Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Applied Materials Research IFAM – Medical Technology and Life Sciences

COMPAMED 2012

Hall 8a, booth no. G19.6

The expertise in the area of Biomaterials at Fraunhofer IFAM performs process and materials development of biomaterials focusing on manufacturing of components for medical applications. Core competences are process developments in powder and micro injection moulding for metallic materials and resorbable composites. Furthermore, biomimetic approaches for the modification of biopolymers are pursued.

Processing of biocompatible, bioactive and resorbable materials, manufacturing of micro components, functionalisation of surfaces by microstructuring, synthesis and processing of nanocomposite, development of biosensors

Products

implants, products for medical applications, micro sensors, micro drive components, micro fluidics, micro heat sinks

Services

development of material and process technology (powder injection moulding and extrusion), material and component characterisation, feasibility studies, market analysis, technology transfer

General Information

Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Applied Materials Research IFAM – Medical Technology and Life Sciences
IVAM member
Wiener Straße 12
28359 Bremen
Germany
Number of Employees: 580
Founding Year: 1968

Contact

Kai Borcherding
+49 421 2246 678

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