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MIT Student Inventor Awarded for Innovative Medical Devices
May 15, 2013 4:52 pm | by Melissa Barnes, Associate Editor PD&D | Articles | Comments
Each year, MIT’s Lemelson program awards an outstanding student inventor for his or her contribution to innovative technology. This year, Nikolai Begg was awarded the $30,000 prize for his portfolio of cutting-edge medical devices. The main inspiration behind his work was a quest to create less invasive surgical tools, and by all means, he is succeeding.
Automation GT Speeds Up Medical Syringe Assembly
May 17, 2013 1:56 pm | by Justin Levine, Futurestech | Articles | Comments
Pharmaceutical companies often assemble medical syringes by hand. Manual assembly is time-...
Is It Possible to Bring Manufacturing Back to the U.S.?
May 17, 2013 9:33 am | by David Mantey, Executive Editor, PD&D | News | Comments
Several factors come into play when manufacturers make the decision to move or reshore (see...
Much Ado About Nothing: The Impact of the Medical Device Excise Tax
May 14, 2013 2:19 pm | by EMichael Lewis, Writer, Money Crashers Personal Finance | Blogs | Comments
Critics of the new 2.3% medical device excise tax are hitting new heights with their claims of...
Non-Wetting Fabric Drains Sweat
May 21, 2013 9:00 am | by University of California, Davis | News | CommentsWaterproof fabrics that whisk away sweat could be the latest application of microfluidic technology developed by bioengineers at the University of California, Davis. The new fabric works like human skin, forming excess sweat into droplets that drain away by themselves, said inventor Tingrui Pan, professor of biomedical engineering.
GE Healthcare Investing $17M in New SC Plant
May 20, 2013 1:24 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsGE Healthcare is investing $17 million in a Florence, S.C. plant that will turn helium gas into supercool liquid needed for medical imaging. The company, which is a unit of General Electric Co., announced Monday it's building a 5,000-square-foot facility next to its existing magnetic resonance plant. GE expects 10 of the 50 jobs created to be permanent.
ERA President: EDS 2013 ‘Very Productive’
May 17, 2013 11:07 am | by David Mantey, Executive Editor, PD&D | News | CommentsAfter the dust had settled, and most of the industry had returned to their native lands, ERA President Paul C. Nielsen of Brainard-Nelsen Marketing was able to put EDS 2013 in perspective. “I thought EDS was great,” Nielsen said. “It had a very high energy level with a lot of productive professional and personal meetings.”
After EDS: Q&A with John Knight
May 17, 2013 10:53 am | by David Mantey, Executive Editor, PD&D | Orion Fans | News | CommentsAccording to John Knight, Vice President of Knight Electronics/Orion Fans, EDS 2013 proved to provide an excellent venue for networking within the electronics industry, and it continues the highlight the trends in the ever-evolving electronics distribution industry. After the event, Knight had a chance to reflect on the event.
Security Risks Found in Sensors for Heart Devices, Consumer Electronics
May 16, 2013 12:32 pm | by Nicole Casal Moore, University of Michigan | News | CommentsThe type of sensors that pick up the rhythm of a beating heart in implanted cardiac defibrillators and pacemakers are vulnerable to tampering, according to a new study conducted in controlled laboratory conditions.
HotSpot Episode 12: 3D Microbatteries
May 15, 2013 2:40 pm | by Eric Sorensen, Multimedia Coordinator | Videos | CommentsThis week on WDD's HotSpot, a netbook-like combo that uses a smartphone for its computing power, new microbatteries for a balance between energy and density, satellites that listen in on ADS, and a sound camera that shows the location of troublesome noises in machinery.
RapidFire: Human Ear 3D Printed with Embedded Electronics
May 14, 2013 2:42 pm | by Eric Sorensen, Multimedia Coordinator | Videos | CommentsOn today’s episode of RapidFire, brought to you by 3D Creation Systems, your number one source for 3D printing services and technology, we’re exploring the emerging technology behind bionic 3D printing with embedded electronics.
Engineered Biomaterial Could Improve Success of Medical Implants
May 14, 2013 1:40 pm | by Michelle Ma, University of Washington | News | CommentsIt’s a familiar scenario – a patient receives a medical implant and days later, the body attacks the artificial valve or device, causing complications to an already compromised system. Expensive, state-of-the-art medical devices and surgeries often are thwarted by the body’s natural response to attack something in the tissue that appears foreign.
Nanoscale Alloys So Bright They Could Have Medical Applications
May 14, 2013 1:35 pm | by B. Rose Huber, University of Pittsburgh | News | CommentsAlloys like bronze and steel have been transformational for centuries, yielding top-of-the-line machines necessary for industry. As scientists move toward nanotechnology, however, the focus has shifted toward creating alloys at the nanometer scale—producing materials with properties unlike their predecessors.
Stratasys Raises Standard for Dental Model Production
May 14, 2013 12:56 pm | by Stratasys | News | CommentsStratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) has announced the immediate availability of VeroDentPlus MED690 dental material for the Objet EdenV series of 3D Printers. VeroDentPlus MED690 enables the 3D printing of dental models that are highly accurate, economical to produce, and offer the appearance of dental stone with fine details and resolution.
maxon DC Motor for Fine Rotary Motions
May 13, 2013 11:34 am | by PD&D Staff | Maxon Precision Motors | Product Releases | Commentsmaxon's (Fall River, MA) RE 30 EB precious metal brushed motor ensures low, constant contact resistance over the entire service life, a characteristic that makes control easier. Features include: A low start-up voltage, even after a long period in standstill.
