MRI reveals early signs of frontotemporal dementia
04.11.2025
A new MRI technique detects microstructural brain changes before symptoms of frontotemporal dementia appear.
Targeted release of active ingredients through the skin
28.10.2025
New possibilities for silicone adhesive materials
University of Stuttgart
Stuttgart group studies soft robotics materials
06.10.2025
At the University of Stuttgart, researchers explore viscoelastic polymers for soft robots, with future use in medicine, industry, and safety equipment.
Makusu Tsutsui
Nanocoil device for portable DNA sequencing
05.09.2025
Osaka researchers present a nanodevice that unzips DNA with minimal energy, supporting accurate sequencing and personalized medicine.
Fraunhofer IWU
Hand exoskeletons aid stroke and injury recovery
05.09.2025
Fraunhofer develops custom 3D-printed hand exoskeletons to support patient rehabilitation and relieve therapists in daily clinical care.
Kiel University
3D printing advances inhaler drug delivery
01.09.2025
Kiel University develops 3D-printed carrier particles that enhance drug release in dry powder inhalers.
Inside the making of diabetes pen technology
14.08.2025
How are the components of diabetes pens made? Our video gives an exclusive insight into production at Servomold.
Medical packaging: 6 production phases
11.08.2025
How does an initial idea become safe medical packaging? This article provides an overview of the production process.
KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
KAIST creates 3D brain research platform
08.08.2025
KAIST developed a precise 3D brain-like platform for studying neuronal networks and testing treatments for neurological diseases.
Universitat Politècnica de València
HYDROHEAL project advances bone regeneration
07.08.2025
HYDROHEAL develops biomaterials using hydrogels and AI to improve bone fracture treatments and speed up patient recovery.
FBH/P. Immerz
Far-UVC LEDs fight resistant hospital germs
06.08.2025
Ferdinand-Braun-Institut develops far-UVC LEDs to kill multidrug-resistant germs, enabling targeted medical disinfection.
Kathy F. Atkinson / University of Delaware
3D lung model supports aerosol delivery
18.07.2025
A new breathing lung model helps researchers evaluate how inhaled medicines behave under real-world conditions, aiding respiratory drug development.
2025 Ella Maru Studio/BIOS EPFL CC BY SA 4.0
Quantum biosensor detects biomolecules without light source
08.07.2025
EPFL has developed a chip-sized biosensor that uses quantum tunneling to emit and detect light - for ultra-sensitive molecular diagnostics.
DITF
Elastic inks for durable medical smart textiles
07.07.2025
DITF researchers develop conductive inks that retain performance under stress.
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.
Fraunhofer IPMS
Energy-efficient portable pH monitoring
11.06.2025
Fraunhofer IPMS developed compact ISFET control electronics, ideal for water analysis and medical fluid diagnostics.
National University of Singapore
Microneedles improve wound healing
09.05.2025
Microneedle technologies developed at NUS speed up diabetic wound healing and reduce inflammation in studies.
NMI
Bioink with fibers boosts nutrient flow in bioprinting
08.05.2025
A new fiber-based bioink improves nutrient transport and structural integrity in 3D-printed tissue models for pharma and medical use.
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.
Fraunhofer IAF
New virtual application lab for quantum sensing
07.04.2025
Fraunhofer IAF has developed a virtual application lab to promote the use of quantum sensors in industry, allowing interactively measurements.
Mikael Nyberg
Method for developing precise sensors
07.04.2025
Researchers introduced a new method for creating highly sensitive sensors that could play a crucial role in healthcare 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.
Daniel Nilsson
Ultra-sensitive detection method for bacterial spores
10.03.2025
Researchers at Umeå University have developed a highly sensitive detection method that could improve food safety and contamination control.
Fraunhofer IMWS
Microlenses: new laser process
06.03.2025
A process called laser swelling, enables the cost-effective and customized production of microlenses for eyeglasses.
MedTech: maximum cybersecurity
25.02.2025
The modernization and networking of medical technology devices raises questions about cybersecurity.
Additive manufacturing trends
10.02.2025
Additive manufacturing enables the precise production of highly complex and customized products and offers valuable advantages.
