Editor's Note: This article was written by Emil Venere with an interview from Babak Ziaie, both of Purdue University. A new "smart capsule" under development could deliver medications directly to the large intestines to target certain medical conditions. "Usually, when you take medication it is absorbed in the stomach and small intestine before … [Read more...] about “Smart capsule” is potential new drug-delivery vehicle
Graphene-based film can be used for efficient cooling of electronics
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a method for efficiently cooling electronics using graphene-based film. The film has a thermal conductivity capacity that is four times that of copper. Moreover, the graphene film is attachable to electronic components made of silicon, which favors the film’s performance compared to … [Read more...] about Graphene-based film can be used for efficient cooling of electronics
Silicone: Expanding the horizon for modern medical devices
Editor's note: This article comes from Albright Technologies a manufacturer of custom silicone prototypes and provides volume production for medical, pharmaceutical, industrial, and other applications. Silicone materials have been around for more than 70 years. Beginning in the 1960s, silicones have played an important and evolving part in … [Read more...] about Silicone: Expanding the horizon for modern medical devices
Albright Technologies expands their silicone offerings
Albright Technologies, a rapid silicone prototyper, has added silicone injection molding tooling and services to its product lineup. Liquid silicone injection molding became a suitable product offering as Albright expanded its offerings to better serve the silicone molding market. While silicone prototypes are commonly manufactured with low … [Read more...] about Albright Technologies expands their silicone offerings
How tubing innovators are improving minimally invasive surgery
It may not be trending on Twitter, but minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is one of the hottest areas in healthcare today. Since its inception in the mid-1960s, clinicians and medical technology leaders around the world have explored ways to employ MIS in a wide array of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Never has the need for advances in … [Read more...] about How tubing innovators are improving minimally invasive surgery
Tegra Medical offers quick wire and hypotubing fix
Device prototyping and tests often need wire and hypotubing in short order. Providing a solution to this need, Tegra Medical presents its online store. Order for standard wire and hypotubing that are in store and inventory lengths can be shipped by 1 p.m. EST for next-day delivery. The materials available include: • Steel Wire • Nitinol Wire • … [Read more...] about Tegra Medical offers quick wire and hypotubing fix
Zeus offers product sampling program to its customers
One of the biggest blocks OEMs run across when generating prototypes is lack of immediate access to high-quality materials. Zeus has an answer: A free-sampling program is being rolled out to all Zeus customers to provide tubing samples that typically arrive overnight and free of charge. Known as the Zeus Virtual Sample Locker (VSL), the service … [Read more...] about Zeus offers product sampling program to its customers
RAUMEDIC presents Thermoplastic PTFE Moldflon Tubing at MD&M East
RAUMEDIC is a development partner and system supplier for polymer products for the medical technology and pharmaceutical industry. At MD&M East in New York, the company presents the newest innovations from the world of polymers. Thermoplastic PTFE Moldflon tubing, unique silicone molding parts and innovative catheter systems will be the … [Read more...] about RAUMEDIC presents Thermoplastic PTFE Moldflon Tubing at MD&M East
