A leading medical supply company based in Pontyclun has secured CE marking for its stock of PPE. Hospital Innovations specialises in delivering innovative and safe solutions to hospitals and clinics worldwide and, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, has made sourcing PPE for facilities in the UK a priority. MediWales reports the CE mark, which … Continue reading Hospital Innovations secures CE marking for hospital gowns

A Swansea based engineering company has adapted its way of working and is now producing surgical masks, creating new jobs and supporting the Welsh Government’s efforts to increase Welsh production of much needed PPE. The Welsh Government says, with the help and support of its COVID-19 Research, Development and Innovation support fund, Brother Engineering has … Continue reading Brother Engineering plans to make half a million masks per day

A Conwy-based prosthetic leg cover manufacturer is eyeing the American market after a growth in international sales. Insider Media reports LIMB-art, which was founded in 2018 by former Paralympic swimmer Mark Williams and his wife Rachael, designs customisable and lightweight covers, suitable for all users of above and below knee prostheses. The company already has … Continue reading Prosthetic leg cover maker eyes US market

The UK’s mental health issues have risen by nearly 110% according to a survey by Forth, a Chepstow based company using scientific analysis to measure people’s health. MediWales reports, based on emotions felt at least once a week, national anxiety levels have increased by 60.2%, stress by 45.7%, depression by 45.8%, fear by 107.1%, worry … Continue reading Mental health issues have risen by nearly 110% due to coronavirus

The UK’s first medical grade mask making facility is being set up in Cardiff in an £1.5m investment creating over forty jobs. WalesOnline reports Hardshell, a global leader in the production of protective defensive equipment such as body armour and demining suits, has secured product certifications that will allow it to become the first in … Continue reading The UK’s first medical grade mask facility being set up in Cardiff

Immersive technology in healthcare pioneer Rescape Innovation has hit its £300,000 target through Crowdcube to help the company expand its use of virtual reality in the treatment of patients and to help frontline NHS staff. Insider Media reports the fundraising, launched this week, has hit its target at a pre-money valuation of £3.1m, with significant … Continue reading Successful crowdfunding campaign for Rescape

The UK’s vaccine manufacturing capabilities will be further boosted today thanks to a new deal to considerably increase capacity in a crucial part of the manufacturing process for Covid-19 vaccines, advancing efforts to ensure a successful vaccine is widely available to the public. Wockhardt has partnered with the UK Government to work on a Covid-19 … Continue reading Wockhardt to provide “fill and finish” services for coronavirus vaccine

EKF Diagnostics has said it is set to outstrip revised forecasts with the growth largely due to high demand for the PrimeStore MTM Device, which is used for safe Covid-19 sample collection. PrimesStore MTM is manufactured by the business under contract in the US and UK. Back in May EKF set expectations of revenues of … Continue reading EKF’s revenue exceeds expectations due to demand for Covid-19 sample collection

Medical device pioneer Creo Medical has outlined how it will prioritise developing pioneering technology that meets the urgent needs created by Covid-19, including sterilisation of PPE and medical equipment. Insider Media reports the company has welcomed Welsh Secretary Simon Hart to its site where he heard how Creo will use a £2m investment to develop … Continue reading Creo Medical technology helping fight coronavirus

Insider Media reports medical technology specialist Signum Health has won six contracts to supply its digital services since the beginning of 2020. Demand for digital diagnostics and social prescribing services by healthcare providers has significantly increased since the Covid-19 pandemic, as the NHS looks at alternative ways of caring for its patients during lockdown. Signum … Continue reading Signum Health meeting the demand for digital diagnostics