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Using an innovative 3D printing technology they previously developed, nanoengineers from UC San Diego have manufactured multipurpose fish-shaped microrobots - called microfish - that swim around efficiently in liquids, are chemically powered by hydrogen peroxide and magnetically controlled. According to the researchers, these proof-of-concept synthetic microfish will inspire a new generation of 'smart' microrobots that have diverse capabilities s...

A national team of researchers has developed a first-of-its-kind, 3D-printed guide that helps regrow both the sensory and motor functions of complex nerves after injury. The groundbreaking research has the potential to help more than 200,000 people annually who experience nerve injuries or disease. Collaborators on the project are from the University of Minnesota, Virginia Tech, University of Maryland, Princeton University and Johns Hopkins Unive...

Western University researchers are working on a way to use artificial intelligence to predict a patient’s response to two common chemotherapy medications used to treat breast cancer, paclitaxel and gemcitabine. Peter Rogan, PhD, and a team of researchers, including Stephanie Dorman, PhD, and Katherina Baranova, BMSc, at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, are hoping to one day remove the guesswork from breast cancer...

  Suitable for outdoor measurement applications, the Compact-Proof UHF radio data modem has been introduced by Satel. The device features an autonomous rechargeable battery power and a robust housing with IP67 protection.

Satel has announced its Satellar XT5 radio router, offering enhanced security due to encrypted data transmission in the private radio network. The radio router, with transmitting power of 5W, offers a good alternative to the use of cellular and fibre optics networks. With the “extended version” of the TCP/IP radio router Satellar, Satel now presents the long-awaited update of the legendary Satellar 2DS.

Will the IoT deliver new insight and value by accumulating more data from more things or will we struggle to make any sense of a growing mass of information from unrelated sources? This is one of the questions addressed by speakers from industry and academia at the ‘IoT – Internet of Things or Island of Things’ event hosted at techUk’s London meeting space yesterday, run by the Cambridge Wireless Connected Devices Special ...

Researchers from the University of Southampton have demonstrated how a pioneering ultrasonic device can significantly improve the cleaning of medical instruments and reduce contamination and risk of infection. StarStream, invented and patented by the University of Southampton and in commercial production by Ultrawave Ltd., makes water more efficient for cleaning by creating tiny bubbles which automatically scrub surfaces.

STMicroelectronics has introduced the MIS2DH ULP 3-axis accelerometer designed for medical applications, including U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Class III implantable devices. ST has experience in developing custom motion sensors for leading medical manufacturers, and the MIS2DH distills this expertise into a product that can enable functions such as activity monitoring and posture sensing, for a wide range of medical applicat...

Scientists have developed a new technique that produces a user friendly, low cost, tissue-engineered pseudo-organ, publishing the results in the journal Biofabrication. The chip-based model produces a faithful mimic of the in vivo liver inside a scalable fluid-handling device, demonstrating proof of principle for toxicology tests and opening up potential use in drug testing and personalised medicine.

Freescale Semiconductor is driving next-gen, multi-gigabit broadband access toward mainstream adoption with the industry’s first 10Gb/s Internet plus 10Gb/s WiFi enabled home gateway solution.