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Biomechanical characterization of the human pia-arachnoid complex using bulge inflation testing and the virtual fields method
Biomechanical characterization of the human pia-arachnoid complex using bulge inflation testing and the virtual fields method
Oct 31 min read
Elevate Your Biomedical Research with FIBER LABS
At FIBER LABS , we proudly serve as KU Leuven’s Core Facility for Biomechanical Experimentation, delivering cutting-edge solutions for...
Aug 42 min read
Fungi and Plant-Based Steaks: FIBER LABS’ Research Toward Better Meat Alternatives
The meat alternatives market is sizzling, with projections estimating it will soar to $16.13 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 10.78%...
Jul 313 min read
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.
Feb 242 min read
Biomechanical testing for medical device design
In medical device development, understanding the biomechanics of biological tissues is essential to ensure that the final product...
Jan 274 min read
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.
Oct 13, 20242 min read
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.
May 15, 20242 min read
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
Sep 6, 20203 min read
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