MagImp Project Marks Major Advance in Implant Technology
21.02.2025
We are pleased to announce that in December 2024, the MagImp project—in collaboration with Königsee Implantate, the Chair of Materials Test Engineering (WPT) at TU Dortmund, and with the support of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)— achieved a breakthrough in the development of bioresorbable magnesium implants. These implants are engineered to resorb in accordance with the bone healing process, thereby eliminating the need for a secondary procedure and significantly reducing complications.
The implants are modified with plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) to provide essential mechanical stability during bone regeneration. As healing progresses, they gradually and predictably degrade, leaving behind fully restored bone. This process- guided resorption promotes a faster, more natural recovery while minimizing long-term risks.
Future research will focus on customizing implant durability to individual patient needs—considering factors such as age, bone density and fracture complexity.
We welcome collaborations with partners who share our vision for enhancing orthopedic care.
