Aim to address critical challenges in the medical device sector and deliver high-quality, efficient solutions to improve patient care
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Miraclus Orthotech, a leading orthopaedic implant manufacturer, to collaborate on innovative research, development, and testing of advanced orthopaedic implant and instruments.
The MoU was signed by Prof Rohit Sinha, Dean, R&D, IIT Guwahati, and Pranav Thaker, MD, Miraclus Orthotec, in the presence of Prof Sukumar Nandi, Prof S Kanagaraj, Prof Souptick Chanda and P Kishore Kumar from IIT Guwahati, Dr Kashif Akhtar Ahmed from AIIMS Guwahati and Manas Mishra, Hardik Kakkadiya, Nikunj Patel and Nithin Shajeendran from Miraclus Orthotec.
Together, they aim to address critical challenges in the medical device sector and deliver high-quality, efficient solutions to improve patient care.
Prof Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, said, "At IIT Guwahati, we are dedicated to driving technological advancements for the benefit of society. Our collaboration with Miraclus Orthotech is a step towards transforming research into practical innovations that enhance healthcare outcomes. Together, we aspire to set new standards in medical device technology."
The partnership will focus on four key areas:
· Research and Development: Joint efforts to design next-generation orthopaedic implants and instruments.
· Product Testing and Validation: Leveraging IIT Guwahati's state-of-the-art facilities to ensure products meet global quality standards.
· Skill Development: Conducting workshops, training programmes, and knowledge-sharing sessions to provide students and researchers with practical exposure to medical device technology.
· Intellectual Property Creation: Co-developing patents and publishing research outcomes to advance the field.
Pranav Thaker, MD, Miraclus Orthotech, said, "IIT Guwahati has consistently been at the forefront of technological innovation. By merging their academic excellence with our industry expertise, this partnership aims to deliver impactful solutions to the orthopaedic sector. We are thrilled about the opportunities this collaboration presents, as it will further strengthen Miraclus' position as a trusted solution provider within the orthopaedic fraternity."
As the next step, IIT Guwahati jointly with Miraclus plans to establish a facility equipped with advanced prototyping and testing tools for orthopaedic implants and instruments. This facility will serve as a hub for interdisciplinary research, bringing together experts from biomedical engineering, materials science, and clinical practice.
Additionally, the partnership will initiate industry-academia exchange programmes, allowing researchers and students to work closely with industry professionals to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical implementation. A roadmap for regulatory approvals and commercialisation will also be developed to accelerate the transition of innovative medical devices from the lab to the market.
