Our members
MedLife is the association for biomedical technology, medical technology and life science in the Aachen region as far as Cologne, Bonn and Düsseldorf. Our members include innovative and highly qualified companies, up-and-coming start-ups, committed associations, renowned universities, active business promoters and a wide range of service companies and stakeholders in the industry.
The common interest in the network, the activity, diversity and economic strength of the members as well as the geographical connection of the organizations form an important basis for the association's work.
Economy
Future-focused technology for life-sustaining medical devices AC Aircontrols is an international R&D service provider, producer and supplier of technical innovations for the medical devices industry. We are supporting development and manufacturing of pneumatic and electronic control systems for life-sustaining medical devices. This includes control modules and systems which are used in e.g. anesthesia and emergency ventilators. Furthermore we develop pneumatic drives for surgical instruments. The scope of services of our certified company includes solutions designed for medical applications such as precise miniature pneumatics with corresponding hardware and software as well as project planning, construction and manufacturing of corresponding assemblies.
ac.biomed is an independent laboratory that performs in-vitro tests for cardiovascular medical devices. The company offers engineering services in the field of testing and verification of medical devices according to national and international standards and guidelines. Based on validated test methods, ac.biomed offers in-vitro studies for regulatory approval and to characterize product safety and performance during the development process.
Accurids offers software solutions and services for collaborative data standardization. Its customers are leading companies in the life sciences industry. They use Accurids software to centralize data managed by different groups within their organization, facilitate the standardization of terminologies and create a central hub for different data object IDs as a universal reference point.
Aix Scientifics® is an independent contract research organization (CRO) that designs clinical research for novel drugs and medical devices. Clinical studies are planned, conducted and evaluated on a scientific basis in accordance with national and international guidelines and regulations as well as internal SOPs.
AL GMP offers you the opportunity to present complex processes in an understandable way and thus provides a comprehensive solution for your presentation and documentation needs. Your compact visualizations make your methods tangible for your employees, customers and business partners. They offer customized solutions for companies in the fields of biotechnology, medicine and life sciences.
Patients with axial spondyloarthritis (also known as ankylosing spondylitis in Germany) suffer from an incurable, chronic inflammatory disease which, in addition to severe back pain, can also lead to complete stiffening of the spine. In order to counteract this, correctly performed exercise therapy is the central pillar of treatment. However, the reality of care shows a sad picture: 2 out of 3 patients
carry out their exercise therapy inconsistently, incorrectly or not at all. This is why we have developed our "Axia" app together with doctors, physiotherapists and the German Ankylosing Spondylitis Association.
Bösl Medizintechnik GmbH has been developing and producing systems for intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) for 42 years. These are used for the therapy and prevention of vascular diseases as well as in the field of sports medicine and in the exclusive wellness market. Our many years of expertise make us a competent partner who sells its products in over 40 countries.
Caladan supports healthcare start-ups with strategic mentoring in the areas of data privacy, cyber security, regulatory affairs and clinical affairs. Caladan draws on its experience working with start-ups, scale-ups and companies in the healthcare sector as well as its experience as an auditor for data protection, information security and medical devices.
Detechgene promotes the democratization of modern diagnostics. We translate cutting-edge laboratory innovations into user-friendly products. Our mobile rapid test offers laboratory-level accuracy and detects various pathogens based on genetic information. You receive immediate results on site within minutes, enabling precise diagnosis and rapid, comprehensive population testing. Detechgene - for fast and accurate detection of pathogens.
He has more than 5 years of experience in consulting start-ups, biotech and pharma. More than 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, significant contribution in translational medicine to the development of classical and innovative analgesics such as lornoxicam, buprenorphine, tapentadol, cebranopadol and dermal capsaicin.
EPCOTEC GmbH is an engineering company with a team of highly qualified specialists for the professional support of textile technology projects for BIOTEX and MEDTEX materials. After an initial focus on laboratory solutions, the range of services was expanded to include machines and systems on an industrial scale through to large turnkey projects in high-tech plasma and nanofiber technology.
