In an industry which has been disrupted at scale by connected technologies, electronics are driving new waves of innovation in medical devices.
“Companies need to completely re-design their products in order to stay competitive”, said von Meiss as he talked the crowd through the many challenges of selecting and using electronic components in an increasingly miniaturised world.
The trends driving the need for electronics in medical devices include minimising patient trauma, more cost-effective therapy, more functionality, reduced size, portability, ease of use and connectivity, he said.