Institute of Medical Engineering Schweinfurt

We are shaping the future - for medicine, people, and the region

IMES is the THWS’s application-oriented research and development institute for medical technology. We bring together science, healthcare, and industry to efficiently translate innovative technologies into practical applications and create sustainable value for society and the economy.

Our expertise encompasses, in particular, medical technology, laboratory automation, and medical informatics and data analysis. By integrating these disciplines, we create innovative solutions for smart healthcare systems and the medicine of tomorrow—from the initial idea through research, prototyping, and validation to practical application.

As an institute of the THWS, we promote the training of professionals with an interdisciplinary mindset through modern, application-oriented teaching and the close involvement of students in research and development projects. In this way, we make a lasting contribution to the further development of medical technology—a key technology—in Mainfranken and strengthen the region as a hub for innovation and business.