Archive for the ‘medtechinsider’ Category

Irish Medical Devices Association Supports EU Stability Treaty

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

The Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA) last week announced its support for the EU stability treaty, saying that it's necessary to help Ireland's exporters continue driving economic growth. Ireland will vote to ratify the treaty, officially titled the "Treaty on Stability, Cooperation and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union," ...

TU Delft, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Collaborate on Development of Next-Generation Bone Fixation Devices

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between TU Delft in the Netherlands and the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics (SIC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), was recently renewed for five years. Scientists from both universities will collaboratively pursue research on the development of composite materials for biodegradable and bioactive orthopaedic devices, a ...

Chomerics Europe Inaugurates Advanced Production Cell for Shielded Cast Windows

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Demand for shielded cast windows continues to rise in terms of quantity and quality. To satisfy demand on both fronts for these products, which reduce radio-frequency and other electrical interference and help manufacturers achieve electromagnetic compliance (EMC), Chomerics Europe, a division of Parker Hannifin, has established a new manufacturing cell ...

Medtech Week Recap: Robot Identifies and Records Neurons

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Researchers at MIT and Georgia Institute of Technology used a robotic arm and a computer algorithm to identify and record neurons in a mouse brain. The method automates an extremely complicated task and could help uncover how diseased cells are different from normal cells.

Control 2012: Compact Digital X-Ray and CT System Looks At Small and Medium Objects

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

At Control taking place this week in Stuttgart, Germany, North Star Imaging is presenting its newly developed compact digital x-ray and computed tomography (CT) system designed for submicron resolution imaging and ultra-high accuracy scanning. The international trade show for quality assurance runs 8 to 11 May 2012 at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre. ...

Cloud-Based Healthcare Device Will Improve Patient Outcomes and Reduce Costs, Says Isansys Lifecare CEO

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

[caption id="attachment_27871" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Isansys Lifecare CEO and co-founder Keith Errey"][/caption] Isansys Lifecare CEO Keith Errey may have his head in the cloud, but his feet are planted firmly on solid business ground. Isansys has developed the LifeTouch Patient Surveillance System, which is touted as the first cloud-ready product to be ...

ISA France Invests in Dimensional Integrity

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

ISA France has added a Keyence image dimension measurement system to its array of quality control instruments. Because the company specialises in the fabrication of micromoulded components for the medical device industry, it is imperative that best-in-class quality systems are in place to ensure dimensional integrity. The IM 6500 system ...

Renishaw Takes Measure of R&R Sales, Decides to Buy Maker of Metrology System Fixtures

Monday, May 7th, 2012

[caption id="attachment_27816" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="R&R fixtures used with CMM."][/caption] Engineering technologies company Renishaw, which is headquartered in Wotton-under-Edge, Glocs, UK, has acquired the business of R&R Sales LLC, a US-based supplier of fixtures for the global measurement and inspection market. Renishaw supplies metrology equipment to the medical technology and other industries. ...

Humans Think Robots Have Consciousness and Moral Accountability, Studies Find

Friday, May 4th, 2012

As robots become more common in healthcare and beyond, researchers are increasingly focusing on studying the relationship between them and us. In the future, robots will become more and more visible in our everyday lives. The closest relationship humans will have with robots will most likely take place in healthcare. ...

Sanner Modernises Systems at Budapest Facility

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

Sanner GmbH, a manufacturer of packaging for healthcare products, has invested more than one million euros to upgrade its facilities and IT infrastructure at its plant in Budapest. The company notably has integrated a GUARDUS manufacturing execution system and SAP business management resource. The upgrade will ensure smoother production operations ...

China’s Medical Device Expo Highlights Industry’s Strengths and Weaknesses

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

The challenges faced by China’s medical device industry, as well as the opportunities it can leverage, were on display at the 67th China International Medicinal Equipment Fair (CMEF), which was held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center from 17 to 20 April. While the government’s emphasis on improving healthcare, living ...

Medtech Week Recap: New Material Found by MIT Researchers Could Have Applications in Electronic Devices

Monday, April 30th, 2012

A new material developed by MIT researchers shares many of graphene's unusual characteristics, and in other cases compliments it, according to an MIT press release.