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Medical Engineering

Personalised orthotics and X-ray transefficient implants are gaining in importance in the medical field. Carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics in particular are excellent for these applications.

IVW develops advanced technologies that can be used to optimise orthotics and implants made of fiber composites in a patient-friendly manner.

Application areas

  • X-ray transparent implants

Fields of competence in Medical Engineering

Projects in this sector

3DPrint2Fiber

Structure Optimized 3D-Print Orthoses

Development of a hybrid process for the production of personalized and structurally optimized 3D-print orthoses on site

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BewegungsForscher

OD Pfalz II | Citizen Science

The OD Pfalz II project, scientifically led by the IVW, is concerned with the development of new and affordable everyday medical aids in collaboration with citizens from Rhineland-Palatinate.

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FIXTER

Development of an easy-to-use, cost-effective and robust hybrid polymer implant for sternum closure

Development of a novel sternal closure implant using new polymer-based hybrid designs

HySpine

Development of a Metal-Free Spinal Implant

Development of a metal-free pedicle screw system to prevent artefacts

InnoClip

Development of a new x-ray transparent aneurysm clip based on biocompatible materials

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