NLS New Innovation and Design

Results from the first four patients to receive the Micra TPS were reported at CARDIOSTIM / EHRA EUROPACE 2014, World Congress in Electrophysiology and Cardiac Techniques, in Nice, France. At 1 month and 3 months, results showed the Micra TPS was successfully implanted in all patients, whose ages ranged from 74 to 83 years, and […]

The two firms are on the prestigious list of Sweden’s 33 most promising technology companies.

Researchers at Umeå University and Norrlands University hospital are working on an intelligent wheeled walker, in a new science project. The aim is to reduce tripping and falling accidents by inventing a walker which can turn away from obstacles and prevent people from accidentally going down the curb. The technical solutions the researchers propose includes an atomized […]

The unique robot Bärtill has been inaugurated in Eskilstuna. Transporting medical supplies, going to the cafeteria or collecting medicines from the pharmacy; the possibilities for the new robot at the Mälarsjukhuset are many and besides providing services the robot will also be able to support the staff and give them more time for nursing. The […]

Honda has chosen the University of Southern Denmark and the University Hospital in Odense for the testing of a new robot that can help patients regain the ability to walk. This is the first time the robot is tested outside of Japan. Honda recently signed the cooperation agreement with University of Southern Denmark and Odense […]

The Nordic medtech industry has a long and successful history. Global giants like Gambro, Sectra, Getinge and Elekta have originated from the region, as well as successful researchers and innovations. In this issue, we take a look at some of the current news and trends within the Nordic medtech industry. For many years Sweden has been […]