Spinal cord injury affects 17,000 Americans and 700,000 people worldwide each year. Prognoses are often tragic and social costs exceed $2 million (U.S. and EU) in the first five years of care. A research team at NeuroPair, Inc. won the Grand Prize in the 2023 Create the Future Design Contest for a revolutionary approach to spinal cord repair. Dr. Yohannes Dapprich, NeuroPair’s CEO and founder, discusses their groundbreaking approach that addresses a critical need in the medical field, offering a fast and minimally invasive solution to a long-standing problem. This is the last episode of Here’s an Idea. We will be back with a brand-new podcast series in 2024.

Patients are more likely to adhere to their treatment plans when drug-delivery devices are user-friendly. So, what can device developers do to ensure safety but also provide a positive user experience? Using human factors engineering, developers can design features to prevent errors and contribute to the successful use of the device. On this episode of Here's an Idea™, talking Jeff Morang, Director of Human Factors Engineering at BlackHägen Design, explains what designers need to know about human factors for combination devices.

Advances in integrated microelectronics have enabled a revolution in ever smaller and more powerful medical sensors. One such use is for detecting pressure in the eye. InjectSense has invented an implantable sensor that detects direct dynamic pressure in the eye and transmits high-fidelity data from inside the eye of a patient to their physician.   On this episode of Here's an Idea™, Ariel Cao, founder and CEO of InjectSense and Dave Fromm, chief operating officer and vice president of engineering at Promex, discuss this powerful sensor and how they are bringing it to market.

On Nov. 2nd, the Department of Defense (DoD) published its 2023 Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Adoption Strategy, outlining how the agency will acquire and deploy AI-enabled systems in the future. David Mazar, Vice President of Strategy and Growth, Spark Cognition Government Systems is the guest on this episode of Here’s an Idea. Ahead of his participation as a panelist and speaker at the 2023 Dubai Air Show, he explains how his company’s AI-enabled digital maintenance tool is changing the way military aircraft are serviced. Mazar also provides some thoughts on how the new DoD AI strategy will help accelerate the deployment of AI-enabled aerospace and defense systems in the future.

Treatments for neurological disorders such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and other related neurological disorders often include invasive surgery to implant electrodes in specific brain regions to help control motor symptoms. But what if there were technologies that offered minimally invasive options while improving patient outcomes and reducing costs? On this episode of Here's an Idea™, Dave Rosa, CEO of NeuroOne, discusses a system that has the potential for transformative improvement in neurosurgery.

Ahead of his participation in the 2023 Global MilSatCom conference and exhibition, Dr. Brendan Mulvaney joins the podcast to discuss China’s latest military space and satellite technology related developments. Dr. Mulvaney is the Director of the China Aerospace Studies Institute at National Defense University. He also served several tours in California, Iraq, Japan, and the Western Pacific. He served as the first Director of the Commandant’s Red Team, and supervised the implementation of Red Teaming in the Marine Corps. He is one of the world’s leading experts on China’s military technology capabilities and development. To learn more about his participation in Global MilSatCom next month, go to www.smgconferences.com/defence. 

The Gripen E is the latest variant of Saab's fighter jet that first achieved certification for military use and entry into service in December 2022. The Swedish aerospace manufacturer recently awarded a new design and development contract for a 24 volt lithium-ion battery to be developed by EaglePicher, a St. Louis, Missouri-based supplier of mission critical systems. Frank Puglia, EaglePicher's Director of Research and Development is the guest on this episode of Here's an Idea to explain some of the unique "first of its kind" aspects of the new battery being developed for the Gripen E, including its ability to power up the jet in extremely low temperatures. Puglia also provides some perspective on current and future trends surrounding electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

The medical device industry landscape is becoming increasingly complex with an evolving regulatory environment. The focus is now data-centric systems vs. equipment-centric, creating a fundamentally different business model. What does this new normal look like and how can medical device and life sciences businesses best address it? On this episode of Here's an Idea™, Matt Eisendrath, president of Full Spectrum, discusses how the medtech companies can adapt to change and stay at the forefront of innovation.

Rapid and effective control of bleeding can be the difference between life and death in surgery, on the battlefield, and in emergency situations. Excessive bleeding can lead to a rapid drop in blood volume, causing hypovolemic shock, which can be fatal if not addressed promptly. By stopping bleeding quickly, medical personnel can prevent shock and increase the chances of survival.   On this episode of Here's an Idea™, Joe Landolina, CEO and co-founder of Cresilon, discusses a plant-based gel technology that is a unlike any other hemostatic agents.

A California-based startup named Kraus Hamdani Aerospace has emerged as a unique entrant into the market for new commercial and military drone technologies with its K1000ULE fully electric autonomous unmanned aircraft system. The solar-powered glider has demonstrated its ability to fly non-stop for 26 hours, longer than any electric unmanned aircraft in its category