Medical News
Sandia Microneedles May Mean Quicker Diagnoses
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 17:00
News A technique using microneedles that are able to draw relatively large amounts of interstitial fluid opens new possibilities. The new method's larger draws could be more effective in rapidly measuring exposure... Con...
Locking Power Connector Features Different Keyways
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 21:30
Product Announcement Cliff Electronics have added a locking connector to their very successful CLIFFCON power connector range. The CLIIFCON-P range is comprised of a power input plug and socket, a power output plug and.....
Gray Wraps up Raycom Acquisition
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 21:07
News The combined company is the nation's No. 3 television group, covering 92 markets and 24 percent of U.S. TV households. Staff Author: Bevin Fletcher Topics: Mergers and Acquisitions
Qualcomm Moves to Enforce iPhone Ban in Germany
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 20:20
News Qualcomm posted $1.52 billion in security bonds, required to enforce the Dec. 20 Munich court order against Apple, which also applies to infringing iPhones sold from third-party resellers in Germany. Staff Author: B...
With Slump in iPhone Sales, Are We Post Peak Smartphone?
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 19:46
News Behind Apple's disconcerting news of weak iPhone sales lies a more sobering truth: The tech industry has hit Peak Smartphone, a tipping point when everyone who can afford one already owns one and no breakthroughs ar...
Novel Fiber-Optic Device Lays Foundation for Quantum-Enhanced Measurements
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 19:43
News By analyzing a pattern formed by the intersection of two beams of light, researchers can capture elusive details regarding the behavior of mysterious phenomena such as gravitational waves. Creating and precisely... ...
Cruise, DoorDash to Start Autonomous Delivery Tests in San Francisco
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 19:09
News Autonomous delivery is buzzing around the tech industry. Take California's University of Pacific for example, with three self-driving designs starting their freshman year this week as snack-delivery robots. Now... S...
Industry's First AI-Powered Smart Wall Outlets for Homes and Commercial Businesses
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 18:55
Product Announcement Currant, a startup devoted to creating smart products that reduce energy consumption, today announced its newest smart product -- the Currant Smart Wall Outlet. It will be the first AI-powered in-wal...
5 Innovations Required for True Digital Service Providers
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 18:49
Blog The evolution into what is known as a digital service provider (DSP) represents a significant shift in the way service providers must run their day-to-day operations. Contributed Author: Paul Hughes, Director of Str...
Demo of Advanced AR Smart Glasses Technologies at CES
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 18:42
Product Announcement LetinAR, a startup based in South Korea, today announced CES attendees will able to see the future of Augmented Reality smart glasses at its CES Eureka Park Booth: Sands, 50516, on Jan. 8-11... Contr...
Full-Body Exoskeleton Allows Users to Lift 200 Pounds
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 18:34
News For anyone who isn't Superman, lifting hundreds of pounds at a clip isn't a daily occurrence. Sarcos Robotics is looking to give the average man just a little bit of Superman's strength with their Guardian XO Max......
ARM Technology Enhances Eyes in the Sky for Surveillance Cameras
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 18:26
News If you've ever watched the news or a true crime series, then the importance of clear and distinct security cameras aren't lost on you. Unfortunately, surveillance cameras aren't known for their clarity or strong... ...
Smart Rod Sensor Records Every Detail of Your Fishing Trip
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 17:57
Blog Many people enjoy the relaxing nature of fishing, letting the technology-obsessed world temporarily fade as the sounds of nature slide into focus. However, Cyberfishing is taking a more high-tech approach... Staff A...
New Type of MEMS Switch Sheds New Light on Durability
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 17:49
News A research team from Binghamton University, State University of New York has created a way to build cellphones and power lines with increased durability. This is all thanks to a new type of... Staff Author: Jennifer...
A Self-Driving Snack-Delivery Robot for College Students
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 17:48
Videos Chip and beverage maker PepsiCo is trialing a six-wheeled, self-driving robot set to deliver snacks to student at the University of Pacific in Stockton, Calif., according to the Associated Press (AP). Starting... ...
DeepWiTraffic: A WiFi Based Traffic Monitoring System
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 17:45
News Traffic is the bane of every commuter's existence. We want to get where we are going in as little time as possible, all with minimal disruptions in the commute. Researchers at the University of Memphis have develope...
World's First Fully Autonomous Ferry
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 17:38
News Project SVAN (Safer Vessel with Autonomous Navigation) isn't just an historic partnership between Rolls-Royce and Finferries - it marks a major milestone for the marine industry. This exciting collaboration tests......
Controlling Neurons with Light - but Without Wires or Batteries
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 17:35
News University of Arizona biomedical engineering professor Philipp Gutruf is first author on the paper Fully implantable, optoelectronic systems for battery-free, multimodal operation in neuroscience research, published...
How to Choose the Right Material for CNC Machining
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 17:00
Article CNC machining is one of the most common manufacturing methods used to manufacture parts and products. However, determining the right material for the process can be a daunting task... Contributed Author: Gordon S...
Army Looks for a Few Good Robots, Sparks Industry Battle
Medical Design Technology - 4 Jan 2019 17:00
News The Army is looking for a few good robots. Not to fight--not yet, at least--but to help the men and women who do. These robots aren't taking up arms, but the companies making them have waged a different kind of batt...
Study examines association between prenatal exposure to antiepileptic drugs and ADHD in children
EurekAlert! - 4 Jan 2019 09:00
(JAMA Network) This study examined whether prenatal exposure to valproate and other antiepileptic drugs was associated with increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. More than 913,000...
Study shows the brains of people with schizophrenia-related disorders aren't all the same
EurekAlert! - 4 Jan 2019 09:00
(Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) A new multi-site brain imaging study in The American Journal of Psychiatry shows that sub-groups of people use their brains differently when imitating emotional faces -- a task th...