Dive into the fascinating world of biomimetic adhesives with Marc Schoeneich, co-founder of Innocise, as he unveils how their gecko-inspired “Gecomer” technology leverages microscopic structures and Van der Waals interactions to grip and manipulate objects—completely glue-free. In this episode, Marc shares the journey from initial research breakthroughs to overcoming scale-up challenges, revealing how Innocise is bringing sustainable, residue-free adhesives to applications ranging from soft robotics and automated assembly lines to next-generation wearable sensors.
Along the way, you’ll gain entrepreneurial insights on translating advanced materials science into real-world solutions, and learn why gecko adhesive technology represents a game-changer for industries seeking clean, efficient, and high-performance bonding.
To learn more about Marc, check out this webpage - https://www.innocise.com/
To get to know what our host, Shrikrishnan Sankaran, does, check out his group's webpage - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/research/research-groups/bioprogrammable-materials/
You can also find him on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/shrikrishnans.bsky.social ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikrishnans/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/shirish.sankaran/ )
To get to know more about the Leibniz Institute for New Materials, visit us at https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/ or find us on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/leibnizinm.bsky.social/ ), LinkedIN ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/inm-leibniz-institute-for-new-materials/ ), and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/leibniz_inm/ )
Recording and editing by INM's communication designer, Lars Knaack - https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/staff/b-a-knaack-lars/
Editorial work, Dr. Gun Woo Park
https://www.leibniz-inm.de/mitarbeiter/dr-park-gun-woo/
