In episode four of the Advancing the Future of MedTech with Alleima podcast series, the discussion continues on the trend towards smaller and smarter medical devices, taking a deep dive into thermocouples. As usual, expert insight is provided by Alleima Medical, which designs, develops and manufactures the specialist wire and wire-based solutions in advanced medical devices to sense, transmit, measure or stimulate, making a life-changing difference to patients.
Our guests for the fourth episode are: Kevin Benz, Strategic Marketing Manager at Alleima; Cacie McDorman, Global Product Manager for Wire Technologies; and J̦rg Karweg, Sales Area Manager EMEA / APAC. In this episode, the team unpacks the science behind thermocouples Рa critical, yet often overlooked, technology that is transforming patient care.
Journey with us into the heart of medical innovation, where precision engineering meets real-world needs. Discover how these sensors, thinner than a human hair, are enabling safer surgeries, smarter devices, and a new era of minimally invasive treatments.
Listen to the latest episode below:
Crucial for procedures such as cardiac ablation and neuromodulation, this episode delves into the engineering challenges of miniaturisation; the selection of specialised alloys and insulations, and the importance of offering multiple configurations to meet diverse clinical needs.
The team also highlights the value of close collaboration with customers and translating their requirements into technical specifications and rapidly prototyping solutions while also touching on common issues like signal drift and inconsistent readings, emphasising the importance of robust design and integration support.
Concluding with reflections from each guest, this podcast underscores how thermocouples, though small, are mission-critical for patient safety and represent a partnership in innovation that is shaping the future of medical devices.
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To learn more about Alleima’s solutions – and specialised uses of thermocouple wire in medical devices – download the paper below.
