Medical device manufacturers are scrambling to create new products that tap into the home healthcare trend. They’re focusing on areas such as fall prevention, bed sore prevention, patient health records and remote patient monitoring.
Demand for at-home medical devices will skyrocket as soon as the telehealth field takes-off. According to a recent study conducted by InMedica, demand for home-use digital blood-glucose meters, blood pressure monitors, weight scales, pulse oximeters and peak flow meters will increase during the next three years.
For decades, American workers retired on or near their 65th birthday. But, many assemblers are retiring at a later age than their parents and grandparents.
Like it or not, green manufacturing activity continues to increase. Actions include everything from plantwide recycling programs to installing new energy-efficient lighting systems.
Assembly professionals are working harder than ever to make themselves indispensable in the workplace. They're also using social media sites to stay connected with colleagues and friends.
Engineers at Imperial College London are developing a composite material that can store and discharge electrical energy, but is also strong and lightweight enough to be used for car parts.
