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EMS, plastics processing, mold making, metal machining processing, surface treatment, laser procesing, additive manufacturing / 3D printing, rapid prototyping

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Catheters, cannula, stents, needles, implants, surgical instruments, endoscopes, wearables, IVD, laboratory technologies, biomedical products

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Electrical motors, pneumatic actuators, pumps, valves, filters, optical & IV components, guide wires, tubings

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Sensors, electromechanical & optical components, semiconductors, IC, cicuit boards, embedded systems, power supply, lamps, LED, displays

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Mechatronics, micromechanics, microaktors, microsensors, microelectronics, microoptics, microfluidics, microprocessing, nanotechnology

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Plastics, metals, ceramics, composites, semifinised products, glass, packaging materials, adhedives

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Imaging, AR, VR, software development, eHealth, medical apps, data & cyber security, WiFi, radio transmission, maintanance

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COMPAMED Innovation Forum 2022

This year's COMPAMED Innovation Forum will focus on innovative technologies for neurological applications. COMPAMED and IVAM are looking forward to your participation and a lively exchange!

Industry meeting point

Always located between two trade fairs, the Innovation Forum offers another meeting point for the industry. We are glad to be able to offer you an exciting program again this year

Seizure detection devices for epilepsy

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases. Recognizing small seizures in particular is often still problematic. Prof. Dr. Yvonne Weber wants to change that.

Medical wire-based components

What influence do materials, surface treatments, and processes exert in the manufacture of medical wire-based components for neurological applications?

Advanced contract manufacturing

What challenges do contract manufacturers face? And how far can miniaturization still be pushed? Michael Fink from Valtronic has the answers.

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LED wound dressings for chronic wounds: Better wound care with light and sensors

Chronic wounds place a heavy burden on patients and the healthcare system. The Institute of Textile Technology at RWTH Aachen University is therefore designing a novel wound dressing that will intelligently support wound healing with light therapy and sensors.

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Special

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Smart materials

A wide range of different materials are used in medical technology. Some of them are considered "smart materials". They are given this name because of various properties that are added to them in the manufacturing process. You can find out what these can be in the interviews in our Special in May.

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Fabric-based muscles: hand exoskeleton supports finger movement

They have been featured extensively in the news or in rehabilitation centers: Exoskeletons are wearable medical devices that help users walk again if they suffered a spinal cord injury. Researchers now want to apply the same principle on a much smaller scale to assist finger joints.

Read the interview with Klaus Richter here

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Disinfection with light fights viruses and bacteria

Disinfection is a key strategy to contain the current and future pandemics. Publicly accessible buildings, facilities, transportation, and hospitals need effective protection against viruses and bacteria.

Read the interview with Dr. Zöllmer and Dr. Schreiner here

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Multi-tasking wearable continuously monitors glucose, alcohol, and lactate

Imagine being able to measure your blood sugar levels, know if you've had too much to drink, and track your muscle fatigue during a workout, all in one small device worn on your skin. Engineers at the UC San Diego have developed a prototype of such a wearable that can continuously monitor several health stats – glucose, alcohol, and lactate levels – simultaneously in real-time.

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Nanosensor platform could advance detection of ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among women, and it’s so deadly, in part, because the disease is hard to catch in its early stages. A team of researchers is working to change that. Their approach uses machine learning techniques to efficiently analyze spectral signatures of carbon nanotubes to detect biomarkers of the disease and to recognize the cancer itself.

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Life cycle assessment shows: useful life of tech-critical metals to be short

Worldwide, almost all technology-intensive industries depend on readily available metallic raw materials. Consequently, precise and reliable information is needed on how long these raw materials remain in the economic cycle. To obtain the necessary data, a research team from the universities of Bayreuth, Augsburg and Bordeaux has now developed a new modelling method.

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Haptics device creates realistic virtual textures

USC Viterbi computer scientists have created a user-driven haptics search that can generate dead-ringers for real world textures.

Image: Fractal topological insulator; Copyright: Tobias Biesenthal | Universität Rostock

Fractal Drive – A Lack of Bulk Gives Photons an Edge

Researchers from the University of Rostock have developed a novel type of micro-structured material that enhances the speed of light signals while keeping them protected from scattering.

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Nanomagnetic computing can provide low-energy AI

Researchers have shown it is possible to perform artificial intelligence using tiny nanomagnets that interact like neurons in the brain.

More efficiency for optical quantum gates

Future quantum computers are expected not only to solve particularly tricky computing tasks, but also to be connected to a network for the secure exchange of data. In principle, quantum gates could be used for these purposes.

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Quantum one-way street in topological insulator nanowires

An international group of scientists have demonstrated that nanowires can act like a quantum one-way street for electrons when made of material known as a topological insulator. The discovery opens the pathway for new technological applications of devices and demonstrates a significant step on the road to achieving qubits, which can robustly encode information for a quantum computer.

