➀ The COMS©Blue system, developed by Fraunhofer IZM and partners, combines near-UV light and pulsed magnetic fields to treat surgical wound infections, reducing reliance on antibiotics;

➁ The compact device employs advanced thermal management for LEDs to prevent overheating and integrates real-time software for monitoring bacterial load and treatment progress;

➂ Funded by Eurostars, this innovation aims to accelerate healing, lower hospitalization costs, and combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

➀ The Fraunhofer IPMS is involved in a research project called InSeKT to develop new technological approaches for integrating AI at the edges of IT networks.

➁ The project aims to enable complex calculations directly where data is generated, improving data protection and real-time capabilities.

➂ Fraunhofer IPMS is working on sensor technology, including gas analysis using IMS, near-infrared photodetector evaluation, and adapted use of CMUTs for improved imaging.

➀ The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonics Microsystems (IPMS) has achieved a milestone in chemical liquid analysis with the miniaturization of electronics required for ion-sensitive field-effect transistors (ISFETs).;

➁ The new electronics have been made more energy-efficient and have reduced manufacturing costs, making them suitable for direct use or integration into custom measurement systems.;

➂ The ISFETs enable continuous and precise measurement of pH values by determining the concentration of specific ions in water or other aqueous media in real-time.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lisa Kiesewetter has taken over the leadership of the Technology Transfer Center for Sustainable and Digital Transformation at the Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS), focusing on Laboratory Analytics and Medical Technology.

Prof. Dr. Jean Meyer, President of THWS, expressed his delight at the appointment, emphasizing the center's role in fostering innovation and contributing to the technological advancement of companies in the region.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kiesewetter has a background in Life Science Engineering and has worked on projects related to laboratory analytics and medical technology.

➀ A team from Saarland University's Faculty of Engineering and Medicine is developing smart implants at the university and university hospital to monitor and promote healing in body bone fractures.

➁ The robotic implants can stiffen and soften through shape-memory technology, allowing for permanent monitoring of fracture healing.

➂ The research team is miniaturizing the technology for use in market screws as part of an EU project.