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Image: A cube of cartilage construct on a petri dish held by a gloved hand in a laboratory setting; Copyright: Ozbolat Lab at Penn State / Penn State

Bioprinting: speed up in functional tissue fabrication

Penn State researchers have unveiled a bioprinting method that accelerates tissue production 10 times faster.

Image: A modern bioreactor under blue and red light, equipped with pumps, tubes, and sensors on a plate; copyright: Fraunhofer ISC

Bioreactor enhances long-term culturing of human stem cells

Fraunhofer Translational Center have developed a bioreactor for long-term culturing of stem cells.

Image: A pair of hands holding a flexible, colorful strip made of jelly-like segments in red, blue, and green, representing the jelly batteries; Copyright: University of Cambridge

Bioelectronics: Soft and stretchable jelly batteries

Research discovery in materials science: soft, stretchable "jelly batteries", flexible batteries inspired by electric eels.

Image: A chemist holds a sample that is analyzed for biomarkers using the developed graphene-based sensor; Copyright: Jens Meyer/Uni Jena

New advances: graphene-based sensor for medical diagnostics

Researchers have developed a novel method for the functioning of graphene-based biosensors.

Image: Semiconductor hydrogel placed into a vessel with tweezers hold in gloved hands; Copyright: UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering / John Zich

Hydrogel semiconductor bridges bioelectronics and living tissue

Researchers have developed a unique hydrogel semiconductor with properties ideal for medical applications.

Illustration of the place in the knee where the implant is inserted; Copyright: Fraunhofer IAP / Jadwiga Galties

3D bioprinting: Personalized implants for cartilage therapy

Researchers are developing 3D printing inks with the body's own cartilage cells for personalized cartilage implants.

Image: The surface of a circuit board is processed by a micro precision device; Copyright: INP

Plasma printing technology enables surface modification

Researchers at INP have developed plasma printing technology that allows precise surface modification on an extremely small scale.

Image: Products from the 3D printer on a black background; Copyright: Empa

Cellulose aerogel combines sustainability with high-tech

Empa researchers have developed a 3D-printable, biodegradable cellulose aerogel that combines pioneering properties.

Image: This graphic visualizes the PA sensing instrument´s theoretical procedure; Copyright: Khan et al., doi 10.1117/1.JBO.29.1.017002.

Photoacoustic sensing instrument for tissue diagniostics

Researchers developed a compact, low-cost photoacoustic tool that enables fast, accurate breast tissue diagnosis and better patient care.

Image: A couple of batteries are in the foreground with a blurred background.

Advancements in all-solid-state batteries

KIST and LLNL researchers advance solid-state battery tech by designing stable electrolytes, paving the way for safer, high-energy lithium cells.

New technology for brain cancer visualization

Researchers developed dExPath, a microscopy method that reveals hidden brain tissue details to improve brain cancer diagnosis.

Image: Attenuation measurement for a waveguide spiral; Copyright: Fraunhofer IZM / Volker Mai

Automatedly measuring optical in-glass waveguides

Fraunhofer IZM has developed a system to automatically measure propagation losses in optical waveguides as part of the EPho project.

Image: A woman with gray hair and sunglasses goes for a walk with a cane. She wears a navigation belt; Copyright: feelSpace

Production of e-textiles: Vibrations lead the way

Researchers developed a new contacting process that enables more cost-effective and user-friendly production of e-textiles and orientation aids.

Image: A man and a woman stand in front of a terminal on a large machine and work on it; Copyright: eakkachaih

Human focus: knowledge and assistance in production

A Fraunhofer IPK trend report highlights how supporting workers, preserving know-how, and maintaining employability are key goals for companies.

Image: Researcher takes thin films with tweezers; Copyright: imagesourcecurated

Manufacturing tailor-made semiconductor thin films

Led by Leibniz IPHT, researchers developed a new method to deposit thin organic semiconductor films automatically with high molecular precision.

Image: A prosthetic hand and a human hand almost touch. Based on Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam"; Copyright: atercorv

The new Center for Bionic Intelligence Tübingen Stuttgart

Researchers are developing intelligent bionic systems to improve understanding and treatment of central nervous system diseases.

