Optimal waste management in hospitals
13.10.2025
How much potential is there in hospital waste? A pilot project for digital and standardized waste management.
BG Klinikum Ludwigshafen/Kühnlein
Will anyone soon be able to operate?
10.04.2025
Robotics makes it possible to treat the smallest structures precisely and reduce the strain on the surgeon.
Protective gloves: hygiene and comfort
24.03.2025
Three practical examples for more protection, sustainability and wearing comfort of disposable medical gloves.
Taking the right pills at the right time
17.10.2024
Automated packaging systems can greatly simplify the taking of medication.
Okos Diagnostics
Rapid tests with biomaterials
27.08.2024
Okos Diagnostics has set itself the goal of reducing the amount of waste with a sustainable rapid test solution.
Research Center Borstel, Leibniz Lung Center
Tuberculosis diagnosis in children with modified FFP2 mask
09.07.2024
Diagnosing TB in children is difficult since they rarely produce sputum, unlike adults - making standard genetic tests less effective.
Waste management: saving resources
06.02.2024
There is potential for clinics to make savings if they optimize processes such as waste disposal.
Laboratory equipment – fit for the future with more sustainability
30.11.2023
We spoke to exhibitors at MEDICA 2023 who are driving sustainability in laboratory operations with their products. Watch the video to find out what levers are available here and which products can already be manufactured sustainably today.
Smartly crafting medical adhesives – Avery Dennison
15.11.2023
Avery Dennison, a global powerhouse in materials science, is advancing the field of medical adhesives, both for wound and surgical care as well as for wearables. With a multidisciplinary team and a dedication to addressing current industry challenges, they deliver solutions that not only meet the practical needs of medical applications but also enhance the comfort for patients.
Transire Bio
Direct route for medication into blood
02.11.2023
A suction cup from the start-up Transire Bio will enable drugs to enter the bloodstream non-invasively in the future.
karrastock
CirculAid: funding for a circular economy in healthcare
17.04.2023
The health care system and its activities consume a lot of resources. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing problem due to the increased need for hygiene and protective equipment. Urgent action is needed to protect the environment and combat climate change by reducing consumption and improving resource efficiency.