Our range of activities extends from individual test stand development to the development and qualification of critical processes and prototype construction. Our many years of experience in the development of medical devices and the wide range of specialist disciplines available in-house provide the perfect basis for developing innovative technical solutions. Depending on customer requirements, we present fast, creative solutions or can apply QM-compliant procedures, which are particularly useful for validation tasks. We quickly implement the mechanical, electrical and hydraulic design of components in our in-house laboratories. Thanks to our in-house measuring and production capacities, we can carry out feasibility studies within a very short time and produce samples on request according to the required product maturity level.
FEG Textiltechnik Forschungs- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (FEG) was founded in Aachen in 1992 and has since made a name for itself for exceptional innovations in the field of textile technology. With its dedicated and highly qualified staff, its own research and development capacities and intelligent production facilities, FEG Textiltechnik is today the leading manufacturer of textile surgical implants in Germany. Under the brand name DynaMesh®, an internationally protected trademark, FEG's award-winning implants are successfully marketed in numerous countries around the world.
Fibrothelium is a technology start-up business derived from the RWTH university, located in Aachen, Germany. The core expertise consists of isolating highly biocompatible and bioresorbable proteins extracted from natural silk, strictly omitting toxic solvents while remaining thoroughly environmentally friendly.
HBOX Therapies GmbH is developing a platform technology for hyperbaric blood oxygenation. Using an innovative extracorporeal system (similar to dialysis), the blood pressure is increased in a gas exchange module. This allows the O2 content in the blood to be precisely adjusted for various clinical applications (up to 20 times the physiological value)
Heinen develops innovative automation solutions for the automotive, wood, chemical and paper industries as well as for the mechanical engineering and water management sectors. One area of specialization is the programming and commissioning of heat treatment systems.
The company works closely with various partner companies to implement complete turnkey projects.
At helpwave, we don't just develop software for the healthcare sector, we develop it together with you, the end users. By involving you directly in the process, we increase quality and foster a closer development relationship. This unique approach allows our dedicated developers and engineers to fully focus on translating your requirements into innovative software features.
Hemovent GmbH is developing a particularly compact and cost-effective system for extracorporeal support of circulatory and pulmonary function (ECMO - Extra-Corporal Membrane Oxygenation). These devices are used as life-sustaining measures to support patients with both isolated pulmonary and complete cardiovascular failure.
IEM® is a researcher, developer and manufacturer of validated medical devices and services, specializing in the field of cardiovascular diseases. As an international technology expert in hypertension management, IEM offers complete solutions in the areas of screening, diagnostics and follow-up management. In addition to these core products, the focus is on eHealth - efficient therapy and compliance management of vital data recorded at home.
ImProvia Germany GmbH, founded in 2018 under the name FMI Industrial Modules GmbH, is the German engineering office within the FMI ImProvia Group. They are passionate engineers who take on new challenges every day to find the best possible solutions for their customers. They design, manufacture and assemble integrated systems, mechanical and mechatronic assemblies, production lines, complex tools and high-end components for the semiconductor industry, medical technology and the high-tech industry.
innoVitro GmbH is a preclinical contract research organization providing cardiac drug risk and efficacy testing services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and academic companies worldwide. Each service is customized by a team of experts in close collaboration with the client and delivered as an end-to-end study report in less than 6 weeks. Screening parameters include structural and functional endpoints of human iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes analyzed using a high-throughput 96-well hybrid system.
We support medical technology start-ups efficiently on their way to becoming medical device manufacturers. Together, we uncover blind spots and create a clear roadmap for their next steps. In addition, we offer services in the areas of product development, production planning and process optimization.
The industry-in-clinic platform MEC // ABC acts as a pilot for clinical trials in the development of medical devices. Barriers to market entry should be identified at an early stage and reduced during the development phase. The clinical requirements of the product are focused taking into account the needs of the end user and the regulatory requirements of the MDR.