Janina Datz (LNM, TUM)
Open-source software 4C for medical simulations
07.02.2025
Researchers has released the 4C (Comprehensive Computational Community Code) as open-source software.
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.
indigo/Fraunhofer IOSB AST
New UVC LED disinfection box
16.01.2025
The Fraunhofer Institute has developed a UVC LED disinfection box for use in laboratories, clean rooms and clinics.
AI tool for faster detection of placental health issues
10.01.2025
A new developed AI-tool could improve neonatal and maternal care by analyzing placentas immediately after birth.
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.
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.
Medical technology meets good design
13.11.2024
Comate Engineering & Design demonstrates how pioneering medical technology and sustainable design go hand in hand.
Support for new medical devices
13.11.2024
In our video tour at COMPAMED, exhibitors provide insights into the development of medical devices.
About team work and new supply chains
06.11.2024
BYTEC Medizintechnik offers its customers an all-round package: from idea to implementation, including shipping and service.
The next generation of visual implants
30.10.2024
With the miniaturization of technology and improved data transmission and evaluation, visual implants are coming into focus.
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.
Fraunhofer IAP / Jadwiga Galties
3D bioprinting: Personalized implants for cartilage therapy
02.10.2024
Researchers are developing 3D printing inks with the body's own cartilage cells for personalized cartilage implants.
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.
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.
Messe Düsseldorf / Andreas Wiese
CSF: Medical manufacturing to circular economy
07.08.2024
In 2024, the COMPAMED Suppliers Forum will once again offer a special opportunity to present your own expertise.
Pexels/Alexey Larionov
Innovation over production
12.07.2024
In order to remain competitive, the EU has created instruments to promote innovative ideas and modern technologies.
Fraunhofer IBMT
Innovative modular principle for ultrasonic sensors
10.07.2024
SonoOne" ultrasonic sensor system opens up innovative possibilities for a wide range of applications thanks to its modular system.
B. Bobusch/FDX Fluid Dynamix GmbH
FDmiX platform: production of high-quality nanoparticles
02.07.2024
Fraunhofer IPK and FDX Fluid Dynamix have reached a milestone in nanoparticle production with the development of the FDmix platform.
Switzerland Innovation Park Ost AG/Karin Tanner
Innovation Health Hub opened
17.06.2024
The opening of the Swiss Health Innovation Hub laid an important foundation stone for future innovations.
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.
Qant
Sensor technology for prosthesis control
14.05.2024
Q.ANT’s innovative magnetic field sensor enables new possibilities in prosthesis control and medical sensor technology and beyond.
Envato/Tatiana_Mara
3D: Laser Powder Bed Fusion
08.05.2024
New 3D printing technology: highly complex components made of metallic materials with Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF).
ninelutsk / Envato
Biomimetic adhesive for tissue and bone
02.04.2024
The printable dopamine-based tissue adhesive can even be printed on curved, uneven surfaces.
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.
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
New hydrogel for seawater desalination
18.03.2024
UPC develops thermosensitive hydrogel for solar-powered desalination and smart biomedical adhesives in diagnostics and semi-invasive therapy.
Excor Active
Software for medical technology
11.03.2024
Many medical devices utilize software designed to meet the special requirements of current regulation.
Advancements in microchip manufacturing
29.02.2024
Plasma scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have made advancements in microchip manufacturing.
Khan et al., doi 10.1117/1.JBO.29.1.017002
Photoacoustic sensing instrument for tissue diagniostics
15.02.2024
Researchers developed a compact, low-cost photoacoustic tool that enables fast, accurate breast tissue diagnosis and better patient care.
envato
New technology for brain cancer visualization
31.01.2024
Researchers developed dExPath, a microscopy method that reveals hidden brain tissue details to improve brain cancer diagnosis.
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.
Tomáš Belloň / IOCB Prague
Computer model of the ear may help to improve cochlear implants
28.11.2023
Prof. Jungwirth’s team and MED-EL create full computer model of the ear- simulating mammalian hearing from outer ear to auditory nerve.
bellaSeno
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.
JoPanwatD
Pancreas: nanoparticles for optimized cancer therapy
22.11.2023
Researchers developed a targeted pancreatic cancer therapy with fewer side effects, now headed for clinical use.
Networking and cooperation
13.11.2023
At COMPAMED in Düsseldorf, the suppliers’ industry for medical technology meets every year.
