Pressure-activated, colour-changing and flexible material for aiding lymphedema patients in performing the MLD massage: An explorative design study

The MLD massage is a key component of a lymphedema patient’s treatment. Currently, research is ongoing manifesting a transition from system care to self-care by designing robotic sleeves that are able to perform an effective and safe MLD massage enabling the patient to gain a sense of empowerment and ownership over their treatment and time. This...

3D Printed driving mechanism design for a high-speed reciprocating needle used during vitrectomy

Vitrectomy is an often performed procedure during eye surgery and requires a high-precision vitreous cutter. The production of these precise and lightweight vitreous cutters sets high demands on the manufacturing process. Trained technicians must assemble the device step by step and continuously check and validate the manufacturing process....

Design of a Grasping Mechanism for a Friction-Based Transport Mechanism

This report describes the design of a wire rope based grasper for a tissue transport mechanism based on friction including means for operation. The previous transport mechanism design had no mechanism to transfer tissue into the lumen to be transported. To create the grasper, the wire ropes were plastically deformed to bend outward, creating the...