Medical devices in China

The country is keen to boost its production of medical technology to reduce its reliance on imports. Analysts discuss the impact of policies.

China has one of the world’s largest and fastest growing medical device industries, with an environment ripe for research and development, and tens of thousands of manufacturers. Here, leaders from some top hospitals, universities and institutes for medical device research discuss achievements and goals.

Innovations in artificial intelligence and biomedical engineering are leading to breakthroughs in robot-assisted skeletal surgery.

A robotic training system developed in china is helping standardize best practices for spinal manipulation.

New imaging technology can scan incredibly small bones, such as those in the ear, to a 50-micron level of detail, which could lead to swifter diagnoses of diseases.

Researchers in china are developing robots to assist healthcare professionals in a variety of settings, from surgery to intensive care.

Dental and fluid mechanics scientists are developing an automated approach to root canal therapy.

Advances in digital pathology along with artificial-intelligence tools could accelerate disease diagnosis and address imbalances in healthcare resources.

A wealth of magnetic field information, accessible by atomic magnetometers, could potentially aid in disease diagnosis, health monitoring and biological research.

Remote surgical robots may be able to help surgeons avoid X-ray exposure, reducing radiation risks when performing vascular interventional surgeries.

A growing company in Beijing, Shuimu Dongfang is a pioneer in medical devices contract design and manufacturing outsourcing solutions for China’s expanding healthcare sector.