Innovation in medicine: DiHeSys presents 3D printing technology for personalized medicines
13.11.2023
At COMPAMED 2023, DiHeSys - Digital Health Systems GmbH, presents customized drug production using 3D printing technology, which is designed to set new standards in the field of personalized medicine.
Medical technology rethought
13.11.2023
You can discover the art of designing medical products with WILDDESIGN at COMPAMED!
FemtoGLASS for glass and sapphire
13.11.2023
WOP/Workshop of Photonics shows FemtoGLASS, a new device for laser cutting technology, in the video.
BellaSeno
COMPAMED 2023: Bioactive composite supports healing
09.11.2023
Fraunhofer develops composite implant to boost healing and success in non-union bone fractures, easing patient burden.
Fraunhofer IKTS
COMPAMED 2023: Piezoceramics for root canal treatment
08.11.2023
A new piezoceramic actuator adds vibration to root canal files, reducing jamming and improving efficiency during tissue removal.
A visit at Comate
01.11.2023
In the field of medical design, constant development is required: design, components, materials, production processes.
Christian Wißler/UBT
EXIST funding for bacterial magnetic nanoparticles
27.09.2023
BioMagnetix develops bacterial magnetic nanoparticles for imaging and cancer therapy, aiming for high quality and continuous improvement.
TUD
Pioneering approaches for the detection of viral antigens
20.09.2023
Scientists made major progress in developing innovative materials-based solutions for detecting viral pathogens in two recent studies.
Empa
Sustainability: wood instead of plastic?
06.09.2023
Could manufacturers even do without plastics to become more sustainable?
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.
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.
Eijiro Miyako from JAIST
Cancer photoimmunotherapy: novel liquid metal nanoparticles
09.08.2023
JAIST develops PEG-IMIQ-LM nanoparticles uniting photothermal and immunotherapy - for real-time, immune-boosted cancer treatment.
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.
seventyfourimages
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.
ellinnur
Biomaterials: toolbox for the development of bioadhesives
27.07.2023
Prof. Scheibel’s team at Uni Bayreuth reviews latest research on protein-based bioadhesives.
UBT / Chr. Wißler
Digital AI system for tailoring polymers
25.07.2023
Prof. Kuenneth’s team builds digital system to rapidly identify ideal polymers from 100M+ options - boosting tech, eco, and economic gains.
University of Stuttgart, FSM-Labor
Intelligent rubber materials
20.07.2023
Stuttgart and Tübingen researchers develop autonomously switchable polymers for advanced material applications.
KIMM
3D bioprinting technology to be used for removing cancer cells
13.07.2023
KIMM develops the world’s first 3D bioprinting technology that enhances the function of NK immune cells. The new technology is expected to improve effectiveness of cancer treatment.
Alex Dolce, Florida Atlantic University
U.S. patent for portable tool to diagnose and monitor sickle cell disease
28.06.2023
In the United States, sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people and about 2 million Americans carry this genetic mutation. The most common and serious problems caused by sickle cell disease are anemia, pain and organ failure – stroke affects about 10 out of 100 children who have this disease. The national median life expectancy for people who have sickle cell disease can reach up to age 50.
Fraunhofer IAF
Materials science: fast magnetic imaging with diamond-based quantum sensor technology
27.06.2023
Microscopic imaging of magnetic fields, enabled by quantum sensing, allows the measurement of the unique magnetic fingerprint of objects. This opens the door for fundamentally new applications in various fields such as materials testing or biomedicine. The system offers a unique compromise of sensitivity, resolution and speed.
Fraunhofer IPMS
Micro scanners in medicine: flexible for customized applications
20.06.2023
The potential of micro scanners in medical technology is immense. Their small size, low weight and high energy efficiency make them ideal for mobile use. More than 200 different micro scanner designs have been developed at Fraunhofer IPMS to meet customer-specific requirements.
Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces / Dr Felix Loeffler
Product safety: anti-counterfeiting through laser printing
15.06.2023
A team of researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (MPICI) has developed a method that could make it more difficult to counterfeit products in the future. The new and patented method makes it possible to produce unique, non-copyable fluorescent patterns quickly, environmentally friendly and at low costs.
