Pharmaceutical and Medical

STMicroelectronics’ integrated high-voltage driver shrinks and simplifies high-performance ultrasound scanners

The STMicroelectronics STHV200 ultrasound IC integrates linear and pulse drivers with clamping, switching, and diagnostic circuitry to simplify, miniaturise, and cut the bill of materials in medical and industrial scanners. With 3A linear and 2A pulse output, typical applications for the STHV200 include premium cart-based systems for medical echography, industrial …

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Graphene sensors may help to detect sepsis earlier in critically ill patients

A new study from the University of Bath has shown that graphene-based biosensors, designed by Integrated Graphene, have the potential to play a major role in detecting increased levels of lactate, an important biomarker for the treatment of critically ill patients. The research, published in Sensor and Actuators: B.Chemical, shows …

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Brooks Instrument joins major biotechnology consortium focused on regenerative drug manufacturing

Brooks Instrument, a world leader in precision flow, pressure and vapour delivery solutions, has joined the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) and will be an active participant in the organisation’s BioFabUSA program. ARMI is a member-based, nonprofit entity whose mission is to expand the bioeconomy of the United States. Through …

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COPA-DATA to showcase automation software at ISPE Biotechnology Conference 2023

Automation software developer, COPA-DATA will be attending the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) Biotechnology Conference 2023, held at the Clayton Hotel in Dublin, Ireland, from June 26 to 27. The conference offers an interdisciplinary platform for new innovations and trends in life sciences and pharmaceutical manufacturing for all industry …

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The power of metrology in medical

To help medical device and technology manufacturers understand the benefits of automated metrology and how it can enhance their quality processes, industry metrology specialist The Sempre Group will exhibit at MedTech Innovation Expo 2023 from 7-8 June at the NEC, Birmingham. In Hall 2 on Stand E41, Sempre will showcase …

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Improving safety of at-home medical devices

Healthcare organisations are seeking solutions to treat patients in home care settings to reduce the burden on traditional healthcare facilities. While this approach improves patient comfort and convenience, it can be difficult to manage compared to a controlled clinical setting where care is administered by trained medical professionals. When a …

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Surface acoustic wave technology provides hygienic flow measurement for pharmaceutical manufacturer

When active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) developer and manufacturer, Veranova, wanted to build a new manufacturing suite, it needed accurate control over volumetric flow to optimise process efficiency. As the suite would be installed within an existing area of the facility, the flowmeter had to contribute to a compact overall footprint. …

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Resilient and safe in medical devices

The Easy Locking Connector from binder provides medical equipment with a robust and reliable interface. Well-renowned US trade journal Medical Design Briefs has now honored the particularly safe and biocompatible circular connector with its POY award. Reliable function, safety in use, biocompatibility, and patient protection are key criteria in medical …

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Study finds plate choice can affect EM microbial air sampling accuracy and Annex 1 compliance

Cherwell, specialists in cleanroom microbiology solutions for the pharmaceutical, healthcare and related industries, has published the findings of an investigative study suggesting that prepared media plate choice can affect the accuracy of microbial air sampling. This is a significant finding as following the publication of the latest EU GMP Annex …

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TT Electronics to highlight vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for the medical device industry at MD&M West

TT Electronics will be exhibiting at MD&M West, booth 3158, 7 to 9 February 2023, at the Anaheim Convention Center. In addition to its core offerings in power, connectivity, and sensor technologies, TT will again feature equipment and sensors that provide novel solutions and increased accuracy for surgical navigation, as …

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