Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, highlights a new appointment to boost medical research. The government has taken a major step to accelerate the discovery of life-saving drugs and devices and to drive invest
Global MedTech company Smith+Nephew has announced the acquisition of Integrity Orthopaedics, a US‑based early‑stage commercial developer of Tendon Seam, an innovative rotator cuff repair (RCR) system designed to significantly reduce re‑tear rates and improve patient outcomes. The acquisition represe
Ensera Design, an award-winning healthcare product innovation consultancy with studios in the UK and USA, has announced the expansion of its UK leadership team to support its continued growth and evolving client needs. Maartje Pel joins as Research and Design Director, and Ben Arlett has been promo
A major international research project is underway to test whether a finger prick-style blood test could be used to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. The trial, run as a part of the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP)‘s Bio-Hermes-002 study, is looking at three proteins in the blood that a
LaserLinc, a leader in precision measurement and inspection technology, has announced a brand evolution that reflects the company’s continued focus on innovation and customer success. Featuring a modernised logo and refreshed visual identity, the company says the update marks LaserLinc’s progression
MGS, a global leader in end-to-end healthcare solutions, has announced the launch of the A.i.r. Platform, a groundbreaking customisable auto-injector platform designed to meet the diverse needs of patients, Pharmaceutical innovators and healthcare providers. Built around an adaptable core engine (wi
The Micro Component Group (MCG) will exhibit at MD&M West in Anaheim, 3-5 February 2026, and invites engineers and OEMs to visit Booth 1587 to explore how next-generation photo-chemical etching (PCE) is enabling smaller, cleaner, and more reliable metal components for tomorrow’s medical devices. As
BVI, a global leader in the ophthalmic device market, has announced the appointment of Jim Hollingshead as President & Chief Executive Officer. Hollingshead succeeds Shervin Korangy, who will continue to serve as an advisor to BVI and begin a new role as senior advisor to TPG Capital. Hollingshead
Penumbra, Inc. has announced the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Boston Scientific will acquire Penumbra in a cash and stock transaction that values Penumbra at 374 USD per share, reflecting an enterprise value of approximately 14.5 billion USD. “Penumbra is a well-est
2026 will mark a major turning point for NHS procurement, with value-based procurement (VBP) set to be rolled out across NHS England, transforming the way medical technologies are assessed and purchased. That is the message from health policy lobbyist Chris Whitehouse of Whitehouse Communications, w
Integrating AI into medical software has the potential to enhance diagnosis, personalise treatments and streamline workflows. However, AI outputs must be regulated to ensure they are accurate and safe. As medical AI rapidly advances, frameworks must evolve just as fast, creating challenges and oppor
MARS Bioimaging, a New Zealand–based medical device company specialising in portable spectral photon-counting CT scanners for point-of-care diagnosis and clinical research, has closed an oversubscribed 15 million NZD (New Zealand Dollar) Series A round. New Zealand-based venture capital firm Pacifi
