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Five Reasons to Engage with an External Consultancy for Medical Device Design

Working with an experienced medical device design partner can save you time and money, avoid regulatory pitfalls, offer access to an experienced multi-disciplinary team and give you a fighting chance to bring your product to market.

Read the full article at Healthcare Matters UK: Five Reasons to Engage with an External Consultancy for Medical Device Design

Medical Device Manufacturing: From Concept to Market

Medical devices are the backbone of modern healthcare. From simple thermometers to implantable pacemakers and AI-driven diagnostic tools, these technologies extend life expectancy, improve patient outcomes, and empower clinicians.

The global medical device market is projected to surpass $600 billion within the next decade, driven by aging populations, chronic diseases, and the rise of personalised medicine. Yet, bringing a device from idea to market is anything but straightforward. Every step, from design and materials to regulatory approval and post-market monitoring, must balance innovation with safety, compliance, and cost.

This article explores the journey of medical device manufacturing, highlighting the processes, challenges, and future trends shaping this essential industry.

Read the full article at TestLabsUK: Medical Device Manufacturing: From Concept to Market

The Heart of Life Science on the Web

Glasgow-based companies MR CoilTech and Wideblue are collaborating with the University of Glasgow on developing advanced MRI scanning technology which has the potential to enhance research into the understanding and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Recently a new range of monoclonal anti-body drugs have been introduced which are intended to slow the progress of the disease by targeting clumps of the protein beta-amyloid which form plaques in the patient’s brain; plaques are a characteristic sign of Alzheimer’s disease. The new head coil MRI scanner technology may provide super-fine resolution images which can potentially identify these plaques and monitor effectiveness of treatment. The new technology could monitor the progress of patients taking these drugs, identify side effects and provide data on which patients could potentially benefit the most from these medications.

Read the full article at PharmiWeb: The Heart of Life Science on the Web

Alzheimer Researchers Take a Leap Forward with New Scanner Technology

Glasgow-based companies MR CoilTech and Wideblue are collaborating with the University of Glasgow on developing advanced MRI scanning technology which has the potential to enhance research into the understanding and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Read the full article at Technology Scotland: Glasgow Firms Help Alzheimer Researchers Take a Leap Forward with New Scanner Technology

Scanner Trial Could Improve Brain Tumour Treatment

Scientists at the University of Aberdeen and NHS Grampian have secured funding to generate never-before-seen brain tumour images with the aim of improving treatment.

MRI scanners were invented at the University of Aberdeen 50 years ago, but the new FCI scanner is the only one of its type used on patients anywhere in the world.

Read the full article at BBC news: Scanner Trial Could Improve Brain Tumour Treatment