What if implants could actively interact with the body – promoting tissue growth, preventing bacterial infections, being individually tailored to patients, or even disappearing once healing is complete?

These are some of the questions explored by Prof. Dr. Michael de Wild and his team in the Functional Materials and Surfaces research field at our Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics at the FHNW School of Life Sciences.

“Today, we expect much more than a simple replacement function. Modern implants should be biologically active, infection-inhibiting, patient-specific and as intelligent as possible.”

The team’s research ranges from functional surfaces and 3D and 4D printing to biodegradable magnesium implants. By combining materials science, medicine and engineering, the team develops application-oriented solutions to concrete challenges from clinical practice and industry.

💡 What might the implants of tomorrow look like? And what does it take to turn an innovative idea into a safe medical device?

👉 Discover more about Michael de Wild’s research and the Functional Materials and Surfaces research field: https://1link.ly/V9kQo.