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LCA in medical electronics: Key levers for sustainability

08.09.2026

The performance of medical sensors is increasingly shaped by advances in materials, surface engineering, and manufacturing technologies.

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Supply chain: three risks for suppliers

11.08.2026

Supply chains in the medical technology supplier industry face three challenges.

Global supply chains for MedTech

31.07.2026

Navigating political shifts and logistical complexity requires both flexible strategies and dependable partnerships.

Collage depicting the global supply chain in the medical technology sector: container ship, interconnected world map, production facility with medical devices, hospital; Copyright: AI-generated

Resilience in the medtech supply chain

07.04.2026

Supply chain resilience in medtech is no longer an operational detail but a strategic task for management.

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The path to the international market

14.07.2025

How do manufacturers achieve a good international market entry, from analysis to adjustments during operation?

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EU AI Act: FAQ for developers

28.11.2024

We answer the most important questions about the development and production of AI solutions in medical technology.

Fraunhofer IAP / Till Budde

Environmentally friendly PFAS-free polymer membranes

28.08.2024

PFAS-free polymer membrane is an environmentally friendly alternative to the PFAS-containing membranes previously used in the semiconductor industry.

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Showcase into the future

15.08.2024

With the Hot Topics, COMPAMED in Düsseldorf showcases fascinating developments in medical technology.

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Innovation over production

12.07.2024

In order to remain competitive, the EU has created instruments to promote innovative ideas and modern technologies.

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3D printing: composite material for bone healing

28.11.2023

After a bone fracture, some patients experience healing disorders. To enable effective treatment in these cases, the Fraunhofer Institute IFAM (Germany) is researching a new composite material for use in the operating theater as part of the SCABAEGO joint project.

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Sustainability: wood instead of plastic?

06.09.2023

Could manufacturers even do without plastics to become more sustainable?

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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.

Image: ARC trial participant in active therapy: ARC Therapy is designed to deliver targeted, programmed spinal cord stimulation; Copyright: ONWARD Medical NV

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Kick-off: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network "ReWIRE"

06.04.2023

Through ReWIRE, next-generation scientists will be trained to develop translational breakthrough therapeutic solutions for patients with paralysis caused by traumatic spinal cord injuries.