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Medicine's Rx for better design

Authors :
Berardinis, Lawrence A.
Source :
Machine Design. Nov 12, 1992, Vol. 64 Issue 22, p68, 5 p.
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

Medical industry practitioners consider coping up with technology developments as the biggest challenge of the business. Medical institutions, hospitals and physicians who fail to adjust to such changes face possible business closure. The field of medicine uses different kinds of technology. The process of combining several science fields for a single purpose is called 'technology fusion.' This design method is important for medical engineers.<br />Most American firms are not good at mixing technologies. One exception is the medical industry, which provides a lifesaving formula for leading-edge design. Today's biggest medical challenge is not AIDS, [...]

Details

ISSN :
00249114
Volume :
64
Issue :
22
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Machine Design
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.13538942