IIT Guwahati Partners with Miraclus Orthotech to Revolutionise Orthopedic Technology

IIT Guwahati has partnered with Miraclus Orthotech to drive advancements in orthopedic technology and innovation.

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Miraclus Orthotech, a leading orthopedic implant manufacturer, to collaborate on pioneering research, development, and testing of advanced orthopedic implants and instruments. The MoU was signed by Prof. Rohit Sinha, Dean of R&D at IIT Guwahati, and Pranav Thaker, Managing Director of Miraclus Orthotech Pvt. Ltd.

This partnership represents a major step forward in biomedical engineering, merging IIT Guwahati’s cutting-edge research capabilities with Miraclus Orthotech’s industry expertise. The collaboration aims to tackle key challenges in the medical device sector, focusing on delivering innovative, high-quality solutions to enhance patient care.

The partnership will concentrate on four primary areas:

• Research and Development: Collaborative efforts to design next-generation orthopedic implants and instruments.
• Product Testing and Validation: Utilizing IIT Guwahati’s advanced facilities to ensure products meet international quality standards.
• Skill Development: Organizing workshops, training programs, and knowledge-sharing sessions to offer students and researchers hands-on experience in medical device technology.
• Intellectual Property Creation: Jointly developing patents and publishing research findings to propel advancements in the field.

Speaking about the collaboration, 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."

Commenting on the collaboration with IIT Guwahati, Pranav Thaker, Managing Director, 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 orthopedic sector. We are thrilled about the opportunities this collaboration presents, as it will further strengthen Miraclus' position as a trusted solution provider within the orthopedic fraternity."

This MoU highlights IIT Guwahati's dedication to interdisciplinary research and strengthening industry-academia partnerships. In line with the Government of India's Make in India initiative, the collaboration aims to drive innovation in the medical device sector, reduce dependence on imports, and improve access to affordable, high-quality healthcare solutions. By partnering with Miraclus Orthotech, IIT Guwahati strives to enhance India’s medical device ecosystem and make a meaningful contribution to the global healthcare landscape.

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