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  • Detailed 3D rendering of human facial muscles. A visual guide to the complex anatomy of the face and neck.

    Tissue Simulation: Advances for Next-Gen Medical Devices

    Today, 85% of the top 50 healthcare companies use Computational Modeling and Simulation (CM&S) to develop their products and processes. Whether it’s refining overall device parameters or optimizing critical requirements, engineering simulations help reduce development timelines and enhance design exploration.

  • A man in a checkered shirt stands and points to a 3D CAD model displayed on a large monitor. The model shows the internal layout of a device with visible components and structural details in purple and white. To the left of the man, bold black text reads “Why Front-End Research matters,” with a large red arrow curving up toward the screen. The background is a clean white, emphasizing the visual focus on the monitor and text.

    Contextual Inquiry in MedTech: Observe Before You Build

    Paul Charlebois and Eric Olson explore how contextual inquiry in MedTech drives smarter product design. By observing how users interact with devices in real settings, product teams can gather early insights that shape usability, adoption, and safety—long before development begins.

  • A glowing 3D holographic display of a joint replacement procedure, showing the integration of an orthopedic implant with surrounding bone structures, surrounded by recovery data and mobility improvement charts.

    Regulatory Clearance through Computational Simulation: Industry Opinion, FDA Strategy, & Successful Case Studies

    Computational Modeling and Simulation (CM&S) for medical devices has become a pivotal tool across the medical device industry, complementing and often enhancing traditional bench testing and clinical studies.

  • Illustration of suppository drug delivery method. Rectangular blister pack of suppositories, which are making a comeback in drug delivery, on a blue background with one suppository placed outside the packaging. Large bold text reads 'What a comeback!' with a red arrow pointing toward the suppositories, suggesting renewed interest or relevance.

    Suppository Drug Delivery Is Making a Comeback

    Nick and Nigel discuss an often-overlooked but increasingly relevant form of drug delivery: suppositories. While typically considered old-fashioned, suppositories are experiencing a resurgence in modern MedTech thanks to their versatility, systemic absorption benefits, and emerging formulation technologies.

  • X-ray image of a human chest showing bones in high contrast. A visible electronic device, likely a pacemaker or implant, is located in the upper left chest area. A bold red arrow points to the device with a label in black and white text reading “definitely not bone.”

    Why Barium Sulfate Is a MedTech Powerhouse

    Mark and Ariana explore the surprising versatility of barium sulfate—a material used widely in both diagnostic procedures and medical device manufacturing. While many recognize it as the contrast agent you drink before an X-ray, it’s also a key additive that enhances plastic components across the healthcare industry.

  • Gloved hand holding a test tube filled with red liquid, with a large red arrow pointing at the tube on a blue gradient background.

    Alzheimer’s Blood Test for Early Detection

    We explore a groundbreaking shift in how Alzheimer’s disease may soon be diagnosed. Instead of relying on invasive spinal taps or costly PET scans, researchers have developed a blood test that detects key proteins associated with the disease—offering a more accessible and patient-friendly screening method.

  • A bearded man in a denim shirt uses a handheld breathalyzer device. To the left, bold text reads: "How Breath Testing REALLY works," with the word "REALLY" emphasized in bright purple.

    Breath Testing in Medical Devices: From Impairment to Gut Health

    We explore how breath testing in medical devices is transforming diagnostics. Mark Drlik walks through how this technology supports everything from roadside impairment detection to gastrointestinal analysis.

  • A transparent capsule-shaped ingestible medical device is shown on the right, revealing internal electronics, circuits, and components. On the left, bold purple text reads “Ingestible Medical Devices” against a clean white background.

    Ingestible Capsules: Future of GI Diagnostics and Drug Delivery

    Mark Drlik and Ariana Wilson introduce the fascinating world of ingestible capsules—tiny, swallowable medical devices that are revolutionizing gastrointestinal health monitoring and targeted therapy.

  • A gloved hand holds a syringe near the palm of another hand, which has a white grid drawn on it. The needle is poised to inject at the intersection of the lines. The background is plain white, drawing focus to the skin and procedural markings.

    Precision in Practice: Exploring Esthetic Drug Delivery

    While most people think of Botox as a simple beauty treatment, there’s a surprising amount of engineering, anatomy, and precision behind the process.