Experience centre: Where innovation meets application

Alfred Surgery is a Norwegian company founded by surgeons Knut Borch and Robbert-Jan Lindeman, dedicated to advancing surgical education and patient safety. The company has developed an advanced, module-based digital platform in close collaboration with world-leading experts. The platform integrates next-generation training modules for standardised certification with clinical support tools that assist clinicians throughout the entire patient treatment pathway. It is currently being implemented through pilot projects and innovation contracts across six hospitals in Norway, as well as within international course institutions, the medical device industry, and humanitarian projects worldwide.

• Organisation: Alfred Surgery
• Category: Business

This demonstration highlights the potential of microrobotics for minimally invasive medical interventions through three application scenarios. First, we showcase wireless vascular navigation of microrobots within the cerebral vasculature for clot removal and stroke treatment, demonstrating the ability to reach and act in highly complex anatomical regions. Second, we present real-time control of a video capsule endoscope navigating through the gastrointestinal tract, enabling improved diagnosis and targeted inspection. Third, we demonstrate fully biodegradable microrobots for localized drug delivery, offering a safe and transient therapeutic solution that removes the need for device retrieval. Together, these demos illustrate the versatility of microrobotic systems and their capacity to address critical clinical challenges.

• Organisation: University of Twente
• Category: Education & Research

(1) New concept of Infusion technology enabling patient mobility: a mobile solution while being treated.

(2) Infusion technology made less labour intensive (hospital staff!) by leveraging smart technology solutions, incl. algorithms.

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Cell therapy and regenerative medicine are very promising treatment approaches. We supported Scinus Cell Expansion in the development of a closed bioreactor system for the cultivation and clinical expansion of (stem)cells. The system operates with single-use bags for either adherent or suspension cell cultures. With this SCINUS bioreactor the costs of cell culture are significantly decreased and treatment as well as research get more accessible.

• Organisation: Demcon
• Category: Business

For this demo, we will bring a custom hemabo booth where we can showcase interesting plastic products. These products are part of medical devices used by local companies such as MST, Benchmark, Demcon, etc. The products went through an engineering process and are manufactured with the highest precision by Hemabo. At this booth, we will provide usefull and interesting insights into the world of plastic precision manufacturing and engineering.

• Organisation: Hemabo
• Category: Business

Liver cancer is diagnosed in over 1.5 million people each year, and carrier limited treatment options and high mortality. Transarterial radioembolization is a locoregional treatment option which includes the administration of radioactive microspheres in the hepatic artery. These microspheres logde in the tumor vasculature and locally deposit therapeutic radiation. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound provides a potential method for real-time prediction of microsphere distribution, enabling improved treatment planning and monitoring.

• Organisation: University of Twente
• Category: Education & Research

In the Biomedical Device Design & Production group at the University of Twente, we have developed a novel smart brace that supports the lower back of workers through adaptive bracing. Conversely, traditional devices apply a constant low level of compression, whereas our solution offers effective high compression levels on demand. In the spring of this year, we founded the spin-off orthevo B.V. to facilitate technology transfer. We invite you to visit us to see the latest prototype and learn more about our innovation.

• Organisation: University of Twente
• Category: Education & Research

• Organisation: Zorg Innovatie Plein
• Category: Healthcare

Technical Medicine is an evolving discipline at the intersection of medicine and technology. The aim of the discipline Technical Medicine is to develop and apply advanced technical knowledge and methods to improve patient care.

Since early 2023, together with a wide network of professionals, we have been shaping and sharing the Principles of Technical Medicine. This movement aims to clarify the discipline’s origins, define its practices and highlight its growing role in clinical settings and healthcare as a whole.

By continuously expanding and refining this vision, we seek to show how this group of healthcare professionals can make technology and medicine work hand in hand to advance (direct) patient care.

• Organisation: University of Twente - Principles of Technical Medicine
• Category: Education & Research

At the BMS Lab, we develop software designed to support human-centred research and education by enabling researchers and practitioners to study and understand human behaviour in real-world contexts. TIIM is our platform for interactive, participant-focused research and educational initiatives. It facilitates direct communication with participants, automated reminders, and a secure online portfolio of prior responses.TIIM also allows the delivery of tailored content or stimuli and supports the design of adaptable studies and interventions that meet individual needs. Whether applied in clinical, behavioural, or social science settings, TIIM promotes meaningful, long-term engagement between researchers and participants or educators and students. The platform is built on secure, standards-compliant infrastructure, adhering to NEN and ISO frameworks (7510/7512/7513 and ISO/IEC 27001), ensuring reliable and safe data management.

