Topic: Healthcare

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ETH Zurich Researchers Test Neuro-Robotic Prosthesis That Restores Sensory Feedback

April 24, 2021 · Most commercially available prosthetic limbs do not provide sensory feedback, but neuro-robotic prostheses could improve function and quality of life, say ETH Zurich researchers.

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Additive Manufacturing Production System Can Now Use 316L Stainless Steel, Says Desktop Metal

April 22, 2021 · Desktop Metal said it has qualified 316L stainless steel, which is useful in applications requiring hygiene and durability, for use in its Production System P-50.

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ANA Avatar XPRIZE Selects Semifinalists in Telepresence Competition

April 16, 2021 · The Avatar XPRIZE, sponsored by Japanese airline ANA, seeks to advance the projection of human presence for disaster recovery, healthcare, and other uses.

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Clinical Automation Firm Inpeco Optimizes Production With MiR Mobile Robots

April 15, 2021 · Mobile Industrial Robots' MiR200 Hook autonomous mobile robot helped Inpeco relieve materials handling burdens on its factory workers.

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Vicarious Surgical Enters SPAC Merger for $115M

April 15, 2021 · In a SPAC deal, Vicarious Surgical will gain valuation of $1.1 billion as it continues developing robotics and virtual reality for minimally invasive surgeries.

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EDDA Technology Raises $150M to Develop Robotics for Precision Surgery

April 7, 2021 · Edda Technology has developed 3D medical imaging systems that hundreds of hospitals use for pre-surgical planning and simulation, intra-operative navigation, and post-operative evaluation.

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Myomo Device Passes First Phase of Brain-Computer Interface Clinical Trial

April 2, 2021 · Myomo said that Thomas Jefferson University has successfully demonstrated that a stroke patient could control a powered MyoPro device with brain signals.

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Precise Motion Control Provides Robots New Degrees of Freedom

April 1, 2021 · Advanced motion control is enabling robots to move with precision and repeatability, which is necessary for collaborative applications such as baking and surgery.

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UVD Robots Supplies 37 Disinfection Robots in Largest U.S. School District Deployment to Date

March 26, 2021 · A rural school district in New Mexico is deploying 37 disinfection robots from UVD Robots, a brand of Blue Ocean Robotics, to help students safely return to classes.

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Simulating the Way to COVID Safety

February 23, 2021 · MSC Cradle CFD simulation explores the impact of ventilation and social distancing on in-door dining scenarios to promote safe practices aimed at reducing the spread.

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NGMedical Receives FDA OK for AM Titanium Cervical Interbody BEE

February 5, 2021 · NGMedical achieves milestone with first FDA clearance for its spinal implants.

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Formlabs Launches Fuse 1 Production-Ready 3D Printer

January 26, 2021 · Shipping now, the Fuse 1 brings Surface Armor technology, a 70% powder refresh rate and the new versatile Nylon 12 powder to deliver a simplified industrial 3D printing workflow, company says.

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Wearable Medical Devices Present Engineering Challenges

January 12, 2021 · Packaging is critical; mechanical and electrical requirements are just as important, and must be protected.

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Medical Device Simulation’s Next Frontier

January 6, 2021 · Simulation-led workflows now dominate early-stage device design and have edged into bench testing and validation.

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Digital Transformation in Turbulent Times

January 4, 2021 · The pandemic has prompted the increased use of design and simulation technologies to prepare for an uncertain future.

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Materialise Software Launches for Personalized Medical Devices

December 28, 2020 · Materialise SurgiCase streamlines collaboration between medical device companies and clinicians.

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Materialise Introduces VR Capabilities for Medical Planning in Mimics Viewer

December 7, 2020 · Interactive VR models complement 3D printing as a faster solution for remote planning and collaboration.

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NorthShore Care Supply Implements Waypoint AMRs to Multiply Output

November 23, 2020 · The adult incontinence supplier also used a WES-WCS for enhanced productivity.

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NIST Scientists Go Soft on 3D Printing

September 22, 2020 · New method may jumpstart the construction of tiny medical devices for the body.

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3D Printing Ushers In Wave of New Cybersecurity Risks

July 16, 2020 · AM used in a production capacity can be susceptible to design IP theft, counterfeiting and malicious operational interference. Here's what some researchers and vendors are doing to mitigate risk.

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