Ken Washington, the former general manager of consumer robotics, will help the company “accelerate innovation-driven growth.”
Ken Washington will be Medtronic plc’s new chief technology and innovation officer, a newly created role intended to help the company leverage innovation to drive growth.
Washington comes to Medtronic after about two years at Amazon where he served as general manager of the retail and tech giant's consumer robotics business, which markets the Astro...
Handheld diagnostics are more powerful, accessible and clinically relevant than ever. Medtech Insight spoke to companies behind such technologies to learn how they work and discuss their commercial models.
An interactive look at recent executive-level company changes and promotions in the medical device and diagnostics industries.
German Bionic’s new exoskeleton Exia helps healthcare practitioners, nurses, and other caregivers to lift and move patients by supporting muscle movement and reducing the risk of injury.
An interactive look at recent executive-level company changes and promotions in the medical device and diagnostics industries.
Speakers at a recent UK medtech outlook conference voiced optimism about the sector’s prospects, but warned that cost burdens, over-regulation and lengthy processes will impede the capacity of local SMEs to innovate. Only 10% of NHS procured medtech comes from UK manufacturers.
Roche aims to grow its diagnostics sales by mid to high single digits, said CEO of Roche Diagnostics Matt Sause. The company unveiled the Axelios synthesis and sequencing solution and discussed its “long-term commitment” to China, as well as its business strategy for the next five years.
BD is accelerating transitions of product sourcing for China to avoid tariffs. Historically, products like Vacutainer were exported from Sumter, SC, to China, and Flush was shipped from Columbus, NE.