Image: Roll-to-roll vacuum coating system RC300; Copyright: Fraunhofer FEP

Roll-to-roll: system traverse for 2D inline process monitoring

KODOS project: Fraunhofer FEP and SURAGUS GmbH developed a solution for in-line process monitoring and parameter mapping in production.

Image: Photo of a car interior. A man sits behind the wheel and operates a screen; Copyright: Fraunhofer IDMT/Anika Bödecker

Vital data: the whole body on the radar

Fraunhofer IDMT researchers developed a radar-based method to collect and analyze vital signs, offering a new approach to non-contact health monitoring.

Image: The transverse link with imprinted force sensor measures the stresses acting in the application at any time; Copyright: Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen.

Integrated sensor tech: next stage in additive manufacturing

Fraunhofer ILT developed a sensor system via additive manufacturing to meet Industry 4.0 needs for precise machine condition monitoring.

Image: A blue 3D printed bandage on a hand; Copyright: Faraz Faruqi and Stefanie Mueller

AI-driven tool to personalize 3D-printable models

MIT’s Style2Fab lets users personalize 3D models with text prompts, adding custom designs without affecting object functionality.

Image: Symbolic image of the use of artificial intelligence (brain in front of rusting metal) in corrosion research; Copyright: Max-Planck-Institut

Artificial intelligence designs advanced materials

Scientists of the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung pioneer new machine learning model for corrosion-resistant alloy design.

Image: Close-up of a laser performing metal laser material processing toned in blue; Copyright: Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen

What can AI do in laser materials processing?

AI drives automation and zero-defect production by enabling real-time quality control and will soon assist in planning and regulating processes.

Image: A patient is wheeled into a CT scanner. The patient smiles; Copyright: AZ-BLT

New imaging technology for a quick look inside a human being

Physicists at the University of Würzburg have developed a new imaging method for humans that works without radiation or radioactive markers.

Image: A person works on a machine; Copyright: ThisisEngineering RAEng / Unsplash

Sensors: when the machine reports its status

In Industry 4.0, networking is key - but optimizing individual machines remains crucial, as interfaces start at the machine level.

Image: A man working with a 3D printer; Copyright: Patrick Mansell/Penn State

Grant to facilitate high-speed bioprinting

Penn State researchers lead a project to develop tech for scalable bioprinting of native human tissues like bones, tracheas and organs.

Image: A person speaks on a stage at the COMPAMED Suppliers Forum 2023; Copyright: Messe Düsseldorf / Andreas Wiese

CSF: Medical manufacturing to circular economy

In 2024, the COMPAMED Suppliers Forum will once again offer a special opportunity to present your own expertise.

Image: With a bang, Maria Pappa, Mayor of St.Gallen, officially opens the Health Innovation Hub with confetti in front of an audience; Copyright: Switzerland Innovation Park Ost AG/Karin Tanner

Innovation Health Hub opened

The opening of the Swiss Health Innovation Hub laid an important foundation stone for future innovations.

Image: On the left, there is a nurse measuring an older woman´s blood pressure. The older woman is sitting in a bed wearing a turquoise sweatshirt.

Digital remote monitoring

A study showcases the potential of data-driven solutions to enhance healthcare outcomes for older adults.

Image: A glass press in a production room enables the automated production of high-precision optical glass components; Copyright: Fraunhofer IPT

Automated series production of optics

Fraunhofer IPT in Aachen has added a new system for automated molding of high-precision optical glass components to its machinery.

Image: Antenna packages for 6G; Copyright: Fraunhofer IZM

6G is right around the corner

6G aims to enable 1,000 GB/s data rates and ultra-low latency, meeting rising demands from telemedicine, autonomous driving and daily life.

Image: Four men in a bright room: Prof. Jens Krzywinski in conversation with the directors of the participating Fraunhofer institutes; Copyright: Christin Scholz / Fraunhofer IVI

Establishing design as integral component

Fraunhofer Institutes and TU Dresden launch the DesignLab to strengthen the role of design in applied research disciplines.

Image: A woman in work clothes and with a headset is standing in front of a demonstrator of a production machine; Copyright: Fraunhofer IDMT / Anika Bödecker

Intuitive machine control using speech recognition

Fraunhofer developed a speech recognition system for manufacturing that works reliably in noisy settings and adapts to user needs.

