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The latest news from the field of microtechnology for medical technology can be found here. The latest developments and research results from the world of research and companies provide insights into the future of medical technology. The smallest parts often play the biggest roles! Read for yourself.
Image: The picture shows a tiny, transparent cube-shaped microrobot placed on the tip of a finger; Copyright: Jacob Müller

10.10.2025

Smartlets: Microrobots move and communicate in Water

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Image: The image shows a spatial light modulator setup projecting a red laser pattern in the shape of a butterfly; Copyright: Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen, Germany.

07.10.2025

Faster laser structuring with optical stamping

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Image: It visually represents the biosensor’s surface, composed of parallel gold nanowires; Copyright: 2025 Ella Maru Studio/BIOS EPFL CC BY SA 4.0

08.07.2025

Quantum biosensor detects biomolecules without light source

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Image: A compact ISFET evaluation system, with a sensor immersed in a liquid-filled beaker; Copyright: Fraunhofer IPMS

11.06.2025

Energy-efficient portable pH monitoring

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Image: A gloved researcher handling a microneedle patch using laboratory tweezers; Copyright: National University of Singapore

09.05.2025

Microneedles improve wound healing

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Image: The image shows a microscopic close-up of a structured surface with spherical microlenses; copyright: Fraunhofer IMWS

06.03.2025

Microlenses: new laser process

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Image: A magnetic vector scanner with electronic circuitry; Copyright: Fraunhofer IPMS

10.02.2025

High-precision imaging and laser

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

28.11.2024

Printed organ structures for personalized medicine

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

04.10.2024

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

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

16.09.2024

Gold electrodes measure brain activity precisely and gently

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

10.09.2024

An entire brain-machine interface on a single chip

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Image: Individual modules of the

10.07.2024

Innovative modular principle for ultrasonic sensors

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

02.07.2024

FDmiX platform: production of high-quality nanoparticles

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

10.06.2024

Sensor takes breathing gas measurement to a new level

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

14.05.2024

Sensor technology for prosthesis control

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

15.04.2024

New technology for bladder dysfunction

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

28.03.2024

AI boosts green hydrogen production with platinum-free electrodes

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

14.12.2023

Artificial intelligence makes gripping more intuitive

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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

29.11.2023

New era of cyborganics

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

23.11.2023

Optimization of chip production through AI

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Image: Anatomical model of human pancreatitis; Copyright: JoPanwatD

22.11.2023

Pancreas: nanoparticles for optimized cancer therapy

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

08.11.2023

COMPAMED 2023: Piezoceramics for root canal treatment

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Image: Close up of a microchip; Copyright: aetb

02.11.2023

TUM professor develops an energy-saving AI chip

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

26.10.2023

Novel nanoparticles could serve as contrast agents

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

19.10.2023

The fuel economy of a microswimmer

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

12.10.2023

Bidirectional control of prosthetic hands

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

03.10.2023

Wearable sensor for continuous analysis of sweat

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

27.09.2023

EXIST funding for bacterial magnetic nanoparticles

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

20.09.2023

Pioneering approaches for the detection of viral antigens

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

13.09.2023

Project for microelectronics resarch in Germany launched

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

05.09.2023

Biosensors to detect tumors, viruses and bacterial diseases

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

24.08.2023

Micrometres-thin battery could power smart contact lenses

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Image: A technical drawing with 3 inputs and one output; Copyright: Fraunhofer IZM

23.08.2023

Future chips: using magnetic effects in electrons for a hundredfold reduction in power consumption

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Image: In the picture you can see a lotus leaf with water two hands in gloves and the product. ; Copyright: National University of Singapore

22.08.2023

Nature-inspired pressure sensing technology aims to transform healthcare and surgical robots

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Image: A man holds a glass object with a glove.; Copyright: Jean Lachat

15.08.2023

Smallest known way to guide light invented

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Image: A graphic of blood cells flowing within the body.; Copyright: iLexx

10.08.2023

Noninvasive technology tests for malaria without a blood sample

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Image: Symbol image for a proof-of-concept air quality monitor that can detect live SARS-CoV-2 virus; Copyright: Joseph Puthussery

12.07.2023

Biosensing: air monitor can detect COVID-19 variants

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Image: Group picture of 16 people, the Newlife consortium at Fraunhofer IZM in Berlin; Copyright: Fraunhofer IZM

29.06.2023

Pregnancy: intelligent patch for remote monitoring

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Image: Sarah Du, Ph.D., inventor and an associate professor; Copyright: Alex Dolce, Florida Atlantic University

28.06.2023

U.S. patent for portable tool to diagnose and monitor sickle cell disease

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Image: A person sits at a laser scanning microscope for tumor delineation; Copyright: Fraunhofer IPMS

20.06.2023

Micro scanners in medicine: flexible for customized applications

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Image: Microscope image: Magnetic nanoparticles bind specifically to the spherical bacteria which are about 1 µm in size; Copyright: Empa

13.06.2023

Antibiotics crisis: rapid test for sepsis with nanoparticles
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