Door sensors detect door position (i.e., open or closed) based on the precise gap between the magnet and the reed switch.

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I'm Larry Biegelsen, the Medical Device Analyst at Wells Fargo. Welcome to the final call in our 2026 MedTech Innovation Spotlight Series. I'm pleased to be joined by Inspire Medical's management team ...

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Apple launched the Apple Watch Series 6 at its September "Time Flies" event in 2020. The Apple Watch platform has matured in design and software, but the company has pushed it forward again with new ...