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Scratching beneath the surface of medical devices uncovers a number of motion control and motor technology developments.
The Future of Medical Materials
Scientists are developing highly innovative uses for both old and new materials in medical devices.
Scientists are developing highly innovative uses for both old and new materials in medical devices.
MEMS: Think Big, Work Small
Micro-electrical-mechanical systems could open up a new vein of medical devices.
Micro-electrical-mechanical systems could open up a new vein of medical devices.
The Silicon Valley Effect
Phil Thane looks at the advantages enjoyed by medical device companies situated in the world's premier IT hub.
Phil Thane looks at the advantages enjoyed by medical device companies situated in the world's premier IT hub.
Hospital Robots of the Future
Robots are becoming ever-more useful to hospital staff, from supporting surgeons to paying bedside visits to patients.
Robots are becoming ever-more useful to hospital staff, from supporting surgeons to paying bedside visits to patients.
The Mayo Clinic Trials Health's New Big Brother
At a sleepy retirement home in the US, a trial is underway that could revolutionise how we view our health forever.
At a sleepy retirement home in the US, a trial is underway that could revolutionise how we view our health forever.
To Validate and Verify: Software Issues Solved
When it comes to testing, there is an important distinction between validating software and verifying it.
When it comes to testing, there is an important distinction between validating software and verifying it.
Wearable Innovation Looks Good on Paper
Wearable medical devices have been touted for some time, but the supply of power has been a major stumbling block.
Wearable medical devices have been touted for some time, but the supply of power has been a major stumbling block.
Attention to Detail: Testing the Boundaries of ADHD
Diagnosing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been historically challenging and controversial.
Diagnosing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been historically challenging and controversial.
Overcoming Emergency with Voice, Video and Tracking
No one can ever be completely prepared for disaster, especially in the medical arena.
No one can ever be completely prepared for disaster, especially in the medical arena.
Good Signals from Microcontroller Market
How important are microcontrollers in portable medical products?
How important are microcontrollers in portable medical products?
2009's Top Five Innovative Devices
Frances Penwill-Cook touches on five of the most innovative and life-changing medical devices to come out of 2009.
Frances Penwill-Cook touches on five of the most innovative and life-changing medical devices to come out of 2009.
Radiology's Digital Delights
UK radiology departments are being upgraded as modern equipment has become more cost effective.
UK radiology departments are being upgraded as modern equipment has become more cost effective.
Are You Aware of Software?
Software development is critical for device manufacturers who spend more on R&D than those in other industries.
Software development is critical for device manufacturers who spend more on R&D than those in other industries.
Where Next for Bluetooth?
Over 20 million Bluetooth health and fitness devices have been sold so far from hundreds of different manufacturers.
Over 20 million Bluetooth health and fitness devices have been sold so far from hundreds of different manufacturers.
Stretch the Rules
Could elastic circuits be the way forward for tracking biological information and improving medical treatment?
Could elastic circuits be the way forward for tracking biological information and improving medical treatment?
Saving Lives on Rail
Automated external defibrillators are used by airlines and in airports to help save lives during sudden cardiac arrest.
Automated external defibrillators are used by airlines and in airports to help save lives during sudden cardiac arrest.
Innovation Ups the Pace
Pacemakers are used the world over to regulate heart rates, but their battery lifespan means they lack longevity.
Pacemakers are used the world over to regulate heart rates, but their battery lifespan means they lack longevity.
Health Management Goes Mobile
Lifewatcher is a next-generation disease management tool that fits seamlessly into diabetic patients' lives.
Lifewatcher is a next-generation disease management tool that fits seamlessly into diabetic patients' lives.
All About Image: Medical Scanning in Focus
Manufacturers are in a constant battle to produce faster, higher-quality images.
Manufacturers are in a constant battle to produce faster, higher-quality images.
Too Restrictive?
With the EU raising the bar for ecological standards, medical devices are now set to be classed under RoHS directives.
