Medical

Redwire is expanding its in-space drug development programme as it launches a new version of its PIL-BOX technology for a cancer-detection experiment. To complement the existing PIL-BOX platform, the Florida-based space infrastructure company is launching a high-volume Industrial Crystallizer. It says it will be capable of processing samples of 200 times the volume of current levels. It says the crystallizer ...

University of Bath electrical engineer Despina Moschou has been elected as a fellow of EAMBES, the European Alliance of Medical and Biological Engineering and Science. Lab-on-chip specialist Moschou developed ‘LoCKAmp’, a high-speed covid-19 test at Bath. “As well as the LoCKAmp, which within 3 minutes completes gold-standard genetic-based testing techniques previously only possible in a lab, Dr Moschou has filed ...

Cinon has created a range of 550W ac-dc single output power supplies measuring ~130 x 84 x 25.4mm. The power supplies do not have an internal fan, and 550W is only achievable with both baseplate and blown air cooling above 21.9cfm, with derating starting at 50°C ambient, and the maximum allowable load dropping to 350W at 80°C. With un-blown ambient ...

University College London revealed a 30MHz impedance spectroscopy IC for analysing biological samples at ISSCC in San Francisco this week. The chip exhibits a 92.7dB signal to noise ration and 99.6% accuracy, while consuming only 3.18mW. At 30MHz, triple the bandwidth of most bio-impedance amplifiers according to the IC’s designers, magnitude and phase errors are 0.39% and 0.57°. The device ...

XP Power’s CCR range of ac-dc power supplies is rated for BF (body floating) medical use from 110W to 420W. With a 25.4mm profile, there are three difference sizes, where each device has three different power ratings depending on how it is cooled: by forced air, by base-plate conduction or by natural convection: CCR200 79x58mm, 200W fan, 170W conduction, 110W ...

A team of Caltech engineers has developed an ink-jet-printable bio-sensor for skin using designer nano-particles. “Wearable biosensors that incorporate the nano-particles have been used to monitor metabolites in patients suffering from long covid, and the levels of chemotherapy drugs in cancer patients,” according to the university. “These sensors could be used to monitor a variety of biomarkers, such as vitamins, ...

Researchers at UK universities have developed a wearable ‘sticker’ that can monitor and detect changes in people’s breathing rates. The non-invasive sensor-based system – using a capacitive sensor – can efficiently discern changes even when not in direct contact with the skin. It represents an alternative to chest-band or face mask systems, which can be uncomfortable for use over long ...

Murata has announced a 600W open-frame ac-dc power supply for medical and industrial use. PQC600 is less than 1U in height, although does need room for forced cooling if it is to reach full power. Certification is to IEC 60601-1 edition 3 medical safety, which includes 2 MOPP (means of patient protection) from primary to secondary, 1 MOPP from the ...

Smiths has introduced disposable medical connectors. “In recent times, there has been an increasing focus on developing connectors that are safe and reliable for single-use applications,” according to the company. “This effort has been motivated by the need to reduce the risk of cross-contamination and improve hygiene in medical environments. However, this trend has also led to challenges in ensuring ...

Vox Power Ltd has announce the EIRE300 series of 300W open-frame ac-dc power supplies for medical and IT equipment use, that measure 4 x 2 x 1inch. 300W is with forced air and only 200W (115Vac) is available continuously if only convection cooling is available – with ambient temperature caveats. Up to 375W can be delivered for 1s. Different models ...