Issue: Health and Medicine

When manufacturing medical technology, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical products, a high level of engineering expertise is essential.

mRNA-based vaccines against the novel coronavirus are one of the most important steps on the way out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Can the production of mRNA-based vaccines be accelerated using new methods?

The partners in our expert discussion are researching how the surfaces of implants can be improved to prevent clinical complications.

Protective medical masks are an essential component for combating the pandemic. Their quality ought to be verified automatically and reliably.

Complaints regarding missing instruments in the operating room are a daily occurrence in hospitals. An AI-based system for automated completeness checks aims to avoid this.

3D X-ray procedures are invaluable as diagnostic aids, but radiation-intensive. Novel simulation methods can help reduce radiation exposure.

The Tübingen-based company conducts research on mRNA-based agents. It became world-famous almost overnight – thanks to a promising vaccine candidate against the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

Illnesses caused by poor posture at the workplace are a major challenge of our time. They can be prevented by Power- Grasp, a textile exosuit, which provides ergonomic and strength support.

A new research project aims to demonstrate how automatically coated balloon catheters can be used to dilate arteries and keep them dilated – so that the heart can keep on pumping.

Since 2012, Fraunhofer IPK has been assisting the Brazilian industry training service SENAI with establishing innovation institutes based on the Fraunhofer model.