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Medical Device Developments Vol. 2 2025
Editorial
Editor-in-chief Thom Atkinson
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Contributors Jim Banks, Emma-Jane Batey, Liam Critchley, Sarah Harris, Natalie Healey, Monica Karpinski, Ellie Philpotts, Sachin Rawat, Claire Read
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n the medtech field, progress is often invisible. Beneath the surface of every implant, sensor or scaffold lies an almost silent revolution – one defined not by form, but by function, adaptability and imagination. Across this issue of Medical Device Developments, we explore how advances in material science, manufacturing and design are converging to redefine what medical devices can do and how they interact with the human body. On page 90, Sarah Harris examines how self-healing polymers, shape- memory alloys and stimuli-responsive hydrogels are setting new standards for adaptability in biomedical engineering. As Professor Ipsita Roy of the University of Sheffield notes, these smart materials can sense, repair and respond – yet their promise will only be realised when researchers can reconcile their sensitivity with the rigours of sterilisation and mass production. Manufacturing innovation forms the second thread here. On page 41, Sachin Rawat explores how continuous manufacturing and evolving partnerships with contract development and manufacturing organisations are helping medtech companies streamline production and accelerate innovation. Efficiency, once seen as a matter of cost, is becoming a catalyst for creativity – allowing developers to focus on performance, precision and patient outcomes.
Further along the invisible innovation curve, our feature on page 96 highlights a new generation of resorbable implants that work in harmony with the body before safely vanishing. As Monica Karpinski reports, these bioresorbable polymers are engineered to match native tissue mechanics, reducing complications and removing the need for secondary surgery. It’s a good example of how thoughtful material design can enhance both clinical outcomes and patient comfort. And at the microscopic frontier, our feature on page 102 reveals how researchers are taking inspiration from nature to engineer antibacterial surfaces that destroy pathogens on contact. Inspired by cicada wings and lotus leaves, these nanopatterns point to a future where infection control could be built into a device’s very texture – eliminating reliance on chemical coatings and the risks that come with them.
From the molecular to the manufacturing line, one theme stands out: transformation through precision. The next generation of medical devices won’t just be smarter or smaller – they’ll be more responsive, sustainable and seamlessly integrated into both body and system. The breakthroughs driving this transformation may be invisible to the naked eye, but their impact on medtech might just be impossible to miss.
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