Medical Device Developments September 2011
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In the past, patients requiring prosthetic limbs have had to endure extended waiting times as a result of the limitations of manufacturing processes - and, even once their limb has been...
The ongoing drive to shrink medical devices shows no sign of letting up, but one of the biggest issues is reducing the size of the electronics used. Abi Millar talks to AWAIBA’s Martin Wany...
Polyetheretherketone - or PEEK - is being used more widely in medical devices and the organic polymer thermoplastic is said to be transforming large swathes of the industry. But, as Steve Krutz...
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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...
Chain reaction: overcoming communication hurdles
Many medical device companies are seeking to globalise their supply chains in an effort to access new markets and increase revenue, but with this strategy come inevitable complications. Elly...
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...
Remote possibilities - GlobaData
The total value of the global remote patient monitoring market is expected to reach $556.9 million in 2016, driven by the rise in the elderly population in developed countries and an increase...
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...
Top ten: upcoming products to benefit the heart
GlobalData analyst Anju Antony reveals the ten most innovative cardiovascular devices currently in the development...