Image: A slide with blood - left and an arm to which a spray is applied - right.; Copyright: Anna Lena Lundqvist/Chalmers

New spray fights infections and antibiotic resistance

Chalmers researchers developed a spray that kills antibiotic-resistant bacteria, usable for wound care, implants, and medical devices.

Image: Graphic of a nanoparticle striked by a blue and red light beam; Copyright: MPI-P

Optical microscopes: detailed investigations of nanoparticles

In the EU-funded project Supercol, researchers aim to image nanoparticles with light, even though light is typically too coarse at that scale.

Image: Illustration of a cell trap array; Copyright: Fraunhofer IMM

Printed organ structures for personalized medicine

Usage of microfluidics and single-cell technologies to print precise organ structures - a significant development for personalized medicine.

Image: A 1 cent coin in front of which the light stimulator is held for size comparison; Copyright: Fraunhofer IPMS, Sebastian Lassak

OLED-on-CMOS technology: New approach for light sources

Researchers are developing OLED-on-CMOS-based optical stimulators for future cochlear implants as part of the “NeurOpto” project.

Image: The gold electrodes under an electron microscope; Copyright: Yasar TB et al. Nature Communications 2024

Gold electrodes measure brain activity precisely and gently

New development from ETH Zurich: electrodes made of gold record brain activity precisely and gently.

Image: A tiny microchip containing the brain-machine interface; Copyright: EPFL

An entire brain-machine interface on a single chip

A new miniaturized brain-machine interface enables direct brain-to-text communication on extremely small silicon chips.

Image: Individual modules of the "SonoOne" ultrasound system placed on top of each other; Copyright: Fraunhofer IBMT

Innovative modular principle for ultrasonic sensors

SonoOne" ultrasonic sensor system opens up innovative possibilities for a wide range of applications thanks to its modular system.

Image: A cuboid-shaped metal box with threaded holes for the production of nanoparticles; Copyright: B. Bobusch/FDX Fluid Dynamix GmbH

FDmiX platform: production of high-quality nanoparticles

Fraunhofer IPK and FDX Fluid Dynamix have reached a milestone in nanoparticle production with the development of the FDmix platform.

Image: Close-up of a miniature sensor for ventilators on a blue background; Copyright: Fraunhofer IPM

Sensor takes breathing gas measurement to a new level

Fraunhofer IPM researchers developed a sensor that measures oxygen levels directly in breath, delivering precise and continuous readings.

Image: Close-up of a magnetic sensor and a prosthetic hand; Copyright: Qant

Sensor technology for prosthesis control

Q.ANT’s innovative magnetic field sensor enables new possibilities in prosthesis control and medical sensor technology and beyond.

Image: Sensors on a cable with power supply; the implant on a pink background; Copyright: Northwestern University

New technology for bladder dysfunction

Northwestern researchers developed a flexible, battery-free implant that tracks bladder fullness in real time and sends data to a smartphone app.

Image: This graphic visualizes the AI technique employing arrows and different colors; Copyright: Ken Sakaushi National Institute for Materials Science

AI boosts green hydrogen production with platinum-free electrodes

NIMS Japan developed AI that speeds up the discovery of materials for green hydrogen, advancing sustainable energy and materials science.

Image: Biomechanical carbon hand prosthesis for disabled people on the table in the office, another white prosthesis in the background; Copyright: ionadidishvili

Artificial intelligence makes gripping more intuitive

128 sensors and AI help decode forearm muscle patterns, enabling more natural and intuitive control of artificial limbs.

Image: An artist’s impression of a GELECTO machine interacting with biological cells via sending and reading of electrical and biochemical signals; Copyright: Leibniz-IPF, Ivan Minev

New era of cyborganics

The ERC is funding research into water-based electronics that could create seamless interfaces between biological tissue and machines.

Image: Six men in suits stand next to each other and pose for the camera; Copyright: SMWA

Optimization of chip production through AI

TUD’s Chair of Databases joins ERDF project LOTSE, using AI to optimize chip production and strengthen Saxony’s semiconductor industry.

