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In accordance with our mission statement, we are committed to promoting the quality of life of our patients. As a leading global medical technology company, we at inomed aim to optimise patient care in the long term by continuously developing our products and their applications. To achieve this, we have been relying for many years on our own research department, which continuously develops new technologies and methods in close cooperation with external partners. This results in important innovations for the healthcare system on an ongoing basis.

Our main areas of research

Patient-oriented research

MAIN AREAS OF RESEARCH

Patient-oriented research

People are always at the centre of our work. Our goal is to sustainably improve patient care through advanced medical technology.

New medical procedures

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New medical procedures

In order to continuously develop inomed’s business areas, we are researching innovative methods and applications. We have already successfully established procedures such as continuous intraoperative neuromonitoring during thyroid surgery or pelvic intraoperative neuromonitoring during interventions in the small pelvis.

Innovative technologies

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Innovative technologies

We are constantly working on the development of new technologies and advanced tools to further optimise and complement our products. To this end, we not only investigate new materials and processes for production, but also measurement techniques and principles to ensure the highest quality.

Interdisciplinary cooperation

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Interdisciplinary cooperation

By working closely with leading experts at hospitals, universities and research institutions, we ensure that our innovations are always based on the latest scientific findings and meet practical requirements.

Patents

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Patents

Patents emphasise the value of our innovations for medical care and enable us to secure technological advances in the market in the long term. They protect our developments, which contribute to the continuous improvement of our products and the creation of new standards in medical technology.

Application-oriented implementation

MAIN AREAS OF RESEARCH

Application-oriented implementation

Optimal patient care requires user-friendly handling. That is why we specifically take into account the needs of users in order to provide them with optimal support in the treatment of patients through intuitive operation and automated analyses.

Our expertise in medical technology

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Years of innovative research

Project partners

Funded research projects in total

Our current funded research projects

Data extraction and analysis for improved intraoperative neuromonitoring

research project

Data extraction and analysis for improved intraoperative neuromonitoring

INDEX

This research project, funded by the ZIM programme (Central Innovation Programme for SMEs), aims to specifically optimise measurement and stimulation parameters for intraoperative neuromonitoring. In collaboration with the Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital Munich, data is being collected for this purpose using a specially designed standard. Subsequently, various processing algorithms will be examined in terms of signal processing time and signal quality, and ultimately recommendations will be developed, or support offered to users in adjusting the parameters.

Data extraction and analysis for improved intraoperative neuromonitoring

Precise nerve preservation using photonic and quantum-based technologies

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Precise nerve preservation using photonic and quantum-based technologies

Quintesens

The aim of the project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), is to develop an innovative intraoperative sensor technology through the targeted combination of three complementary approaches: Photonics will be used for tissue characterisation and nerve localisation, quantum sensor technology enables direct functional testing, and, in addition, pelvic neuromonitoring will be used to assess nerve function through electrical stimulation and evaluation at the target organ.

Quantum and photonic based Intraoperative Nerve TEsting and SENSing

Greater safety in thyroid surgery thanks to AI

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Greater safety in thyroid surgery thanks to AI

KISMO

The aim of the project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), is to develop an AI-supported assistance system for the automatic analysis of IONM signal data in real time. The demonstrator is designed to detect critical changes at an early stage and support surgeons in their intraoperative decisions by issuing warnings and recommendations for action. The aim is not only to improve the detection of nerve damage, but also to prevent it from occurring in the first place.

Artificial Intelligence in Thyroid Surgery for the Analysis of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring

Quantum sensor technology for better brain tumour surgery

RESEARCH PROJECT

Quantum sensor technology for better brain tumour surgery

DiaQNOS – DIAmond-based Quantum sensing for NeurOSurgery

In the BMFTR-funded project, eight partners are working on the development of a novel diamond-based quantum neuro-analyser for optimised differentiation between brain tumours and healthy tissue. In this context, inomed is focusing on the further development of the current gold standard of electrophysiological tissue identification and the development of a system platform for the quantum-based measurement system.

