Taking the Sting Out Painless needle pricks may now become a reality, thanks to SonoPrep, a low-frequency ultrasound device by Sontra Medical, which can permeate skin and allow topical anesthetic cream to take effect in just 5 minutes. Future applications include pain-free delivery of vaccinations and monitoring of glucose levels in diabetics, all made possible by three key components.
Chip on Your Arm The introduction of VeriChip, an RF device to be implanted in the human triceps for medical identification, has triggered some serious doubts along with the immediate buzz. Despite the mixed feedback, its creator Applied Digital is moving ahead with other subsidiaries to develop the next generation of VeriChip that may even come with temperature sensing and global positioning functions.
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"Yes, You Can" Products Engineers can't tell what a product needs to be unless they get out there, observe, and ask users questions, says Neal Curran, VP of Engineering and Product Development at home health care giant Invacare Corp. He adds that the underlying goal of his company is to design products that will enable people to be as independent as possible.
With LEDs dropping in price virtually every year, automakers have begun employing them, not only on luxury vehicles, but on entry-level models, as well.
The 3D printing revolution seems to have a knack for quickly moving technology ahead by way of collaborative effort and even a little friendly competition -- all of course in the name of scientific advancement.
Advantech has launched a new series of motion-control I/O modules to meet the increased demands that come with more distributed industrial systems that require control of a growing number of axes and devices.
Using almost 200 light-emitting diodes in the front and back of the new 2014 CTS, Cadillac designers are showing how LEDs can change the character of a vehicle.
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A quick look into the merger of two powerhouse 3D printing OEMs and the new leader in rapid prototyping solutions, Stratasys. The industrial revolution is now led by 3D printing and engineers are given the opportunity to fully maximize their design capabilities, reduce their time-to-market and functionally test prototypes cheaper, faster and easier. Bruce Bradshaw, Director of Marketing in North America, will explore the large product offering and variety of materials that will help CAD designers articulate their product design with actual, physical prototypes. This broadcast will dive deep into technical information including application specific stories from real world customers and their experiences with 3D printing. 3D Printing is
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