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An award that highlights our development expertise
At the end of January, Jauchreceived the special prize as part of the Sparkasse Schwarzwald-Baar Innovation Award, held in cooperation with Furtwangen University (HFU). This distinction recognizes our development work in the field of highly specialized battery technology. The award was presented for our completely non-magnetic Lithium Polymer battery, which we developed in close collaboration with the Hamburg-based medical technology company Northh Medical for the “smart sync” diagnostic system. The battery is used within MRI environments to detect heart defects in unborn children at an early stage – an innovation with a real impact: it improves image quality, increases diagnostic reliability, and gives expectant parents greater reassurance.
Why this project was awarded the special prize
In his commendatory speech, Prof. Dr. Frank Kramer (HFU) emphasized that this development is not only technically sophisticated, but, above all, delivers tangible medical benefits. It enables more reliable diagnoses in during an extremely sensitive phase of pregnancy. It was precisely this combination of technological depth and immediate clinical value that convinced the jury to award the special prize to Jauch.
What makes this battery so special? – A closer look at the technology
A battery in an MRI? Only if it is completely non-magnetic.
That was the key challenge—and the reason why conventional batteries were out of the question. Even the smallest magnetic components could attract other parts or distort measurements within the strong magnetic field.
Our solution: a Lithium Polymer battery designed to be completely non-magnetic—from the cell chemistry through to electronics.
Technical features at a glance:
- No nickel, no magnetic drainers Specially processed copper is used instead of nickel drainers.
- Newly developed manufacturing and welding techniques These include the welding of copper drainers with aluminium foil—a process newly developed in this form.
- Non-magnetic electronics MOSFETs, resistors, conductor tracks –every component has been selected and constructed to avoid magnetic interactions.
- High energy density with a compact desig A combination not previously achieved in a completelynon-magnetic form.
- Certified compliance IEC 62133 and UN 38.3 – achieved despite completely new, non-magnetic materials and processes.
For the first time, the battery enables the safe, interference-free operation of a portable Doppler ultrasound module directly in the MRI scanner. This is crucial for clearer images of the fetal heart and opens new avenues in prenatal diagnostics and imaging medicine.
Development achievement: A team that lives and breathes innovation
Innovation of this scale does not happen in isolation.
Our award-winning project is the result of an interdisciplinary team consisting of:
• Development engineers
• Electronics and safety specialists
• A doctor of chemistry
Over many months, they analyzed material combinations, established new manufacturing processes, and carried out countless tests. This perseverance and technical precision have now been recognized with a special award.
But award-winning battery is just one example of what our team achieves in battery development:
• Customized cell and battery pack development
• Complex protection circuits
• Prototype creation within our in-house prototype construction department
• Extensive testing at the Jauch Test and Certification Center for Cells and Batteries
• Support through certification and series production
It is this unique combination of engineering, material expertise, and comprehensive testing technology that sets our battery development apart.
What does the award mean to us?
Of course, an innovation award is a welcome recognition— but the real value lies in what it represents.
Our developments make a meaningful contribution to medical technology and, ultimately, can help save the life of a newborn or support crucial therapy decisions.
At the same time, the award demonstrates the innovative power of medium-sized companies—and how much can be achieved through interdisciplinary collaboration.
