Medical
Government backing to revolutionise UK engineering biology firms
The UK firms harnessing the power of biology to deliver new medical therapies, means of recycling, and environmentally-friendly food sources will be under the spotlight at Downing Street (Wednesday 19 July) as science leaders and Ministers meet to unleash the full potential of the UK’s engineering biology sector.
TTI helps navigate the world of TE connectivity sensors
TTI, Europe, a specialised distributor of electronic components and authorised distributor of TE Connectivity (TE) for connectors, switches, passive components, and relays, now carries their broad portfolio of sensor technologies for HVAC, rail, industrial, and medical solutions, as well as new space, urban mobility, eVTOL, and vehicle electrification.
From bionic arms and portable incubators to cybersecurity, four innovators win The Princess Royal Silver Medal
Four of the UK’s leading engineering innovators are to be presented with The Princess Royal Silver Medal, one of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s most prestigious individual awards.
Brand new in the portfolio: nPM1300 Power Management IC
Effective immediately, the new nPM1300 Power Management IC (PMIC) from Nordic Semiconductor expands Rutronik's portfolio.
Robotics’ role in alternative medical treatments
Around one billion people are currently suffering from a mental health disorder, according to statistics from the World Health Organisation.
Smart watches using AI to detect early signs of Parkinson’s
New research from the UK Dementia Research Institute has unveiled that smartwatches have the potential to detect Parkinson's disease even before the emergence of typical symptoms, enabling a clinical diagnosis to be made up to seven years in advance.
Smart graphene paper allows for rapid testing
Chih-Jen Shih and Andrew deMello, chemical engineers from ETH Zurich, have spearheaded a project to create a fast-testing system using advanced graphene paper.
Telehealth vs. telemedicine: understanding the distinctions and the role of cameras
The phrases telehealth and telemedicine are commonly used synonymously when referring to remote medical services. However, it is critical to note that these phrases have slight but substantial meaning and application distinctions. Maharajan Veerabahu, Co-Founder of e-con Systems, further explores.
STMicroelectronics’ integrated high-voltage driver shrinks and simplifies high-performance ultrasound scanners
The STMicroelectronics STHV200 ultrasound IC integrates linear and pulse drivers with clamping, switching, and diagnostic circuitry to simplify, miniaturise, and cut the bill of materials in medical and industrial scanners.
Putting patients at the heart of radiotherapy treatments
Electrical component specialist REO has partnered with Leo Cancer Care to help bring its new upright radiotherapy system to market, by providing the firm with high-quality medical-grade isolation transformers.