Empa
Antibiotics crisis: rapid test for sepsis with nanoparticles
13.06.2023
For Qun Ren, every minute counts. The Empa researcher and her team are currently developing a diagnostic procedure that can detect life-threatening blood poisoning caused by staphylococcus bacteria rapidly.
MPI of Biochemistry
Optics: Ångström-resolution fluorescence microscopy
08.06.2023
A breakthrough in fluorescence microscopy has been achieved by the research group of Ralf Jungmann at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry (MPIB) and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich.
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.
Fotogenia - Renate Trummer
Tissue Engineering: TU Graz revolutionises production of biocompatible microfibres
01.06.2023
Using a newly developed method for the efficient and cost-effective production of biocompatible microfibres, the production of autologous skin and organs can be significantly accelerated.
Jens Meyer/Uni Jena
Specially coated titanium reduces risk of clots on prostheses
25.05.2023
An international research team led by the german University of Jena has now developed a promising approach to significantly reducing blood clotting on the heart valve material titanium.
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.
WFIRM
Bioprinting research makes history when it soars to the ISS
17.05.2023
The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) will make history this month when the first bioprinted solid tissue constructs soar to the International Space Station (ISS) on board the next all private astronaut mission by commercial space leader Axiom Space.
Julia Siekmann, Uni Kiel
New sensors for healthier indoor air
16.05.2023
People spend an average of 22 hours a day indoors, where furniture, carpets or wall paints can release harmful solvents over time. The scientists in the international doctoral programme "SENNET" aim to detect such pollutants. They want to develop reliable sensors based on special, porous materials.
UBT / Chr. Wißler.
Regenerative medicine: cell-specific properties of novel spider silk materials
11.05.2023
Materials made of spider silk can be specifically modified or processed in such a way that living cells of a certain type adhere to them, grow and proliferate. This has been discovered by researchers at the University of Bayreuth under the direction of Prof. Dr. Thomas Scheibel.
Lunghammer - TU Graz
Smart artificial skin in application check stage
09.05.2023
The smart skin developed by Anna Maria Coclite has many potential applications – from robotics and cosmetic surgery to prosthetics. With an ERC Proof of Concept Grant, the researcher is now exploring its possible practical applications.
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.
Fraunhofer IAP
Smart materials for aligner therapy
25.04.2023
Clinically effective, custom-made, discreet and comfortable - the demands on aligners for the therapy of malocclusions are high. This also applies to the material of these orthodontic splints. A team has now developed a highly innovative material that enables completely new treatment concepts and reduces costs. The scientists focused on polymers with shape memory properties.
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.
ONWARD Medical NV
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.
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.
XING Ruirui
Researchers develop biodegradable, biorecyclable glass
22.03.2023
A research group led by Prof. YAN Xuehai from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a family of eco-friendly glass of biological origin fabricated from biologically derived amino acids or peptides.
Fraunhofer IPK / Larissa Klassen
New technologies for producing mRNA-based pharmaceuticals
21.03.2023
mRNA-based vaccines have been one of the key elements in the fight against the coronavirus. The technology was originally developed for cancer therapy and can be used to treat many diseases. Together with partners, Fraunhofer IPK is now researching how mRNA therapeutics and other medication can be better produced and more effectively applied.
Christin Scholz / Fraunhofer IVI
Establishing design as integral component
16.03.2023
Fraunhofer Institutes and TU Dresden launch the DesignLab to strengthen the role of design in applied research disciplines.
FBH/P. Immerz
Speeding up diagnostics! Entangled photon pairs to help fighting cancer
01.03.2023
Cancer is the second leading cause of death and the most feared disease in aging Western societies, representing the greatest challenge to modern medicine. Since cancer cannot be prevented, early and differentiated detection is extremely important for rapid intervention and cure.
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.
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.
AG Klinische Neurotechnologie, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Controlling neural exoskeletons more precisely with diamond sensors
01.02.2023
Brain-computer interfaces are able to restore some mobility to paralyzed people by controlling exoskeletons. However, more complex control signals cannot yet be read from the head surface because conventional sensors are not sensitive enough. A collaboration of Fraunhofer IAF, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, University of Stuttgart and other industrial partners has taken up this challenge.