SK Hynix opens a flash R&D center in Taiwan

The company will strengthen global R&D competence and customer support by adding the R&D center in Taiwan

Restoring the sense of touch during laparoscopy

A team of engineers and doctors has developed a new wireless capsule that can give surgeons back their sense of touch when performing minimally invasive surgery

3,218 exhibitors show their innovative power at K 2013

K 2013 opens today, 16 October; 3,218 exhibitors from 59 countries present their latest developments in all segments of the industry.

Biotech event this November in Beijing

Washington Governor Jay Inslee to keynote the BIO Convention in China 2013

Anesthesiologist do’s and don’ts in ‘Choosing Wisely’ initiative

American Society of Anesthesiologists releases list of dentifies five targeted, evidence-based recommendations that can support conversations between patients and physicians about what care is really necessary

Technological breakthrough for skin regeneration

Researchers demonstrate new multimodal optical microscopy technology that when coupled with advanced image co-registration algorithms, can account for soft-tissue deformations that may occur over the time-course of weeks and months

NMT partners with Stelin in anti-cancer drug clinical trial

NanoMaterials Technology (NMT) Singapore signs clinical trial material supply agreement for anti-cancer drug with CHRISTUS Stehlin Foundation for Cancer Research

Scarless tissue generation via short pulsed electric fields

High voltage, short pulsed electric fields, used for disinfection and solid tumor destruction, selectively damage cell membranes, while preserving overall tissue structure, a phenomenon that may be a key factor in scarless tissue regeneration

Active pouch for safe transport, disposal of drugs

Sirane’s active pouches a solution to potentially fatal problem

K 2013: Strong encouragement for the younger generation

Once again, K puts strong emphasis on encouraging young people to enter the profession through its range of activities scheduled throughout the show’s duration.

K 2013: Global plastics consumption to grow 4% p.a. until 2016

In his presentation on 10 October, Ulrich Reifenh?user, Chairman of the Exhibitors’ Council K 2013, provides an overview of the regional growth and distribution of the plastics industry.

ESA presents printed metal parts fit for space

The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to showcase complex printed parts made of metal that can withstand temperatures at 1000°C – fit for space and the most demanding applications on Earth.