Lessons from Medical Technology

Design engineers know that they can learn a lot by watching technical developments outside their own market, and a Desktop Engineering article underscores the many innovations coming out of the medical field. Simulation and analysis software tools, as well as widespread use of 3D printing, are transforming products ranging from respiratory devices to video endoscopes. Medical technology has led the way in such areas as biocompatible materials, imaging devices, and electrical stimulation. What fields do you follow for fresh ideas that could benefit your designs?

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