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Five Things IDTechEx Learned From the Cultured Meat Symposium 2020

The recent IDTechEx report, "Plant-Based and Cultured Meat 2020-2030", explores the technologies and market factors that are shaping this emerging industry. Here are five things IDTechEx learned from this recent event.

Ascend Performance Materials: Acteev Protect

Ascend Performance Materials, a nylon 6,6 producer, have developed the Acteev Protect antimicrobial technology for protection in face masks, filtration and apparel.

Microban

Part of Barr Brands International (BBI), Microban® is a global specialist in antimicrobial technologies and odour control solutions.

Addmaster

Addmaster is an additives company based in the UK. They have developed the Biomaster (antimicrobial), Scentmaster (fragrance) and Verimaster (anti-counterfeiting/verification) brands.

Shiok Meats

Shiok Meats is a Singaporean cultured meat company developing cultured seafood, initially focusing on shrimp and other crustaceans. At the Cultured Meat Symposium 2020, Shiok Meats CEO Sandhya Sriram gave an in-depth discussion of the company and its ambitions.

Implantable Neurostimulation System to Address Chronic Migraine

Salvia is developing an innovative neurostimulation solution for chronic migraine based on a novel device concept with unique benefits to both patients and physicians.

What Does the Future Hold for the Hearables Market?

The first electric hearing aid was created in 1898, and was arguably among the earliest examples of wearable tech. So it's fitting that, more than a century later, on- and in-ear technology is once again leading the way - this time as hearables, a sector now poised for substantial growth.

Artificial Intelligence to Predict Best Approach to Cancer Treatment

Researchers describe a new artificial intelligence system that not only matches tumors to the best drug combinations, but does so in a way that makes sense to humans.

Merck & Mammoth Biosciences to Scale New SARS-CoV-2 Test

Merck today announced a collaboration with Mammoth Biosciences Inc. for the development, scale-up and commercial production of Mammoth's CRISPR-based SARS CoV-2 diagnostic test.

Medtronic Venous Stent Receives U.S. FDA Approval

Medtronic plc, the global leader in medical technology, recently announced it has received U.S. FDA approval for the Abre™ venous self-expanding stent system.

Remote Electrical Neuromodulation FDA Clearance for Migrane Sufferers

Theranica announced that its Nerivio medical device has received Food and Drug Administration clearance for an expanded indication encompassing acute treatment of chronic migraine in people 18 years and older.

Innovotech

Innovotech is a biotechnology company specializing in antimicrobial testing. The company is developing a range of silver-based antimicrobial compounds for the medical devices industry. IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao interviewed Innovotech COO Dr Amin Omar and Innovotech Quality and Safety Director Dr Patricia Nadworny on 15 Oct 2020.

Impending Technological Innovations of AI in Medical Diagnostics

This article discusses key technological issues that AI image diagnostics companies face and provides a roadmap describing when and how they are likely to be overcome over the next decade, based on research conducted by IDTechEx in the report "AI in Medical Diagnostics 2020-2030: Image Recognition, Players, Clinical Applications, Forecasts".

LIVMOR Receives FDA Clearance for the World's First Prescriptible Wear

Availability of physician-prescribed cardiac monitoring system will significantly improve screening and treatment of atrial fibrillation and other chronic heart conditions.

First 3D Printed Non-Screw Based Cervical Stand-Alone Cage

Genesys Spine is pleased to announce the launch of the first 3D Printed Non-Screw Based Cervical Stand-Alone Cage in the United States.

Parker Hannifin (Indego exoskeleton)

Parker Hannifin have two exoskeletons on the market: Indego Therapy for use in rehabilitation centres and Indego Personal for personal use in the home.

Ekso Bionics

Ekso Bionics is one of the leading manufacturers of medical exoskeletons. The company released its newest exoskeleton, EksoNR, on the market in 2019 after receiving regulatory approval in the USA and Europe.

ReWalk Robotics

The company's ReStore ExoSuit is a powered, lightweight soft exo-suit intended for use in the rehabilitation of persons with lower limb disability due to stroke. It was first created at Harvard's Wyss Institute and is made of a soft wrap that is placed around the lower leg.

MyoMo

Myomo has developed MyoPro, a powered orthosis (brace) that may help restore function in arms and hands paralyzed by a stroke, brachial plexus injury (BPI), cerebral palsy or other neuromuscular disease or injury.

Flexible Electronics in Wearable Cardiac Monitoring Technologies

IDTechEx forecasts that flexible electronics in cardiac monitoring, deployed in electronic skin patches and electronic textiles, will be a $2 billion market in the year 2030.