A Note From The Editor

Peering Behind the Curtain of Product Development

2006 Medical Design Excellence Awards

From Drawing Board to Design Excellence

The winning devices in this year's MDEA programme conquered a variety of challenges.

Presenting the 2006 Medical Design Excellence Awards Winners

Outsourcing Outlook

A survey of medical device OEMs operating in Europe shows that outsourcing continues to gain momentum

Industry News

• Czech Republic Touts Skilled, Nimble Supplier Base to Med-Tech OEMs
• British Firm Supplies RF Power Components for Novel Radiation Therapy System
• E-Beam Melting Process Yields High-Flex Parts for Bone Implants
• Spectrometer Helps Shed Light on Alzheimer's Disease
• Glass-Bonded Strain Gauge Technology Eyes Med-Tech Applications
• Magnetic Charge Added to Shape-Memory Polymers
• MEMS Firm Receives Patent for Implantable Sensors
• Sterilization Firm Expands UK Capacity
• Ceramics Supplier Expands European Operations
• Joint Venture Offers Production Logistics Services to Med-Tech OEMs
• Testing Company Opens QC Lab in Singapore
• eNews
• In Brief
• Shows and Conferences

Equipment News

Recent developments in automation equipment

Technology News

• Heat-Shrinkable PEEK Tubing Introduced
• Researchers Form Long DNA “Wires”
• Leak Detector Achieves Unprecedented Accuracy

Market Watch

• Biomaterials
• Products

Product Update

Focus on suppliers of motors and precision motion control products

Engineering Insight

Creating a Unique Rehabilitation Robot

A multitasking load cell helps stroke victims regain movement in their arms.

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