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Our editorial board comprises a specialist group of leading industry figures who, in conjunction with the medical device network editorial team, identify the main drivers of the industry helping to produce regular, thought provoking opinion pieces on the latest issues, challenges and developments.Latest Medical Feature
Innovative technology is the only way the healthcare industry can deliver improved patient outcomes at lower costs. Elly Earls speaks to Sagentia's Paul Wilkins and Toby Wilson Waterworth of...
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Prosthetics: designed to fit – and fast Elly Earls catches up with Elaine Figgins, of the University of Strathclyde’s National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics, and Anna Reyes-Potts, of Trulife, a manufacturer of orthotic and...
Snapshot: Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD) - pipeline and market forecasts The global market for ventricular assist devices (VAD) is forecast to grow to more than $1 billion by 2017. Using detailed research from GlobalData we report on a market set for rapid growth...
Code of conduct - we talk to Anton van Zijl The healthcare industry is set to implement unique device identification on a global scale. Anton van Zijl, chair of the European Health Industry Business Communications Council, explains to...
Miniaturisation: a fantastic voyage Miniaturisation is a growing trend in the medical device industry and, as devices keep shrinking, so too must the electronic solutions on which they run. Abi Millar discusses the...
A platform for change The simple and cost-effective transfer of biomarkers into a lab-on-a-chip design is now achievable thanks to an innovative joint research initiative in Germany. Project coordinators...
The rise of the robots – we speak to Jerry Wright at DJO Global For medical device manufacturers the use of robotic technology to automate manufacturing and supply chain processes is in its infancy. Nic Paton meets Jerry Wright of DJO Global to discover how...
Worth every stent: bio-coating technology US researchers have developed a new bio-coating technology on a nanoscale that can improve the long-term performance of medical implant devices such as heart valves and cardiac stents....
Getting personal - patients manage health via remote Patients are becoming empowered to manage their own health via remote and mobile technology, but successful monitoring depends on devices being fully interoperable with each other. Elly Earls...
Clean machines The medical device industry is witnessing a growing demand for complex moulding and assembly, particularly when it comes to producing plastic devices. Ellie Broughton talks to Europlaz...
A healthy market - M&A activity M&A activity in the medical equipment sector remained strong in Q2 2011 and deal values increased, driven by markets such as healthcare IT, reports...