Use of modern quantum sensor technology for neurosurgical tumour operations

Methods for contactless interaction in the sterile area of OR

RESEARCH PROJECT

Methods for contactless interaction in the sterile area of OR

SISOPS

The idea of the BMFTR-funded project is to make the numerous medical devices in the operating theatre more accessible to the sterile staff. Together with a hospital, two universities and a medical technology manufacturer, research is being conducted on a demonstrator that brings important information into the field of vision of the surgeons and allows the settings of the connected systems to be changed. inomed develops control concepts and connects its own systems to this demonstrator.

System for contactless interaction in the sterile area of operating theatres as a component of a future operating theatre

Innovative further development of systems for IONM

RESEARCH PROJECT

Innovative further development of systems for IONM

System development for IONM

The project is funded by the BMFTR as part of tax incentives for research in accordance with the German Act on Tax Incentives for Research and Development (FZulG; BGBl I p. 2763), which came into force on 1 January 2020. In this internal research and development project, inomed is working on innovative further developments of its systems for intraoperative neuromonitoring.
The BSFZ seal certifies the R&D activities of companies that have received at least one positive notification from the Research Allowance Certification Office (BSFZ).¹

Innovations in intraoperative neuromonitoring

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2015

Optical CI

Cochlear implant for optogenetic stimulation of the auditory nerve with micro LEDs

Funding body: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Duration: 2015–2018

ZIM RF generator development

Development of a multi-channel radiofrequency lesion device for medical technology with integrated neurostimulation function, intelligent accessories and a high-end operating concept

Funding body: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWi)

Duration: 2015–2017

2013

autoPIN

Assistance system for the stimulation of autonomic pelvic nerves for intraoperative neuromonitoring in laparoscopy

Funding body: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Duration: 2013–2016

ZIM Tremor – Textile tremor measurement project for Parkinson’s disease

Development and testing of a system for intraoperative quantified measuring of symptoms of Parkinson’s syndrome and (essential) tremor during implantation of electrodes for deep brain stimulation

Funding body: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWi)

Duration: 2013–2016

2012

OR.NET

Secure dynamic networking in the operating theatre and hospital

Funding body: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Duration: 2012–2016

ZIM Parylene

Development of a parylene coating process with plasma pretreatment as an insulating layer for medical technology instruments

Funding body: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWi)

Duration: 2012–2014

2011

Renesis

Rehabilitation enhanced by Neuro-Electrostimulation of Upper Limb Injuries

Funding body: EU

Duration: 2011–2014

2010

Pelvic floor

Development of a solution for neuromonitoring of the smooth muscles during pelvic floor surgery

Funding body: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWi)

Duration: 2010–2011

Neurostimulator

Development of a modular platform for neurostimulator systems

Funding body: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWi)

Duration: 2010–2011

NEUWalk

Neuroprostethic Interface Systems for Restoring Motor Functions

Funding body: EU

Duration: 2010–2014

TransEuro

Neural Transplantation in the Treatment of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Funding body: EU

Duration: 2010–2015

2009

INCRIMP

Implant system for monitoring and modulating brain activity in epilepsy patients

Funding body: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Duration: 2009–2013

2008

Neuromapp

Neuronal mapping system for safe surgical interventions in the brain and nervous system

Funding body: Baden-Württemberg

Duration: 2008–2009

IKONA

Continuous intraoperative nerve monitoring as a microtechnological navigation instrument for surgical interventions

Funding body: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Duration: 2008–2011

BFNT

Bernstein Focus for Neurotechnology – Hybrid Brain

Funding body: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Duration: 2008–2014

2007

BiCIRTS

Nanofunctionalised bioprobes with multiple microelectrodes on a flexible polymer basis for chronic implantation and feedback deep brain stimulation

Funding body: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Duration: 2007–2010

Innovation through strong partnerships

Our research partners

Together with leading universities, scientific research centres and industry partners, we develop pioneering products and applications in medicine and medical technology. This cooperation helps us to develop new technologies and to continuously improve patient safety and the quality of medical interventions. The requirements of users in clinical practice are essential in the development process and enable a continuously developed and optimised product portfolio.