Emerging Technology Solutions Towards REASSURED Point-of-Need Diagnostics
- Resource Type
- Conference
- Authors
- Smith, Suzanne; Land, Kevin; Joubert, Trudi-Heleen
- Source
- 2021 IEEE 21st International Conference on Nanotechnology (NANO) Nanotechnology (NANO), 2021 IEEE 21st International Conference on. :265-268 Jul, 2021
- Subject
- Bioengineering
Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
Engineered Materials, Dielectrics and Plasmas
General Topics for Engineers
Photonics and Electrooptics
Power, Energy and Industry Applications
Robotics and Control Systems
Industries
Conferences
Pipelines
Three-dimensional printing
Manufacturing
Engineering students
Nanotechnology
- Language
- ISSN
- 1944-9380
The need for effective point-of-need health and environmental diagnostics in low and middle income countries (LMICs) is more crucial than ever. This work explores emerging criteria and technologies to address the limitations of current point-of-need solutions. Local developments in South Africa towards this goal are highlighted, utilizing additive manufacturing technologies which combine paper-based diagnostic and printed electronic platforms. Establishment of a pipeline, from undergraduate engineering students and laboratory infrastructure to industry partners using a decentralized manufacturing approach are also discussed as a map for developing novel, low-cost solutions for improving the quality of life of those who need it most.