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Newsletter 01/2024

Dear Readers,

welcome to the first issue of MicroNews 2024. We start this year with two exciting press releases from the field of Health: Firstly, we report on newly developed nanosensors that can provide better diagnostics and material savings thanks to their high sensitivity. Secondly, we show how our contactless vital signs measurement can improve post-COVID diagnostics and aftercare. You can discuss these two projects with us in person at the analytica and DMEA trade fairs in April. Are you more interested in Embedded AI and RFID communication and tracking? No problem. We will also be at embedded world and RFID at the same time and look forward to your visit. You can find out more about the other solutions and approaches that we will be presenting at the trade fairs below.

Enjoy reading!

In this issue

New nanosensors make diagnostic procedures more sensitive

Improving post-COVID aftercare and diagnostics

embedded world, April 9 to 11: Embedded AI in healthcare, aerospace and industry

analytica, April 9 to 12: Future-proof bioanalytics with optical and electronic sensors

DMEA, April 9 to 11: Personal scale with blood pressure monitor and ECG electronics

RFID, April 9 to 11: Precise RFID communication and tracking technology

		Research and development \| Health \| Reading time 3 mins. New nanosensors make diagnostic procedures more sensitive Tracking reactions with invisible light, saving materials and time

The Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems IMS and Ruhr University Bochum have developed a process that enables a new form of signal amplification for diagnostic tests. Through the advanced use of luminescent single walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) in bioanalytics, test procedures can be carried out more sensitively, quickly and cheaply. The sensors can be used for enzymatic processes. Their adaptability to different reaction conditions opens up a wide range of applications for standard methods such as ELISAs (Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay). The results were published on 15 December 2023 in the journal »Angewandte Chemie International Edition« and open up new possibilities for improving diagnostic procedures and saving detection agents.

Press release

Part of the research team from Fraunhofer IMS and Ruhr University Bochum: Björn Hill (left) and Justus Metternich (right).

Using fluorescent nanotubes, the researchers can detect the amount of certain substances. They use various optical setups to do this.

Extensive measurements are required for the tests. Pipetting robots help with high-throughput screenings.

		Research and development \| Health \| Reading time 3 mins. Improving post-COVID aftercare and diagnostics Contactless vital signs measurements combined with an innovative app to enhance life quality

Within the project »KoVit - Contactless vital signs recording for an objective follow-up of post-Covid to support medical diagnostics« the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems IMS is working with the Department of Infectiology at Essen University Hospital, Fimo Health GmbH, and MedEcon Ruhr GmbH to sustainably improve the lives of post-COVID patients. The project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) as part of the »Hybrid Interaction Systems for Maintaining Health Even in Exceptional Situations (HIS)« program and will run from September 2023 to August 2024.

Press release

Trade fair | Industry | Reading time 1 min.
embedded world in Nuremberg

Embedded AI opens up new horizons for sensor technology in healthcare, aerospace and industry

Visit us at embedded world 2024 and discover the latest innovations in healthcare with high-precision, biomedical sensor technology. Our solution is a miniaturized ECG electronic system with AI-based data analysis in real time that detects atrial fibrillation directly on the patient. We will also be presenting the »AI-Enhanced Space Suit« project, in which our sensors continuously measure the blood pressure and movements of space travelers in the space suit and detect critical health conditions at an early stage. Furthermore, you can discover our robust LiDAR system »TimestampsAI«, which uses high-quality detectors and provides accurate data. Additionally, we present our »PredictiveBoX«, which enables AI-based vibration analysis and applications in production optimization.

When?
April 9 to 11, 2024

Where?
Messe Nuremberg, hall 4, booth 422

See more impressions from 2023 or make an appointment directly and book your free trade fair ticket.

Impressions ew2023

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When?
April 9 to 12, 2024

Where?
Messe Munich, joint booth A3.407 with Fraunhofer IPA

Get in touch and make an appointment now.

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Trade fair | Health | Reading time 1 min.
analytica in Munich

Future-proof bioanalytics with optical and electronic sensors

Join us at analytica as we showcase our cutting-edge electrical and optical nano and microsystems for bioanalytics. Discover our innovative solutions, including advanced optical detectors, nano-biosensors and biofunctionalization techniques for cell culture monitoring, multiplex diagnostics, single-cell biochemical imaging, and much more. With our focus on microelectronics, sensor systems, and biophotonics, we shape innovations for bioanalytics.

Trade fair | Health | Reading time 1 min.
DMEA in Berlin

Experience revolutionary health technologies: Personal scale with integrated blood pressure monitor and ECG electronics for atrial fibrillation detection

At the DMEA, you can experience the latest developments in healthcare. Among other things, you can test our innovative personal scale, which not only measures weight, but also measures blood pressure directly. In addition, we will also be presenting our miniaturized ECG electronics at this trade fair, which uses artificial intelligence to detect atrial fibrillation directly on the patient.

When?
April 9 to 11, 2024

Where?
Messe Berlin, hall 2.2, booth B-107

Get in touch and make an appointment now.

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When?
April 9 to 11, 2024

Where?
MGM Grand Las Vegas, booth 518

Get in touch and make an appointment now.

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Trade fair | Industry | Reading time 1 min.
RFID in Las Vegas

Precise RFID communication and positioning technology

Our innovation in the field of RFID enables high-precision positioning of tags with extended communication range. Regardless of the orientation of the tags, our solution enables robust communication. With our passive retrodirective tags we achieve positioning accuracy in the centimeter range. Visit our stand and optimize your RFID communication with our modern solution.

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