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74 Miniaturised robotic-assisted surgery system maxon


76 Creating healthcare sensor technology Amphenol


78 The 5G future Technological advancements are changing how surgeons can conduct surgeries remotely in new ways. They have the potential to free up staff time – and slash waiting lists for treatments. But can 5G connectivity keep up to deliver this new world of medicine, and what is still needed to unlock these new opportunities? Lauren Hurrell talks to Mischa Dohler, VP of emerging technology at Ericsson, to learn more.


81 Thermal solutions in medical device design Watlow


83 It’s what’s on the inside that counts


Keystone Electronics


Filtration & fluid control 85 Dial up the volume


Dialysis has traditionally relied on high-flux hemodialysis technology, which uses diffusion to remove small molecules from the blood. Yet this approach is far from perfect, not least around the quality of fluid


required. In recent times, however, researchers have been experimenting with high-volume haemodiafiltration. Incorporating diffusion and convection techniques, it promises to eliminate larger molecules from the blood, and effectively manage fluid replacement. Monica Karpinski investigates, talking to experts across the sector.


90 Advances in multi-layer catheter production Evonik


92 Redefining performance Introtek


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94 An alternative to hermetically sealed sensors for autoclave applications Strain Measurement Devices


Materials


96 AI and the future of material discovery


What if, rather than depending on trial and error, luck and serendipity in their search for new materials, scientists could instead employ powerful algorithms to discover them faster and more intentionally? Andrea Valentino reports on the work researchers at Google DeepMind are carrying out in this field.


100 Nitinol: Transforming medical technology Alleima


103 High-performance and long-lasting strength Poly-Med


104 Choosing the right medical device component manufacturer Custom Wire Technologies


106 Inspired by nature The bio-inspired and biomimetic medical market is predicted to grow quickly over the next decade. But where exactly is the focus – and what is driving research and application? With a new mussel-inspired medical coating making headlines, due to its effective antimicrobial properties, Dan Cave speaks to Salvio Suárez- Garcia, a researcher at the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and Professor Marc-Olivier Coppens, vice dean at the UCL Centre for Nature Inspired Engineering, to find out more about bio-inspiration and real- world application.


Biomaterials 106 8


110 Unlocking synthetic cells From a research perspective, synthetic cells are irresistible. Some scientists look at them to better understand life itself; others so that


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