Is blockchain the solution as Covid-19 highlights medical device supply chain flaws?
In April, non-governmental organisation the World Economic Forum said businesses should use blockchain to improve their supply chains…
Analysis
Seven technological innovations coming forward to tackle Covid-19
07 May 20Virus-tracking software company BlueDot was one of the first organisations to alert governments and private businesses to Covid-19,…
Five key pieces of medical equipment being manufactured with 3D printing
06 May 20Innovators are constantly working to improve the 3D printing process, increasing the chances of it being used more…
UK government pulling support for ventilator projects signals global demand is declining, says analyst
01 May 20Earlier this week, the UK government announced it had pulled support for four devices made as part of…
How shortage of Covid-19 antibody testing kits can be eased by collaboration in UK biotech industry
29 Apr 20Scottish company Omega Diagnostics is one of several UK biotech firms collaborating with others to help increase antibody…
Meet the companies manufacturing face masks to plug coronavirus shortages
27 Apr 20Companies ranging from Gucci to Fiat Chrysler are doing their bit in the fight against coronavirus by manufacturing…
Face mask regulations explained: Comparing surgical and respirator masks
24 Apr 20All medical face mask regulations are designed to oversee how effectively products protect users against the transmission of…
Covid-19 testing kits: What are they, who makes them, and why are there shortages?
17 Apr 20Potential shortages of key chemical ingredients, as well as the physical components of testing kits, have been highlighted…
How to build a ventilator: Alarm systems and disposable materials
16 Apr 20In an effort to upscale the global ventilator supply, many governments have asked manufacturers in other industries to…
How digital biomarkers could help doctors battle against coronavirus
16 Apr 20Kinsa Health, Oura and Medopad are using existing technology to produce data that can be used by healthcare…