Anthrotek Replaces Oranges and Foam With Mechanically Tuned Synthetic Tissue

By Siemens · Engineering.com · 2026-08-05

Anthrotek Replaces Oranges and Foam With Mechanically Tuned Synthetic Tissue

According to Engineering.com, UK startup Anthrotek is moving medical device validation away from crude proxies like fruit and polystyrene. The materials science firm utilizes literature-based organ mechanics and multi-layered polymer structures to replicate the specific resistanc

According to Engineering.com, UK startup Anthrotek is moving medical device validation away from crude proxies like fruit and polystyrene. The materials science firm utilizes literature-based organ mechanics and multi-layered polymer structures to replicate the specific resistanc