• Organisation: University of Twente - BMS Lab
• Category: Education & Research

Showcase the next generation designs for 3D printing.

• Organisation: BAAT Medical
• Category: Business

The Engineering Organ Support Technologies (EOST) focus on improving medical care for critically-ill patients. Our research focuses on different critical care aspects: 1) Medical Device Development - improved, more efficient, and safer artificial organ devices such as a combined artificial lung and kidney (RenOx), an artificial placenta system for the care of pre-term neonates, 2) Simulators & Simulations - Improving clinical education and training, 3) Clinical Treatments & Outcome. Our demo will show some of our prototypes, including a combined artificial lung and kidney, an artificial placenta system, part of an ECMO cannulation simulator, medical educational tools, and more.

• Organisation: University of Twente
• Category: Education & Research

Demonstration of Peet the Diabeet – an instructional doll that helps children with diabetes learn how to inject insulin.

• Organisation: Ziekenhuisgroep Twente
• Category: Healthcare

Health Innovation Netherlands (HI-NL) is based on the proven fact that early dialogue between innovators and relevant stakeholders improves the value and effectiveness of health innovations. By bringing all relevant innovators and stakeholders together in one place through the HI-NL Round Table service, comprehensive, well-structured guidance can be provided to accelerate the introduction of innovations that directly meet end-user needs.

• Organisation: Health Innovation Netherlands
• Category: Other

The 21st century has been characterised by rapid developments and technological advances. This is certainly true of developments in the healthcare sector. In our fast-changing world – a world of shifting demographics and increasing pressure on our care systems – professional healthcare providers are faced with a host of challenges on a daily basis. Meanwhile, medical innovations and new technologies for patient care are arriving on the scene in quick succession. High standards of training to ensure the continued provision of safe and effective patient care are more important now than ever before.

• Organisation: University of Twente - TechMed Academy
• Category: Education & Research

FlowBeams, CES Innovation Award 2025 & EIC Transition honoree, is developing non-invasive, needle-free injection technology that revolutionizes treatments in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Our handheld device uses patented laser-based technology to solve needle-phobia, environmental pollution and safety concerns, and other shortcomings associated with needle-based methods. Our goal is to provide personalised, safe and comfortable treatment options to millions of individuals while contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing mountains of hazardous waste generated by traditional injection methods.

• Organisation: FlowBeams
• Category: Business

A rapid, deployable molecular diagnostic platform delivering RT-qPCR-level accuracy in just 13 minutes—without labs or specialised personnel. QolorEX combines a disposable microfluidic cartridge with a compact, automated instrument for multiplex detection of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance from saliva and other samples. Validated in peer-reviewed studies (Nature Nanotechnology) and protected by U.S. patents, QolorEX is engineered for scale and affordability ($5–$20/test). Initial deployment begins in Canadian hospitals, with FDA engagement underway.

• Organisation: Beeta Biomed
• Category: Business

Demo of a companion robot

• Organisation: University of Twente
• Category: Education & Research

CEINMS-RT is an open-source neuromechanical modelling framework designed for the real-time EMG-driven control of wearable robots, including exoskeletons, exosuits, haptic devices, and bionic limbs. CEINMS-RT explicitly models person-specific neuromechanics, enabling the estimation of EMG-dependent variables such as muscle activation, muscle–tendon forces, and resulting joint dynamics.

In this demo, we present the real-time application of CEINMS-RT integrated with EMG and IMU sensors for estimating muscle forces and joint torques in an elbow musculoskeletal model. EMG signals are acquired from the main elbow flexor and extensor muscles, while joint kinematics are derived from IMU data. These inputs are processed by CEINMS-RT to provide subject-specific estimations of muscle activation and joint torque in real time. The proposed setup aims to bridge the gap between offline neuromusculoskeletal modelling and real-time control applications, paving the way for adaptive and physiologically accurate control of prosthetic and exoskeletal systems.

• Organisation: University of Twente
• Category: Education & Research

Among the Dutch population, 30% struggle with sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing stops occur during sleep. Continuous positive air pressure treatment (CPAP) can offer a solution, provided a suitable mask is found. Among 30% of the patient-group, CPAP-treatment does not work, with ill-fitting masks being an important cause.

Worldwide, much research is performed on patient-specific masks, however, it is not yet applied in practice since it is too expensive and/or complex. Our goal is to develop a simple, cost-effective solution using "in-house" resources such as design software, 3D-printers and 3D-photography to rapidly generate a patient-specific model.

