Medical technology

HERE medicine has the right technique.

From imaging procedures, intelligent catheters and surgical robots to telemedicine - Saxony-Anhalt stands for state-of-the-art medical technology. Professional expertise has been a tradition here for decades. Today, trends such as individualization, miniaturization and biologization are shaping the innovation landscape. Around 120 companies, from SMEs to international global players, are active in the fast-growing medtech market. Together with universities and research institutes, they are driving the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic methods, medical instruments and devices as well as innovative prostheses.

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Factsheet MedTech

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The best know-how for the future of MedTech.

Medical technology is a complex professional field in which scientific findings are constantly shaping the everyday lives of patients and researchers. Saxony-Anhalt's companies shine with special expertise in health IT, imaging and the promotion of autonomy in old age. They offer pioneering solutions in various specialist areas - in prevention, diagnosis, therapy and many services.

Imaging

Imaging techniques make the inside of the body visible and support the diagnosis, determination of severity and monitoring of diseases. 

In Saxony-Anhalt, companies and research institutions have special expertise in the use of radiation such as X-rays or computed tomography (CT), radionuclide imaging, sound waves such as ultrasound examinations and magnetic fields such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Success stories

NeoScan

The world's most powerful MRI magnet for human medicine is being built in Magdeburg's Port of Science. The new technology from start-up Neoscan Solutions is revolutionizing diagnostics. In future, doctors could be able to visualize even finer structures in the brain and even the mind. At the same time, the Saxony-Anhalt-based company is setting new standards with an MRI device for children.

The company Neoscan Solutions has now developed a completely new type of magnetic tube for children and reversed the process. 
"We are bringing the technology to the children," says founder and CEO Dr. Stefan Röll.

Images: Nilz Böhme

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Raydiax

The Magdeburg-based start-up Raydiax is developing a pioneering therapy assistance computer tomography system that makes cancer operations gentler and reduces radiation exposure. The TACT combines 3D imaging and 2D angiography and reduces radiation exposure for the surgical team by 40 percent. The compact device offers surgeons freedom of movement and high-precision instrument guidance, supported by proprietary software.

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Health IT

In Saxony-Anhalt, doctors are working closely with IT specialists to improve medical care through telemedicine and e-health. They transform measurement data into precise images and enable the secure transmission of important information. 

Especially in rural regions with a shortage of doctors or an ageing population, this collaboration ensures access to medical care and helps to overcome bottlenecks.

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Autonomy in old age

Saxony-Anhalt has established itself as a leading location for medical engineering and technology and is actively contributing to solving future medical challenges. 

In the area of "Autonomy in old age", the focus is on research into solutions from neuroscience and medicine that alleviate age-related complaints, enable the early detection of dementia, advance telemedicine and treat widespread diseases.

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MedTech departments in Saxony-Anhalt

Companies in Saxony-Anhalt are leaders in medical technology and offer pioneering solutions in prevention, diagnosis, therapy and service, such as modern prostheses, surgical robots and telemedicine. Saxony-Anhalt is particularly strong in image-guided diagnostics and the fusion of diagnosis and therapy. Medical treatments are being advanced HERE in cooperation with universities and research institutions.

Success stories

Customized mobility

Guenther Bionics® GmbH in Parey develops innovative prostheses and solutions that enable physically impaired people to lead a more active life. The interdisciplinary team improves care, service and research in orthopaedic technology.

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Patient-oriented diagnostics

EKF-diagnostic GmbH from Barleben supplies precise devices for near-patient laboratory diagnostics. It creates solutions for central diagnostics as well as life science products for biotech and pharmaceutical research.

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Research, education and network

Overview of Saxony-Anhalt's expertise in research, education and networking.