The Fraunhofer Institute for Microtechnology and Microsystems (IMM) will be presenting two innovative solutions for automated point-of-care diagnostics and laboratory analysis at medtech RLP .

The CLIP-X system is a microfluidic platform for automated protein analysis using chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA). It enables fast, specific and sensitive detection of individual biomarkers and is intended to significantly simplify complex laboratory processes. The system can be flexibly adapted and is suitable for point-of-care diagnostics as well as for applications in food safety and plant health.

In addition, the institute will present the MICRO-HEAD – a compact, modular platform for automated sample preparation and liquid handling. The system combines pipetting functions with microfluidic modules and is particularly aimed at small and medium-sized laboratories that suffer from increasing sample numbers and a shortage of skilled workers.

Microfluidic systems make complex diagnostic processes more compact and efficient, said Benedict Martens from Fraunhofer IMM. Dr. Tobias Gerling added that the MICRO-HEAD is intended to make laboratory automation more flexible and economical without smaller laboratories having to invest in large, expensive systems.

Both developments exemplify Fraunhofer IMM’s work in the field of bioanalytics and diagnostics. The systems are intended to make processes more reproducible and user-friendly.

The presentation will take place on June 11, 2026 at the accompanying exhibition “Medicine, Technology & Research” in the Alte Lokhalle Mainz (booth 19).

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