19 Feb 2021

3D Printing Perovskites on Graphene Makes Next-Gen X-Ray Detectors
Scientists have developed a novel method for producing highly efficient X-ray detectors by using 3D aerosol jet-printing. The X-ray detectors can be easily integrated into standard microelectronics to considerably improve the performance of medical imaging devices.
External press release
26 Jan 2021

CE Mark for Breakthrough 24-7 Blood Pressure Monitoring System
Aktiia today announced the first 24-7, automated blood pressure monitoring system that easily and comfortably gathers data during the day and while sleeping. This groundbreaking medical innovation will now provide people and their physicians comprehensive insights into blood pressure patterns that will better inform the diagnosis and management of hypertension.
Update interview
2 Oct 2020

Delektre
This is an update with Antti Backman, CEO of Delektre. The company is involved in the printed and flexible electronics market, including a ring product using flexible, organic electronics to create a non-invasive optical sensing technique for a variety of physiological parameters.
Full profile interview
23 Jul 2020

Sunew
Sunew is a Brazilian company that manufactures OPV modules using R2R printing techniques. These are installed in multiple locations worldwide, with a focus on building integrated photovoltaics.
1 Jul 2020

Smartwatches as a Medical Device? Progress and Outlook from IDTechEx
Last week, Apple announced the latest features that will be added to the Apple Watch in watchOS 7. Amongst the range of updates were a series of new health app features, including new "mobility metrics" such as low-range cardio fitness, walking speed, stair-descent speed, stair-ascent speed, six-minute walk distance, double support time, step length, and asymmetry.
Background
20 May 2020

Delektre
Delektre is a Finnish company founded in 2010. The technology was originally developed for University Vaasa and University Hospital of Tempere, using a camera system to measure multiple signals.
External press release
13 May 2020

Aktiia Cuffless Blood Pressure Monitor Proven Accurate
Aktiia has developed a wrist-worn optical blood pressure monitor that can automatically take measurements around the clock without requiring a specific arm position.
External press release
24 Mar 2020

Aktiia Raises Funding for Cuffless Optical Blood Pressure Monitor
Aktiia, a Swiss-US startup that has developed an optical blood pressure monitor at the wrist, has raised an additional CHF 6 million in funding to bring its product to market.
Update interview
12 Feb 2020

CSEM
IDTechEx caught up with Jens Krauss, VP Systems at CSEM at CES 2020. They were showing some of their latest work and products on their booth. We discussed progress around several of their key patents, including optical heart rate, optical blood pressure and dry electrodes for cardiac monitoring.
Update
3 Dec 2019

Aktiia
Aktiia has developed an ambulatory blood pressure monitoring wrist-worn device.
Update
3 Dec 2019

Swiss Centre for Electronics and Microtechnology
The Swiss Centre for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM) is a Swiss R&D centre based in Neuchatel. It consists of approximately 400 people, 50 of whom operate in healthcare.