Simulation

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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Democratizing simulation: Making advanced engineering tools accessible to more engineers

At AltaSim Technologies, we believe in a simple but powerful idea: more engineers using simulation more often while obtaining credible results. This is our working definition of the democratization of engineering simulation, a term gaining attention across industries. Technically, it refers to the significant expansion of simulation use by a broader range of users, especially

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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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Dialysis Devices of Tomorrow: Wearable, Smart, and Less Intrusive

Dialysis, a process that has remained largely unchanged since the 1960s, is on the brink of a significant transformation. Simulation technology is playing a crucial role in this evolution, empowering engineers to pioneer more compact, wearable, and adaptive dialysis solutions. Shrinking the Machine Traditional hemodialysis machines are massive, require fixed infrastructure, and rely on trained

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From Bench to Binary: How In Silico Modeling Is Transforming Medical Product Development

Medical device design isn’t what it used to be, and thank goodness for that. Gone are the days when trial and error in the lab consumed months (or years) of development. Today, “in silico” modeling is changing the game for engineers developing microfluidic devices and MRI-compatible systems. And at the heart of it all? Simulation

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