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Supercomputer simulations shed light on how liquid drops combine

Scientists have revealed the precise molecular mechanisms that cause drops of liquid to combine, in a discovery that could have a range of applications.

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Toilet seat that detects congestive heart failure

With 1 million new cases of congestive heart failure diagnosed each year, a revolutionary product is making it easier for hospitals to monitor patients with the condition in the comfort of their own homes.

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New material will allow abandoning bone marrow transplantation

Scientists from the National University of Science and Technology "MISIS" developed nanomaterial, which will be able to rstore the internal structure of bones damaged due to osteoporosis and osteomyelitis.

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Plant cellulose can pave the way for healthy bone implants

Researchers from the University of British Columbia and McMaster University have developed what could be the bone implant material of the future: an airy, foamlike substance that can be injected into the body and provide scaffolding for the growth of new bone.

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Movie technology inspires wearable liquid unit

A fascination with movie technology that showed robots perform self-repair through a liquid formula inspired a Purdue University professor to make his own discoveries - which are now helping to lead the way for advancements in self-powering devices such as consumer electronics and defense innovations.

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Light provides control for 3D printing with multiple materials

Successful applications have come despite the fact that most 3D printing techniques can only produce parts made of one material at a time. More complex applications could be developed if 3D printers could use different materials and create multi-material parts.

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Injection molding: designing parts faster

Using a new calculation process, it is now possible to predict fiber orientation-dependent component behavior in relation to shaped elements at an early stage and thus design the component in accordance with the expected load.

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Computer kidney could provide safer tests for new medications

A University of Waterloo researcher has spearheaded the development of the first computational model of the human kidney.

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Low-cost 'cancer probe' could spot deadly melanoma early

Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is diagnosed in more than 130,000 people globally every year. Now, work is being done on a tool to help in its early detection: a simple, compact laser probe that can distinguish between harmless moles and cancerous ones - in a matter of seconds.

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Engineered microbe: producing plastic from plants

With a few genetic tweaks, a type of soil bacteria with an appetite for hydrocarbons shows promise as a biological factory for converting a renewable - but frustratingly untapped - bounty into a replacement for ubiquitous plastics.

Flexible quality production of medical instruments for the Western market

Shorter time to market: US-American contract manufacturer produces high precision silicon components for in-vitro fertilisation in China For a medical device for in-vitro fertilisation, a European...

UK COMPANIES SHOWCASE LIFE-SAVING HEALTHTECH SOLUTIONS AT MEDICA 2018

Nearly 100 pioneering British companies will be attending MEDICA 2018 - the world’s largest medical trade fair - to showcase the latest medical devices, diagnostic software and digitally-enabled...

SURGICAL OUTCOMES BOOSTED WITH 3D PRINTING AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL BASEL

Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) announces that surgeons at the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland are cutting operating times for complex cranio-maxillofacial surgeries by over 33 percent with the use...

PureLab Plastics Joins “Together for Sustainability” Network – A Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) Program

PureLab Plastics, expert in custom injection molding and precision plastics dedicated to Life Sciences, Medical and Healthcare industries, is proud to announce it has joined the “Together...

Canada at MEDICA, Düsseldorf (November 12 - 15, 2018)

Largest Canadian Participation Ever MEDICA – the leading international medical tradeshow – has been attracting generations of Canadian visitors and exhibitors. This year, an unprecedented 64 Canadian...

FRIWO now successfully certified according to DIN EN ISO 13485

An additional quality promise to medical technology: After FRIWO has successfully passed the auditing by TÜV Nord in December 2017, the German manufacturer of power supplies has received the official...

Raumedic supports project against pediatric brain tumors

Munich/Helmbrechts – The Munich-based Care-for-Rare Foundation received a donation of 5,000 euros from medical technology company Raumedic. On September 25, the polymer specialist presented the...

ACE BG and Advantecnia already have the UL Certification

ACE Business Group has achieved the prestigious UL Certification for its solutions, Advantecnia. UL (Underwriters Laboratories), founded in 1894, has a great experience in regulatory compliance and...

Caja de Seguro Social presented to various government agencies the SIGAC project (Integrated System Management Systems and Corporate Assets)

Caja de Seguro Social, presented to various government agencies the SIGAC project (Integrated System Management Systems and Corporate Assets) This project SIGAC , involves the implantation...

MedNet and Utitec announce cooperation for precision deep drawn and stamped metal components

MedNet GmbH, a Germany-based supplier of medical device components for the European medtech industry, broadens its portfolio by partnering with Utitec, an industry leader in precision deep drawn,...