In this week’s episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker talks with SynCardia CEO Patrick Schnegelsberg and COO Matthew Schuster. Twenty years after FDA approval, SynCardia is the only company with a commercially available total artificial heart, with more than 2,000 implants. Now they're developing what they think will be a game-changer for the technology: a next-gen artificial heart called the Emperor that will be a fully implantable version, without external drivers.

But before the interview Host Tom Salemi gives a quick recap of the MassMedic Symposium and Gala. Then, Chris Newmarker and Senior Editor Danielle Kirsh unpack MassDevice’s new report on surgical robotic companies.

You can download the report for free here. https://www.massdevice.com/gated/massdevices-surgical-robotics-special-report-2025/

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Will SynCardia's Emperor be capable of boldly going where no artificial heart has gone before?

Emotional Landscape is the second studio album by Polux Mac, a body of work that moves away from the melancholy of his debut to open up to light, joy, and hope. This record is a sonic journey for difficult days — a collection of emotional landscapes that bloom into vivid imagery when you close your eyes and listen. Across 11 tracks, Polux blends genres like progressive house, breakbeat, electro house, and experimental electronica. Rich melodies, layered glitches, textured vocals, and intricate arrangements unfold track by track, surprising the listener at every turn. Each piece feels like a vessel of honest, uplifting energy. With this new release, Polux Mac consolidates his unique sound and creative vision. Emotional Landscape is not an album to dance to — its one to experience. It invites listeners to reconnect, to imagine, and to dream again

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A multifaceted artist known for his prowess as a producer, DJ and songwriter, Polux Mac operates in multiple genres under the names Delta Mod3 and Mac Damage. His project Delta Mod3 is characterized by exploring breakbeat and indie dance, while as Mac Damage he immerses himself in the universe of techno and more experimental music.

Since his inception in the early 2000s, Polux Mac has left a notable mark on the music scene, being acclaimed for his versatility and consistency in production. His skills as a DJ and his ability to fuse various musical styles have made him a recognized figure in the industry.

In 2019, Polux Mac launched his record label 'My Last Secret', conceived as a space to experiment and share his most immersive and risky creations. This label has served as a platform to present a darker, more avant-garde side to his creativity, further establishing him as an innovator in the contemporary electronic scene.

In addition to his work as a producer and DJ, Polux Mac has collaborated with various artists, bringing his unique vision to collaborative projects that have enriched the musical landscape.

His fearless approach to music and his ability to constantly reinvent himself have positioned him as an influential and respected figure within the industry, being recognized for his contribution to the development of avant-garde and exciting sounds in today's electronic scene.

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