At Fraunhofer IZI-BB we develop rapid test systems for bioanalytics & diagnostics
Prototype of a microfluidic cartridge for on-site diagnostics
Prototype of a mask for the apparatus-free detection of analytes in the respiratory air
Prototype of a mobile detection device for smartphones
Prototype of a microfluidic cell system for real-time acquisition of cell media parameters
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At Fraunhofer IZI-BB we develop analytical and biotechnological solutions for medical issues, animal health, food, cosmetics and the environment.
Our research focuses on sample preparation, development of molecular recognition elements and data acquisition as well as miniaturization and automation of corresponding technologies in order to provide reliable, flexible and easy-to-use process flows for our customers. From lateral flow tests to immunoassays, we offer assay development and adaption throughout the entire process according to your requirements.
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Individual Solutions for IVD-Devices, Interoperability Standards and Medical Image Analysis
One-stop-shop for the development of system control boards for IVD applications using modular electronics ✓ System integration & interoperability testing: Libraries for medical data communication-POCT1-A, POCT1-A2 ✓ Digital Pathology and Medical Image Processing for Microscopy and Endoscopy ... more
Individual Solutions for IVD-Devices, Interoperability Standards and Medical Image Analysis
Digitalization and artificial intelligence are changing diagnostics in clinical routine and pharmaceutical research. New IVD devices are coming out, laboratory data is connected to the hospital IT system and AI-based image analysis enables new and efficient processes in digital pathology an ... more
Rapid Detection Systems for Medical Demands, Animal Health, Food, Cosmetics and Environment
At Fraunhofer IZI-BB we develop analytical and biotechnological solutions for medical issues, animal health, food, cosmetics and the environment. Our research focuses on sample preparation, development of molecular recognition elements and data acquisition as well as miniaturization and aut ... more
Hard-magnetic coatings for high-precision microscopy
Microscopy is at the forefront of the fight against the coronavirus. Special microscopes, which enable scientists to view minute cell structures, are an indispensable tool in the development of vaccines and new therapies. Such equipment comprises not only a microscope with high optical reso ... more
Detection of cancer from exhaled breath
The air we exhale contains information that can assist with the diagnosis of disease. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Project Hub for Microelectronic and Optical Systems for Biomedicine MEOS are now developing solutions designed to enable the analysis of breath gas for this purpose. Although ... more
Analysis system enables targeted investigation of antiviral surfaces for material developers
The need for everyday objects with antiviral surfaces is high due to the COVID 19 pandemic. It is known that the material composition of an object has an influence on the viability of viruses on surfaces. This is where the work of the Fraunhofer IFAM comes in: In cross-disciplinary research ... more
