MEMS Technology Powers Sterilization Cycle Counter for Medical Applications

The COVID-19 pandemic has expanded the public’s awareness of health-related issues. Precisely targeted technological methodologies and devices that can solve specific healthcare problems are becoming increasingly important for medical applications. Utilizing microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, German microsystem technology R&D firm Hahn-Schickard developed an efficient medical-device sterilization cycle counter. Being able to autonomously record their life cycles helps medical instruments protect patients’ safety. Moreover, this capability simplifies hygiene management in hospitals, clinics, and doctors’ offices since no additional activity is needed to record individual sterilization cycles.