Medical
Nervous system-driven prosthesis returns mobility to amputees
A newly developed surgical procedure from MIT has provided individuals with enhanced neural feedback from their residual limbs. As a result of this nervous system-driven prosthesis, seven patients have been able to walk more naturally and navigate obstacles more effectively.
Use GaN devices to shrink external medical AC/DC power supplies
Rolf Horn, Applications Engineer, DigiKey explores the reasons why GaN is useful in medical AC/DC power supplies.
Lab-on-a-chip transforms blood conductivity testing
Researchers have developed the first-ever device powered by blood to measure blood electrical conductivity.
Transforming healthcare with embedded AI
The perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical and pharmaceutical industries range from excitement to scepticism, particularly concerning this megatrend’s yet-to-be-fully understood implications. While some embrace the technological advances, others fear being supplanted by machines.
Advanced Energy expands medical capacitor charging and power platforms
Advanced Energy Industries, a global specialist in highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions, has announced the FlexiCharge FC2500, expanding its portfolio of all-in-one, intelligent system power and capacitor charger platform that simplifies and speeds design of medical laser systems and electrosurgery applications such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy and Pulsed Magnetic (PM) Therapy.
Non-invasive, 3D-printed sweat monitor for tracking health
Researchers at Washington State University (WSU) have developed a wearable health monitor that can accurately measure critical biochemicals in sweat during physical activity.
Low profile AC/DC power supplies for medical & industrial applications
XP Power announced a new series of low-profile 550W AC/DC power supplies designed for convection, conduction, and forced-air cooling.
One component, dual cure epoxy for medical applications
Master Bond UV15DC80-1Med presents a unique dual-cure mechanism, combining UV light for initial setting with heat for full polymerisation.
OMNIVISION launches camera module for dental work
OMNIVISION has introduced the new OCH2B30 camera module for three-dimensional (3D) intraoral dental scanners.
World's strongest iron-based superconducting magnet using AI
Scientists have developed the world’s strongest iron-based superconducting magnet using AI, in what could be a breakthrough for affordable MRI machines and the future of electrified transport.