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ECIA To Partner With FIRST Robotics Competition

Nov 28 2011 | PubGet

The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) is proud to announce that it will partner with For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) to support the FIRST Robotics Competition. 

In the Spotlight: New Materials, and How They are Processed and Tested

Jul 20 2011 | Articles

Due to a vibrant and growing global health market and increased competition between manufacturers, the importance of medical technology has significantly enlarged. As a result, there is more international interest in COMPAMED, the leading international trade fair for the suppliers’ market in medical manufacturing. Held in Germany this coming November, COMPAMED 2011 will once again cover the entire medical technology supply chain. To prepare for the trade fair, the COMPAMED Spring Convention was held in May. This year's participants focused on new materials, how they are processed and handled, and their use in medical devices.

Innovations in Medical Imaging: Two Devices in One are the Trend

Sep 2 2010 | Articles

Two devices in one – that is one of the mega trends in imaging diagnostics. The spectrum ranges from a combination of positron emission tomography (PET) with MRI or computer tomography to a combination of ultrasound with endoscopy. At MEDICA 2010, World Forum for Medicine - International Trade Fair and Congress, to be held from November 17 – 20, 2010 in Düsseldorf, Germany, medical technology companies and congress speakers will focus on innovative hybrid procedures such as endosonography and its application in the daily clinical routine. Use of these so-called hybrid procedures is increasing, primarily on cancer patients.

MEDICA 2010 Presents the Ultrasound Trends: Hot Waves Against Tumors and Undesirable “Love Handles”

Sep 2 2010 | Articles

Ultrasound allows physicians to do much more than just diagnoses. Sound waves have long been used for therapy, for instance for patients with malignant tumours and too much hip fat. What is possible using ultrasound will again be one of the main topics at MEDICA 2010, World Forum for Medicine - International Trade Fair and Congress, to be held from November 17 – 20, 2010 in Düsseldorf, Germany. With more than 4,000 exhibitors from over 60 countries, it is the world’s largest international medical trade fair and congress. While the latest developments in ultrasound technology will be shown within the framework of the trade fair, many of the speakers at the accompanying congress will present the various application options, for instance in oncology. There will again be practice-oriented sonography courses as well.

Goodbye Back Pain – With Strength Training Machines, Bandages and Scalpel

Sep 2 2010 | Articles

MEDICA 2010 presents innovative treatment options For people suffering from back pain, good advice is often hard to find and expensive to boot. Back pain is a disease of great medical and economic significance. Back pain diagnostics and therapy is therefore an important topic at MEDICA 2010, World Forum for Medicine - International Trade Fair and Congress, to be held from November 17 – 20, 2010 in Düsseldorf, Germany. With more than 4,000 exhibitors from over 60 countries, it is the world’s largest international medical trade fair and congress. In addition to tried and true diagnostic and therapeutic options, many new approaches and developments – from innovative orthotic devices or bandages to muscle strengthening therapies and implants for spine surgeons – will be presented at the trade fair and congress.

MDT Forum

Jul 8 2010 | News

The MDT community forum is a great location to discuss new trends, share tips, give opinions, and exchange ideas.

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