MTD Micro Molding Appoints Chad Nikel as CEO
MTD Micro Molding announced the appointment of Chad Nikel as chief executive officer, effective May 11, 2026. Nikel brings over a decade of leadership at Haemonetics and experience running a medical‑device CDMO, positioning him to steer MTD’s growth in precision micro‑manufacturing. The company also welcomed several veteran engineers and quality leaders to reinforce its tooling, operations, and commercial strategy. MTD emphasizes rescuing stalled programs and tackling projects other molders avoid, leveraging its advanced cleanroom and metrology capabilities.
Dukane Welding Tech Supports Wearable Diabetes Device
Dukane partnered with a leading medical‑technology firm to develop a servo‑driven ultrasonic welding solution for a wearable diabetes‑management device. Using its Melt‑Match® technology at 40 kHz, the system created four precise welds—three staking and one housing—to achieve hermetic sealing of sensitive...
AP Technologies Acquires Blueacre Technology
AP Technologies announced the acquisition of Ireland‑based Blueacre Technology, a specialist in laser micromachining and nitinol processing for medical devices. The deal gives AP its first European operation in Dundalk and expands its catheter platform to include precision‑laser‑processed metallic components....
Robotics Expert Brian Miller on Product Development, AI and What He Learned at Intuitive
Former Intuitive EVP Brian Miller, now CEO of Sovato, shared insights on scaling telesurgery and product development. He emphasizes hands‑on observation in operating rooms, aligning intraprocedural data with a clear value hypothesis, and leveraging AI that blends video analysis, multimodal...
Edwards Lifesciences Reports Double-Digit Pay Increases for Executives and Median Employee
Edwards Lifesciences disclosed double‑digit compensation hikes for its senior leadership and a 21% rise in median employee pay. CEO Bernard Zovighian’s total remuneration jumped to $17.5 million in 2025, a 19% increase, while the median worker earned $89,827. The CEO‑to‑median pay...
Hamilton Medical Selects PTC Codebeamer ALM
Hamilton Medical has selected PTC’s Codebeamer Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) platform to replace its legacy system and paper‑based processes. The new solution will integrate with PTC’s Windchill PLM to provide a unified product data foundation, enabling automated traceability, audit readiness,...
What’s Next for Cervical Spine Tech and Startup Synergy Spine Solutions
Synergy Spine Solutions received FDA pre‑market clearance for its Synergy Disc, a cervical artificial disc that mimics a ball‑and‑socket hip joint to improve spinal alignment while preserving full range of motion. The implant uses a patented geometry and is offered...
May 2026 Issue: Fighting Diabetes with Next-Gen Sensors and Drug Delivery Devices
The May 2026 issue of Medical Design & Outsourcing spotlights rapid advances in diabetes technology, featuring Senseonics' first one‑year continuous glucose monitor and next‑generation automated insulin delivery systems from MiniMed and Dutch startup ViCentra. MIT researchers showcase a noninvasive blood‑glucose monitoring...
Confluent Medical Technologies Opens Nitinol Wire Manufacturing Facility in India
Confluent Medical Technologies has launched a 26,000‑square‑foot Nitinol Wire Center of Excellence in Hyderabad, India, effectively doubling its nitinol wire output. The ISO 13485‑certified facility offers four‑week lead times for wire diameters ranging from 0.004 in. to 0.100 in. with ultra‑tight tolerances. By...
Alcon Increases Executive Comp Budget to Close ‘Transatlantic Pay Gap’
Alcon lifted its fiscal 2027 executive compensation ceiling to CHF 47 million (about $60 million), up from CHF 43 million the prior year. The increase, approved by shareholders, aims to bridge the transatlantic pay gap and retain U.S.-based talent. CEO David Endicott’s 2025 pay fell...
Confluent Medical Technologies Hires New Chief Operating Officer
Confluent Medical Technologies announced the appointment of Tom Testa as chief operating officer, effective April 29. Testa brings a track record that includes serving as CEO and CFO of Corza Medical and as VP and general manager of Nordson Medical’s...
The Quiet Revolution in Battery Technology That’s Powering Your Next Artificial Heart
Inspired Energy is spearheading a quiet revolution with smart lithium‑ion battery packs that embed microcontrollers for real‑time monitoring of charge, temperature, and health. The technology targets medical and robotics OEMs, offering FDA‑compliant safety, higher energy density, and dynamic power delivery...
Accendra Health (Formerly Owens & Minor) Discloses Executive Pay
Accendra Health, formerly Owens & Minor, disclosed 2025 executive compensation after selling its Products & Healthcare Services unit for $375 million and rebranding at year‑end. CEO Ed Pesicka earned $11.2 million, a 4 % rise, while CFO Jonathan Leon saw a 30 % increase to nearly $3 million. Median employee pay...
Why Microbot Medical Developed a Fully Disposable Surgical Robot
Microbot Medical received FDA 510(k) clearance in September 2025 for its fully disposable Liberty surgical robot, designed for peripheral endovascular navigation. The single‑use system combines a compact drive unit, remote controller, and mounting arm that can be set up in...
5 Costly IP Mistakes to Avoid
The article outlines five costly intellectual‑property mistakes that medical‑device innovators frequently make, from relying on a single patent to neglecting global filings and broader brand protection. It stresses building a “picket fence” of patents that cover the core device, components,...