Flawed Diamonds Promise Sensory Perfection
May 10, 2013 9:45 am | by Paul Preuss | News | CommentsFrom brain to heart to stomach, the bodies of humans and animals generate weak magnetic fields that a supersensitive detector could use to pinpoint illnesses, trace drugs – and maybe even read minds. Sensors no bigger than a thumbnail could map gas deposits underground, analyze chemicals, and pinpoint explosives that hide from other probes.
Researchers Find New Magic in Magnetic Material
May 9, 2013 1:35 pm | by Tracey Bryant, University of Deleware | News | CommentsFrom powerful computers to super-sensitive medical and environmental detectors that are faster, smaller, and use less energy — yes, we want them, but how do we get them? In research that is helping to lay the groundwork for the electronics of the future, University of Delaware scientists have confirmed the presence of a magnetic field generated by electrons which scientists had theorized existed, but that had never been proven until now.
Engineering Newswire 37: Boeing Makes Hypersonic History
May 9, 2013 10:22 am | by Eric Sorensen, Coordinator of Multimedia Development | Videos | CommentsToday on Engineering Newswire, brought to you by Pivot Point, the leading designer and manufacturer of non-threaded fastener solutions, we’re improving Artificial Intelligence with sensors, flying robotic bees, making hypersonic history, and getting ready to launch GOES-R.
Wearable Robots Getting Lighter, More Portable
May 9, 2013 3:26 am | by Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer | News | CommentsWhen Michael Gore stands, it's a triumph of science and engineering. Eleven years ago, Gore was paralyzed from the waist down in a workplace accident, yet he rises from his wheelchair and walks across the room with help from a lightweight wearable robot.
Improved Material for "Laser Welding" of Tissue in Intestinal Surgery
May 8, 2013 1:06 pm | by American Chemical Society | News | CommentsA new "solder" for laser welding of tissue during surgical operations has the potential to produce stronger seals and expand use of this alternative to conventional sutures and stapling in intestinal surgery, scientists are reporting. Their study, which involves use of a gold-based solder, or sealing material, appears in the journal ACS Nano.
Electric Nose Can Smell Fruit
May 8, 2013 10:09 am | by FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology | News | CommentsSwedish and Spanish engineers have created a system of sensors that detects fruit odours more effectively than the human sense of smell. For now, the device can distinguish between the odorous compounds emitted by pears and apples. The electronic nose has 32 sensors to identify smells.
Smallest Non-Magnetic Inductor
May 7, 2013 11:01 am | by PD&D Staff | Product Releases | CommentsGowanda Electronics has announced the world’s smallest non-magnetic molded RF inductor series, SMG1812. Gowanda’s SMG1812 was designed specifically for applications that are magnetically sensitive and therefore require non-magnetic components. Relevant applications include test equipment & devices and medical diagnostic equipment.
A Living Patch for Damaged Hearts
May 7, 2013 9:30 am | by Duke University | News | CommentsDuke University biomedical engineers have grown three-dimensional human heart muscle that acts just like natural tissue. This advancement could be important in treating heart attack patients or in serving as a platform for testing new heart disease medicines.
Diluting & Proportional Fluid Control
May 6, 2013 1:52 pm | by PD&D Staff | Fluid Metering, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe STH and STQ Duplex metering pumps from Fluid Metering Inc. (Syosset, NY ) are ideal for precision mixing, diluting, and proportional metering for OEM medical, analytical, and industrial instrumentation. FMI’s OEM Duplex Metering Pumps consist of 2 FMI valveless pump heads direct coupled to a single variable stepper motor drive.
HotSpot Episode 11: Biometric Payment Terminal
May 6, 2013 1:32 pm | by Eric Sorensen, Coordinator of Multimedia Development | Videos | CommentsThis week on the HotSpot, texting on Smartwatches, a biometric payment terminal, putting your kids in smart pajamas, and miniature medical devices that tap the power of the smartphone.
Laser Instead of Drill
May 6, 2013 1:25 pm | by Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft | News | CommentsIf the brain starts to swell after a stroke, surgery is often the only treatment option – one in which the physicians open the patient’s cranial vault. Up to now, they would reach for the drill and the saw. Soon, a laser beam will cut the bone and lower the risk.
In Vivo Flexible Large Scale Integrated Circuits
May 6, 2013 12:35 pm | by Lan Yoon, KAIST | News | CommentsA team led by Professor Keon Jae Lee from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at KAIST has developed in vivo silicon-based flexible large scale integrated circuits (LSI) for bio-medical wireless communication.
Portable Device Provides Rapid, Accurate Diagnosis
May 6, 2013 9:51 am | by Massachusetts General Hospital | News | CommentsA handheld diagnostic device that Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators first developed to diagnose cancer has been adapted to rapidly diagnose tuberculosis (TB) and other important infectious bacteria. The portable devices combines microfluidic technology with nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) to not only diagnose these important infections but also determine the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains.
Microwave Oven Cooks Up Solar Cell Material
May 6, 2013 9:45 am | by University of Utah | News | CommentsUniversity of Utah metallurgists used an old microwave oven to produce a nanocrystal semiconductor rapidly using cheap, abundant and less toxic metals than other semiconductors. They hope it will be used for more efficient photovoltaic solar cells and LED lights, biological sensors and systems to convert waste heat to electricity.