Image: Anatomical model of human pancreatitis; Copyright: JoPanwatD

Pancreas: nanoparticles for optimized cancer therapy

Researchers developed a targeted pancreatic cancer therapy with fewer side effects, now headed for clinical use.

Image: Close-up of piezoceramic stack actuator on blue background; Copyright: Fraunhofer IKTS

COMPAMED 2023: Piezoceramics for root canal treatment

A new piezoceramic actuator adds vibration to root canal files, reducing jamming and improving efficiency during tissue removal.

Image: Close up of a microchip; Copyright: aetb

TUM professor develops an energy-saving AI chip

Hussam Amrouch has developed an AI-ready architecture that is twice as powerful as comparable in-memory computing approaches.

Image: Symbolic image: colored contrasting lines in blue and violet on a white background; Copyright: alexlucru123

Novel nanoparticles could serve as contrast agents

MLU researchers developed heat-sensitive nanoparticles that could enhance modern imaging by changing their properties with temperature.

Image: Symbolic image of a micro swimmer; Copyright: MPI-DS / LMP

The fuel economy of a microswimmer

Scientists developed a theorem to calculate the minimum energy needed to propel microswimmers, advancing bio-inspired physics.

Image: Close-up of a sensor bracelet demonstrator; Copyright: Fraunhofer IBMT

Bidirectional control of prosthetic hands

Researchers at Fraunhofer are working as part of an EU research project to improve control of prosthetic hands down to individual fingers.

Image: Person holding a sensor in hands; Copyright: Kate Myers/Penn State

Wearable sensor for continuous analysis of sweat

A new wearable patch enables continuous sweat monitoring, offering glucose tracking where earlier sensors lacked durability and precision.

Image: Dr. Marina Dziuba in the laboratory with bacterial cultures to produce magnetic nanoparticles; Copyright: Christian Wißler/UBT

EXIST funding for bacterial magnetic nanoparticles

BioMagnetix develops bacterial magnetic nanoparticles for imaging and cancer therapy, aiming for high quality and continuous improvement.

Image: Schematic structure of a sensor for the detection of viral pathogens; Copyright: TUD

Pioneering approaches for the detection of viral antigens

Scientists made major progress in developing innovative materials-based solutions for detecting viral pathogens in two recent studies.

Image: An employee with a hairnet and smock stands at a complex high-tech system in a green-lit room; Copyright: TU Dresden/IHM

Project for microelectronics resarch in Germany launched

BMBF-funded ForLab project links 14 German universities in microelectronics and enables new research through advanced lab facilities.

Image: Ian Nicholls is standing in a laboratory; Copyright: Joakim Palmqvist

Biosensors to detect tumors, viruses and bacterial diseases

Linnaeus University invests SEK 35M in biosensor tech to enable faster, affordable diagnoses and potential at-home tests for serious diseases.

Image: Associate Professor Lee Seok Wo holding up the flexible battery that is as thin as a human cornea.; Copyright: NTU Singapore

Micrometres-thin battery could power smart contact lenses

NTU Singapore developed a flexible, cornea-thin battery that charges in saline and may one day power smart contact lenses.

Image: A transparent container with circular compartments filled with red liquid, featuring 3D-printed structures; Copyright: University of Nottingham

Materials for personalized regenerative implants

Researchers have developed a new blood-derived material capable of repairing bones, the "biocooperative" material.

Image: Fluorine-free coatings for medical technology applications; Copyright: Fraunhofer IFAM

PFAS substitutes as solutions for safe surfaces

The IFAM has developed alternatives to perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) that can also be used in medical technology.

Image: Person holding the antiviral coating material with tweezers; Copyright: Julia Siekmann, Kiel University

New production method for an antiviral coating

Researchers have investigated and compared six biomedical coating materials to understand their interactions with cells, skin and viruses.

Image: A roll of PFAS-free polymer membrane; Copyright: Fraunhofer IAP / Till Budde

Environmentally friendly PFAS-free polymer membranes

PFAS-free polymer membrane is an environmentally friendly alternative to the PFAS-containing membranes previously used in the semiconductor industry.

