Our editor Laura Hughes highlights her five must-read articles for this week.
1. The impact of Covid-19 on the European medical device market
Dr Archana Nagarajan, a freelance scientist specialising in medical devices at Kolabtree, an online freelance platform for scientists, explains the changes made to the European medical device market in light of the pandemic.
2. AdvaMed launches platform to help scale the production and distribution of ventilators
The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) has announced the launch of a new platform, which will attempt to connect ventilator companies with component suppliers to ensure quick scale production and distribution of these devices during the Covid-19 pandemic.
3. Scientists are developing an anti-coronavirus surface coating based on nanomaterials
The research by Ben-Gurion University (BGU) and the National Institute of Biotechnology in the Negev (NIBN), has received financial support from the Israel Innovation Authority as part of a call for proposals for coping with the coronavirus.
4. Why 3D printing has proven to be the ‘true hero’ during this pandemic
John Dogru, CEO of 3DPrinterOS, spoke to MPN’s editor Laura Hughes about the pivotal role of 3D printing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
5. Mitsubishi Chemical America acquires Gelest
Mitsubishi Chemical America has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Gelest Intermediate Holdings, the parent of Gelest, and a portfolio company of New Mountain Capital.