Press release - 24/01/2023 Controlling neural exoskeletons more precisely with diamond sensors 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.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/mit-diamant-sensoren-neurale-exoskelette-praeziser-steuern
The Baden-Württemberg healthcare industry At a glance The Baden-Württemberg healthcare industry – a recession-proof employer that has strong ties with the region - is of key importance for the state. It comprises the biotechnology and medical technology sectors and the pharmaceutical industry. In 2019, the industry with 98,619 employees generated revenues of over 25 billion euros.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/facts-and-figures
Press release - 16/07/2012 Winners of the "Science2Start" ideas competition honoured BioRegio STERN Management GmbH honoured the three winners of the regional "Science2Start" ideas competition last Thursday evening. The award ceremony was part of the traditional summer soirée given by BioRegio STERN Management GmbH in collaboration with TTR Technologieparks Tübingen-Reutlingen GmbH, the Verein zur Förderung der Biotechnologie und der Medizintechnik e.V. (Society for the Promotion of Biotechnology and Medical Technology)…https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/winners-of-the-science2start-ideas-competition-honoured
Dossier - 24/05/2012 Biochips: microsystems technology for the life sciences Nanoscale robots and intelligent measurement systems in arteries, fingernail-sized DNA chips that can be used to analyze thousands of genes in tiny samples, intelligent DNA microsensors – the trend in the life sciences is moving towards miniaturization in all areas including electronics, sensor systems and the handling of liquids. Over the last few years, a research area with growing potential has developed at the interface of physics, the…https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/dossier/biochips-microsystems-technology-for-the-life-sciences
Article - 26/03/2010 Heinz Kurz GmbH: innovations for ENT surgery Heinz Kurz GmbH based in Dusslingen close to Tübingen has been supplying the world with implants for use in otorhinolaryngology for around 30 years. The success of the medium-sized company is based on the high-quality materials it uses to develop its products as well as on an intensive dialogue with the users of its products. Heinz Kurz GmbH is the European leader in middle-ear prostheses, for which it was awarded the Baden-Württemberg Innovation…https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/heinz-kurz-gmbh-innovations-for-ent-surgery
Press release - 13/05/2008 Interfaces between brain and computer The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research BMBF is to finance a new Bernstein Focus on Neurotechnology at the Universities of Freiburg and Tübingen with funds totalling ten million euros. The new initiative is part of the Computational Neuroscience funding programme.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/interfaces-between-brain-and-computer