Electric motors have brought many advantages to powered hand tools. However, there are various approaches for design engineers to consider when selecting a motor for surgical instruments. Jamie Gewirtz, R&D Manager for surgical motors at Portescap, looks at some of the design challenges and discusses considerations for the selection of the most appropriate electric motor.
Recent years have seen the development of digital pills – tablets that combine traditional medicine with sensors that monitor the body after ingestion. This is just one example of how digitalisation is advancing pharmaceuticals.
Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, which took place last month, has announced a new online hub to provide information and guidance to those organisations supporting young people and inspiring them to pursue engineering careers.
Unleashing the full benefits of additive manufacturing requires knowledge sharing, but as Lee-Bath Nelson, Co-founder and VP Business at LEO Lane asks, can this be achieved securely without giving away the farm?
A simple test capable of providing highly accurate diagnostic information on the spot within minutes would transform healthcare provision for both patients and professionals alike.