Application of Intelligent Machining in Medical Devices
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are designed to simulate human thinking abilities to facilitate complex or repetitive tasks, often providing detailed new insights and allowing users to focus on other aspects of operations. Such intelligent machining programs have the ability to acquire information, process data using logical rules, form rational solutions based on known variables, and identify and correct errors, making it possible for different industries to provide higher quality products and services.
These intelligent machining systems open up a world of possibilities for the medical device industry, such as enabling physicians to deliver relevant and effective care faster. Below are some of the AI-enabled CNC part machining technologies currently available that are being developed for the medical field.
For today's smart machining optimized medical devices, 79% of respondents believe technology is an important part of their healthcare management. Recent developments in CNC parts machining technology support this trend with new products for individuals, suppliers and precision machined parts manufacturers.
Smart machining-assisted medical innovations provide healthcare consumers with more control, choice and accuracy than ever before. To give a few examples:
People with diabetes (and their care providers) want a way to track diet, exercise, and medication that can take advantage of new developments like the one-drop system. Now a digital blood glucose meter produced by a precision machine parts factory can be linked to a mobile app to automatically record blood glucose results. The diary feature allows users to record exercise and food intake in one centralized place.
In the past, retinal imaging techniques that rely on optical coherence tomography (OCT) have been limited by the ability to accurately interpret these images. This screening process becomes more difficult when trying to look at deep tissue. Some companies are facing problems with AI-assisted diagnosis. Now there are precision machine parts processing factories that have manufactured a device that can detect diabetic retinopathy with high precision.
Smart machining technologies are also making medical manufacturing safer and more efficient. Some precision machine parts processing plants use artificial intelligence on the production line to collect and analyze data on defective products. If an anomaly is detected, this information is used to remove the product for further inspection, enabling CNC part machining manufacturers to fine-tune processes or uncover potential mechanical or programming issues.
