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12 DEVELOPMENTS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY Applications of novel nano coatings created by researchers at Trinity College Dublin
18 CHOOSING MATERIALS FOR MEDICAL DEVICE DESIGN
Dr Sarah Egan of Granta Design describes technologies to help with materials selection
22 ENHANCING POLYMER SURFACE DEGRADATION How electron-beam irradiation provides controlled degradation of bioresorbable polymers
26 DESIGNING DEVICES FOR HUMANS Steve May-Russell of Smallfry examines how designing for the user results in better compliance
30 EVALUATING THE CHANGING CHARACTERISTICS OF POLYMERS
Understanding materials control leads to safe and effective devices says Dr Xiang Zhang of Ceram
37 MEETING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: THE DESIGN FILE
The contents of a documented design history outlined by Chris Shenton of High Edge Consulting
Regulars 4 UNIVERSITY NEWS 8 INDUSTRY NEWS
39 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES This round up of equipment, materials and services includes advice on how to choose the best electronic components
50 WHAT’S NEW
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