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Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh

Covestro Reaches Net-Zero Electricity Emissions at Four U.S. Sites Through Ørsted vPPA

Covestro Reaches Net-Zero Electricity Emissions at Four U.S. Sites Through Ørsted vPPA (IN BRIEF) Covestro has achieved net-zero Scope 2 electricity emissions at four of its U.S. production sites through a virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) with Ørsted. This collaboration, which provides 90 MW of renewable energy capacity, allows Covestro to reduce approximately 90,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually. Three of its sites have achieved complet…See the Story

How high-performance facility coatings enable device manufacturing quality and speed

Coatings play a critical yet often invisible role in clean, durable and compliant production environments. By Mark Wasil and Michael Durbin, Sherwin-Williams Medical devices enable life-saving surgeries, accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. Producing these devices requires manufacturing facilities that operate with precision, speed and strict adherence to hygiene and safety standards. For manufacturers, maintaining clean,… The post How h…See the Story

Geneva, Switzerland · Geneva

Wyss researchers develop new minimally invasive imaging system for neurosurgery

Researchers from the Wyss Center published a new paper highlighting a cutting-edge, minimally invasive optical coherence tomography (OCT) system for neurosurgery. According to the Wyss Center, the work presents a novel, forward-viewing, common-path OCT system operating at 1310 nm. It offers real-time, high-resolution imaging capabilities crucial for neurosurgical applications. The system can visualize neuroanatomy and… The post Wyss researchers …See the Story

Freudenberg Medical CEO Michael McGee previews what's ahead for the CDMO

Freudenberg Medical promoted Michael McGee from chief operating officer to CEO at the start of 2025. McGee now leads the contract design, development and manufacturing organization’s 2,800 employees across 11 manufacturing locations. We met with McGee this month and had the opportunity to ask a few questions to learn more about him and what’s ahead… The post Freudenberg Medical CEO Michael McGee previews what’s ahead for the CDMO appeared first …See the Story

Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh

BCI researchers report progress in prosthetic limb sensing

Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh Rehab Neural Engineering Labs (RNEL) say they helped advance new neuroprosthetic brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. The BCI technology could enable people to feel the shape and movement of objects over the “skin” of a bionic hand. Researchers published their study findings in Nature Biomedical Engineering and Science. Outcomes demonstrate the progress of… The post BCI researchers report progress…See the Story

Boston, Massachusetts · Boston

MassMEDIC to honor Mary Anne Heino at Medtech Impact Symposium & Gala

The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) awards third annual Impact Awards to industry and patient champion and highlights impact of medical devices at Annual Gala. The Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) will honor Mary Anne Heino, current Board Chair and former CEO of Lantheus at its Annual Medtech Impact Gala on March 6 at the Renaissance Boston Seaport Hotel. Ms. Heino, who also served as MassMEDIC’…See the Story

MedTech Innovator welcomes five new industry partners

NEWS RELEASE: MedTech Innovator welcomes five new industry partners Minnetronix Medical, PRIA Healthcare, Prolucid Technologies, RegNav, and Veeva are the latest partners to provide mentorship and in-kind services to the 2025 MTI cohort. The latest partners join the MTI ecosystem as the accelerator enters its 13th year, with a record-setting number of submissions from across… The post MedTech Innovator welcomes five new industry partners appeare…See the Story

Innovation · Wayne

TekniPlex names CEO for CDMO's healthcare division

TekniPlex has promoted Suj Mehta from interim CEO of its TekniPlex Healthcare division to the role permanently. Mehta joined the Wayne, Pennsylvania-based contract development and manufacturing organization in 2009 as VP and deputy general counsel, later serving as SVP of corporate development before being named interim CEO of TekniPlex Healthcare in 2024 “Suj’s strategic vision,… The post TekniPlex names CEO for CDMO’s healthcare division appea…See the Story