Institute of Medical Engineering Schweinfurt

Organisation

The Institute of Medical Engineering (IMES) was founded on 01 October 2011 at the Technical University of Aplied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt. The institute focuses on applied research in the field of medical technology and the transfer of knowledge and technology to corporate partners with the aim of strengthening the economy and creating jobs.

Its core technological competencies include both electronic hardware development and software development in the context of medical devices, as well as medical product development in general.

One focus is on sensor technology for front ends for biosignal acquisition (electroencephalogram (EEG), electrocardiography (ECG), electromyography (EMG), photoplethysmography (PPG), etc. as synchronised systems), respiratory gas analysis (gas sensor technology, spirometry) and the development of innovative measurement technology based on research results. The associated development of electronic hardware based on microcontroller/embedded systems and interfaces is also covered.

Another focus is the development of software for signal processing, image processing, and graphical representation. Algorithm development and the use of machine learning complete this focus area.

The institute also has expertise in process development for biochemical analysis and synthesis, the simulation of physical relationships, and the creation of digital twins.