BIOMEDIX International Workshop on Biomedical Engineering and Scientific Research
On 12–13 March 2026, the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca hosted the “International Workshop on Biomedical Engineering and Scientific Research”. The workshop aimed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration in biomedical engineering, particularly in the areas of 3D printing and bioprinting technologies, and to explore innovative research directions with potential applications in the development of future medical products.
The event gathered more than 130 participants, including students, researchers, and academic staff from UTCN, as well as specialists from the academic, medical, and industrial sectors interested in biomedical applications of advanced manufacturing technologies.
The BIOMEDIX consortium brings together universities and organizations from Romania, Latvia, Poland, Spain, Serbia, Croatia, along with two leading industrial partners – Materialise (Belgium) and ViscoTec (Germany). These companies actively contribute to the development of medical applications based on advanced 3D printing and bioprinting technologies.
During the workshop, Materialise introduced its advanced software solutions for the design and development of 3D-printed medical products. Students involved in the project will receive educational licenses for the Mimics software, a powerful platform for medical image processing that enables visualization, segmentation, and three-dimensional reconstruction of CT and MRI data, supporting the development of patient-specific medical implants.
In addition, ViscoTec provided the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca with a 3D bioprinting device, which will support the development of innovative biomedical applications and research in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Both companies will continue to provide technical expertise, logistical support, and training opportunities for students and academic staff participating in the BIOMEDIX project.
The workshop program included interactive presentations and discussions focused on research directions and medical applications of 3D printing and bioprinting technologies. Students had the opportunity to present concepts for future bachelor’s thesis projects and interdisciplinary research initiatives, developed in collaboration with BIOMEDIX consortium partners.
These discussions led to the identification of several promising research directions, aimed at developing innovative medical solutions using additive manufacturing technologies.
Participants also attended practical demonstrations, observing the manufacturing of medical products using 3D printing technologies and learning about the capabilities of 3D bioprinting, which holds significant potential for applications in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
During the workshop, participants were also introduced to future opportunities within the BIOMEDIX project, including specialized training sessions organized together with Materialise (Belgium) and ViscoTec (Germany), as well as upcoming Hackathon in Poland and Summer School in Latvia.
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