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Kistler to showcase AI-supported automated quality control in injection molding for medtech

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Quality assurance in medical technology is undergoing a radical change: away from random sampling and toward automated 100 percent inspection.

This involves automated quality control of each individual part using AI-supported calculation of key product characteristics.

The inspection is based on data, such as cavity pressure, which is taken directly from the injection molding tool. Such innovations will be showcased by Kistler at K 2025 (Düsseldorf, October 8-15, hall 10 / booth F51). [Read more…] about Kistler to showcase AI-supported automated quality control in injection molding for medtech

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and HSE partner to develop new lab tech

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Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher company and a specialist in laboratory automation and innovation, says it is “redefining nucleic acid quantification” through a strategic collaboration with Hombrechtikon Systems Engineering, a Swiss provider of customized automation and engineering solutions for the life sciences and diagnostics sectors.

This partnership updates and miniaturizes traditional nucleic acid quantification, powered by an automation-first approach that integrates high-throughput liquid handling directly into molecular biology workflows.

By streamlining critical processes – from normalization to yield characterization – it bridges existing workflow gaps and empowers real-time, data-driven decision-making within a unified platform. [Read more…] about Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and HSE partner to develop new lab tech

Otsaw wins contract to expand healthcare robotics across US

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Otsaw, a developer of autonomous robotics and operations-technology healthcare solutions, has received a contract from Vizient, the largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company in the United States.

This agreement grants Otsaw expanded access to Vizient’s vast network of US health system clients, including over 65 percent of the nation’s acute care providers, 97 percent of academic medical centers, and a broad range of community, pediatric, and non-acute healthcare facilities.

Otsaw has successfully completed Vizient’s rigorous evaluation and due diligence process, giving healthcare providers confidence in the quality, safety, and value of Otsaw’s autonomous robotics solutions. [Read more…] about Otsaw wins contract to expand healthcare robotics across US

Multiply Labs reduces costs by 74 percent using Universal Robots

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Multiply Labs, a robotics company, has developed a new robotic biomanufacturing cluster that achieves “a 74 percent cost reduction” for life-saving cell therapies.

This breakthrough, published in peer-reviewed studies with UCSF, leverages collaborative robot arms from Universal Robots (UR), promising to transform how these complex treatments are produced.

As UR’s first official partner in the cell and gene therapy sector, Multiply Labs’ robotically automated manufacturing processes will significantly expand patient access to therapies currently priced between $300,000 and $2 million per dose. [Read more…] about Multiply Labs reduces costs by 74 percent using Universal Robots

What is Robotics in Healthcare? Top AI Use Cases, Benefits and Challenges

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The rise of custom healthcare software development services has accelerated the adoption of robotics in medicine. What was once seen as futuristic is now a daily reality in many hospitals worldwide.

Robots assist in delicate surgeries, support patients during rehabilitation, disinfect hospital spaces, and even help doctors consult remotely.

By combining AI, machine learning, and advanced engineering, healthcare robotics is reshaping medical practices, making them safer, faster, and more efficient. [Read more…] about What is Robotics in Healthcare? Top AI Use Cases, Benefits and Challenges

Chinese company developing humanoid robot to give birth: Breakthrough or dystopian nightmare?

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A Chinese technology company has unveiled plans to create the world’s first humanoid robot capable of carrying a pregnancy to full term and giving birth to a human child.

The firm, Kaiwa Technology, led by Dr Zhang Qifeng in Guangzhou, says it intends to launch a working prototype as soon as 2026.

The robot, essentially an artificial womb wrapped in a humanoid form, is being described as a potential lifeline for couples struggling with infertility. But it has also prompted horror and disbelief, with critics calling it “dehumanising” and “a violation of human ethics”. [Read more…] about Chinese company developing humanoid robot to give birth: Breakthrough or dystopian nightmare?

The Role of AI And Robotics in Modern Pharmacy Practice

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As pharmacies adapt to the demands of a digital-first world, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are reshaping nearly every aspect of the profession.

From automating repetitive tasks to enabling more personalized patient care, these technologies are no longer futuristic – they’re foundational.

With the expansion of these tools comes a need for updated training and an agile mindset among pharmacy technicians. [Read more…] about The Role of AI And Robotics in Modern Pharmacy Practice

Zimmer Biomet acquires robotic surgery company Monogram Technologies for $177 million

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Zimmer Biomet, a medical technology company, and Monogram Technologies, an orthopedic robotics company, has entered into a definitive agreement for Zimmer Biomet to acquire all outstanding shares of stock of Monogram for an upfront payment of $4.04 per share in cash, corresponding to an equity value of approximately $177 million and an enterprise value of approximately $168 million.

Monogram common stockholders will also receive a non-tradeable contingent value right (CVR) entitling the holder to receive up to $12.37 per share of common stock in cash if certain product development, regulatory and revenue milestones are achieved through 2030.

The respective boards of directors of Zimmer Biomet and Monogram have unanimously approved the proposed transaction. [Read more…] about Zimmer Biomet acquires robotic surgery company Monogram Technologies for $177 million

MMI’s robotic microsurgery system integrates two new technologies

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Medical Microinstruments, a robotics company developing increasing treatment options and improving clinical outcomes for patients with complex conditions, has revealed details of “the first clinical use of two new technologies that expand the potential of robotic-assisted microsurgery: the NanoWrist dissection instruments and the Synaptix Digital Surgery Platform”.

Performed by The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London, a leading cancer center, the case marks a significant milestone in the evolution of robotic-assisted microsurgery, enabling precise tissue dissection and integrated digital workflow for the first time with the Symani Surgical System.

The NanoWrist dissection instruments include scissors and forceps and are the world’s first fully wristed robotic instruments designed specifically for dissection in open microsurgery. [Read more…] about MMI’s robotic microsurgery system integrates two new technologies

Mendaera receives FDA clearance for handheld robotic system for ultrasound-guided needle placement

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Mendaera, a healthcare technology company focused on developing robotics that can be deployed universally in medicine, has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its handheld robotic system, Focalist.

The novel system is designed to simplify and enhance the precision of ultrasound-guided needle placement – a technically demanding procedure performed across many specialties and care settings. The company is commencing a limited launch with select medical institutions with an initial focus in urology.

Image-guided procedures involving the placement of needles or other common interventional instruments are a cornerstone of medical care, used in hundreds of millions of patient encounters globally each year. [Read more…] about Mendaera receives FDA clearance for handheld robotic system for ultrasound-guided needle placement