Small parts, great impact

Active implants can be used to monitor various bodily functions. They can also send impulses to the heart, hearing or electrical prostheses. At the same time, they are becoming smaller and smaller - and, if possible, will soon be supplied with energy from outside the body.

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.

Johnson Matthey Medical Device Components focusses on the production and machining of medical components. We talked to them for our video interview at COMPAMED 2022 to learn more about components made from precious metals for microtechnology and implant applications and how they can improve the quality of life for patients.

After surgery or due to other health conditions, some patients rely on enteral nutrition. Cedic is an Italian company that provides components for related products. We met them at COMPAMED 2022 and asked how patients benefit from these products and how they maintain quality in production and thus quality of life for patients.