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Formlabs Is 3D Printing More than 100,000 COVID-19 Test Swabs Daily

Mar 29, 2020

3D printer company Formlabs reports that it is now using its 250+ in-house 3D printers at its Ohio-based printing facility to produce up to 150,000 COVID-19 test swabs per day. The swabs are being used on patients at hospitals and healthcare...

Elon Musk Talks Ventilators with Medtronic

Mar 22, 2020

Tweets from Elon Musk and Medtronic triggered a heated debate over the weekend about working across industries to solve problems associated with the coronavirus pandemic.

Can Patches Improve Vaccination Rates?

Mar 20, 2020

Researchers are exploring the potential for vaccine delivery through microneedle array patches to improve vaccination in general for all generations as well as to improve vaccination rates in low and middle-income countries.

Supplier Stories for the Week of March 15

Mar 19, 2020

Here’s what was new in the world of medical device suppliers during the week of March 15.

Is Your Ultrasound R&D Team Exposed to Harm?

Mar 19, 2020

A guide to practicing safe sounds.

Head Mounted Displays Could Help People Overcome Glaucoma Challenges

Mar 17, 2020

About 22 participants took part in the study and wore an HMD while performing various tasks in either virtual or augmented reality.

People Want More Control over the Use of Their Genetic Data

Mar 13, 2020

A study by Penn State and Cornell University researchers shows that as people become more aware of the ways in which genomic database companies are profiting from their data, their expectations for compensation and control may increase.

Supplier Stories for the Week of March 8

Mar 12, 2020

Here’s what was new in the world of medical device suppliers during the week of March 8.

Handheld 3D Printer Could Be Game Changer in Burn and Trauma Care

Mar 08, 2020

A new handheld 3D printer that looks sort of like a packing tape dispenser can apply sheets of skin to cover large burn wounds, and its “bio ink” can accelerate the healing process, according to researchers from University of Toronto Engineering...

Eastman Launches Next-Gen Copolyesters for Medical Device Housing

Mar 06, 2020

New Tritan MXF copolyesters aim to answer medical device companies' requests for flame-resistant materials with chemical resistance, higher impact strength, and easier processing.