Peace of mind for elderly loved ones is a goal for many families. Assisted living provides more than just assistance; it nurtures the independence of residents in a comfortable setting. This alternative is still a favorite among those looking for a smart solution for the long term. [Read more…] about What Makes Assisted Living a Smart Long-Term Choice
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Fortis Nagarbhavi launches next generation Mako Robotic technology for knee joint replacements
Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi has announced the launch of the Next Generation Mako Robotic System (Mako TKA 2.0), marking a transformative leap in knee joint replacement surgery in Karnataka. The Mako Robotic System represents the latest frontier in robot-assisted knee replacement surgery, integrating CT-based 3D modelling, AI-enabled surgical planning and haptic-guided robotic-arm assistance.
Designed to achieve sub-millimeter accuracy, the Mako system enables superior implant positioning while preserving healthy bone and soft tissue. This precision translates into reduced post-operative pain, faster recovery, improved functional outcomes, and long-term joint stability, significantly enhancing the patient experience.
Speaking at the launch, Ms. Sudha Rani, renowned South Indian actress said: “It’s heartening to see world-class medical technology is now accessible in our city. The MAKO Robotic‑Arm Assisted Surgery System represents a major leap forward for patients, offering safer surgeries and faster recovery than ever before. My heartfelt congratulations to the entire team at Fortis Hospital Nagarbhavi for bringing such advanced care to the community.” [Read more…] about Fortis Nagarbhavi launches next generation Mako Robotic technology for knee joint replacements
FDA approves Flow Neuroscience’s at-home brain stimulation treatment for depression
Flow Neuroscience has announced FDA approval of their breakthrough Flow at-home brain-stimulation device for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). FDA approval marks the first time in history American clinicians are able to prescribe a novel at-home non-drug therapy as both a stand-alone and an adjunctive treatment for adults with moderate to severe depression.
Currently, depression affects more than 20 million US adults, a 60 percent increase over the last decade. Around a third of these patients are not responsive to antidepressants, and many stop treatment because of side effects such as sexual dysfunction, weight gain, a sense of feeling emotionally blunted, and many others. [Read more…] about FDA approves Flow Neuroscience’s at-home brain stimulation treatment for depression
MMI wins FDA clearance and completes first US clinical use of robotic microsurgical dissection instruments with Symani
Medical Microinstruments, a robotics company dedicated to expanding treatment options and improving outcomes for patients with complex conditions, has announced that it received US Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for its NanoWrist Scissors and Forceps indicated for soft tissue dissection.
This clearance enables delicate tissue manipulation and dissection in robotic microsurgery, expanding the role of the Symani Surgical System beyond anastomosis to include additional critical steps in complex surgery.
The first US clinical use of the cleared instruments was recently completed at Tampa General Hospital (TGH), home to an established microsurgical robotics program. The lymphovenous bypass (LVB) procedure, leveraging the full capabilities of Symani, represents the world’s first fully robotic-assisted microsurgical operation from initial incision to skin closure. [Read more…] about MMI wins FDA clearance and completes first US clinical use of robotic microsurgical dissection instruments with Symani
SS Innovations applies for FDA approval for its Mantra robotic surgical system
SS Innovations, a developer of innovative surgical robotic technologies, has submitted a 510(k) premarket notification to the US Food and Drug Administration for the SSI Mantra surgical robotic system for multiple specialty procedure types, including: general, urological, colorectal, gynecological, and cardiac surgery.
Dr Sudhir Srivastava, chairman CEO of SS Innovations, says: “Our submission of a 510(k) premarket notification to the FDA marks an important milestone in our strategic plan to introduce the Company’s advanced, cost-efficient SSi Mantra surgical robotic system to the US market.
“Given its affordability, differentiated technology, and proven performance across our existing global installations, we believe the SSi Mantra represents a highly compelling option for hospitals and surgeons in the United States, especially those serving underserved patient communities.” [Read more…] about SS Innovations applies for FDA approval for its Mantra robotic surgical system
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences introduces new automated liquid handler
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher company and a specialist in laboratory automation and innovation, says it is making liquid handling research “more accessible” with the launch of the Biomek i3 Benchtop Liquid Handler.
Purpose-built for low- to medium-throughput workflows, the Biomek i3 Benchtop Liquid Handler delivers powerful automation in a compact, cost-effective format. Its grid-based deck design includes 15 standard and 5 flex positions, enabling flexible configuration to accommodate a wide range of labware and protocols.
The instrument supports genomic applications such as synthetic biology, sequencing, epigenetics, gene expression, and high-throughput screening, as well as drug discovery workflows including cell-based assays, biochemical assays, ADME-Tox, and combination sequencing. [Read more…] about Beckman Coulter Life Sciences introduces new automated liquid handler
Distalmotion raises $150 million to expand Dexter robotic surgery system
Distalmotion, a medical technology company which provides robotic surgery systems, has announced the successful closing of its Series G financing round. The $150 million financing was led by Revival Healthcare Capital and included inside investor participation.
This new funding will be used primarily to accelerate US commercial adoption of Dexter, its soft tissue robotic surgery system, as well as to support ongoing clinical and product development initiatives.
A major focus of the US expansion continues to be the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) market – one of the fastest-growing segments in surgical care, driven by the ongoing shift toward efficient, outpatient surgery. [Read more…] about Distalmotion raises $150 million to expand Dexter robotic surgery system
Saving Hours Each Week With Automated Liquid Handling
Walk into most research labs during midweek and you’ll find at least one person hunched over a bench, pipetting. They’ve been there since morning. By afternoon, their hand’s cramping, and they’ve still got another hour of the same repetitive motion ahead of them.
This scene plays out daily in laboratories worldwide, and it’s costing more than just physical discomfort. Those hours spent transferring liquids manually? That’s time researchers could be analysing data, designing better experiments, or tackling that grant proposal that keeps getting pushed to next week.
Manual pipetting doesn’t just slow things down. It actively prevents scientists from doing the thinking work they’re actually trained for, the work that moves research forward. [Read more…] about Saving Hours Each Week With Automated Liquid Handling
Precision robotics: Applications in electronics assembly and medical device manufacturing
A few decades ago, industrial robots were extraordinary because they could place heavy parts with centimetre-level accuracy. Today, the competitive benchmark has shifted by several orders of magnitude.
Modern precision robots routinely achieve ±5 µm repeatability, with some specialist motion stages achieving sub-micrometre accuracy. To put that into context:
- 1 micrometre (µm) equals one-thousandth of a millimetre, often called a micron. Put another way, 1 micrometre is one-millionth of a metre.
- A human hair is roughly 70 to 100 µm thick.
- An advanced SCARA robot can place components with an error margin smaller than one-tenth of a human hair’s diameter.
- High-end photonics assembly systems use motion stages with a command resolution of 0.1 µm – too fine for the average human eye to see, even when aided by most optical microscopes.
Distalmotion raises $150 million to accelerate US expansion of its Dexter robotic surgery system
Distalmotion, a medical technology company empowering access to the benefits of robotic surgery in outpatient sites of care, has announced the successful closing of its Series G financing round. The $150 million financing was led by Revival Healthcare Capital and included inside investor participation.
This new funding will be used primarily to accelerate US commercial adoption of Dexter, its soft tissue robotic surgery system, as well as to support ongoing clinical and product development initiatives.
A major focus of the US expansion continues to be the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) market – one of the fastest-growing segments in surgical care, driven by the ongoing shift toward efficient, outpatient surgery. [Read more…] about Distalmotion raises $150 million to accelerate US expansion of its Dexter robotic surgery system