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Materials

Sensor-Laden ‘OmniFibers’ for Breath-Regulating Garments

Researchers have developed a novel type of fiber that can be made into clothing that senses its level of stretching or compression.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.10.21

Digital Health

A Review of 5 Hot Medtech Segments (Part 2)

Affordability, increasing needs from an aging world, and almost unlimited access to the internet in developed parts of the world are the drivers of change.

Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 11.10.21

COVID and Life Have Me Rethinking My Connections

Early in my career, I learned the value of following up on handshakes and intros, even if there was no obvious short-term benefit.

Dawn A. Lissy, Founder & President, Empirical 11.10.21

Chronic Disease

Next-Gen Drug Delivery Devices Require Connectivity and Sustainability

Since the advent of single-use autoinjectors in 2006, impactful innovations in drug delivery devices have essentially plateaued.

Brett Landrum, VP, Global Innovation & Design, Phillips-Medisize (a Molex company) 11.10.21

Molding

Demand Drives Excellence in Micromolding

Advancements and miniaturization in the medical device industry have improved healthcare around the globe.

Rob Connelly, Engineering Manager, Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical 11.10.21

What’s Next for Medtech’s Top Companies 2022?

It’s an ideal time to reflect upon the 2021 performance of medtech’s largest OEMs and portend their growth prospects for the coming year.

Florence Joffroy-Black and Dave Sheppard, MedWorld Advisors 11.10.21

Software & IT

Supply Chain 4.0: The Path to Building Resiliency in the Supply Chain

Manufacturers have been faced with a set of new challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing them to reevaluate supply chain management.

Zillery A. Fortner, Life Sciences Product Marketing Manager, Sparta Systems, a Honeywell Company 11.10.21

Getting the Derailed Supply Chain Train Back on Track

It’s been 20 months since COVID-19 produced the “Great Derailment” of 2020.

Chris Oleksy, Founder & CEO, Oleksy Enterprises; Co-Founder & CEO, Next Life Medical; CEO, Emergent Respiratory 11.10.21

Cross-Border Acquisitions: What Buyers and Sellers Must Know

Cross-border acquisitions in the medical space are highly regulated and complex. They also offer incredible potential rewards for buyers and sellers.

Arvin Abraham, Attorney, McDermott Will & Emery 11.10.21

Diagnostics

Elizabeth Holmes’ Story of Theranos’ Rise and Fall

Holmes founded Theranos in 2003, envisioning a way to diagnose more than 100 diseases and conditions—from cancer to cholesterol—from a single drop of blood.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 10.01.21

Digital Health