Implants: Successful 3D bioprinting in space
03.07.2025
A bioprinter printed nerve implants on the ISS for the first time - also for better healing on Earth.
Medical electronics: technology behind it
12.06.2025
Three essential functions make up medical electronics - from data acquisition to data intelligence.
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.
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.
SCHOTT AG
Schott AG – 140 years of innovation
21.08.2024
Schott AG is one of the most important technology groups for the manufacture of specialty glass and glass-ceramics.
Envato/YouraPechkin
Sensors – hidden heroes?
10.06.2024
They monitor, transmit and control – sensors in medical technology. Hardly any device can do without them.
Envato/MegiasD
AI: unstoppable resource drain?
27.05.2024
As great as the possibilities offered by AI are, their use is linked to prerequisites that many people are not aware of.
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.
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.
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.
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
Noninvasive technology tests for malaria without a blood sample
10.08.2023
Yale researchers and CytoAstra develop cytophone, a laser-ultrasound platform for noninvasive malaria detection. Funding from Gates Foundation supports prototype development and testing in Burkina Faso. Improved sensitivity offers promising diagnosis and treatment potential, bypassing emerging antigen test challenges.
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.
Fraunhofer IWU
Speech recognition for machine control
12.06.2023
Controlling a machine by giving specific spoken commands? Fraunhofer speech recognition software makes it possible.
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.
Fraunhofer IDMT / Anika Bödecker
Intuitive machine control using speech recognition
21.02.2023
Fraunhofer developed a speech recognition system for manufacturing that works reliably in noisy settings and adapts to user needs.