The Fraunhofer Research Institution for Individualized and Cell-Based Medical Engineering IMTE in Lübeck focuses on the integrated development of medical devices for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. By combining competencies from medical engineering and cell technology, together with a strong connection to leading university hospitals and the close integration of regulatory aspects, Fraunhofer IMTE offers a unique service portfolio for the medical device industry. The holistic approach to research questions and projects in Individualized Medical Technology at Fraunhofer IMTE, from basic research to medical device construction, thus paves the way for the translation of personalized instrumentation into clinical and commercial applications.