Image: Various steel medical tools lying on a table; Copyright: Clayton D / peopleimages.com

Steel solutions for medical requirements

As a precise and durable material, steel is of crucial importance in modern medical technology.

$Image: Edith Perret, woman with lab coat and long blonde hair, sits in a laboratory and smiles at the camera; Copyright: Empa$

Smart fibers for precise drug delivery

Empa researchers have developed a promising solution for local drug delivery over a longer period of time.

Image: A doctor with a beard and glasses holds a resorbable stent close to the camera; Copyright: Karin Kaiser/MHH

Latest generation of self-dissolving stents conquers hearts

Dissolving stent offers new hope for narrowed arteries - 2nd-ever implant at Hannover Medical School, ideal for younger patients.

Image: A smiling Ottobock employee processes a blank with patches made of flax fibers; Copyright: Ottobock

Ottobock presents GreenLine: Sustainable materials

Ottobock’s new GreenLine merges sustainability with function: eco-friendly prosthetics and orthotics for modern medical technology.

Image: Man with black hair and dark-rimmed glasses wearing a light blue top; Copyright: PHOTO COURTESY OF YONGLONG XIE/RICE UNIVERSITY

Rice physicist receives NSF CAREER award

Yonglong Xie wins $888,555 grant NSF CAREER Award to advance magnon research, paving the way for future quantum tech and sensors.

Image: The picture shows on the right three brown examples of hydrogel. To the left, there is a transparent hydrogel; Copyright: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

New hydrogel for seawater desalination

UPC develops thermosensitive hydrogel for solar-powered desalination and smart biomedical adhesives in diagnostics and semi-invasive therapy.

Image: A microscopic image of the newly developed fibers; Copyright: Washington State University

Conductive, cotton-based fiber for smart textiles

WSU develops cotton-like fiber with polyaniline conductivity: flexible, conductive, and promising for wearable e-textiles.

Image: A printer applies the dopamine-based tissue adhesive to the three-dimensional titanium shaft of a hip joint; Copyright: Fraunhofer CMI

Inspired by mussels: printable adhesives for tissues and bones

Fraunhofer teams develop tissue adhesive to prevent early prosthesis replacement, enhancing long-term implant stability.

Image: Prof. Martin Bertau (left) and doctoral student Paul Scapan with safety glasses in the laboratory; Copyright: TU Bergakademie Freiberg / Andreas Hiekel

Basis for innovative PFAS filter made of clay

PFAS filters use costly activated carbon - researchers seek cheaper alternatives to tackle these persistent "eternal toxins."

Image: Used auto parts warehouse worker checks inventory in warehouse; Copyright: coffeekai

Recycling model for the plastics industry

Profs Kümmerer and Endres aim to create a sustainable recycling model for the plastics industry at Leuphana and Leibniz Universities.

Image: At the pilot plant, a 3D printer builds the scaffold from the composite material; Copyright: BellaSeno

COMPAMED 2023: Bioactive composite supports healing

Fraunhofer develops composite implant to boost healing and success in non-union bone fractures, easing patient burden.

Image: A Person (Felix Thelen) working in a lab; Copyright: RUB, Marquard

Measuring instruments detect new materials

New algorithm speeds up material analysis, integrating with existing tools to cut days-long processes to minutes.

Image: Various plastic waste on a pile; Copyright: Nick Fewings / Unsplash

Plastic production via advanced recycling lowers GHG emissions

Advanced recycling of post-use plastic cuts GHG emissions and boosts U.S. recycling, says DOE Argonne Lab study.

Image: Visualization of state qualification in violet and green; Copyright: Fraunhofer IWM

Using deep learning to classify steel materials objectively

Fraunhofer IWM and Schaeffler develop deep learning model for objective steel grain size assessment.

Image: The ball shapes are bacteria and the “sheet” is black phosphorus, under the microscope at RMIT University; Copyright: Aaron Elbourne and colleagues, RMIT University

Ultrathin nanotech promises to help tackle antibiotic resistance

Nano-thin material kills superbugs - future use in wound dressings and implants to fight infections.

Image: dr Margarethe Hauck (right) and Lena Saure, wearing glasses and a white coat, test the hydrogel in the laboratory; Copyright: Julia Siekmann, Uni Kiel

Muscles for soft robots inspired by nature

Kiel University develops muscle-like hydrogel that expands and contracts quickly - ideal for soft robotics applications.

