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The medical end market refers to the application of engineering to medicine and biology in order to improve healthcare treatment such as diagnosis, monitoring, and therapy. Includes, but is not limited to, prostheses, robotics, implants, devices, and genetic engineering. A major part of this category is research and development.
3D-Printed Stretchy Mesh Fabric for Ankle and Knee Braces
While surgical mesh has been successfully used in hernia repairs since WWII, 3D printing of prosthetic medical…
World’s Smallest Medical Grade FIR Sensor
Melexis has announced the world's smallest medical grade FIR sensor, assembled in a surface mount package for use…
An AI Tool to Differentiate Between Baby Cries
If you're a parent, then you know the frustration that comes along with telling the difference between your child's…
Fingerprint Identification to Boost Immunization in Developing Countries
A memorandum of understanding on the use of biometrics to improve immunization coverage in developing countries has…
3D Printed Corneas Could Reduce the Wait for a Corneal Transplant
Patients requiring a corneal transplant wait an average of six years or more for a cornea donation. Current…
Wearables vs. Smart Home Sensors: It Depends on Your Age
Sensor-based technologies can go a long way towards helping women age independently.
A small University of…
In the Future, Four Out of Five Dentists Might Recommend Robots
Most people dread dental cleanings; the dentist or oral hygienist uses mechanical tools to – sometimes painfully –…
Injection Could Help Tissue Regeneration
The regeneration and regrowth of damaged human body tissue may sound like the stuff of superhero origin stories.…
Making Genome Sequencing Affordable for Hospitals
On international DNA day, imec, research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, and its…
3D Printed Hearts Could Eliminate the Risk of Organ Rejection
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Given that heart transplantation is currently the only…