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In balance: Quantum computing needs the right combination of order and disorder

Research conducted within the Cluster of Excellence "Matter and Light for Quantum Computing" (ML4Q) has analysed cutting-edge device structures of quantum computers to demonstrate that some of them are indeed operating dangerously close to a threshold of chaotic meltdown.

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Wearable, inexpensive robotic sleeve for lymphedema treatment

Lymphedema often occurs in survivors of breast cancer, because they are at high risk for lymph node damage or removal during surgical procedures. The locations of these nodes often make fluid and proteins collect in the arm, so treatment consists of compression sleeves that seek to restore normal flow. However, current techniques are expensive and inconvenient.

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AI framework discovered new shape memory alloy

Researchers from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University used an Artificial Intelligence Materials Selection framework (AIMS) to discover a new shape memory alloy. The shape memory alloy showed the highest efficiency during operation achieved thus far for nickel-titanium-based materials.

Image: Graduate student Catherine Arndt in the lab; Copyright: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University

Rice "metalens" could disrupt vacuum UV market

Rice University photonics researchers have created a potentially disruptive technology for the ultraviolet optics market.

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ACTIVE SITES research building: New methods for different disciplines

Milestone decision for basic research at the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE): The Science Council has classified the planned ACTIVE SITES research building as worthy of funding. With ACTIVE SITES, the UDE will have a centre of international acclaim at which so-called active sites will be researched.

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Cognitive T-slot sensor concept

Forming presses are widely used as key elements of industrial production processes. The purchasing costs of these machines can reach double-digit millions, and it takes a great deal of time to set up and adjust precisely as needed. Fraunhofer CCIT knows how cognitive transformation of industrial processes can improve the efficiency of forming machines.

Image: Researcher in a lab - Shaopeng Wang; Copyright: Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University

A sharper image for proteins

To fully understand proteins and their myriad functions, researchers have developed various means to see and study them through advanced microscopy, improving light detection, imaging software, and the integration of advanced hardware systems. In a new study researchers describe a new technique that promises to revolutionize the imaging of proteins and other vital biomolecules.

Image: Multi-organ chip with four tissue chambers interconnected by vascular flow; Copyright: Kacey Ronaldson-Bouchard/Columbia Engineering

Plug-and-play: Organ-on-a-chip can be customized to the patient

Major advance from Columbia Engineering team demonstrates first multi-organ chip made of engineered human tissues linked by vascular flow for improved modeling of systemic diseases like cancer

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Want to 3D print a kidney? Start by thinking small

Human organ transplants offer a crucial lifeline to people with serious illnesses, but there are too few organs to go around: in the U.S. alone, there are more than 112,000 people currently waiting for transplants.

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Addition to the microdisplay family

In addition to an energy-saving design, microdisplays for wearables must also display information in a way that they are sufficiently bright under daylight conditions, at best in colored versions and recognizable with the naked eye. The OLED microdisplay family of the Fraunhofer Institute FEP has now been extended: Microdisplays for ultra-high brightness.

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Microrobot collectives display versatile movement patterns

Collective behavior and swarm patterns are found everywhere in nature. Robots can also be programmed to act in swarms. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS), Cornell University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have developed collectives of microrobots, which they can move in every formation they wish. The research project was published in Nature Communications.

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Alternative process for converting white phosphorus promises more sustainability in the chemical industry

Chemists at the Technische Universität Dresden (Germany) have developed a new, more sustainable process for synthesizing numerous important everyday chemicals from white phosphorus. The new process has the potential to establish innovative, more resource-efficient processes in the chemical industry.

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3D printing with glass: new process enables small and complex components

Because of its outstanding transparency as well as its stability in contact with heat or chemicals, glass is relevant for many high-tech applications. However, conventional processes for shaping glass are often tedious, energy-intensive and quickly reach their limits for small and complicated components.

Image: A 10-link ionic communication transmitter (TX) and receiver (RX) array conforming to the surface of an orchid petal; Copyright: Dion Khodagholy/Columbia Engineering

Wireless, high-speed, low-power: communications for implantable devices

Implantable bioelectronics are often key in assisting or monitoring the heart, brain, and other vital organs, but they often lack a safe, reliable way of transmitting their data. Now researchers at Columbia Engineering have invented a way to augment implantable bioelectronics with simple, high-speed, low-power wireless data links using ions.

Image: Prototype of the wireless nerve stimulator placed on an one cent coin; Copyright: Josh Chen/Rice University

Blood vessels are guides for stimulating implants

An implant little bigger than a grain of rice, put gently in place alongside a strategically placed blood vessel, could replace much bulkier devices that stimulate nerves.

