HARTING AG - MID’s Post

Day 17: Metals in Medical Devices 🏥 Metals aren’t just for shiny jewelry or sturdy buildings—they also play a vital role in keeping us healthy! Let’s explore how metals help in medical devices and technology. Many medical tools and devices, like stethoscopes, surgical instruments, and implants, are made from special metals. For example, stainless steel is used for its strength and resistance to rust, making it perfect for surgical tools that need to stay clean and sharp. In addition, metals like titanium are used for implants, such as artificial hips and dental crowns. Titanium is lightweight, strong, and doesn’t react with the body, which makes it an excellent choice for devices that need to be safe and durable inside our bodies. So, the next time you see a doctor’s tool or hear about a medical device, remember that metals are working hard behind the scenes to help keep us healthy and safe! Curious about how metals are used in everyday gadgets and tools? Tomorrow, we’ll explore the role of metals in technology and electronics. Stay tuned for Day 18!

The recent release of the Apple iPhone 15 has brought a lot of attention to titanium, a remarkable metal that has actually been used in medical implants since the 1940s. It's fascinating how materials like titanium, which have been quietly supporting healthcare for years, can suddenly take the spotlight when they are adopted by new technologies. The integration of titanium into implants represents a blend of strength and biocompatibility in the medical field, and its use in the latest Apple product adds a modern, tech-savvy twist to its versatile applications. This convergence of medicine and technology signifies progress in both realms, and it's really exciting to see these two worlds coming together in such a meaningful way. https://lnkd.in/gCeMY5tx.

Case study: resolving #EMI and PCB routing issues in a medical optical scanner Our PCB design engineers worked on a medical circuit board for a healthcare device: an advanced optical scanner for ophthalmology. The primary objective of this project was to integrate an optical scanner with a PCB to control the scanner's movement in the X, Y, and Z directions. This integration enables the capture of detailed eye images. --- Read the case study to learn how we resolved EMI and circuit board routing issues in this medtech device. #pcblayout #pcbdesign #medicalpcb

Case study: resolving #EMI and PCB routing issues in a medical optical scanner Our PCB design engineers worked on a medical circuit board for a healthcare device: an advanced optical scanner for ophthalmology. The primary objective of this project was to integrate an optical scanner with a PCB to control the scanner's movement in the X, Y, and Z directions. This integration enables the capture of detailed eye images. --- Read the case study to learn how we resolved EMI and circuit board routing issues in this medtech device. #pcblayout #pcbdesign #medicalpcb

The ability to see and highlight critical details more easily in an #HMD like the #Apple #VisionPro or have #surgery-aiding software could improve #medical outcomes for all.

Check out one of our newest blog posts: An Overview of Medical Cable Assemblies #pgftech #harnessyourpower #cableassembly #medical #medicaldevice #pcb #pcba #boxbuild

🍎I love me some Apple products. And although Apple seems invincible to a degree, they make mistakes too! ⌚️Although Apple Watch sales only account for 5% of total sales, I can imagine this patent infringement issue was a pretty big hit to have to take watches off the shelves and hault sales. This goes back to my earlier post about Apple branching into medicine though; more and more their devices seem to be focusing on health and medicine. Although I love the heart rate and blood oxygen features, Apple has not gone the extra mile to get the certifications for a “true medical device” where the readings are accurate enough to qualify. As much as this is a hiccup, hopefully it will kick them into gear to find a more innovative way to measure blood oxygen with the watch, and finally bring blood pressure readings and body temperature to it! What health features can’t you live without on your wearable? Or better yet what features would you love to see in the near future?! Maybe we could somehow get bone density readings in 50 years time for orthopedic surgeons? 🧐😅 Article in the comments below!⬇️ #medicine #hospitals #healthcare #medicaldevices #spinesurgery #minimallyinvasive

The medical device industry is heavily reliant on advancements in PCB technology to generate the kind of life-saving innovations that improve patient care and guarantee better outcomes. Complex PCB component design, coupled with the availability of new composite materials, is driving the evolution of super-miniaturized medical devices and other highly sophisticated medical equipment and machinery. The how’s and why’s are explained in detail in this article, along with examples of innovative solutions provided by PCB Technologies. Read now>> https://bit.ly/3OXw2Mz #semiconductorindustry #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductors #semiconductortechnology #advancedpackaging #electronicsmanufacturing #pcbminiaturization #pcbmanufacturing

I love my gadgets and you can imagine when Apple announced the #applevisionpro as an eye surgeon I had to have it. l can see the Apple Vision Pro, with its advanced features and capabilities, contribute significantly to physicians especially ophthalmologists. I see it helping surgical training which can include simulations of surgeries or procedures, providing a risk-free environment for students to practice and hone their skills. I also see it enhancing learning experiences with a hands-on learning approach that is more effective than traditional textbooks or diagrams. It’s an exciting time to be a surgeon and I’m always excited when I get to incorporate new technology into my practice. #ophthalmology #innovation #training #virtualreality #education

Great review on the possibilities of flexible X-ray detectors by Dan Cathie of Silveray … Imagine…. what could the future look like, if flexible electronics, combined with thin high-efficiency X-ray conversion materials (semiconductor inks), could be used to develop conformable #xray detectors? No need to imagine anymore, and building on the technology it can be used beyond #patientcare and #radiology to non destructive testing #ndtinspection and border security…. Great innovation born from the Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) at the University of Surrey