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July 24, 2019 by EP&T Magazine

Biometric credit, debit cards use super thin electronics

SmartMetric Inc. has created one of the most advanced biometric fingerprint validated and activated credit/debit cards, by developing super thin electronic components along with extremely thin circuit board technology. Together, this has turned the credit/debit card into an advanced powerful…

July 23, 2019 by Sam Million-Weaver, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Simple ‘smart’ glass reveals the future of artificial vision

Smart glass that can recognize images without requiring any sensors or circuits or power sources

July 9, 2019 by Andrew Dereka, product director, Laird Thermal Systems

Storage cooling technology is critical in medical environments

Industries such as biotech use liquid chromatography equipment to break down the chemical composition of complex liquids

July 3, 2019 by Judy Illes, Professor of Neurology and Director of Neuroethics Canada, University of British Columbia and Jennifer Chandler, Professor of Law, University of Ottawa – The Canadian Press

New technologies for the brain require ethical approaches to innovation

Entrepreneurs are selling wearable devices in the open marketplace with claims of benefits to memory, attention and concentration

July 3, 2019 by Stephen Law

550 to 650W Modular power supplies have full MoPPs isolation

TDK-LAMBDA AMERICAS QM4 modular power supplies are rated at 550 to 650W and available with up to 10 outputs, provide full MoPPs (Means of Patient Protection) isolation and low acoustic noise. With medical and industrial safety certifications, units are suitable…

June 18, 2019 by Sohail Kamal, West Coast Correspondent

LightIntegra’s platelet analyzer infuses integral bloodline within medical circles

Vancouver-based maker of ThromboLUX blood platelet analyzer nets $1-Million in funding support

June 7, 2019 by Stephen Law

CPES2019 Conference – Bromont QC

Printable, Flexible, Wearable Electronics Symposium CPES2019 symposium was held in Bromont Quebec, serving as a meeting ground dedicated to printed electronics (PE) technology developers, industrial companies and end-users. More than 150 members gathered to discuss how they can collectively overcome…

June 4, 2019 by EP&T Magazine

EPTECH Show coming to Vancouver next week

Keynote address by Innovate BC leader at 9am will detail specific growth areas in Vancouver's tech sector, underscoring the region's draw as a significant tech hub

May 27, 2019 by The Canadian Press, Toronto

Apple Canada receives medical approval for smartwatch

Software enables Apple’s latest smartwatch to perform electro-cardiograms

May 24, 2019 by EP&T Magazine

MEDEC rebrands to Medtech Canada

MEDEC, the association representing Canada’s medical technology companies, has rebranded to become Medtech Canada. This new brand identity reflects the ever-evolving nature of the medical technology industry, which is contributing to enabling the digitization of health care, providing more connected…

May 23, 2019 by Stephen Law

High energy double sided chip resistor, boosts surge performance

TT ELECTRONICS HDSC high energy double sided chip (HDSC) resistors are untrimmed for improved pulse performance, enhances reliability and reduces field failures in applications exposed to electrical surges, critical factors in industrial and medical applications. Devices are well-suited for replacement…

May 21, 2019 by Stephen Law, Editor EP&T

Catalyst137 – IoT design epicentre

Kitchener-based turn-key ecosystem on its way to becoming the world’s largest IoT manufacturing space, spurred by its ‘pay it forward’ mentality