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The World’s Safest Surgical Glove

Smarterials Spot

 

Sterile medical gloves are worn to protect patient and user against infection risks. During surgery, gloves are often damaged, which eliminates the protective barrier. In many medical departments, surgeons wear two gloves on top of each other associated with a loss of comfort and handling.

We have addressed this problem. Smarterials Technology is a young MedTech company with high competence in inorganic chemistry, surface functionalization and process technology. We will launch the world’s safest surgical glove with higher puncture resistance and a smart spot to warn in case of damaged glove and infection risk.

The technology has been filed for worldwide patent and has been granted in two countries so far.

 

Let’s make surgery safer!

The Team

Dr. Martin Bothe

Dr. Martin Bothe

Managing Director

Martin is physicist and materials scientist. He received a doctor’s degree in studying the thermomechanical properties of polymer systems. Applying for a patent for the optimization of medical gloves, he initiated the building of the company Smarterials.

Michael Schneiker, MBA

Michael Schneiker, MBA

Finance

Michael is economist, social scientist and banker. He has collected several years of experience in a world-leading investment company. In the company, he invests his know-how and is responsible for finance and investor relations.

Dr. Nikolaus Mirtschin

Dr. Nikolaus Mirtschin

Research & Development

Nikolaus holds a PhD in materials science with a focus on the mechanical properties of polymers. He is an essential know-how carrier in the company and is responsible for the areas of process technology, IP and standardization.

Dr. Christian Secker

Dr. Christian Secker

Head of Chemistry

Christian holds a PhD in polymer and colloid chemistry and has gained several years of experience in the development department of a global player in the coatings industry. At Smarterials, Christian coordinates development and provides impetus for scale-up and industrialization.

Dr. Cynthia Kembuan

Dr. Cynthia Kembuan

Chemist, Characterization

Cynthia is a chemist with a focus on synthesis and characterization of particles for photonic applications. At Smarterials, she supports the synthesis and investigation of particles for the treatment of latex surfaces and characterizes the latex-particle-systems with regard to basic materials properties.

Joachim Bleschke

Joachim Bleschke

Business Development / Marketing & Sales

Joachim holds a degree in business administration and can look back on more than 15 years of managing activity, particularly in medical technology. As Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, he successfully led a MedTech company to the German Stock Exchange. His passion is the lead young companies with disruptive technology to global greatness.

Götz Dähne

Götz Dähne

Process Engineering

Götz is a mechanical engineer and has many years of professional experience in process technology and in setting up highly sensitive optical measuring devices. At Smarterials, he handles all engineering tasks with regard to the production of medical gloves.

Evelyne Dieter

Evelyne Dieter

Laboratory chemist

Evelyne is a chemical laboratory technician and has experience in dealing with laboratory management for medical devices and standardized development processes. At Smarterials, she organizes the lab and handles the production of samples on the robotic system.

Malaysia

Malaysia

Team Penang
Dr. Woo Choon Kong

Dr. Woo Choon Kong

Technology & Upscaling

Woo holds a PhD in Polymer Chemistry with 20 years experience in medical gloves research & development, engineering technology and new product introduction. At Smarterials, he supports the product design and process development till industrialization in compliance with operation, quality management and regulatory requirements.

Supramaniam A/L Muniandy

Supramaniam A/L Muniandy

Lead Assistant

Maniam has more than 25 years working experience in the glove industry, for the big players. He is lead assistant and has extensive experience in lab and line operation, product & process analysis and new product development. 

Supported by

This project is co-financed by the European Fund for Regional Development (EFRE).

EU
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 880328.
 

Contact Information

Address: Smarterials Technology GmbH, Magnusstraße 11, 12489 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 30 12 08 27 90