Medical equipment market to hit USD 53.52B by 2024

The escalating demands of an aging global population and the exponential rise in healthcare technologies like telemedicine, smart healthcare, and preventive diagnostics have spurred significant growth within the medical equipment sector. Current projections place the value of the medical equipment market at an incredible USD 53.52 billion by the year 2024, indicating a rapidly growing industry. The technological requirements required to support this massive growth are significant.

APD to demonstrate advanced medical power solutions at MEDICA 2023
Amidst this backdrop, MEDICA 2023, one of the leading global medical industry events, is slated to occur between November 13-165 in Düsseldorf, Germany. This gathering will draw more than 5,000 participating companies from 60-plus countries, representing the top names in medical technology from around the globe. One of the key exhibitors at this event, Asian Power Devices (APD), a leading Taiwanese power supply manufacturer, is poised to unveil its comprehensive suite of medical power supplies at booth Hall 15/C38-1. APD has made significant advancements in terms of the overall efficiency, energy conservation, acoustic performance, size, and mobility of its products, making APD tech well-suited for medical applications.

In the medical field, where reliable technology can quite literally be a life-and-death proposition, power supplies are a mission-critical technology. APD’s offerings are rigorously designed and tested to align with international safety standards, including IEC 60601 and UL 60601. Adherence to these standards ensures global applicability to a variety of medical applications, and covers specifications, output ranges, and voltage options tailored to the stringent requirements of the medical field. In general, APD’s power supply solution mainly has the following core features:

Reliability and longevity
Reliability is best paired with longevity. With this in mind, APD’s medical power supplies boast an operational lifespan extending beyond 10 years. Adherence to the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) metric from Telcordia SR-332, with a remarkable benchmark of over 1 million hours, signifies unparalleled reliability in their power products.

Peak performance metrics
APD power supplies are constructed to manage surge peak load capacities exceeding 300% of nominal loads, thereby providing a consistent power output even during periods of transient high-current demand typical of medical devices. Additionally, APD designs minimize acoustic noise, facilitating a tranquil environment conducive to patient care.

Enhanced safety features:
APD power supplies are adept for use in varied operational conditions, including environments with limited air circulation. Compliance with 2 x MOPP (Means of Patient Protection) standards and low leakage current specifications further underscores the emphasis on patient safety. Advanced thermal simulation techniques inform the design process, optimizing the heat dissipation architecture to assure safety and stability during operation. Furthermore, an optimized electromagnetic interference (EMI) structure bolsters the product’s resistance to disruptive interference. A high degree of immunity to electrostatic discharge and electrical surges, coupled with safety mechanisms for overvoltage, overcurrent, and overtemperature scenarios, means APD products are built for even the toughest of medical applications.

Durability and resistance
Each unit carries an IP22 rating against ingress from dust and moisture, with enclosures fabricated from UL 94V-0 fire-resistant material — going above and beyond conventional safety benchmarks. The patented output cable design ensures resilience against damage from repeated bending, meaning APD products will hold up even to repetitive use.

Diverse Medical implementations
APD’s power supplies find their applications in a broad spectrum of medical devices, ranging from respiratory ventilators, oxygen concentrators, and infusion pumps to diagnostic equipment, patient monitoring systems, medical tablets, endoscopes, ultrasound machinery, hospital beds, and mobility aids like electric wheelchairs. Furthermore, APD has extended its technological acumen to aesthetic medical devices, including hair removal systems and other specialized equipment. This adaptive approach to diverse healthcare needs has positioned APD for sustained success both now and in the future.

Rax Chuang, the General Manager of Asian Power Devices’ Power System Business, attributes the company’s success to its deep-seated R&D foundations and the delivery of stable, high-efficiency power supply products. Through continuous technological refinement, process enhancement, and the integration of highly automated production systems, APD has achieved significant advances in manufacturing efficiency and product quality. Looking forward, APD is geared up to augment its production capabilities globally, aiming to supply competitive and cutting-edge medical power solutions to a worldwide clientele.

With this comprehensive suite, APD not only demonstrates its leadership in the field but also its commitment to supporting and advancing medical technology through reliable, safe, and high-performance power solutions tailored to the critical needs of modern healthcare. EE Times