Medical
3D printing and titanium: a life-changing combination
3D printing is delivering customisation options that make it possible to create almost any shape using Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology. In fact, the possibilities of 3D printing are so gamechanging, it is even possible to create carbon copies of our own skulls. Sandvik’s additive manufacturing and metal powder specialists are exploring the potential of AM in the medical field, and are preparing for the future of medical imp...
Automated quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing
As the pharmaceutical sector is ramping up production of vaccines against COVID-19, it faces enormous manufacturing and logistics challenges. Quality assurance is a key part of the pharmaceutical manufacturing process, ensuring that products conform to requirements and are not defective. Here, Stephen Hayes, Managing Director of Beckhoff UK, an automation and motion technology specialist, has explained how new technologies integrate automate...
French hospitals adopt Polytex’s tech to combat contamination
Israeli Workwear management company, Polytex Technologies has witnessed explosive growth in the French market over the past year. Seven new hospitals throughout the country have purchased the company’s fully automated workwear management solution that provides improved protection for health workers, which has become even more critical during the COVID-19 pandemic and leads to significant reduction in the expenses on uniforms.
Medtech digital technology adoption at Made Smarter
A medtech manufacturer using digital tools and technology to transform its businesses has announced that it will share its inspiring stories at a free-to-access online summit. The virtual conference, Made Smarter: The journey to digital manufacturing, on Wednesday, March 10th, will show manufacturers how to leverage and fast-track digital technology and tools for a year of recovery, growth and resilience.
High-speed computer vision enhances DAI platform
The latest release of the Eggplant Digital Automation Intelligence (DAI) platform has been announced by Keysight Technologies.
Accelerating clinical trials using machine learning
This past 12 months has been something of a challenge for us all – with everyone essentially living in limbo waiting for medical research to discover a treatment or prevention strategy for a brand-new disease. At the recent CES show, Charles Fisher, CEO, Unlearn.AI, discussed the role of machine learning in bringing cures for diseases such as COVID-19 to the market faster.
Increasing technological developments to foster ventricular assist devices
Global ventricular assist devices market is projected to witness a lucrative growth spurt over the forthcoming time period. With rising awareness and technological developments, the global ventricular assist devices market is expected to chalk out remunerative growth trend through a diverse array of verticals.
The model of healthcare is being shifted by digital
At this year’s virtual CES show, Aloha Mcbride, Global Health Consulting Leader, Ernst & Young (EY), took a closer look at how next-generation technologies are transforming the health sector.
New 3D printing medical advances analysed
3D printing offers an efficient method to improve current manufacturing limits across economic sectors such as transport, construction, and medical and dental industries allowing rapid prototyping and on-site production and repairs. Progress in 3D printer development has led to faster, larger, and more accurate printers, but these require more functional materials.
Keeping the public healthy - preventative care for a well society
Marc Eichhorn, Product Marketing Manager Batteries, Avnet Abacus, explores the changing world of healthcare and technology.