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Applications
Medicine
Modern medical technology is revolutionizing healthcare. Biocompatible materials enable antimicrobial coatings, absorbable wound dressings, and sensor-integrated diagnostics. Whether in wound care, diagnostic tests, or surgical medical technology: Advances in materials science allow for more powerful, personalized, and environmentally friendly solutions. For example, 3D printing enables patient-specific products, while sustainable materials reduce single-use products.
Market trends
Novel packaging solutions
Biocompatible and intelligent materials
Personalized medical technology
Material solutions for medical devices
Circular economy and sustainable medical technology
Focus Areas for Materials
From dentistry to wound healing – innovative polymers for use in and on the body.
Functional materials for safe body contact
Innovative materials are revolutionizing medical applications with body contact – from dentistry to wound care to diagnostic solutions. Safety, biocompatibility, and functionality are the focus here.
We are working on UV-curing dental materials that must be precisely moldable, durable, and well-tolerated. Advanced polymer systems enable rapid curing, high stability, and reliable adhesion, supporting patient-specific solutions.
In wound care, advanced materials ensure moisture management, infection control, and targeted drug release. Biocompatible polymers and bioresorbable structures promote healing, while smart surfaces exhibit antimicrobial functionality without impairing the healing process.
Protection at the highest level – packaging solutions for modern medical products.
Packaging solutions for the highest safety requirements
Packaging for medical products must combine sterility, material compatibility, and mechanical stability. The development of new pharmaceuticals and smart medical technology for dosing requires new material and process concepts. Some solutions must also be sterilizable – whether by steam, ethylene oxide, or radiation – while simultaneously serving as a protective barrier against microorganisms and environmental influences. We are working on new material and process developments to combine the highest safety standards with efficiency and sustainability, ensuring optimal product protection in medical technology.
Material expertise for MedTech – biocompatible, high-performance, and sustainable.
Material systems for medical devices
The right choice of materials is essential for high-performance medical devices. Modern polymers and metals enable stability, biocompatibility, and sustainability – especially for personalized medical technology. Polymers like PEEK or silicones are lightweight, flexible, and sterilizable, ideal for patient-close applications. Biodegradable polymers reduce single-use products and environmental burdens. Metals like titanium and stainless steel provide stability and corrosion protection, essential for surgical instruments and implants. Additive manufacturing combines both material classes and drives personalized medical technology forward. Customized orthoses made from hybrid materials improve fit and wearing comfort, while resource-saving processes promote efficiency and sustainability. In addition, closed material loops and recycling concepts are becoming increasingly important. With our expertise and technical infrastructure, we are well positioned in all of these areas and are already actively engaged in a wide range of related activities.