Mediq Innovation Experts is a strategy consulting company. Since 2007, the company helps innovations to enter the German/European healthcare market by leveraging our vast network among relevant stakeholders - in particular KOLs and hospitals. Depending on the respective innovation's stage, this can involve all necessary steps of market entry, such as defining a suitable business model and beachhead segments, delecting the right reimbursement, clinical, pricing and sales strategies, providing test beds for early reference cases, generating the first commercial traction and support with soft (grant writing) and hard funding.
MESensors GmbH was founded in April 2022 by the three founders and offers two central services. Firstly, they offer sustainable and customized intelligent sensor solutions with integrated software for the medical technology and automotive sectors. Their expertise lies in the addition of innovative designs, the modernization of products and the automation of production lines. Secondly, they are introducing their own product - an integration of our sensor solutions into skull drills.
The "clock without numbers" was developed by neuroTime GmbH to support people who have difficulties with time, temporal relationships and a structured daily routine. The nonu app, available for iOS and Android, promotes inclusion by giving people more independence and reducing their dependence on caregivers, while supporting caregivers and therapists by relieving their growing workload, with the aim of enabling people to manage daily activities more independently, allowing more autonomy and improving the quality of life for everyone involved.
O11 biomedical, a visionary SME created as part of BioTex at RWTH Aachen University, aims to improve the survival rates and quality of life of patients struggling with hypercapnia. O11 has developed a minimally invasive, complementary therapeutic approach for the treatment of hypercapnia that meets the needs of patients and healthcare systems alike: RESPILIQ. This breakthrough innovation offers a solution by using the human gut as an alternative respiratory organ to effectively lower blood pCO2 levels.
We are a pharmaceutical company specializing in the research, development, manufacture and distribution of medicinal products. Our goal is to make a significant contribution to improving patient care. Since February 2024, we have been conducting our business independently as a subsidiary of the Humanwell Healthcare Group under the name PAION Pharma GmbH
Protembis is a medical device start-up company headquartered in the engineering and technology city of Aachen, Germany. The company's vision is to bring the ProtEmbo® System into every interventional heart procedure to minimize the risk of embolic cerebral lesions and to prevent substantial neurologic injury, thereby radically improving patient safety. Protembis is sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research as well as by a consortium of experienced private and institutional Investors.
qcmed is a full-service provider for manufacturers of medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics. Our consulting engineers will guide you safely through the requirements of medical device law in Europe and the USA. Over 15 years of consulting experience with medical devices of all types and risk classes make us a qualified partner for your business success.
revvity chemagen Technologie GmbH supports scientific institutes and application-oriented companies in the pharmaceutical, chemical, biochemical and medical industries with innovative products and services. revvity chemagen Technologie specializes in the development, functionalization, modification and production of polyvinyl-based magnetic polymer particles (M-PVA magnetic beads) and elements used for the separation of selected molecules in complex applications.
SecureLifeGuard is an innovative MedTech startup that develops smart devices such as rings and wristbands to continuously monitor health data and manage it securely in a scalable cloud infrastructure. With a focus on prevention, rehabilitation and elderly care, SLG offers digital solutions designed to make healthcare more efficient and accessible. www.securelifeguard.com
SGS Analytics Germany GmbH in Aachen is a service-based partner for the international pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industry. The company provide fully GXP-compliant analytical services and are an FDA registered laboratory. The analytical focus of SGS Analytics is on full testing of drug products and medical devices.
STERISYS is one of the leading European manufacturers of turnkey ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization systems. Our customers are mainly sterilization service providers and medical device manufacturers. We also offer automated handling systems for packaged liquid pharmaceuticals (syringes, vials, ampoules, etc.) for the pharmaceutical industry. These are customized solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into existing production lines.
VitrofluidiX has developed the VitroFlow OoC device, which enables the simulation of human organs by integrating all the necessary systems. VitroFlow also allows the use of any cells and chips, so there are no limits. In addition, for the first time, live analysis is possible, which is not offered by any other system in this form and offers great advantages. Furthermore, no manual intervention is required, live analysis and media changes are fully automatic and the entire operation is carried out via a touch display, which makes operation very intuitive.
