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🔙 Looking back on an inspiring week – the 2nd European Healthcare Forum for Additive Manufacturing (EHFAM) & 3dp Basel took place last week at FHNW Muttenz
On June 26–27, 2025, experts from research, healthcare, and industry came together to exchange insights and explore the future of additive manufacturing in healthcare.💡 From engaging keynotes and panel discussions to hands-on workshops and the dynamic pitch contest – these two days were all about innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking solutions.A…
🌞 Einladung zum IM²-Sommerfest 2025 🍻🌭
Liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen,liebe Ehemalige,wir freuen uns, Euch ganz herzlich zum IM²-Sommerfest 2025 des Instituts für Medizintechnik und Medizininformatik an der Hochschule für Life Sciences FHNW in Muttenz einzuladen!Gemeinsam mit unseren wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeitenden, Assistierenden, Dozierenden und Ehemaligen möchten wir einen gemütlichen Sommerabend verbringen – mit gutem Essen, kalten Getränken und…
🎓 Congratulations to Michaela Maintz!
We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Michaela Maintz, a former student and now doctoral graduate with deep roots in our Institute of Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics at the FHNW School of Life Sciences Muttenz.On June 24, 2025, Michaela successfully defended her PhD dissertation at…
🔙 Yesterday at Swiss Medtech Day 2025 – a great success!📍 Bern, June 25, 2025
We were proud to represent the Institute of Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics at the FHNW School of Life Sciences in Muttenz, at one of Switzerland’s key events for the medtech industry – with a dedicated team including Corentin Féry, Simon Lemoigne, Guillaume CLEMENT,…
🎓 Apply Now: SSBE Research Award 2025
The Swiss Society for Biomedical Engineering (SSBE) is pleased to announce the call for applications for the SSBE Research Award 2025!🏆 This award recognizes outstanding PhD or equivalent research completed between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025.It offers a valuable opportunity to present your work to a national audience…
🚑 Artificial Intelligence is transforming emergency care – and our institute is at the forefront! 🧠🩺
Prof. Dr. Erik Schkommodau, Head of the Institute of Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics at FHNW, shares insights in the latest issue of the Swiss Samaritan Association magazine on how AI is already reshaping first aid today:👉 From enhanced diagnostics and groundbreaking research to innovative training methods using mixed reality…
✨ Thrilled to share that our research has been featured on the front cover of the June issue of IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME)!
In this study, we developed a novel electromagnetic tracking system (EMT) based on quasi-static magnetic fields for accurate localization of deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrodes during surgery. By leveraging miniaturized sensors and advanced field generators, our system enables millimetric spatial resolution and precise angular tracking, offering real-time guidance for neurosurgeons.The…
🔹 Live from the SATW Annual Congress 2025 🔹
Starting today at 1:00 PM, the Institute IM² from FHNW is present with two booths at the Annual Congress of the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences #SATW, held at the FHNW Campus in Muttenz.📅 May 27, 2025📍 FHNW Campus MuttenzThis year’s focus:How are Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing transforming…
☕ Miracles still happen – even at the institute! ☕
Our trusty coffee machine had been out of order for nine months.Retired, almost forgotten – quietly blending in as part of the workshop equipment.Fortunately, we had a backup machine – coffee supply remained stable, and so did morale. But then, last Thursday, something spontaneous happened:Roman Santschi & Nico…