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63 A world leading optical fibre production lab Lightguide Optics
64 Pro-ball and Pro-wheel optics for flexible laser welding of foils ProByLas
Electronics
65 The power of simulation Medical device materials don’t conform well to the surfaces of the human body. Nanshu Lu, professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at the University of Texas at Austin, and Ying Li, associate professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, seek to change that. The two researchers tell Peter Littlejohns how the use of computer modelling could accelerate the rate of development in flexible electronics.
69 Enabling smaller and safer medical devices Watlow
71 Custom integrated medical sensors Amphenol
73 It’s what’s on the inside that counts Keystone Electronics
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75 Expanding to lead the way in medical implantable and healthcare solutions Micro Crystal
76 Restoring movement Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is one of the most debilitating diseases from which a person can suffer. The condition damages cells in the brain and spinal cord necessary for movement, and in doing so gradually robs those affected by it of their autonomy. There’s no cure for ALS, and very little in the way of support for those with the condition, which is why researchers at the Harvard Biodesign Lab wanted to come up with a technology that could restore lost function to their arms and improve their quality of life. Kim Thomas speaks to Conor Walsh and Tommaso Proietti to find out how the project evolved and the mechanics behind the device.
Materials 79 Leaps and bones
For those suffering with traumatic injuries or a degenerative disease, a bone graft can be a lifesaver. However, in the search for suitable materials to encourage osseointegration, bioengineers are faced with barriers. Identifying composites that offer the best functional connection between living bone and the surface of a load-
bearing artificial implant, while also stimulating bone regeneration from stem cells, are the two main battlefronts. Dermot Martin speaks to Manuel Salmeron-Sanchez, chair of biomedical engineering at the centre for cellular microenvironment at the University of Glasgow; and Kristopher Kilian, scientia associate professor and co-director of the Australian Centre for Nanomedicine, University of New South Wales, to understand how advanced materials and fabrication techniques could lead to more effective implants.
85 Thermoplastic material solutions for life science Westlake Plastics
86 Smaller and smarter medical devices Alleima
89 Expand your design Compounding Solutions
91 Print away the pain Osteoarthritis can cause significant pain. As the protective cartilage on the ends of the bones breaks down, there’s the potential for swelling and problems moving the joint. But a pioneering procedure created by University of Bath researchers could be a lifeline for those living in pain from osteoarthritis of the knee. Kim Thomas speaks to Richie Gill, professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Bath, to learn how the research evolved and how the implant could help with painful knees.
Biomaterials
94 Repair and regenerate An injectable substance that repairs damaged tissue inside the body sounds like something straight out of a fictional universe, but that’s exactly what one team of researchers believe they have discovered. The first indication the team are looking to treat is damage to cardiac tissue caused by heart attack, but they believe the injectable material could be used to treat a number of different areas inside the body in the future. Theresa Devereux speaks to
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