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Lab in a needle could revolutionise mobile testing
Researchers at Houston Methodist, along with collaborators at two major Singapore institutions, have developed a lab in a needle device that could provide instant results to routine lab tests, accelerating treatment and diagnosis by days. This single, self-contained medical device will be effective, for example, in quickly detecting liver toxicity which is a common side effect of chemotherapy.
RFID reader IC enables rugged handheld scanner
ams has announced that the 1153, a rugged, wearable RFID scanner made by Technology Solutions Limited, uses the highly-integrated, low-power AS3993 reader IC. The small, light 1153 Bluetooth Wearable RAIN (UHF) RFID Reader, which measures 10.2x5.5x5.6cm and weighs just 157g, has a palm strap so it can easily be worn on the back of the user’s hand, as well as an anchor point for attachment to a tablet computer.
Transforming healthcare with technology
In conjunction with the North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, bITjAM is working to design and develop new technological innovations to aid suffers of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). MCI describes conditions consisting of problems with cognitive brain functions such as day-to-day thinking, remembering, language and visuospatial skills.
Valtronic to attend Medtech & Pharma Platform
Contract manufacturer Valtronic has announced that it will attend the upcoming Medtech & Pharma Platform conference and tabletop exhibition, scheduled to take place 22nd to 23rd October in Zurich. Valtronic will showcase its latest solutions for globally-based medical device and pharmacologic companies.
Medical power supply comes in small size
Designed for medical applications, the high power density (12.5W/in3) PRL1103 series of 300W switching power supplies offer single output ranging from 12 to 60VDC and dual outputs of 5, 12 and 24V optional combinations with a broad range of standard options to meet customer specific requirements.
Empowering the Internet of Things
How energy harvesting and 3D printing could enable the Internet of Sensors. By Andreas Schneider, Chief Marketing Officer, EnOcean GmbH
The dawn of a new era
Wireless technology now goes far beyond cable replacement, as Joakim Lindh, Applications Manager for HID and Automotive solutions within the Bluetooth Smart business at Texas Instruments, explains.
Making the skies a safer place to fly
Improving air traffic safety now demands the automatic detection of simultaneous transmissions. By Mathias Erhard, Head of Development, Rohde & Schwarz
Miniature cable assemblies up to 6GHz
Fairview Microwave introduces a recent family of ultra-miniature UMCX, WMCX and HMCX32 cable assemblies. Commonly used to connect an external antenna to a mini-PCB, these flexible micro-coax jumpers offer operation from DC to 6GHz, which are suitable for use in wireless communications systems. Additional wireless applications include antennas for GPS and other radio systems, WiFi, WLAN, Bluetooth, ZigBee, LTE, mini-PCI and PDA/PCS/cellular handse...
Transportation embedded computer for vehicle, railway & marine markets
Axiomtek has launched tBOX810-838-FL, its fanless embedded box PC certified with eMark, ISO7637, EN50155, EN50121 and IEC60945 for a variety of transportation applications. The advanced embedded computer tBOX810-838-FL could meet the diverse needs of transportation industry, such as in-vehicle, rolling stock and marine market.