Rune Elmqvist was a Swedish doctor and engineer, who we can thank for inventing both inkjet printers and implantable pacemakers. He saw medical problems and engineered mechanical solutions for them. https://spectrum.ieee.org/rune-elmqvist?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Mastodon-Daily-Pipeline

Story of Invention: The Inkjet Printer and the Implantable Pacemaker
Rune Elmqvist's inventions changed lives. From inkjet printers to implantable pacemakers, learn how his innovations continue to impact the world today.
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