Biomedical goes Technology

Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering

Sight of Fraunhofer IBMT in St. Ingbert.
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The Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering IBMT is your partner in offering solutions for individual tasks in the areas of biomedical/medical engineering, molecular and cellular biotechnology and biohybrid technology, cryo(bio)technology and nano(bio)technology, ultrasound technology, neuroprostetics, (mobile) laboratory technology, sensor- and measuring technology, health telematics, environmental control systems, material testing, home systems, air quality control and security systems as well as industrial process automation and in-line/on-line process control. Since 10 years Fraunhofer IBMT works on the field of stem cell research and obtained as the only institute of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft the permission No. 18, 19 and 44 of the Robert-Koch-Institute to import human embryonal stem cells.

Locations

Fraunhofer IBMT works in the regions Saarland and Brandenburg State fulfilling subordiate tasks concerning regional restructurisation.

Current Topics

  • Labor der Zukunft - Tomorrow´s Lab Technology - presents at HOSPITALAR 2013 in Brazil

    The Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering IBMT (St. Ingbert, Germany) presents together with its industrial partners Medical Technology Promedt Consulting GmbH and Woll Maschinenbau GmbH the project »Labor der Zukunft« – Tomorrow’s Lab Technology during HOSPITALAR 2013 taking place in the Brazilian economical metropole São Paulo in May 21-24, 2013. »Labor der Zukunft« is official partner of the German initiative »Research in Germany – Land of Ideas«. On its stand (K93, green hall) on the German Pavilion, »Labor der Zukunft« focuses on innovative solutions in laboratory automation as well as mobile laboratories. Besides comprehensive presentation material »Labor der Zukunft« exhibits an automated system for rapid and precise ultrasonic level metering in micro titer plates without direct contact to the medium as well as automation of lab procedures by smart samples.

  • Mobile Laboratory at LABOTEC Suisse 2013

    At LABOTEC Suisse 2013, Lausanne, May 15-16, 2013, Fraunhofer IBMT presents its mobile lab to all visitors and exhibitors.The Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering has implemented the world's first mobile laboratory that meets Biosafety Level 3 and has operated the laboratory successfully in South Africa's Western Cape province since 2011. A further development of this type of laboratory for epidemiological applications was envisaged and implemented in late 2011 as part of the "Labor der Zukunft" ("Laboratory of the Future") initiative.

  • Fraunhofer Big Data Solutions for Biomedicine

    The Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering IBMT stengthens its expertise in the area of big data solutions for biomedicine and participates in the Fraunhofer Big Data Initiative. Big data are considered crude oil of the information society whose intelligent merging, linking and analysis drives IT innovations. Fraunhofer IBMT contributes its IT knowledge in medical data processing, biomedical research and in long-term preservation of large amounts of data into the newly founded Fraunhofer Initiative Big Data in order to develop tailor-made solutions for healthcare and life sciences.

  • Mobile Lab for Epidemiological Applications

    The Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering IBMT (St. Ingbert, Germany) is working on future lab technology. The project is funded by the state government of Germany´s Saarland and unites local and national partners from industry and craftsmanship. At the MEDTEC Europe 2013 the initiative presents its newest mobile laboratory equipped with electronic systems dedicated to instrument operability and sample workflow automation.

  • Pressure Switsch inside the Head

    An increase in cerebral pressure may cause dementia and could destroy the brain. Companies have been seeking to fi nd monitoring sensors that can be implanted into the brain, and read from outside the body. A tiny sensor may provide the help needed. The system will be presented at the MEDTEC 2013 trade fair from February 26 to 28 in Hall 3, Booth B04.

Further Press Releases

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