Medical Design and Outsourcing
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Medical Design & Outsourcing covers the technical advancements fueling innovation in the design, development and contract manufacturing aspects of medical devices and equipment. In addition to posting several staff-written stories per day, we publish a print edition seven times a year with themes such as leadership in medtech, enabling technologies, hot topics, contract manufacturing, women in..
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Avation Medical co-founders Jill Schiaparelli and Manish Vaishya discuss the design of their wearable Vivally neuromodulation system for bladder control. One in six adults struggle with bladder control, but many prefer wearing a diaper instead of drugs with side effects, weekly needle stimulations or surgery to place a neurostimulator implant. So Avation Medical developed a…
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NEWS RELEASE: Micrometal’s PCE process tackles the complexity conundrum in modern metal part manufacturing Muellheim, Germany — micrometal Group’s photo-chemical etching (PCE) process has emerged as a formidable solution in the area of precision metal part fabrication, adept at addressing the complexity conundrum that modern-day industries face. In an environment where product intricacies are not merely…
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The device developer is tapping tech both old and new, explains Eko Health co-founder and CEO Connor Landgraf. Eko Health is souping up an old technology for a powerful new way to help detect early signs of heart failure. Eko won FDA clearance for an algorithm powered by artificial intelligence — built with Mayo Clinic…
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Ultrafast laser processing is unlocking the next generation of medical device manufacturing. By Bryan Germann and Travis Schneider, Aerotech Since their introduction to medical manufacturing, lasers have become a stalwart of device OEMs’ manufacturing methods. They are commonly used in applications for additive and subtractive (e.g. drilling, cutting and ablation) manufacturing, material joining, marking and…
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NEWS RELEASE: STERIS announces completed expansion of Suzhou, China facility now includes X-ray processing Supports medical device manufacturing with additional radiation processing capacity Complements existing EO, E-beam and gamma services in Asia As part of our long-term commitment to supporting global medical device manufacturing, STERIS is pleased to announce the expansion of its existing Suzhou,…
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NEWS RELEASE: E Tech Group Secures New Investment from Graham Partners, Sets Stage for Continued Growth and Innovation With this new investment partnership, E Tech Group expects to accelerate organic growth and acquisition to become a top system integrator in North America E Tech Group, one of the nation’s leading automation system integrators, announced today…
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A study conducted by Verily, Duke University and Stanford University demonstrated the potential of a wrist-worn device in detecting heart failure risk. The study showed that walking behavior captured by the Verily Study Watch is associated with different levels of heart failure (HF) risk for asymptomatic individuals, or those at risk of developing HF compared…
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NEWS RELEASE: SCHURTER Elevates Medical Device Standards with ISO 13485 Compliance Santa Rosa, California — SCHURTER, a leader in innovative technology solutions, underscores the pivotal role of adhering to stringent standards in medical device development. In this recent Application Note, SCHURTER emphasizes the importance of compliance with the medical standard DIN EN ISO 13485 to…
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“We’ve got work to do to unlock the revolution of AI in medical devices,” said Medtronic’s chief technology and innovation officer. Leaders at the world’s largest medical device company think artificial intelligence combined with medtech could enable the innovation needed for personalized and effective healthcare. “We have to activate the future of healthcare with AI…
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NEWS RELEASE: Fictiv Launches Nearshoring Solution for Production Injection Molding OEMs can now source economical steel tools manufactured overseas and shipped to Mexico for reliable, nearshore production—seamlessly through Fictiv’s global manufacturing network. SAN FRANCISCO — Fictiv, a global manufacturing company, today announced a new hybrid injection molding solution for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who need…
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