With the EU raising the bar for ecological standards, medical devices are now set to be classed under RoHS directives.
Innovation in Simulation
Innovation is an expensive business, but simulation technology can reduce the time and costs involved.
Innovation is an expensive business, but simulation technology can reduce the time and costs involved.
Palm-Sized Power
Providing enough power to miniaturised devices worn in or on the body can be a multifaceted challenge.
Providing enough power to miniaturised devices worn in or on the body can be a multifaceted challenge.
Electronics Hit the Mark
Safety is essential for the regulation of electromedical devices, so Europe's CE standards are a welcome benchmark.
Safety is essential for the regulation of electromedical devices, so Europe's CE standards are a welcome benchmark.
Hunting the Killer Computer Bug
The software in medical devices is used to save people's lives, but the consequences of a coding glitch can be fatal.
The software in medical devices is used to save people's lives, but the consequences of a coding glitch can be fatal.
Sharp Focus for Ultrasounds
High-quality imaging is essential in healthcare for diagnosis, treatment and even prevention.
High-quality imaging is essential in healthcare for diagnosis, treatment and even prevention.
Blue Horizons
With the imminent rollout of new Bluetooth standards, manufacturers are finding ways to make their offerings compliant.
With the imminent rollout of new Bluetooth standards, manufacturers are finding ways to make their offerings compliant.
Shock Tactics
For many patients with heart disease, wireless monitoring could allow on-the-spot diagnosis and early intervention.
For many patients with heart disease, wireless monitoring could allow on-the-spot diagnosis and early intervention.
An Extraction Evolution
The number of cardiac device implants is continuing to rise.
The number of cardiac device implants is continuing to rise.
Remote Technology Aids Recovery
From laptops to heart monitors, wireless technology is an essential healthcare tool.
From laptops to heart monitors, wireless technology is an essential healthcare tool.
Patently Restrictive
Controversial changes may be on the way for the US patent system.
Controversial changes may be on the way for the US patent system.
Battery Power on the Move
Portable devices without the right type of battery could have serious health consequences, in the event of failure.
Portable devices without the right type of battery could have serious health consequences, in the event of failure.
Data Management Enhances Device Patient Care
Kathy Lewis and Santosh Kumar investigate how medical device data can be consolidated and accessed by clinicians.
Kathy Lewis and Santosh Kumar investigate how medical device data can be consolidated and accessed by clinicians.
A Century of Standardisation
A hundred years of standardisation has had a huge impact on the safety of medical devices.
A hundred years of standardisation has had a huge impact on the safety of medical devices.
Intelligent Medical Systems
Dr Diana Hodgins is coordinator of the Healthy Aims project.
Dr Diana Hodgins is coordinator of the Healthy Aims project.
The Quest for Quality
Quality is vital to the performance and success of medical device companies. But how to achieve it?
Quality is vital to the performance and success of medical device companies. But how to achieve it?
MIS on the rise
The coming years will see strong growth in minimally invasive surgery, particularly in orthopaedics, believes Jonas...
The coming years will see strong growth in minimally invasive surgery, particularly in orthopaedics, believes Jonas...
Remote Possibilities
Easy mobile access to healthcare services could provide independence for millions of remote users worldwide.
Easy mobile access to healthcare services could provide independence for millions of remote users worldwide.
Medical Electronics: Putting it all Together
Packaging and interconnection design play a vital part in medical electronic equipment.
Packaging and interconnection design play a vital part in medical electronic equipment.
The Modular Route to Optimised Process Control
A dedicated modular manufacturing execution system can provide higher flexibility and lower risk.
A dedicated modular manufacturing execution system can provide higher flexibility and lower risk.
Assembly Technologies for Medical Devices
Christine Kallmayer and Eric Jung of Fraunhofer IZM look at the flip-chip process and other innovations.
Christine Kallmayer and Eric Jung of Fraunhofer IZM look at the flip-chip process and other innovations.
