Commercial Traction Builds for Cerca Magnetics Brain Scanner; New Mobile Lab for the Military to Assess Impact of Explosives
Cerca Magnetics, the British developer of a wearable brain scanner using quantum sensors to measure neural activity, is gaining traction commercially with recent investment funding, a military-backed project and continued placements. The scanner uses an array of optically pumped magnetometers positioned into a flexible helmet.
Microrobots Carrying Medicine Find their Way Magnetically Through the Bloodstream
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a microrobot capable of transporting drugs to specific locations within the body, with the potential for use in hospitals in the near future. A magnetic navigation system enables reliable control in the bloodstream and in complex brain structures. The technology has been successfully tested in realistic vessel models and in large animals and could pave the way for novel therapies in the future, particularly for strokes.
Tech Tips: Benefits of Custom Magnetics for DC-to-DC Voltage Converters, as Explained by Velatron
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When you’re building a DC-to-DC converter, off-the-shelf magnetics feel like an easy choice. Here are the 9 big reasons why using custom engineered magnetic components makes all the difference in modern DC-to-DC designs.
MED-EL Cochlear Implant FDA-Approved for Young Children
Austrian hearing aid company MED-EL has received U.S. Food & Drug Administration approval for expanded use of its cochlear implants in young children, marking a significant step forward for adoption of the devices which rely on magnets and magnetic technology in several ways for their innovative functionality.
