Full Name: Innovation and Production Center for Medical Equipment and Devices
Short Name: IPC MED
Year of Establishment: 2017
Head of Division: Associate Professor Vladimir Semyonovich Niss, Ph.D.
Scientific Consultant: Professor Igor Arkadyevich Ivanov, D.Sc.
Contact Information:
Phone: +375 (17) 270 18 42, +375 (17) 293 93 32, +375 (17) 331 25 48
Fax: +375 (17) 292 71 83
Email: niil_nkm@bntu.by
1. Development of Medical Devices:
- Designing and improving flexible waveguide systems and methods for inducing ultrasonic vibrations within them.
- Studying the flow of liquids and gases in hollow flexible waveguide systems under ultrasonic vibrations.
- Investigating the effects of liquid jets emanating from openings in hollow flexible waveguides on arterial wall properties.
- Developing and refining technologies for manufacturing medical devices from titanium nickelide.
2. New Methods and Technologies:
- Developing methods and technologies for electrolytic-plasma and electrochemical (including pulse) treatment of the external and internal surfaces of complex-shaped products made from a wide range of materials.
3. Biomechanical Control and Evaluation:
- Developing methodologies for biomechanical control and assessing specific mechanisms for maintaining static posture to objectively evaluate the condition of the musculoskeletal system.
4. Material Analysis and Processing:
- Analyzing the chemical composition and fine structure of metals, ceramics, composite materials, and metal-containing production waste.
- Determining the mechanical characteristics of metals, alloys, and products based on them.
- Investigating the metallurgical yield of metal alloys from aluminum-containing waste.
- Examining the morphology and operational properties of surfaces made from stainless steels, titanium, and other materials.
5. Dynamic Thermal Impedance:
- Developing methodologies and instruments for monitoring dynamic thermal impedance in semiconductor devices using relaxation electrical thermal spectrometry.
6. Innovative Coating Technologies:
- Developing compositions and technologies for producing casting paints based on ultrafine aluminum hydroxide powders.
- Creating a highly effective modifier from ultrafine and nanoscale aluminum oxide powders for controlling the structure of cast iron parts.
- Researching the structure and properties of cast irons produced using deformation and thermal impacts.
7. Nanocrystalline Coatings:
- Developing new compositions and vacuum-plasma methods for producing multiphase nanocrystalline coatings with a characteristic grain size of less than 100 µm.
- Modeling the growth processes and phase formation of coatings obtained by depositing ionized metal and non-metal vapors in a vacuum.
Major Achievements
Participation in Scientific Programs and Innovative Projects:
The center actively participates in executing tasks within State Scientific Research Programs under various subprograms such as "Galvanotechnics," "Plasma and Beam Technologies," "Materials in Engineering," "Convergence," "Micro- and Nanoelectronics," "Metallurgy," "Energy Security," "Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies," "Diagnostics and Therapy of Diseases," "Translational Medicine and Pathology," and "Efficient Thermophysical Processes and Technologies."
An innovative project titled "Establishment and Operation of an Innovative Production Center for Manufacturing Medical Devices" is underway.
Implementation of Developments:
The center's innovations are integrated into the technological ecosystem of the BNTU Polytechnic Science and Technology Park.
Exemplary Developments (Including Software Products):
The expertise of the center's staff in advancing science and technology has been recognized with Diplomas in the "Best Innovation Project and Best Scientific-Technical Development of the Year" competition at the St. Petersburg Technical Fair in the category of "Best Innovation Project in Advanced Engineering and Metallurgical Technologies." Some notable developments include:
1. Technology for Obtaining Nickel Concentrate and Ultrafine Aluminum Oxide Powder from Spent Catalysts with Low Nickel Content.
2. Technology and Equipment for Heat Treatment and Creation of Composite Layers on Steel Products using Electrolytic Heating in Anode and Cathode Modes.
3. Technology and Equipment for Surface Modification of Medical Devices using Electrolytic-Plasma Treatment Methods.
4. Technology for Copper Alloying of Cast Iron using Copper-Containing Catalyst Waste and Etching Plates.
Participation in Exhibitions
The center is a regular participant in national scientific and technical exhibitions of the Republic of Belarus at international fairs in Germany, China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, and others. Additionally, it showcases its developments at international exhibitions held within the Republic of Belarus.
Scientific and Technical Potential
Personnel Resources
The Center engages up to 20 staff members in research and development activities, including 2 doctoral degree holders and 6 candidates of science.
Scientific and technological capacity:
The Center is equipped with state-of-the-art research instruments including:
1. X-ray Spectrometer "Spectroscan Max GV"
- Capable of qualitative and quantitative X-ray fluorescence analysis of chemical elements ranging from Na to U in sample concentrations from 0.1-0.0001% to 100%.
2. Scanning Probe Microscope "Solver Pro M"
- Utilized for obtaining high-resolution three-dimensional surface images (topography), measuring and analyzing micro- and submicrorrelief of surfaces, micro- and nanometer-scale objects, their micromechanical, and other properties with high resolution.
3. Scanning Electron Microscope VEGA II LMU with Ina Energy 350 Microanalyzer
- Designed for studying the surface condition and chemical composition of crystalline and amorphous substances. It is employed for analyzing the surface of finished products, coatings, films, alloys, composite materials, ores, semi-finished products, and metal-containing production waste.
4. Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) System HKL Channel 5
- Used for diagnosing and researching material surfaces, analyzing phase distribution, texture, and crystal orientation in microregions.
