We cover a wide range of topics on QDL most weeks, but our latest episode, from Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, provided a steady drumbeat of technological detail. Here’s what we chatted about:

“Energy Harvested from Evaporation Could Power Much of U.S., Says Study”

Renewal sources of energy like solar or wind are great... if the sun is shining or the wind is blowing. According to Columbia University researchers, however, the process of evaporation may be able to provide access to more reliable sources of power.

“New Handbook Helps Medical Devices Sector Improve Its Quality Management System”

ISO 13485:2016, the quality management system standard created just for the medical device industry, allows users to balance safety, efficiency, and good stewardship of their companies. ISO’s new handbook helps users, registrars, and certification bodies properly interpret the standard.

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