The institute focuses on the development of medical devices

Functional INKS
Design of new inks on demand. Source of innovation (emerging applications) Demand & strong. Originality/Specificity in the ecosystem.
- Ecological carbon-based
- Inks Photo-catalytic
- Inks Photo-active
- Inkscatalytic inks
Printed DEVICE
SECURE FLOW – Printed device for digital flow control of injections (epidurals, infusions…..)
- Miniaturisation of a flow sensor using printing technologies
- Detection of a very low flow rate or leak
- No contamination of the fluid allowed
- Biocompatibility of the entire system
- Disposable / Affordable


Printed and flexible gas SENSORS
STOMACHING SENSE – Detection of gases emitted by the skin (1000 of them!), biomarkers of disabling pathologies (VOCs, oxidative stress, inflammation….)
- Emerging field of biomonitoring and health monitoring
- Development of a double-sided gas-sensitive transistor architecture
- Device printed on flexible self-adhesive sheets, capable of sticking to any surface
- Sensitive and selective device for biomarkers
Printed COMPOMENTSfor water control
Detection of all dissolved substances (nitrates, phosphates, metals, PFAS) and other colloids (microplastics, microalgae) likely to contaminate the food chain, aquaculture, agricultural irrigation, food processing, etc.
- Printed ultra-sensitive electrochemical sensors (metal cations)
- Flow separation device for colloids present in marine environments (plankton, microplastic, nanoparticles, etc.)
- Drinking water purification system (photodegradation of pollutants)


Flexible organic thermoelectric GENERATORS
FLEXTEG – Development of energy recovery systems to power portable (bio)sensors, particularly suitable for powering wearable electronic devices.
- Energy recovery by exploiting a temperature difference, e.g. energy between a patient’s skin and the environment
- Powering (bio)sensors
- Printing sensitive semiconductor materials on a flexible substrate
INSTRUMENTATION organoid chips
NEW SPACE (PEPR) – Design and development of organoid chips instrumented by printed sensors and biosensors
- Printing and characterisation of miniaturised O2, pH and electrophysiology sensors (cerebral organoids)
- Monitoring degenerative diseases (Parkinson’s, Alzaimer’s, ….)
- New Space application: accelerating the maturation of organoids in space (automation, remote monitoring)


CAPTEURS pour l’instrumentation d’orthèses dentaires
E-SPLINT – Collecte de données biophysiques, biochimiques ou biomécaniques dans la cavité buccale du patient afin de prévenir ou de surveiller l’évolution de diverses pathologies.
- Matériau biocompatible requis
- Résistance chimique aux fluides corporels
- Miniaturisation des capteurs
- Combinaison impression 3D/Electronique imprimée
Printed BIOCAPTERS
BIPED – Development of sensors for bedside insulin dosing
- Analysis of biomarkers in complex environments
- Technology dedicated to diabetes research
- Science/Health structuring project (IniDex Diabetex)

Telemedicine - Point of Care
Reusable equipment: breathing aids, probes, etc. Connected equipment and products: telemedicine devices Skin patches - Biosensors - In Vitro Diagnostics
Skin patches - Biosensors - In Vitro Diagnostics
Consumables, implantables, single-use or individual materials: defibrillators, implantable orthopedic prostheses, wound devices, dressings, etc.
Remote information
Authentication, traceability, capture and transmission of information
Telemedecine

Smart mattresses in hospitals to prevent pressure sores

Floor mats with printed electronics for counting, detecting and pressing movements

Pressure sensors for orthopedic prostheses
Point of care

Real-time monitoring of the patient's physicochemical parameters using sensors (pressure, temperature, pH, chemical content of physiological fluids, heart rate, monitoring of UV exposure).

Glucose tests for diabetics
Smart dressings

Smart dressings and implants

Autonomous delivery of the appropriate dose of medication with wound level detection sensor: analysis of UV radiation on the skin with analysis sensors
Biosensors

Easy-to-use multi-marker blood test strips, portable connected readers and applications for data transmission to healthcare professionals

Cell duplicates for DNA testing, for covid detection
In Vitro Diagnosis

Monitoring of the pregnant woman

Monitoring of epileptic seizures or cardiac arrhythmias with sensors adapted to the outlines of the brain or heart
Remote information

Medical devices: Authentication and traceability systems for surgical devices

Smart labels monitoring humidity, temperature and even pH

Blood or organ transport: traceability and temperature