We use machine embroidery to develop better than »one-size/structure-fits-all« solutions for textile-based implants.

To address the challenge of separating the reinforcing fibers from the polymer matrix at the end of the composite's service life, we are also exploring more sustainable (e.g., fully degradable) materials based on innovative glass fibers.

Ongoing projects:

• DLR-IGF-Project (IPF, Medical Faculty of TUD): »Developing technology to create hierarchical textile structures for the functional restoration of the tendon sheath« (ArtiSs)
• BMBF-Project, GO-Bio initial: »Medical Lace«
• AiF-ZIM project (IPF, BioCer Entwicklungs-GmbH): »Development of a starch-based, load-adapted mesh implant pocket for prepectoral surgical methods in mastectomies« (BioReconstruct)

Completed projects:

• BMBF project (IPF, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, WINDnovation Engineering Solutions GmbH, cp.max Rotortechnik GmbH & Co. KG): »Bioinspired lightweight construction employing adjustable, degradable fibre-plastic composites« (bioLEIV)
• SMWK-SAB project (IPF, Charité): »Embroidery of ultra-thin titanium wires for the development of custom-made, shapeable orbital floor implants«
• DFG project (Dr.-Ing. Annette Breier / Dr.-Ing. Judith Hahn): »Tissue engineering of the anterior cruciate ligament based on resorbable, embroidered structures«
• AIF-ZUTECH LoVarMED: »Development of a simulation-aided technologie for a stress-adapted, fibre-based implant with locally adjusted and graduated stiffness«
• Thesis: »Analysing the incorporation of different biomaterials into bone using magnetic resonance imaging« (supported by doctoral grants of the European Social Funds and the Dresden University of Technology)
• MeDDrive Start: »Investigation of tissue engineered bone substitutes for alveolar cleft osteoplasty in an animal model« (leadership: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine »Carl Gustav Carus«)

We regularly offer internships, topics for theses and student assistantships.