ETERNITY – “European Training Network on Electromagnetic Risks in Medical Technology”
Eternity is a European funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie project, with partners from Belgium, Portugal, Spain and The Netherlands. Each of the 14 Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) will be trained to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with a new mindset tuned towards the inclusion of the three main elements of a risk-based approach into innovative design methods. For this inclusion to occur, each ESR will develop through their research the missing dedicated tools and techniques, and apply them to a representative set of medical devices under development. This hands-on training is supplemented with several scientific professional courses and an immersive training where the ESRs can fine-tune their skills for the Jobs of tomorrow, while addressing the societal challenges of the ETERNITY program. More detailed information on the purpose and structure of the project can be found under “About” at the top of the page.
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Why the improvement of EMC Radiated Immunity Tests for Medical Devices has high importance and demand?
Unlike any other electronic device, a malfunction of a medical device can cause harmful consequences or a risk of life when a patient is using it or when a doctor performs any treatment or health procedure. The implementation of new electronic devices and systems based on wireless communication promotes high quality and efficiency of modern… -
ETERNITY next event!
We are happy to announce that the team from Lisbon just started the discussion and the preparation of our next meeting. Our expectation is to offer the best experience on participating in this second network-wide event, learn more about biosignals and PLUX solutions, be engaged with the industry and, of course, enjoy this awesome time… -
A New Approach to Ensure Safety and Reliability of Electronic Devices in Harsh Environments
In recent years, the increasing use of electronic devices in a range of environments has highlighted the need to ensure the safety and reliability of these devices in the face of harsh electromagnetic disturbances (EMDs). To address this issue, a new approach has emerged for characterising the susceptibility profiles of electronic devices to EMDs, known… -
Research experience at Philips, Netherlands
The last week of September 2022 was very special for me, especially regarding travel. During that week, I first witnessed the best experience participating in a second network-wide event in Lisbon, Portugal; then, I returned to Belgium; and again, traveled to the Netherlands to start my secondment at Philips in Eindhoven. I was already quite… -
Why do we need to adopt the risk-based approach?
Drawbacks of conventional EMC testing Electrical and electronic device compliance with Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards is a global requirement before those items can be commercialized, as EMC has become a critical factor for ensuring their performance, quality, and, in some situations, the safety of end users [1]. The ability to achieve and improve Electromagnetic Compatibility…