October 2022 Published by SAE Media Group n COLUMN 4 From the Editor Leading International Trade Fair DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY 14-17 NOVEMBER 2022 Member of n FEATURES 6 How Extended Reality Is Transforming Surgery 10 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics for Non-Disposable Medical Devices - A Voice from Industry Collaboration Through the COVID-19 Pandemic 16 Additive Manufacturing: Creating the Next Generation of Orthopedic Implants Close in on the cutting edge Imaging and diagnostics/medical equipment and devices www.medica.de/MEDTECH2 19 SHOW PREVIEW: Biosensors for Medical Wearables 24 SHOW PREVIEW: MD&M Minneapolis n TECH BRIEFS 39 AI-Enabled Optical Fiber Sensor Device Monitors Brain Injury 40 Ultrathin Dental Camera Inspired by Insect-Eye Structure 41 Building Better Gas-Phase Biosensors for Fight Against Diseases 42 Powering an 'Arm' with Air Could Be Mighty Handy n DEPARTMENTS 37 R&D Roundup 44 New Products & Services 47 Advertisers Index n ON THE COVER Additive Manufacturing (AM) is an exciting technology being explored for use in the medical device landscape. From improved patient outcomes to point-of-care manufacturing, 3D printing offers a host of benefits that promise to transform the orthopedic implant industry once fully implemented. For medical companies to leverage this novel manufacturing technology, extensive materials testing will be needed in order to validate new processes and prove that their products are functionally comparable (or superior to) those made with traditional processes. To learn how to implement a highly adaptable materials testing program in order to realize the full potential of additively manufactured orthopedic implants, read the article on page 16. (Credit: Adobe Stock/Monstar Studio) 2 www.medicaldesignbriefs.com Medical Design Briefs, October 2022 2022-09-08 Medica 2022_International_Medtech_85,725 x 244,475 _Medical Design Briefs_4c_9876http://info.hotims.com/82326-754 http://www.medicaldesignbriefs.com