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The most innovative medical devices of 2026
Passing the tape test doesn’t mean your coating is reliable
Freudenberg Medical has a new president of Molding & Assembly
Laser-cut nitinol and a layered design let these cardiac implants flex
Researchers mesh electronics with human cells to develop living battery
Nelipak wins DuPont Tyvek award for sustainable packaging
Reactive xPEI polymer enables high-temperature SLS printing
Where Johnson & Johnson sees opportunity in surgical intelligence
BD to invest billions in U.S. manufacturing
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Designing Vascular Access Sheaths for Complex InterventionsBy Sunil Inamdar, VP of Design Services and Engineering, Solesis As catheter-based interventions become more complex, the sheath can no…
How to Secure a Medical Device You Can’t PatchBy Joseph M. Saunders, Founder and CEO, RunSafe Security A medical device cleared today may stay in clinical service for…
Beyond real-time vitals: Enabling long-term biomarker measurement in wearable optical sensingBy Stephan Haslbeck, Product & Marketing Manager, ams OSRAM Modern wearables have become increasingly sophisticated in capturing real-time physiological data,…
What’s new in Thermoplastic Polyurethanes How ChronoFlex™ S delivers softness and strength for implantable medical devicesThermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) are an attractive material choice for implantable medical devices that require strength, softness, and processability. Unlike silicone,…
The Quiet Revolution in Battery Technology That’s Powering Your Next Artificial HeartBy Tyler Jacob, Marketing Manager Let’s cut through the noise: the future of medical and robotics innovation isn’t in flashy…
The 2026 MDO Medtech Startups Special ReportI’ll admit it. We’ve got a soft spot for startups at Medical Design & Outsourcing. Medical device startups put it…
maxon expands high-torque, high-speed BLDC motor rangeBy maxon The new 22mm diameter BLDC motor in maxon’s ECX PRIME series increases nominal torque to 69.1mNm with high-speed…
Pull Wires, Push Limits: Engineering Precision into Catheter NavigationOverview Designing and manufacturing precision steerable catheters for complex anatomies requires smart catheter design. Precision engineering plays a key role…
Optimizing Motion Systems for the High-Precision, High-Throughput Laser Cutting of Cylindrical Medical ProductsBy Brian Fink, Product Manager, Aerotech Optimizing motion systems to transform cylindrical tube stock into life-saving medical devices can be…
Your Trusted Medical Sealing PartnersBy John Tranquilli, Materials Manager Since 1971, Apple Rubber has been at the forefront of tackling the world’s most challenging…
Trusted Medical Industry PartnersAt Apple Rubber, we understand the medical industry’s need for precision, dependability, and adherence to the highest of standards. When…
Voices: Dr. David Crispino, Vice President of R&D at AtalysThis article is sponsored by Atalys. In this Voices interview, Medical Design & Outsourcing spoke with Dr. David Crispino, Vice…
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Freudenberg Medical has a new president of Molding & Assembly
NEWS RELEASE: Freudenberg Medical Appoints Mark Gomulka as President, Molding & Assembly Freudenberg Medical is investing in proven leadership to strengthen execution, scale its global capabilities, and help customers succeed as they grow. Beverly, Massachusetts – Freudenberg Medical, a global contract design and manufacturing (CDMO) partner to the medical device and biopharma industry, is pleased…
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Reactive xPEI polymer enables high-temperature SLS printing
NEWS RELEASE: New reactive polymer technology enables SLS printing of high-temperature amorphous components BlueSky Polymers, Insight Polymers and ALM join forces to produce an SLS-printable reactive polyetherimide (xPEI) that offers design and process flexibility for high-temperature, high-performance engineering parts. Kingsport, Tenn. — BlueSky Polymers, Insight Polymers and Advanced Laser Materials (ALM) have developed an amorphous, reactive…
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The most innovative medical devices of 2026
The Galien Foundation nominated 23 devices to compete under the “Best Medical Technology” category at its annual 2026 Prix Galien awards, celebrating their impacts on science and health. The list spans specialties from heart implants to drug delivery, as well as tests from cancer to kidney function, and everything from the pocket-sized up to heavy…
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Laser-cut nitinol and a layered design let these cardiac implants flex
Corcym’s annuloplasty rings for mitral and tricuspid repair use superelastic nitinol to flex with each heartbeat while supporting the valve. The device developer’s semi-rigid annuloplasty rings for mitral repair include the Memo 3D, Memo 4D and the Memo 4D Curve. Corcym also developed the TriMemo annuloplasty ring for tricuspid valve repair. The FDA cleared the…