• Organisation: Medische Spectrum Twente
• Category: Healthcare 

Real-time biomarker sensing and molecular sampling in the stomach can transform how gastrointestinal disorders are diagnosed and managed — yet integrating both capabilities into a single ingestible platform remains a formidable challenge. Existing devices often struggle with size constraints, limited functionality, and the mechanical mismatch between soft, biocompatible materials and rigid electronics. Here, we present SeroTab: an electronics-free soft robotic minitablet that combines real-time pH sensing with on-demand gastric fluid sampling in vivo. By uniting soft robotics, responsive materials, and wireless actuation, SeroTab paves the way for minimally invasive, outpatient-compatible diagnostics that can advance early screening and streamline clinical decision-making.

• Organisation: University of Twente
• Category: Education & Research

Show how easy it is to measure and monitor temperature (and humidity, CO2 etc) in a laboratory environment or between patient and lab. Live demo of how easy it is to set up and use wireless sensor hardware and cloud software.

• Organisation: Disruptive Technologies
• Category: Business

Eating is more than the consumption of food. Eating is often a social activity. We sit together with friends, family, colleagues and fellow students, to connect, share and celebrate aspects of life. Sticking to a personal diet plan can be challenging in these situations. The social uncomfortableness that is associated with having a different diet than the rest of the group greatly contributes to this. Additionally, it is well known that we unconsciously influence each other while we eat. Not just in the type of food that we choose, but also the quantity of the food that we consume, and even the speed with which we consume the food is affected by our eating partners.

The interactive dining table is created to open up the concept of healthy eating in a social context: where individual table members feel supported in their individual diet plans, yet still experience a positive group setting. The table is embedded with 199 load cells and 8358 LEDs, located below the tabletop surface. The table can use artificial intelligence to detect weight shifts over the course of a meal, identify individual bite sizes and classify interactions between table members and food items. Simultaneously, the LEDs can be used to provide real-time feedback about eating behavior, give perspective regarding food choices, or alter the ambience of the dining experience as a whole. Light interactions can change over time and between settings, depending on the composition of the table members or the type of meal that is consumed.

• Organisation: University of Twente
• Category: Education & Research

This demo shows the setup we use to identify the properties of the nociceptive system. The technique used here selectively activates the nociceptive system by providing precisely controlled electrical skin stimulation via a special electrode. The strength of the stimuli is randomly selected from a range of possible stimuli, which are around the detection threshold of the participant. Each time the participant perceives the stimulus, this can be indicated via the response button. After every provided stimulus, the observed detection threshold becomes more reliable. The detection thresholds assist in identifying patients with a high risk of developing chronic pain, allowing for earlier treatment

• Organisation: University of Twente
• Category: Education & Research

Micronit is developing and manufacturing microfluidic-based solutions for various Life Science and Diagnostic applications.

• Organisation: Mironit
• Category: Business

Our demo presents a partially functional biosensor designed to detect and quantify a biomarker to identify a disease. The system integrates an electrochemical sensing element with a microcontroller for real-time signal acquisition and data visualization. The device demonstrates selective detection, showcasing the principles of molecular recognition and signal transduction. This prototype highlights the practical application of biosensing technologies in medical diagnostics and therapeutic monitoring.

• Organisation: Biosensing Team Twente
• Category: Education & Research

Fluorescence imaging in clinical practice.

• Organisation: Medisch Spectrum Twente
• Category: Healthcare

• Organisation: University of Twente - TechMed Centre
• Category: Education & Research

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a serious health status affecting more than 33 million people worldwide. Within the CIRCULAR project, the aim is to develop a cheap, accessible, and fully automated chip with incorporated gold electrodes for AF simulation and drug testing. We realised a testing platform consisting of a wells plate format holder and PMMA-based chips containing 24 channels for parallel testing. iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes were successfully cultured and electrically stimulated at frequencies between 0.5 – 4.0 Hz at a voltage of 1V.

• Organisation: Saxion University of Applied Sciences
• Category: Education & Research

• Organisation: MedTech Twente
• Category: Business

Immerse yourself in the patient of the future.
Discover how everyday objects, equipped with sensors, can stimulate at-home rehabilitation. Experience how we’ve combined technology, ease of use, and enjoyment to make hand therapy a natural part of daily life.

• Organisation: Saxion University of Applied Sciences, University of Twente, Roessingh
• Category: Education & Research

Demonstration of the software use and potential in a primary care consultation

• Organisation: Ambr
• Category: Business