Medical technology and health

Demographic change poses particular challenges for the healthcare industry. In ageing societies, the need for medical care is growing. However, there is a shortage of specialists and a lack of financial resources in systems financed by contributions. This dilemma can be solved by technological progress, and laser technology is an important driver here. It enables more accurate diagnoses, more efficient laboratory processes, more effective drugs and therapies, gentler surgical procedures, individualized implants and highly effective personalized medicine. What's more, laser-based inline analytics holds great potential for a key cornerstone of healthcare: environmental protectio

Fraunhofer ILT develops intelligent, safe and precise laser processes and laser systems for optimal and, at the same time, affordable patient care and the preservation of a healthy environment. They pave the way for automated, minimally invasive surgery, personalized medicine and more time- and cost-efficient clinical and pharmaceutical research based on automated laboratory processes.

Laser and AI-based inline measurement processes and optical analysis methods are used for accurate diagnostics, optimize processes in research and production and make important contributions to health care, for example, through more efficient water treatment. With the development of state-of-the-art optical measurement and analysis methods, Fraunhofer ILT protects processes and interventions in which nanometers and micrometers are often crucial. Software, simulation and the targeted use of AI ensure that processes are developed effectively and the application remains reliable and safe.