Development and Validation Platform for Data-driven AI Innovations in Medical Technology.
Partners: Universitätsklinikum Augsburg, Bayern-Innovativ
Optimized Clinical Point-of-Care Patient Care through Individualized Implants Using 3D Printing Technology.
Partners: Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, KLS Martin Group
2023 - 2025
The DRIVE project aims to address the challenges of AI development with an innovative software platform that bundles the work steps from the idea to approval in a consolidated development platform. Currently, these work steps are distributed between the clinic, the medical device manufacturer and clinical service providers and are characterized by media disruptions and interface problems. This leads to high costs in development and significant delays in approval. The aim of the DRIVE project is to develop this process together with a leading Bavarian university hospital (Augsburg University Hospital) in medical imaging and image processing and to test the optimization of workflows in practice. The platform is provided via a web application based on the principle of “service-oriented architecture”. The performance of the DRIVE platform will be demonstrated using the case study “Glioblastoma follow-up using MRI”.
Research and development of an integrated software platform to accelerate the work steps from the idea to the approval of AI medical devices.
Establishment of a reference architecture for AI projects with the aim of transferring innovative AI product ideas and translational research to clinical application more quickly.
The project is funded by Bayern Innovativ
2024 - 2026
The ADDIFEM project aims to significantly improve the treatment of patients with complex midface fractures as well as in reconstructive, oncological, and congenital defect correction surgery. To achieve this, state-of-the-art 3D printing technology is being implemented directly in the clinic for the on-site production of patient-specific implants.
Currently, the lengthy planning and manufacturing process for such implants significantly delays surgical procedures. The BMBF funding for this model project facilitates close collaboration between clinics and industry, enabling faster, more efficient, and precise implant production while shortening innovation cycles.
In the first phase, the project focuses on automating and optimizing digital planning and implant design. The second phase aims to test on-site implant production using an industrial Point-of-Care (PoC) unit directly integrated into the clinic. The feasibility study seeks to establish a new, faster manufacturing process for 3D-printed implants, which could later be approved for use beyond UKHD.
By directly planning and producing implants on-site, the team expects faster patient treatment, improved precision and fit, higher success rates, and lower complication risks. Additionally, the new manufacturing method is anticipated to be more efficient and cost-effective, especially when using high-cost materials such as PEEK (Polyetheretherketone).
The integration of new materials and processes under clinical conditions represents a unique opportunity to bring production to maturity. Training sessions for medical professionals and engineers will be conducted in close collaboration to ensure optimal outcomes for patient care.
The project is funded by Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF)
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