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

Pacemakers have long been a marvel of medical engineering, but for decades, they had one fatal flaw: MRI machines. Strong magnetic fields and radiofrequency (RF) energy can heat leads, distort images, or cause dangerous malfunctions. That’s no longer acceptable. Today, engineers must design pacemakers to be MRI-safe, and simulation is their most powerful tool. The […]

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Smarter Systems: Automatic Dosing in Closed-Loop Therapies

Automatic dosing isn’t just about saving time; it’s about saving lives with unparalleled precision and safety. From insulin delivery to chemotherapy to hormone therapy, closed-loop systems are bringing precision medicine to the bedside and beyond. And it’s simulation that plays a crucial role in validating these systems, ensuring their safety and efficacy. Closed-Loop 101 In

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

Insulin pumps have come a long way from pager-sized clunkers. Today’s designs are slim, smart, and powered by microliters, not milliliters. At the core? Microfluidics, the epitome of precision in insulin delivery. Engineers using COMSOL Multiphysics are not just using simulation, they are leveraging it to perfect fluid dynamics, sensor integration, and closed-loop control in

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Breathing Easy: How Infant Respiratory Devices Are Getting Smaller, Smarter, and Safer

In neonatal intensive care, every millimeter and every millisecond counts. That’s why the next generation of infant respiratory devices is going compact, connected, and computational. Wearables and liquid atomization technologies are revolutionizing neonatal care, and it’s the dedicated work of engineers utilizing COMSOL Multiphysics that is at the forefront of this transformation, inspiring a new

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Thermomechanical fatigue in electronics: Why it matters and what you can do about it

Join us for a webinar June 5, where we’ll delve into the crucial role of electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, materials specialists, and design managers in understanding and addressing thermomechanical fatigue in electrical components. Your expertise is vital in this field, and we look forward to exploring these real-world challenges with you. In a world increasingly

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Smarter Wound Care: The Science Behind Modern Wound Irrigation and Liquid Atomization

Chronic wounds cost the U.S. healthcare system more than $25 billion annually, and improper irrigation is a major culprit. However, the advent of simulation in medtech engineering has led to the development of cost-effective, safer, and more efficient wound care tools. These tools model fluid dynamics, spray patterns, and pump efficiency in silico, thereby reducing

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Unlocking Innovation: The Benefits of Multiphysics Simulations in the Medical Device Industry

The medical device industry stands at the intersection of innovation and regulation, where the demand for safer, more effective products is constantly growing. In this complex landscape, multiphysics simulations have emerged as a game-changing tool, enabling companies to develop, test, and refine devices with unmatched precision and efficiency. By simulating the interactions of various physical

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Zapped with Precision: How Laser Ablation Is Changing Minimally Invasive Medicine

Laser ablation is becoming the go-to technique for minimally invasive procedures ranging from tumor removal to cardiac arrhythmia correction. However, designing safe and precise ablation devices, especially those compatible with MRI, is no small feat. Here’s where the invaluable expertise of COMSOL engineers becomes crucial. Why Laser Ablation? Unlike traditional thermal or chemical ablation, laser

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Powering the Impossible — In Situ Battery Charging in Pacemakers and Implants

Rechargeable smartphones are great. Rechargeable hearts? Now that’s impressive. In situ battery charging for implantable medical devices, such as pacemakers, orthopedic stimulators, and neuroprosthetics, is rapidly evolving. And COMSOL engineers are on the front lines, using simulation to design devices that safely recharge inside the body without invasive procedures. The Challenge: Small Devices, Big Constraints

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Wearables and the Future of Glucose Monitoring — A Day in the Life of a Smart Patient

It’s 7 a.m.. Your patient wakes up. Her wearable automatically syncs her glucose data with her insulin pump, which discreetly adjusts her basal rate for the day. No finger sticks, no alerts, no drama. Just competent, seamless care, powered by real-time data and robust simulation. For medical device engineers, this vision isn’t futuristic. It’s fast

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