Vicomtech promotes innovation in personalized bioprinting through its participation in the DIMεD project

Vicomtech strengthens its commitment to personalized medicine through its participation in the DIMεD Cervera Network of Excellence, a national project driven by the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology and Innovation (CDTI). The initiative integrates advanced technologies in bioprinting, digital simulation, surgical planning, and augmented reality, aiming to transform medical procedures from the design stage to clinical intervention. The goal of the DIMεD Network is to enhance the capabilities of member technology centers in developing next-generation personalized invasive medical devices.

Vicomtech applies its expertise in digital technologies to improve precision and safety in clinical procedures

In this context, Vicomtech plays a key role by contributing its expertise in digital technologies applied to healthcare. One of its main research lines focuses on realistic simulation of the mechanical behavior of various bioinks and their influence on the stability of printed structures, enabling the prediction and optimization of outcomes before physical fabrication.

It is also involved in developing dedicated software for extrusion bioprinting, designed to minimize process interruptions and avoid defects caused by material overlapping, especially in complex models with multiple biomaterials. This tool helps improve process reliability and the quality of the resulting tissues.

Another key contribution is the creation of digital twins of patients, generated from the anatomical analysis of medical images. These virtual models allow for the simulation of various clinical scenarios and enable personalized surgical planning and execution.

In the same vein, Vicomtech is developing surgical planning solutions based on the automated analysis of preoperative images, aiming to optimize safety parameters and reduce surgery-associated risks.

Finally, the center is working on surgical navigation technologies using augmented reality, aimed at semi-static interventions. These solutions enable the overlay of precise anatomical information in real time, improving surgeon orientation during procedures without the need to simulate dynamic physiological functions.

Through its participation in DIMεD, Vicomtech contributes to integrating digital intelligence into clinical environments, facilitating better-informed decisions, more precise interventions, and personalized treatments tailored to each patient’s needs.