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Acoustic Foam Solutions for Creating Smarter, Quieter Medical Devices in 2026

female patient using a portable oxygen concentrator for a respiratory therapy

Learn how the design in medical devices is evolving for more in-home use and how this affects noise and thermal insulation. Topics explored will include the following:   How medical devices are becoming smarter, smaller, and more portable to meet patient and provider needs. Why miniaturization and smart features could make products louder and even … Read more Acoustic Foam Solutions for Creating Smarter, Quieter Medical Devices in 2026

Engineering Custom Foam Solutions for Smarter, Quieter Medical Devices

A CPAP machine sits on a bedside table waiting to be used.

For CPAP patients, a good night’s sleep is essential. However, the very device designed to aid breathing can be a source of disruptive noise. This illustrates a key challenge for medical device engineers: beyond pure function, devices must be compact, efficient, and user-friendly. Relying on off-the-shelf materials often necessitates difficult compromises among acoustic performance, thermal … Read more Engineering Custom Foam Solutions for Smarter, Quieter Medical Devices

How Molded Foam Improves Hospital Equipment Performance

hospital bed mattress inflator with POLYFORM

Medical equipment manufacturers must deliver devices that are easy to use, meet rigorous safety standards, and promote patient comfort and well-being. Yet, these crucial machines can sometimes be loud and uncomfortable. Depending on a manufacturer’s needs, a traditional die-cut acoustic foam solution may be sufficient to absorb the noise generated by the equipment. But some … Read more How Molded Foam Improves Hospital Equipment Performance

Manufacturing Home Medical Devices with Comfort in Mind

A lot of effort goes into creating any kind of medical device, and the approval process is often long. Naturally, a significant part of a manufacturer’s focus is on making sure the device works and complies with safety standards. However, comfort should also be at the top of your list of concerns when designing devices … Read more Manufacturing Home Medical Devices with Comfort in Mind