Michael Keller
University of Tulsa
An implant built around a cured PDMS lattice inside a capsule, giving tunable stiffness with less mobile fill.
Sponsored researchIn-development
Get the Discover digest
Receive a weekly email digest of the latest surgical technology solutions added by the network.Discover novel surgical technology solutions
Get the Discover digest
Receive a weekly email digest of the latest surgical technology solutions added by the network.Browse 470 solutions in surgical technologies on the Halo network
Updated Nov 2, 2026
Surgical technologies covers implants, instruments, wound closure and the physical models surgeons train and plan on. On Halo, the solutions cover implant surfaces and structures, steerable and implanted delivery instruments, wound closure and burn care, and anatomical models for training and planning. Sign up to search the full network and post your specific need.
Implant surfaces and structures
Michael Keller
MR
A non-migrating coating for silicone implants and devices that tunes tack, friction and wettability, with optional antimicrobial function.
Sponsored researchIn-development
UO
University of Alberta
A surface-independent antifouling coating for implantable devices, prepared on demand.
LicensingIn-development
CS
ENBIO Limited · Supplier
Bonds polymer dopants to metal implant surfaces dry, at ambient temperature, by abrasive bombardment.
LicensingIn-development
Steerable and implanted delivery instruments
UO
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Laser-cut patterning gives nested concentric tubes different rigidity, improving steerable device control.
LicensingIn-development
AD
An intrathecal catheter route that puts drugs into cerebrospinal fluid for CNS disorders.
Sponsored researchEarly-stage
Wound closure and burn care
Martin Challand
Zentraxa Ltd · Startup
A sprayable, rapid-cure adhesive for wound closure that carries bioactive additives.
In-development
Aijun Wang
University of California, Davis
A microneedle patch combining collagen scaffolds with pro-angiogenic agents for burn healing.
Early-stage
Tamra Bunn
Invernadero, Inc · Startup
Topical burn care graded across four clinical severities and not one formulation for all.
Co-developmentEarly-stage
Valerio Voliani
University of Genoa
Metal nanotechnology for external skin application, with in vivo wound healing results.
In-development
Anatomical models for training and planning
ST
University of Waterloo
Multi-material printing of hip and pelvis models carrying realistic soft tissue.
In-development
CS
University of New Mexico
Printable bioinks characterized to match the mechanical behavior of pelvic tissue.
In-development
You're viewing a preview of surgical technology solutions on Halo.
Sign up free to search the full network and post your specific need.
Already have an account?
Who is working on surgical technologies
Organizations in surgical technologies
Universities, startups, and suppliers with solutions in surgical technologies.
Surgical technology organizations
Innovators in surgical technologies
Researchers and inventors advancing surgical technology solutions.
Surgical technology expertsAbout surgical technologies
Surgical technologies on Halo leans toward two things: what goes into the body and stays there, and the anatomical models used to rehearse the operation first. On Halo it spans four groups, including implant surfaces and structures, steerable and implanted delivery instruments, and wound closure and burn care.
Stage of development. Work on surgical technologies on Halo comes mostly from university programs. 35% of the solutions are in market. Sponsored research and co-development are the usual partnering routes, and about 22% of the solutions that state terms offer fee-for-service work.
Three trends in surgical technology solutions on Halo
Rehearsing on printed anatomy. Half of this set is anatomical models. Teams print hip and pelvis models from CT and MRI with distinct tissue layers, formulate gelatin and rubber blends to match soft tissue, and give a silicone substrate the mechanical response of skin. The model is becoming a product in its own right, not a by-product of imaging.
Coatings that decide how an implant behaves. Implant work is largely surface work: an antifouling coating that is independent of substrate, and a dry ambient-temperature process bonding polymer dopants to metal. What the implant is made of matters less than what the first few microns do.
Closing wounds with materials, not sutures. Wound closure is moving to sprayable and patch formats. One adhesive cures rapidly and carries bioactive additives; a microneedle patch pairs collagen scaffolds with pro-angiogenic agents for burns. Both put the healing agent and the closure in the same step.
459organizations
470solutions listed
71%from university labs
35%in market
Frequently asked questions
What are surgical technology solutions?
Surgical technologies covers what goes into the body during an operation and the instruments and models used to get it there. It spans implant materials and surface coatings, steerable and minimally invasive instruments, wound closure and burn care, and the anatomical models surgeons rehearse and plan on. Device manufacturers and hospital systems drive the demand.
What are examples of surgical technology solutions?
Four examples of surgical technology solutions on Halo include:
- A surface-independent antifouling coating for implantable devices, prepared on demand. (University of Alberta)
- Laser-cut patterning gives nested concentric tubes different rigidity, improving steerable device control. (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
- A sprayable, rapid-cure adhesive for wound closure that carries bioactive additives. (Zentraxa Ltd)
- Fused granulate 3D printing of hip joint models with realistic bone properties. (University of Malta)
What are the latest surgical technology innovations?
The most recently updated surgical technology solutions on Halo include:
Which companies and suppliers are developing surgical technology solutions?
There are 459 organizations with surgical technology solutions on Halo, 89 of them universities and research institutions. Among them are University of Tulsa, Minamo, and University of Alberta. Most offer sponsored research or co-development. Sign up to see every organization working in the area and to send them your specific need.
How do I find surgical technology research partners?
Browsing surgical technology solutions on Halo is free. Sign up to search the full network and save the ones you want. Post your specific need to get exact matches. Organizations reply directly on the platform.
What are R&D teams looking for in surgical technology solutions?
Over the past 12 months, R&D teams on Halo have posted these surgical technology solutions needs:
Related medicine research areas
Confirm digest type