Technical Articles

Developing an Alternative to the Snap Fit in Thermoformed Trays

Thermoforming experts have developed a packaging design that offers a new way to secure—and release—medical devices in rigid trays.

Consider the Risks Involved with Sodium Hypochlorite

The commonly used chemical does present some risks. Here’s how to address them.

Choosing the Right Font for Optimal Medical Device Usability

Don’t overlook these important factors.

The Art of Miniaturization in Medical Devices: 10 Expert Tips

During BIOMEDevice Boston, three experts shared tips for developing miniaturized medical devices.

7 Reasons to Use Robotics in Assembly and Packaging

Medical device manufacturers can utilize robotics throughout their operations, from automated lines to semiautomated and mixed manual lines.

Teaching by Touch

Could force-sensitive training devices help develop higher standards for future medical professionals?

Fixating on PEEK: The Implant Advantage

As a precision machiner of plastics, I’ve found PEEK to be a high performer for medical applications. Here’s why, and what to expect in the future.

The Time for AI-Based Medical Device Regulation Is Now

As artificial intelligence revolutionizes healthcare, the need for a tailored regulatory pathway for AI-based devices becomes crucial.

AI Program Can Predict Premature Death

University of Nottingham researchers developed a system of machine learning algorithms to predict the risk of early death due to chronic disease in a large middle-aged population.

Are Your Volume-Saving Price Predictions Reasonable?

A brief look at common processes for part production and their approximate cost-savings across low to high volumes.

Lithium-ion Batteries and Recall Challenges for Medical Devices

The popularity of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in medical devices has soared in recent years, but the efficiency gains are tempered by increased safety risks and regulatory concerns.

Can Brain Wave Stimulation Help Alzheimer's Patients?

By exposing mice to a unique combination of light and sound, MIT neuroscientists have shown they can improve cognitive and memory impairments similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s patients.

Are Self-Sterilizing Microneedles Key to Safer Vaccines?

Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a microneedle patch with antibacterial properties to make vaccinations safer than traditional needles or other microneedles.

Integrated Device Design Critical to Rapid Medical IoT Development

For a holistic approach to successful design, integrate as many engineering disciplines into the design cycle and keep an eye on materials science and connectivity advances.

Could AI Become the New Quality Control Manager in Medical Device Manufacturing?

By applying predictive analytics, medical device companies can make a shift to a proactive mode to avoid potential problems before they happen, according to an expert in business strategy and software engineering.

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