Science
With over 250 employees and 10,000 m2 of floor space, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT is one of the world's most important contract research and development institutes in its field. The core activities cover a wide range of topics - from the development of new laser beam sources and components to the use of modern laser measurement and testing technology and manufacturing technology with lasers.
The IPT combines knowledge and experience in all areas of production technology. With departments in the areas of process technology, production machinery, production quality and measurement technology as well as technology management, the IPT offers individual special solutions and immediately realizable results for modern production.
We are experts in biocatalyst engineering with a focus on directed protein evolution. We are developing novel random mutagenesis methods (SeSaM: Sequence Saturation Method), high throughput screening systems and computational programs to manage the complexity of protein sequence space. Based on our core competencies in directed protein evolution we founded a company (SeSaM-Biotech) and collaborate with leading companies in the field of industrial biotechnology. With our expertise we aim to understand structure-function relationships of biocatalysts and functional biomaterials in order to solve significant problems in industrial biocatalysis.
We develop new materials, new processes, textile machines and components for the production of innovative textiles and medical devices to meet the future challenges in health care. We cover the entire process chain at our institute and our partners - especially with the unique transfaculty professorship "Tissue Engineering and Textile Implants" of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Stefan Jockenhövel: from polymer development to textile implants and beyond that towards (pre-) clinical evaluation of textile-based medical products. Typical applications are textile vascular grafts, stents, heart valves, textile scaffolds for tissue replacement / tissue support and wound dressings as well as medical smart textiles, e.g. textile sensors and electrodes. ITA provides research and development services, advanced training and creative workshops in cooperation with its partner company 3T TextilTechnologieTransfer GmbH.
Intermediaries & others
AGIT is a business development agency for the Aachen technology region and offers a comprehensive range of services: individual start-up and growth consulting, location search services for investors, networking activities, favorable rental conditions for office, laboratory and clean room space in technology centers.
Jostarndt-Patentanwalts-AG, headquartered in Aachen, offers comprehensive legal advice in all areas of intellectual property law. This includes not only the generation and evaluation of intellectual property rights, but also their protection, defense and enforcement against third parties. The technological focus is on biotechnology & life science, chemistry, electrical engineering, software, logistics, mechanical engineering, medical technology and telecommunications.
The Region Aachen Zweckverband is one of nine regional development associations in NRW and is the merger of the districts of Düren, Euskirchen and Heinsberg, the city of Aachen and the StädteRegion Aachen with the aim of promoting the development of the region through close cooperation. A joint structural development for the economy and skilled workers, education and culture, health and infrastructure is being shaped for 1.3 million inhabitants.
Die SL Assekuranzmakler GmbH ist ein unabhängiger Versicherungsmakler mit Sitz in Köln und einer Niederlassung in Aachen. Als Teil der SL Gruppe bietet sie maßgeschneiderte Versicherungslösungen für Unternehmen, Selbstständige und Privatpersonen. Das Leistungsspektrum umfasst unter anderem Betriebshaftpflicht-, Sach- und Transportversicherungen sowie individuelle Versorgungskonzepte.
StädteRegion Aachen is an innovative association of municipalities and consists of the cities of Aachen, Alsdorf, Baesweiler, Eschweiler, Herzogenrath, Monschau, Stolberg and Würselen as well as the municipalities of Simmerath and Roetgen. Its aim is to make the Aachen region fit for the future and to prepare it for the competition between European regions.
Stormware is specialized in IT, telecommunication systems and programming. Founded in 2002, it offers the following services:
- Design / setup / optimization of networks
- Assembling of hardware solutions
- Server systems, including/excluding exchange
- Virtualization
- Cloud solutions
- Network- and IT security, firewall solutions
- Software
- Programming
- Websites
The law firm WITTHOFF JAEKEL STEINECKE Patentanwälte in Jülich offers support in all matters relating to the protection of intellectual property (IP), in particular in patent law and utility model law as well as in trademark law, design law, licensing law and competition law and all related areas. One focus of activity is the area of life science/biotechnology.