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Cleared vs. Approved: What Does the FDA Mean?

By AltaSim Technologies | November 3, 2025
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Ask a medical device engineer if their product is FDA “approved,” and you might see them twitch. That’s because, in […]

From Concept to Clearance: How Computational Modeling Accelerates Medical Device Development

By AltaSim Technologies | October 30, 2025
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Developing a medical device is no walk in the park. It’s more like a hike through regulatory mountains, clinical valleys, […]

Simulations That Stick: How In Silico Evidence Is Winning Over Regulators

By AltaSim Technologies | October 9, 2025
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Simulation has always been an engineer’s best friend. Now, it’s becoming a regulatory ally, too. From the FDA to the […]

Creating Knowledge with COMSOL: A Preview of My Keynote at the 2025 COMSOL Conference

By Kyle Koppenhoefer | September 26, 2025
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Over the past two decades, I have attended the COMSOL Conference, presented technical sessions, taught workshops, and participated in panel […]

Revolutionizing Post-Surgical Infection Treatment with Multiphysics Simulation

By Kyle Koppenhoefer | September 15, 2025
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Every year, hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. undergo life-changing knee replacement surgeries. These procedures, while meant to […]

Clean Implants, Zero Residue: Laser Ablation for Orthopedic Sterilization

By AltaSim Technologies | September 1, 2025
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Sterility is everything in the OR, and orthopedic implants are no exception. Whether it’s a hip prosthesis, spinal rod, or […]

Heart of the System: Designing MRI-Compatible Pacemakers Using Simulation

By AltaSim Technologies | August 22, 2025
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Pacemakers have long been a marvel of medical engineering, but for decades, they had one fatal flaw: MRI machines. Strong […]

Smarter Systems: Automatic Dosing in Closed-Loop Therapies

By AltaSim Technologies | August 8, 2025
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Automatic dosing isn’t just about saving time; it’s about saving lives with unparalleled precision and safety. From insulin delivery to […]

COMSOL Multiphysics vs. ANSYS: Selecting the Optimal Solution for Multiphysics Simulations

By Kyle Koppenhoefer | July 30, 2025
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When creating something built to last, it is imperative to have the right tool for the job. A four-year-old once […]

Mini, Mighty, Precis: Microfluidics and the Evolution of Insulin Pumps

By AltaSim Technologies | June 19, 2025
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Insulin pumps have come a long way from pager-sized clunkers. Today’s designs are slim, smart, and powered by microliters, not […]

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