An incorrectly set infusion pump can be life-threatening. An ultrasound device that is only in the hospital is of no help to the emergency doctor. And people with hearing and speech impairments often need several bulky devices. Dresden researchers are working on solutions to change all this.
The future cluster SEMECO is receiving a further 15 million euros from the federal government. TU Dresden and its partners are using it to develop medical semiconductors. These are tiny computer chips that are specially built for use in medicine. They can measure, calculate and transmit data while meeting the highest safety standards.
Utilizing Dresden as a chip location
The region around Dresden is one of the leading microelectronics locations in Europe. Chip factories, research institutes and suppliers are located close together here. SEMECO makes targeted use of this environment. The Silicon Saxony network, which brings together over 400 high-tech companies, supports the project.
The Free State of Saxony sees SEMECO as an important building block for new, future-oriented applications. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research can fund the project with up to 45 million euros over a total of nine years. The second phase will start in May 2026.
