Since the PFI significantly enriches the region with the help of its research and the transfer to the economy, visits from politicians from a wide range of parties are no longer a rarity. Our scientists are always happy to answer questions from inquisitive visitors and tours of our state-of-the-art laboratories and workshops have always been met...

According to studies, 463 million people worldwide are currently affected by diabetes, and the rate of new cases is increasing every year. Almost 6% of the European population suffers from this serious metabolic disease, which among other things is a cause of serious complications in the lower limbs, such as diabetic foot syndrome (DFS). The...

At regular intervals, experts from the AiF SME Research Network present their research to a selected audience. This time the meeting will take the form of a digital exchange. On 23 March, studies from the field of bioanalytics and biotechnology in the medical sector will be presented, and on 25 March, contributions on materials and production...

The production of a sole individually adapted to the foot usually requires high technical and time expenditure. The experts of the biomechanical laboratory at the International Shoe Competence Center (ISC Pirmasens) have addressed this issue and developed an innovative software.

The shortage of skilled workers creates major challenges for the footwear and leather goods industry. Even in times of Corona, the interest of companies in training and further education opportunities is unbroken. On the one hand, the search for apprentices has been made even more difficult by the cancellation of many training fairs. On the other...