Image: Dr. Hu Tang, first author of the study, in front of a high-pressure press at the Bavarian Research Institute; Copyright: UBT / Chr. Wißler.

New glass with supreme toughness

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth, together with partners in China and the USA, have produced an oxide glass with unprecedented toughness.

Image: Light-activatable liquid metal nanostimulant in cancer therapy; Copyright: Eijiro Miyako from JAIST

Cancer photoimmunotherapy: novel liquid metal nanoparticles

JAIST develops PEG-IMIQ-LM nanoparticles uniting photothermal and immunotherapy - for real-time, immune-boosted cancer treatment.

Image: Close-up of a boy with a healed minor cut after surgical tape stitches; Copyright: ellinnur

Biomaterials: toolbox for the development of bioadhesives

Prof. Scheibel’s team at Uni Bayreuth reviews latest research on protein-based bioadhesives.

Image: A man stands in front of a monitor showing the atomistic structure of a polymer with carbon atoms and hydrogen atoms; Copyright: UBT / Chr. Wißler

Digital AI system for tailoring polymers

Prof. Kuenneth’s team builds digital system to rapidly identify ideal polymers from 100M+ options - boosting tech, eco, and economic gains.

Image: Intelligent rubber material that adapts to ambient humidity. This wristband shows the material's ability to adapt, in this case, to wrist movements.; Copyright: University of Stuttgart, FSM-Lab

Intelligent rubber materials

Stuttgart and Tübingen researchers develop autonomously switchable polymers for advanced material applications.

Image: Placenta shortly after birth on a white background

AI tool for faster detection of placental health issues

A new developed AI-tool could improve neonatal and maternal care by analyzing placentas immediately after birth.

Image: This image shows how a waver is produced by a machine.

Advancements in microchip manufacturing

Plasma scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have made advancements in microchip manufacturing.

Image: This image shows symbolically some cells in petri plates in a laboratory.

Advancing immune cell analysis with micro-robots

UChicago engineers microscopic robots that bind immune cells, revolutionizing analysis and boosting future immunotherapy design.

Image: Prof. Pavel Jungwirth; Copyright: Tomáš Belloň / IOCB Prague

Computer model of the ear may help to improve cochlear implants

Prof. Jungwirth’s team and MED-EL create full computer model of the ear- simulating mammalian hearing from outer ear to auditory nerve.

Image: Security architecture 2.0 blue diagram for telematics infrastructure; Copyright: Fraunhofer AISEC

Security architecture for healthcare communications

Germany’s TI to get new security architecture - enabling faster, safer healthcare data exchange and better access to specialist services.

Image: Graphic of a processor on a mainboard on the processor is a brain graphically recorded; Copyright: iLexx

Materials for AI: more brainpower for hardware and software

Backed by €1 million from VW Foundation, researchers develop neuromorphic materials to boost adaptive algorithms for autonomous driving.

Image: Smiling woman with black blazer, glasses, and blond hair in a laboratory – Dr. Julia Westermayr; Copyright: Swen Reichhold

AI: new method for targeted design of molecules

Leipzig and Warwick scientists create method for targeted design of molecules with desired properties.

Image: Rong Yang works with an initiated chemical vapor deposition system in her lab; Copyright: Charissa King-O’Brien | Cornell University

Engineers to advance nanomedicine manufacturing

Cornell researchers use AI and $3 million grant to revolutionize polymer nanoparticle production, shaping the future of nanomedicine.

Image: Raster animation of a human head sticking out of a tablet, robotic arms work on its brain; Copyright: Petra Ritter / BIH

EU project to establish AI and robotics in healthcare

EU project TEF-Health tests and validates AI and robotics for healthcare to speed up market entry.

Image: 3D microscopic image of an optical LED-based cochlear implant (blue LEDs in gray silicone encapsulation) with hair cells (orange) and auditory nerve (blue/green); Copyright: Daniel Keppeler, UM

Better hearing with optical cochlear implants

Tobias Moser’s team works to improve cochlear implants by tackling background noise issues that hinder speech comprehension.

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