Image: Device for single particle combinatorial lipidic nanocontainer fusion dots; Copyright: Nikos Hatzakis | University of Copenhagen

Revolutionary tool will meet future pandemics with accelerated response

A new tool speeds up development of vaccines and other pharmaceutical products by more than one million times while minimizing costs.

Image: A photo of the 12-ID beamline at the APS, where X-ray studies for this research were conducted; Copyright: Xiaobing Zuo | Argonne National Laboratory

X-rays help scientists uncover new forms of material using designer DNA

The new method of synthesizing crystals leads researchers to a brand new phase of metal, which may be useful for new technologies. Results were confirmed using the Advanced Photon Source.

biolitec® at Medica 2021 and online at biolitec-fair.com – Major success for biolitec® in patent litigation before the German Federal Supreme Court on ELVeS® Radial®

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BUNDLED NETWORK EXPERTISE IS A WINNING ARGUMENT.

The relaunch of MEDICA/COMPAMED 2021 sees a sizeable WILD Group presence and a whole host of innovations. How can you combine different ideas to create an innovative product? Moreover, what...

Blister machine KBS-C medplus receives German Innovations Award 2021

Last year, special machine manufacturer KOCH Pac-Systeme in Germany, expanded its machine portfolio in the medical technology industry, with the blister machine KBS-C medplus. The machine has now been...

Medten USA Inc. Opens Irvine, CA warehouse

For Immediate Release 10/27/2021 Medten USA Inc. 949-932-0386 sales@medten.com Medten USA Inc. opens Irvine, CA warehouse New company opens warehouse with biomedical repair parts ready to ship.

"Regulatory-Software/Software-Regulatory": Metecon-DigiLab interprets for RA digitization

Metecon's new DigiLab brings medical device manufacturers and RA software providers together: DigiLab translates manufacturers' regulatory requirements into vendors' technical solutions. Since 2019,...

Bulbitech closes € 2 million grant with Norwegian Research Council

Bulbitech announces it has been granted 20.2 MNOK from the Norwegian Research Council for the further validation, commercialization and development of its technology. Funds will be used in a project...

SYnAbs ink strategic agreement on epigenetics

SYnabs and Belgian Volition SRL are proud to announce the signature of a strategic collaborative agreement. As part of this ambitious 28-months project supported with funding from the Walloon Region,...

Siemens Healthineers Honors Zollner with the Supplier Award

The renowned provider of medical technology awards Zollner Elektronik AG for its competitiveness and excellent collaboration. Dr. Stefan Vogeler, Head of Procurement at Siemens Healthineers Medical...

Shell-Case and corpuls celebrate more than a decade of partnership

November 12, 2021, Düsseldorf, Germany Shell-Case Ltd, the leading global designer and manufacturer of unique, tailor-made professional carrying solutions for medical devices, is excited to continue...

SCIENION and Pictor Limited collaborate on the commercialization of a high-throughput SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing system to support the ongoing fight against the pandemic

Under the partnership, SCIENION's CL2 sciREADER system will be integrated with the PictArray SARS-CoV-2 Serology Test, which will soon begin clinical testing for FDA EUA market clearance BERLIN,...

PURE DIVERSITY.

For WILD, working under ultra-clean conditions is a wide-ranging activity. Because, as current examples prove, the technology partner has mastered the art of adapting precisely to the task at hand...

MeKo is now called MeKo Manufacturing

Expert for laser material processing celebrates the 30th company anniversary Dr. Clemens Meyer-Kobbe founded his laser-cutting company in 1991. This year, MeKo has its 30th company anniversary.

OUTSOURCING IS MOVING INTO THE FOREGROUND AS A STRATEGY.

More flexibility, an improved ability to focus on their own core business and the integration of complementary competencies are the decisive arguments why customers outsource their production...

Bittium Expands Its Minority Holdings in Remote Cardiology Service Companies in Europe

Bittium to purchase a 25 percent stake in a British company Technomed Limited Oulu, Finland, September 1, 2021 – Bittium Biosignals Ltd, a subsidiary of Bittium Corporation, and British ECG...

90 years of STÜKEN - 90 years of technology leadership and innovation

Deep drawing specialist STÜKEN celebrates 90th anniversary In 1931 Hubert Stüken founded the family business. Today, the world market leader employs 1250 people at five locations in Europe, Asia and...

Velentium Ranks No. 1424 on the Inc. 5000 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 333% Percent

Inc. Magazine Reveals Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000 HOUSTON, August 18, 2021 – Inc. magazine today revealed that Velentium – a professional engineering...

Dan Purvis & Tim Carroll Are Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Gulf Coast Area Winners

HOUSTON, August 6, 2021 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Velentium Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dan Purvis, and President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Tim Carroll, were...

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