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Constitutive neural networks for main pulmonary arteries: discovering the undiscovered
Neural networks model pulmonary artery mechanics for the Ross procedure, improving data accuracy and surgical outcome predictions.
24 feb2 minuten om te lezen


FIBEr opens its doors for KU Leuven’s 600-year celebration
This past weekend, FIBEr proudly took part in KU Leuven’s 600-year anniversary celebrations by hosting a two-day open lab tour. Visitors...
20 feb1 minuten om te lezen


Biomechanical testing for medical device design
In medical device development, understanding the biomechanics of biological tissues is essential to ensure that the final product...
27 jan4 minuten om te lezen


Prof. Famaey is awarded the Laureate of the Academy award!
We are thrilled to announce that Professor Nele Famaey , one of the driving forces behind FIBEr as a KU Leuven  Core Facility, has been...
9 jan1 minuten om te lezen


FIBEr celebrates 600 years KU Leuven: Exploring the Human Body through Engineering
Join us at the KU Leuven Core Facility for Biomechanical Experiments as part of the celebration of 600 years of innovation and discovery!...
9 jan1 minuten om te lezen


Activation of a Soft Robotic Left Ventricular Phantom Embedded in a Closed-Loop Cardiovascular Simulator: A Computational and Experimental Analysis
A soft robotic left ventricle in a hybrid simulator enables realistic cardiovascular testing, validated with <10% error in simulations.
14 okt 20242 minuten om te lezen


FIBEr Presented at ESB 2024
Heleen Fehervary , Research Manager at FIBEr, recently presented our comprehensive services and special access program for academic...
26 jul 20241 minuten om te lezen


Our Mech Research Day
Thrilled to share that we concluded the Mech Research Day @ KU Leuven  last Friday, May 31st! It was an inspiring event that brought...
31 mei 20241 minuten om te lezen


Subchondral Bone Osteocyte Lacunae Morphology in End-Stage Osteoarthritis of the Human Tibial Plateau
Our findings suggest that subchondral bone lacunae adapt to the changing loads in end-stage OA.
16 mei 20242 minuten om te lezen


Inauguration of the new FIBEr Lab
Thanks again to all our guests for visiting us and making the event a great success!
26 apr 20241 minuten om te lezen


Meet FIBEr at MedTech MeetUp 2024, on March 14th in Brussels.
Stop by our booth and take a moment to discuss with us our expertise in biomechanical testing of biomaterials and medical devices.
1 mrt 20241 minuten om te lezen




Are You Ready to Further Optimize Your Orthopaedic Outcomes?
A Workshop on Mechanical Compatibility of Medical Devices and Interventions
28 okt 20222 minuten om te lezen


FIBEr 4 Kids
Last week, we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming some of our youngest and most curious future researchers to the FIBEr lab! Together...
3 mrt 20211 minuten om te lezen


Mechanics: The Foundation of Life and Innovation in Healthcare
Mechanics drives innovation in healthcare, from understanding diseases like osteoporosis to optimizing implants. FIBEr excels in biomaterial
7 sep 20203 minuten om te lezen
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