Biomedical Engineering Department of the ITV

Sector(s):
Institution / Head office: 
Institute of Textile Technology and Process Engineering Denkendorf
Summary: 

The Institute of Textile Technology and Process Engineering (ITV) Denkendorf deals with research projects along the whole textile process chain from raw material to product. The research field Biomedical Engineering belongs to the business unit Innovative and Intelligent Products. The unit’s activities focus on product research and development with particular emphasis on technical textiles, biomaterials, and medical devices.

Description: 

ITV Denkendorf has substantial experience of the development and synthesis of polymeric biomaterials and of their structure and surface modification for the improvement of the interfacial layer to the biological tissue. These experiences also cover the development of implants, medical instruments, other medical devices and last but not least processes for regenerative medicine.

The main research topics of the department Biomedical Engineering are:

  • R & D in the fields of biomaterials, medical devices, and regenerative medicine
  • Certified development/manufacture and accredited testing methods

Range of services:

Polymer lab

  • Synthesis of biocompatible polymers (200 g/lab-scale – 5 kg/large-scale)
  • Resorbable polymers
  • Modified polysulphones
  • Polyurethanes

Polymer processing 

  • Multifilament spinning
  • Manufacture of monofilaments
  • Bi-component fibers
  • Polyurethanes
  • Nonwoven technologies
  • Foils
  • Flat membranes
  • Capillary membranes
  • Coatings
  • Extrusion and injection molding
  • Fiber reinforcements

Implant development

  • Structures and scaffolds for organ replacement
  • Vascular prostheses
  • Osteosynthesis
  • Middle ear prostheses
  • Scaffolds for tissue engineering
  • Biohybrid organs
  • Nerve fiber conduits

Textile processing

  • Knitting
  • Warp knitting
  • Weaving
  • Winding
  • Braiding
  • Nonwoven

Testing labs

  • Chemical
  • Biological
  • Mechanical

Biological lab

  • Biocompatibility
  • Interactions cells/carrier material
  • Cell culture technologies
  • Tissue engineering/regenerative medicine
  • Biohybrid organs
  • Microbiology/anti-microbial effects
Address: 

Institute of Textile Technology and Process Engineering Denkendorf

Koerschtalstr. 26

D-73770 Denkendorf

Germany

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Website: 
http://www.itv-denkendorf.de