture of medical devices. Read more
Life sciences companies at risk of falling behind, report states
Life sciences companies are at risk of losing market share if they don’t create new consumer-focused business models. Read more
Talking tech: From digital health to medtech
Ruth Wright, from intellectual property law firm Gill Jennings & Every LLP asks what makes a digital health business a medtech business? Read more
Shaping the future of micro moulding
The world of micro moulding can be complex and varied. Aaron Johnson, Accumold, talks us through the changing face of the technology and how the business reacts to present and future manufacturing needs. Read more
City of stars: Adapting to technology in medtech
Lu Rahman discusses technological developments and what the Med-Tech Innovation Expo has on offer when it begins in April. Read more
Steve Wozniak presenting keynote at MD&M East
At this year’s MD&M East, co-founder of Apple Steve Wozniak will take to the stage to deliver the show’s keynote event. Read more
Becton Dickinson launches new safety blood collection set
Becton, Dickinson and Company, a global medical technology firm, has launched the new BD Vacutainer UltraTouch push button blood collection set in the UK, after achieving a European CE marking. Read more
Medtech at the movies: Elysium
Space-age medical devices meet a social commentary on the healthcare sector Read more
GE Healthcare partners with FANUC UK
When GE Healthcare was looking to transform a packaging line, partnering with a robotic company proved highly successful Read more
Why is 2016 the year for additive manufacturing in the medical sector?
In recent years, additive manufacturing has emerged as one of the most in-demand technologies in the world and is changing the lives of millions worldwide Read more
Medical plastics continue to make breakthroughs in the healthcare market
Medical plastics continues to offer up an outstanding array of innovation. Lu Rahman looks at some the recent breakthroughs for the healthcare market Read more
Self-healing polymer offers new possibilities for medical dressings
Scientists at the University of Reading have developed a polymer material that can heal itself at body temperature Read more
Ascensia diabetes care receives CE mark for the glucose monitoring system.
Ascensia diabetes care has received CE mark for the new Next One and Contour Plus One system. Read more
Eastman and ColorFabb filament included in 3D printer shipments
In an industry first, shipments of Aleph Objects’ 3D printers will include samples of nGen, a collaborative filament from Eastman Chemical Company and ColorFabb Read more
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Invisible polymer tightens skin and delivers drugs
A silicone-based polymer has been developed that can temporarily protect skin and with further development could be used to deliver drugs Read more
Natvar tubing delivers drugs at higher pressures
Natvar, a provider of tubing for medical devices, has recently developed four and five-layer coextruded tubing for medical device manufacturers Read more
Maths app helps manage polymer recipes
Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have made making a polymer recipe a more palatable job, thanks to a new app Read more
The future of suture?
Rose Brooke, editor of European Plastic Product Manufacturer, talks about Sutrue and the medical advancement that this plastic device could provide Read more
Polyganics’ nerve capping device receives FDA clearance
Polyganics has received FDA 510(k) clearance for Neurocap, a device designed to reduce neuroma formation and facilitate tissue repair and regeneration Read more
Safe’n’Sound prevents accidental needle pricks
Nemera has developed Safe’n’Sound, an add-on safety device for prefilled syringes Read more
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