The Challenge Fixtures are used in product development and manufacturing for a variety of purposes. Most commonly they are used as a holding or support device, ensuring that all components are assembled accurately and repeatably. […]
A recent article put out by Bloomberg predicts increase in medical device sales and innovation in 2021, after 2020 lull. With multiple Covid-19 vaccines currently being dispersed, companies are gearing up to make big moves […]
For Immediate Release MACK Molding and Southwestern Vermont Health Care Dive Deep in Search of Personal Protective Equipment BENNINGTON, VT—April 21, 2020—Mack Molding and Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) have partnered to develop an innovative […]
A Connecticut medical device manufacturer will produce ventilators for the state. Governor Ned Lamont has contracted with the company for the work. This comes as the Trump administration has turned down the state’s request for […]
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) From people in their homes to small businesses to major manufacturers, there’s a huge effort to make masks to protect against the coronavirus. Our Olivia Lyons shows you how one newly designed […]
Researchers at Yale New Haven Health System have devised a way to sterilize N95 respirator masks, which are currently in short supply due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of getting thrown away, the masks that […]
The FDA outlines very specific requirements for developing a medical device. These requirements necessitate a product development process that is conducted in a series of stages, where one stage must be completed before proceeding to […]
Researchers at Tohoku University, in Japan, have developed a smart contact lens that is self-moisturising to prevent dry eyes. The battery powered contact lens uses a special mechanism to maintain a layer of fluid between […]
A team of researchers at Penn State University have developed a wearable gas sensor that monitors the wearer’s health and environment. The sensor is an improvement on existing technology through the use of a self-heating […]
A team of researchers at Purdue university have developed a wearable device that will assist in making treatments easier and less expensive for patients experiencing swallowing disorders. The stickers on the sensor are disposable and […]