Medical electronics: technology behind it
12.06.2025
Three essential functions make up medical electronics - from data acquisition to data intelligence.
Sebastian Lassak, Fraunhofer IPMS
Edge AI sensors for health and environment
03.05.2025
InSeKT develops compact edge AI sensors for real-time applications in medical technology, industrial electronics, and environmental monitoring.
Empa
Soft muscles from the printer
04.04.2025
Researchers developed soft silicone actuators using 3D printing. These artificial muscles could one day support movement in humans.
Shengduo Xu / ISTA
Thermoelectric materials from the 3D printer
07.03.2025
Thermoelectric materials play a crucial role in efficient temperature regulation in electronics and medical applications.
Thor BalkhedRestriction
Connection between individual cells and organic electrodes
07.02.2025
A research team has successfully established a close connection between individual cells and organic electrodes.
University of Cambridge
Bioelectronics: Soft and stretchable jelly batteries
16.12.2024
Research discovery in materials science: soft, stretchable "jelly batteries", flexible batteries inspired by electric eels.
Jens Meyer/Uni Jena
New advances: graphene-based sensor for medical diagnostics
12.12.2024
Researchers have developed a novel method for the functioning of graphene-based biosensors.
UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering / John Zich
Hydrogel semiconductor bridges bioelectronics and living tissue
27.11.2024
Researchers have developed a unique hydrogel semiconductor with properties ideal for medical applications.
Medical technology meets good design
13.11.2024
Comate Engineering & Design demonstrates how pioneering medical technology and sustainable design go hand in hand.
Julia Siekmann, Kiel University
New production method for an antiviral coating
07.10.2024
Researchers have investigated and compared six biomedical coating materials to understand their interactions with cells, skin and viruses.
Fraunhofer IPMS, Sebastian Lassak
OLED-on-CMOS technology: New approach for light sources
04.10.2024
Researchers are developing OLED-on-CMOS-based optical stimulators for future cochlear implants as part of the “NeurOpto” project.
Yasar TB et al. Nature Communications 2024
Gold electrodes measure brain activity precisely and gently
16.09.2024
New development from ETH Zurich: electrodes made of gold record brain activity precisely and gently.
EPFL
An entire brain-machine interface on a single chip
10.09.2024
A new miniaturized brain-machine interface enables direct brain-to-text communication on extremely small silicon chips.
COMPAMED
Implants: out-of-body communication
09.09.2024
A new Bluetooth technology makes it possible for implants in the abdomen to connect to smartphones.
Envato/YouraPechkin
Sensors – hidden heroes?
10.06.2024
They monitor, transmit and control – sensors in medical technology. Hardly any device can do without them.
Ken Sakaushi National Institute for Materials Science
AI boosts green hydrogen production with platinum-free electrodes
28.03.2024
NIMS Japan developed AI that speeds up the discovery of materials for green hydrogen, advancing sustainable energy and materials science.
PHOTO COURTESY OF YONGLONG XIE/RICE UNIVERSITY
Rice physicist receives NSF CAREER award
21.03.2024
Yonglong Xie wins $888,555 grant NSF CAREER Award to advance magnon research, paving the way for future quantum tech and sensors.
Advancements in all-solid-state batteries
08.02.2024
KIST and LLNL researchers advance solid-state battery tech by designing stable electrolytes, paving the way for safer, high-energy lithium cells.
Fraunhofer IZM / Volker Mai
Automatedly measuring optical in-glass waveguides
21.12.2023
Fraunhofer IZM has developed a system to automatically measure propagation losses in optical waveguides as part of the EPho project.
ninelutsk / Envato
Small technology for powerful hearing
14.12.2023
The smallest components are needed for hearing aids. We take a look at the microtechnology in devices.
Washington State University
Conductive, cotton-based fiber for smart textiles
12.12.2023
WSU develops cotton-like fiber with polyaniline conductivity: flexible, conductive, and promising for wearable e-textiles.
Leibniz-IPF, Ivan Minev
New era of cyborganics
29.11.2023
The ERC is funding research into water-based electronics that could create seamless interfaces between biological tissue and machines.
