Medical News
Analyst Lowers Odds of Sprint-T-Mobile Deal Approval to 33%
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 22:27
News "It's time to acknowledge that the odds of the deal are less than a coin toss," wrote MoffettNathanson senior analyst Craig Moffett Tuesday, noting politics play an important role. Staff Author: Bevin Fletcher Topic...
Verizon Launches 'Just Kids' Phone Plan, Featuring Parental Controls
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 22:10
News The plan, available Thursday, costs an additional $5 per month when added to an account with at least three Verizon unlimited lines, and includes 5GB of 4G LTE data and unlimited talk and text to 20 parent-defined c...
Tuesdays with Roger: Apple Unveils New Services
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 22:06
Videos On this week's episode of Tuesdays with Roger, Recon Analytics' Roger Entner gives his take on what new Apple services excited and what underwhelmed. Plus Sprint's comments on the need for T-Mobile and a look at r...
Boston Dynamics' Handle Gets a New Warehouse Job
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 18:00
Videos Boston Dynamics never ceases to come up with something new. From their BigDog, who can go power through rough terrain, to their WildCat they've interrupted the robotic world. Now, the company is making its way int...
MIT and NASA Engineers Demonstrate New Kind of Airplane Wing
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 18:00
News A team of engineers has built and tested a radically new kind of airplane wing, assembled from hundreds of tiny identical pieces. The wing can change shape to control the plane's flight, and could provide a signific...
Five Things to Consider Before Speed Limiters are Added to Cars
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 18:00
Blog The recent announcement that EU rules for fitting speed limiters to new cars from 2022 will be adopted by the UK was welcomed by many, including the European Transport Safety Council, as a move that will save lives....
New Polymer Mixture Creates Ultra-Sensitive Heat Sensor
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 17:30
News Scientists have developed an ultra-sensitive heat sensor that is flexible, transparent and printable. The results have potential for a wide range of applications - from wound healing and electronic skin to smart bui...
Spacecraft Antenna Searches for Possible Life-Sustaining Ocean on Europa
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 17:04
Videos Scientists believe that underneath the icy surface of Europa, one of Jupiter's moons, lies a vast salty ocean that could contain favorable conditions for life. The Europa Clipper spacecraft will investigate this c...
Keep Your Delicate Plants Healthy and Happy with the Bloomengine
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 17:02
Videos If you've ever had trouble keeping your delicate plants alive, the Bloomengine smart gardening device is here to help. The 13.4-in container creates an ideal habitat for your plant to grow, while simplifying the c...
Breakthrough Implant Brings Dexterity and Sense of Touch to Prosthetic Hand
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 17:00
News There have been significant technological developments in prosthetics in recent years. However, artificial replacements provide limited value in performing everyday tasks where their sensory feedback offers poor fun...
3M Expands Adhesive Portfolio for Wearable Medical Devices
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 17:00
Product Announcement When considering adhesive science and the challenges of skin as a substrate, design engineers know sticking to skin can be tricky. Adhesive plays a critical role in the success of a medical device......
Scientists Develop Way to Perform Supercomputer Simulations of the Heart on Cellphones
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 17:00
News You can now perform supercomputer simulations of the heart's electrophysiology in real time on desktop computers and even cellphones... Contributed Author: Rochester Institute of Technology Topics: Cardiovascular
Milan's Malpensa Airport Temporarily Shut by Drone Sighting
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 16:56
News Milan's Malpensa Airport was temporarily closed by a drone flying near a terminal, forcing four planes to be redirected to nearby airports. The airport operator SEA said Monday that the airport was closed for about....
New Interactive Technology to Help Children with Special Needs Learn Better
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 16:52
News With funding from Temasek Foundation, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) researchers have developed an interactive educational tool called the i-Tile, which makes learning more... Contribute...
Brainstorm: What Industries Will See the Biggest Increase in the Use of Embedded Systems?
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 16:52
Blog Industry experts answer the question: What industries will see the biggest increase in the use of embedded systems... Contributed Author: ECN Staff Topics: Embedded Systems
A Decade of Exploring Alaska's Mountain Glaciers
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 16:50
Videos In Alaska, 5 percent of the land is covered by glaciers that are losing a lot of ice and contributing to sea level rise. To monitor these changes, a small team of NASA-funded researchers has been flying scientific...
Tiny Sensors, Big Potential
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 16:48
News The electrical energy from batteries powers not only the ignition system that turns the engine and moves electric vehicles but also powers almost every sensing feature of today's automobiles. Electricity turns... Co...
Argonne Pioneers Tools to Help Countries Worldwide Plan for Power Delivery
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 16:46
News Every country or region has its own unique electricity system. But no matter where you are in the world, energy decision makers are faced with a similar challenge: how best to plan for current and future energy... C...
Embedded Within: Motor Control in Home Appliances: Three Design Trends to Watch
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 16:45
Blog Motor control is increasingly demanding a design revisit in home appliances while they acquire greater functionality by using network connectivity and user interface enhancements. The fact that air conditioners... C...
Who Is Leading the Race to Develop 5G?
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 16:45
News The tension over 5G technology between Chinese telecommunications company Huawei and the United States has reached a variety of low points over the first part of 2019. President Trump most recently... Contributed Au...
EPCOS LeaXield Active Leakage Current Filter
Medical Design Technology - 2 Apr 2019 16:44
Product Announcement TDK Corporation announces that it has reengineered and improved the EPCOS LeaXield™ active leakage current filter, a unique solution that is able to minimize earth leakage currents in converter-bas...
Digital device overload linked to obesity risk
EurekAlert! - 2 Apr 2019 08:00
(Rice University) If your attention gets diverted in different directions by smartphones and other digital devices, take note: Media multitasking has now been linked to obesity.