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Helios Power Solutions medical power supplies

01 November, 2023

The medical power supplies offered by Helios Power Solutions feature robust thermal and EMC design and the opportunity for customisation.


Batteries not required: self-powered wearable monitors health

01 September, 2022

Researchers have invented a self-powered, wireless wearable device that can monitor a user's pulse and wirelessly communicate with a nearby smartphone or tablet.


Free medical power supplies from RECOM till 31 May

13 May, 2020

RECOM recognises that speed is essential in the current crisis, and so is offering samples free of charge for any medical-grade equipment design.


Medical equipment power supplies in times of emergency

22 April, 2020

When demand for the supply of modular power supplies for medical equipment is high, the necessary certifications should not be overlooked.


Remote charging for implantable medical devices

23 March, 2020

Researchers have detailed the use of soft and flexible materials to ultrasonically charge bioelectronic implants, reducing the need for surgical treatment.


Wearable medical sensors set for a major sensitivity boost

09 March, 2020

Russian researchers have described a way to increase the sensitivity of biological detectors (biosensors) to the point where they can be used in mobile and wearable devices.


Cybernet antimicrobial medical computer

14 February, 2020

Cybernet's medical-grade computers have always featured a housing with antimicrobial properties baked directly into the resin and now offer a fully antimicrobial touch glass as well, so the entire device is 100% protected against the formation of bacteria.


Medtech security and the role of battery manufacturers

28 November, 2018

Neil Oliver explains how battery manufacturers can play a role in improving the safety and security of medical devices.


Are wearables the answer for an ageing population?

27 July, 2018

The growth in wearable devices and the ageing population may seem like two disconnected trends, but what if they were connected?


Digitalisation and the future of medtech

09 February, 2018

Neil Oliver, Technical Marketing Manager at professional battery manufacturer Accutronics, looks at the three trends dominating the current healthcare market.


Invisible electronic anti-theft systems pose threat to pacemaker users

15 June, 2016

Electronic systems such as those used in retail shops to prevent theft pose a significant threat to people with pacemakers and other cardiac devices, a senior medical scientist has said.


Power supply requirements for medical applications

02 December, 2015 by Bianca Aichinger

In order to keep up with the latest medical technology developments, the International Electrotechnical Commission revised the IEC60601-1 standard for medical electrical equipment in 2012. The IEC also revised its IEC60601-1-2 collateral standard in 2014 with an aim to prevent any health hazards from EMC-related issues. This article provides insights on how power supplies are affected by these revisions.


Edible electronics

23 September, 2015

Imagine a 'smart pill' that can sense problems in your intestines and actively release the appropriate drugs. We have the biological understanding to create such a device, but we're still searching for electronic materials, like batteries and circuits, that pose no risk if they get stuck in our bodies.


Optical fibre laser for biomedical applications

10 August, 2015 by Francis Sedgemore*

Researchers at Graphene Flagship have developed an optical fibre laser that emits pulses with durations equivalent to just a few wavelengths of the light used. The laser is suitable for use in ultrafast spectroscopy and in surgical lasers that avoid heat damage to living tissue.


GlobTek GTM91099-60VV medical-grade 60 W power supply

09 June, 2015

The GTM-91099-60VV is a globally certified and approved LPS Class I or Class II desktop power supply that provides nearly complete global coverage for world export markets. It features the flexibility of changeable input plugs and certified grounded Class I and non-grounded Class II off-the-shelf stock solutions.


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