Medical Engineering Articles & Analysis

The management of any information technology system involves the management of social values which are mediated through the system by stakeholders via resources. Nowhere is this more critical than in the medical sector. Evidence has shown us that the ability to identify correctly the social values, the stakeholders which mediate the social values, and the resources which act as tokens for the ...

By Inderscience Publishers

What is a Nitinol Tube? Exploring Its Applications and Benefits Introduction: Nitinol Tube, a specialized form of Nitinol tubing, has become a cornerstone in various industries due to its unique properties. Known for its superelasticity and shape memory, Nitinol (Nickel Titanium Naval Ordnance Laboratory) is a revolutionary material. This article delves into the applications and benefits of ...

By Edgetech Industries LLC

Headquartered in Wittenberg, Germany, PoLymer-Technik ELbe GmbH (PTE) is a Leading producer of rubber compounds for automotive engineering, construction, medical, technology and other sectors. With additional operations in France, China and Mexico - and HaggLunds hydraulic direct drive systems from Bosch Rexroth - the company is positioned to succeed in a changing global ...

By Hägglunds

Today is International Women’s Day, and this year the theme is #BreakTheBias, creating a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. One of the missions being championed is to celebrate digital advancement and champion the women forging innovation through technology, and this mission reflects what Arbutus Medical’s team also believes. ...

By Arbutus Medical Inc.

Biotechnologies provide a fundamental crux between improving laboratory sciences and the medical field. The development of these new technologies requires both technical prowess and a keen business sense so that the products reach the people that need them. One student at the cross section of this crux is Irena Volkov. Volkov recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience and a ...

By Surgicure Technologies, Inc

Welcome to the exciting world of tungsten tubes and their limitless potential in industrial applications. Tungsten, known for its exceptionally high melting point and durability, has been a staple material in various industries for decades now. However, it is often overlooked in comparison to other metals like steel or aluminum. In this blog post, we will delve into the versatility of tungsten ...

By Edgetech Industries LLC

From biomedical imaging and aerospace engineering to consumer products and research initiatives, Nitinol Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) is revolutionizing the modern engineering landscape. This ultra-flexible, temperature-responsive metal has quickly become a highly sought-after material for its remarkable properties. With an ability to store vast amounts of energy and then recall it later on demand, ...

By Edgetech Industries LLC

The demand for research and MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC products grows annually. Because medical diagnostic devices are used in the testing, treatment, prevention, monitoring, studying, and diagnosis of diseases and other biological human conditions, companies that develop and manufacture such diagnostic products are well positioned to serve an important and vital role in health and healthcare, the ...

By BMP Medical

The pairing of healthcare practitioners with engineers can produce products to revolutionise patient care. This paper discusses benefits of a novel-design ambulatory assistive device to promote gait efficiency and safety in adult individuals with balance disorders. Posterior-wheeled walkers are commonly used and reported in paediatric research literature to promote increased walking speed and ...

By Inderscience Publishers

Social development in health services is concerned as a global issue. More than nine million people die due to internal organ failure and one percent of this number is due to liver disease. In 1990, more than 27,000 deaths in the USA were caused by liver failure. From the numerous reviews on liver failure and associated support therapies, there is increasing interest in this field throughout the ...

By Inderscience Publishers

Enzyme engineering is a scientific technology that puts enzymes or microbial cells, animal and plant cells, organelles, etc. in a certain biological reaction device, and then use the biocatalytic function of the enzyme to transform the corresponding raw materials into useful substances and apply them to social life with the help of engineering means. It includes the preparation of enzyme ...

By Creative Enzymes

The design goal was to empower healthcare workers at all levels of expertise to make life-altering decisions at the point of care — while removing the technical barriers and capital outlays contributing to the high cost of healthcare. Thus, began the process of designing a handheld ultrasound device. The developers were Dr. Amin Nikoozadeh, of Stanford University and founder ...

By Vave Health, Inc.

Breath has lots of moisture. To see, just blow on a mirror and watch it fog up. Getting rid of the moisture on the mirror is easy: just wipe it off. Getting rid of moisture in a breath sample is more complex, but can be done with a bit of engineering and Nafion™ tubing. We have found ways to remove up to 90% of moisture from a patient’s breath sample. Moisture: Why You Need it Gone? ...

By Perma Pure LLC - a Halma Company

School is back in session, here’s what you need to know to help keep your family protected from flu. Influenza can be a real burden. It can spread rapidly between children and their families to have a significant impact on quality of life and disruption of usual activities: resulting in missed school days and for caregivers, missed work and illness themselves. So, here are a few ...

By CSL Seqirus UK Limited

The Brisbane-based designer of the world’s smallest orthopaedic screw has invoiced US hospital suppliers $900,000 in the three weeks since the device gained Food & Drug Administration approval, and he hopes it can soon be made in Brisbane too. Field Orthopaedics, founded in 2016 by former Army doctor Chris Jeffery alongside a team of doctors and engineers including hand surgeon Greg ...

By Field Orthopaedics

The field of biomaterials is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. As the demand for advanced materials with tailored properties continues to grow in applications ranging from tissue engineering to medical devices, researchers are increasingly turning to the power of AI to accelerate biomaterials development and optimization. ...

By CD ComputaBio

Innovations and Iterations In the consumer tech world, iterations happen very fast, though most inventions are not ‘one and done’ masterpieces: the Dyson cyclone vacuum cleaner made 5,127 prototypes. In the medical device world, development takes longer because of the appropriate and necessary regulations and need for safety. Using an agile approach, but with safety and reliability ...

By Portal Instruments, Inc.

Power reliability for hospitals continues to be transformed by the ongoing evolution of backup power solutions. It also continues to be challenged by global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and more frequent power outages. That is what ASCO Power Technologies discussed with Jacek Grabowski, Senior Project Engineer at Leach Wallace Associates, during a recent ASCO Power Industry Perspective ...

By Schneider Electric

Interview With Horst Nowosad, Sales & Project Engineer at Inmatec Medical oxygen plays an important role in medicine and research. In the current corona pandemic, however, there were delivery problems in many places. Horst Nowosad explains why there were bottlenecks and how hospitals can protect themselves. He is responsible for the medical sector at the oxygen generator manufacturer ...

By Inmatec GaseTechnologie GmbH & Co. KG

Medical experts and sports scientists are becoming increasingly reliant on engineers as their disciplines become more and more technical. Mark Ingham looks at some of the projects his company, Sensor Technology, has helped behind the scenes. Like most rugby players I took my knees for granted until the day a twisting fall resulted in a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Fortunately these days it ...

By Sensor Technology Ltd.