SMWA
Optimization of chip production through AI
23.11.2023
TUD’s Chair of Databases joins ERDF project LOTSE, using AI to optimize chip production and strengthen Saxony’s semiconductor industry.
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TUM professor develops an energy-saving AI chip
02.11.2023
Hussam Amrouch has developed an AI-ready architecture that is twice as powerful as comparable in-memory computing approaches.
Fraunhofer IBMT
Bidirectional control of prosthetic hands
12.10.2023
Researchers at Fraunhofer are working as part of an EU research project to improve control of prosthetic hands down to individual fingers.
Fraunhofer IDMT/Anika Bödecker
Vital data: the whole body on the radar
04.10.2023
Fraunhofer IDMT researchers developed a radar-based method to collect and analyze vital signs, offering a new approach to non-contact health monitoring.
TU Dresden/IHM
Project for microelectronics resarch in Germany launched
13.09.2023
BMBF-funded ForLab project links 14 German universities in microelectronics and enables new research through advanced lab facilities.
Empa
Sustainability: wood instead of plastic?
06.09.2023
Could manufacturers even do without plastics to become more sustainable?
Joakim Palmqvist
Biosensors to detect tumors, viruses and bacterial diseases
05.09.2023
Linnaeus University invests SEK 35M in biosensor tech to enable faster, affordable diagnoses and potential at-home tests for serious diseases.
RUB
Hardware Trojans in microchips
29.08.2023
While we are sensitized to software Trojans, hardly anyone knows that Trojans can also hide in hardware.
NTU Singapore
Micrometres-thin battery could power smart contact lenses
24.08.2023
NTU Singapore developed a flexible, cornea-thin battery that charges in saline and may one day power smart contact lenses.
Fraunhofer IZM
Future chips: using magnetic effects in electrons for a hundredfold reduction in power consumption
23.08.2023
SPIDER project: Using spinwave technology, EU consortium led by Fraunhofer IZM aims to cut computer chip power consumption by 100x. Magnon-based approach promises energy-efficient computing. Project runs till May 2026 with €3M funding.
National University of Singapore
Nature-inspired pressure sensing technology aims to transform healthcare and surgical robots
22.08.2023
NUS researchers have developed 'eAir', an innovative pressure sensor inspired by the lotus leaf effect. This sensor could revolutionize minimally invasive surgeries by providing tactile feedback to surgeons and improve patient experiences in monitoring intracranial pressure. Its unique design enhances precision and reliability, potentially transforming various medical applications.
Jean Lachat
Smallest known way to guide light invented
15.08.2023
Scientists at the University of Chicago found a glass crystal just a few atoms thick can trap and carry light - and could be used for applications.
iLexx
Materials for AI: more brainpower for hardware and software
08.08.2023
Backed by €1 million from VW Foundation, researchers develop neuromorphic materials to boost adaptive algorithms for autonomous driving.
AZ-BLT
New imaging technology for a quick look inside a human being
03.08.2023
Physicists at the University of Würzburg have developed a new imaging method for humans that works without radiation or radioactive markers.
ThisisEngineering RAEng / Unsplash
Sensors: when the machine reports its status
01.08.2023
In Industry 4.0, networking is key - but optimizing individual machines remains crucial, as interfaces start at the machine level.
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Brain-Computer-Interface: Focus on diamond-based quantum sensors
28.07.2023
In the NeuroQ project, a consortium from research and industry wants to develop sensitive sensors that enable better control of neural exoskeletons and prostheses under everyday conditions. Dr. Jan Jeske from the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF told us what role artificial diamonds play in this.
Andreas Heddergott / TUM
Electrodes: 4D printing for nerve stimulation
18.07.2023
Specific nerves may be stimulated artificially, for example to treat pain. The finer the nerves, the more difficult it is to attach the required electrodes. Researchers have now developed flexible electrodes produced with 4D printing technology. On contact with moisture, they automatically fold and wrap themselves around thin nerves.
Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology
Functional surface refinement: control of growth dynamics of finest tin layers
11.07.2023
Nanometer-scale coatings with functional materials play an important role in many sensory, electronic and photonic applications. An international team of researchers – coordinated by Leibniz IPHT in Jena, Germany – has succeeded for the first time in observing novel growth effects of tin coatings on silicon nanometer-structured surfaces.
K. Selsam/Fraunhofer ISC
CircEl-Paper: Recyclable paper-based electronics
06.06.2023
Billions of tons of electronic waste are produced in the EU every year. With a novel approach, the new EU project "CircEl-Paper" could sustainably improve the recycling process for electronics in the future.
Fraunhofer IZM
World's smallest impedance spectroscopy system in form of a pill
23.05.2023
Imagine a scenario where you simply just throw in a pill to identify an error—this is now one step closer to reality thanks to the work done by researchers at Fraunhofer IZM in cooperation with Micro Systems Technologies (MST) and Sensry GmbH. As small as a piece of candy, the waterproof IoT sensor can reliably measure the properties of liquids even in hard-to-reach places.
astakhovyaroslav
SEMECO revolutionizes the medical electronics industry
18.05.2023
The project partners in the BMBF's SEMECO future cluster are convinced that the future of medical technology lies in the combination of digital innovation, safety and improved approval processes.
Fraunhofer IZM
6G is right around the corner
03.05.2023
6G aims to enable 1,000 GB/s data rates and ultra-low latency, meeting rising demands from telemedicine, autonomous driving and daily life.
DTU/ERIK Arkitekter/Tegnestuen Kontekst
DTU builds new cleanroom for microchip production
02.05.2023
DTU is expanding its cleanroom facilities to meet the high demand for microchips from companies and researchers. The expansion will also strengthen the development of quantum computers, which are based on research and development of new chips.
SIAT
Capsule X-ray dosimeter for real-time radiotherapy monitoring
19.04.2023
In radiotherapy, precision in targeting tumor tissue while minimizing damage to healthy tissue is crucial. Monitoring the dose of radiation delivered and absorbed in real-time, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract, poses significant difficulty.
Caltech
'Smart' bandages monitor wounds and provide targeted treatment
05.04.2023
A new kind of smart bandage developed at Caltech may make treatment of chronic wounds easier, more effective, and less expensive. These smart bandages were developed in the lab of Wei Gao, assistant professor of medical engineering, Heritage Medical Research Institute Investigator, and Ronald and JoAnne Willens Scholar.
HZDR/Sandoval Bojorquez
Nanobiosensor developed for detecting SARS-CoV-2
31.03.2023
Infection and immunity status of the population are considered key parameters for handling pandemics. For this purpose, detecting antigens and antibodies is of great importance. The devices currently used for this purpose - what are known as point-of-care (POC) devices- are one option for rapid screening.
Amac Garbe/Fraunhofer IWS
Sharp hyperspectral eye for chip production
23.03.2023
Precise two-dimensional analysis of high-tech layers in microelectronics, battery factories or even in the automotive sector approaches within reach. A measuring system developed at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS.
Messe Düsseldorf / ctillmann
Decentralization of diagnostics
22.03.2023
The coronavirus pandemic has given point-of-care diagnostics a boost. But where is the diagnostic journey heading?
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Nanoparticle-based deep brain stimulation can treat Parkinson's disease
07.03.2023
With the onset of an aging population, the annual incidence of neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson's disease is escalating rapidly. One of the various therapeutic approaches for such diseases is deep brain stimulation. Recently, a research team at POSTECH developed a new technique for administering electrical stimulation to the brain without the need for implanted electrodes.
Georgia Tech
New ultrafast water disinfection method more environmentally friendly
23.02.2023
Having safe drinking water is vital for public health, but traditional methods of disinfection cause their own environmental problems. Chlorine is cheap and easy to use in centralized water systems, but at the expense of harmful chemical byproducts.
Sato et al
Navigating complex biological systems with smart fibers
09.02.2023
Instrumenting integrative actuators and sensors within a single active device at the microscale is constrained by current manufacturing technologies. Now, a team of researchers has developed a flexible polymer-based actuatable fiber which is capable of being integrated with smart materials and biosensing composite materials.