The Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries export around 80% of their products, thereby accounting for 35% of the country’s total exports. But where is the value created? At the WMTF Expert Park, machine tool manufacturers will be demonstrating how they successfully master medtech process chains. The Expert Park is chaired by Professor Konrad Wegener, Head of the Institute of Machine Tools and Manufacturing at ETH Zurich. With a total headcount of around 338,000 and a (…)

expoMED Eurasia is the largest medically oriented trade fair in Turkey, last year hosting over 1200 exhibitors with representation from 41 countries. Attendees include: doctors from hospitals and private practice, laboratory owners, managers, Ministry of Health executives, purchasing committee chairmen, and more. The 2014 expoMED celebrates its 21st year as Turkey´s medtech and healthcare trade fair from April 3th ‐ 6th, 2014. The Turkish Medtech Market Turkey’s annual healthcare (…)

The consumption of medical technologies and goods is rising fast in China. With a growing middle class population and the resulting disposable income, more Chinese are demanding top-level services from international brands which offer the best outcomes. In addition to this, lower-level healthcare needs are also growing and consumption of products ranging from plasters to pace-makers has exploded to meet the demands of China´s 1.3 billion people. Foreign imports for this sector have already (…)

During the World Medtech Forum in Lucerne, the Precision cluster organises for the second time the Speakers Corner. Place for express presentations of 15 minutes, it allows interested companies to show their know-how in record time. To learn more, we met with Mr. Patrick Roth, Director of the Precision cluster, organiser of the Speakers Corner at the Lucerne event. Extract of the exclusive interview You are organising the Speakers Corner again, what is it exactly? We install a meeting (…)

The BMW Group aims to create value and remain a world-leading supplier for individual mobility in the premium segment. In order to be able to respond appropriately to the challenges in a global market posed by differing legal environments, customer preferences and climate conditions, the company relies on its Supply Chain Number One. On September 18, 2013 at the North American Day of the congress at World Medtech Forum in Lucerne (Switzerland), visitors will be able to explore synergies and (…)

You can join an evening seminar on the topic of customer-focused innovation, organized by Medtech Switzerland, the INSEAD Swiss Healthcare Industry Club (cHIC) and INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland. Tuesday June 25, 2013, Stade de Suisse/Wankdorf, Berne. Hear speakers from INSEAD, Cochlear, the Bern Inselspital, YouRehab and Vendbridge discuss the idea of customer-focused medtech innovation: the ’job-to-be-done’ approach. Panel discussion and networking reception to follow. (…)

With persistently changing regulatory requirements both domestically and internationally, medical device companies worldwide have struggled to ensure that consumers receive high quality products. Managing quality events within the quality system and throughout the supply chain are seminal in uncovering the source of what ultimately determines the quality, safety, and efficacy of products. The workshop and seminar Master Control: Integrating Risk-based Supplier Auditing (RSA) into Your (…)

The World Medtech Forum Lucerne (WMTF), 17-19 September 2013, is Switzerland’s premiere medical technologies event for the international medtech and healthcare sectors. The WMTF hosts a unique combination of three events which include an executive conference a suppliers trade fair and structured meetings, all taking place in the exclusive setting of the Swiss city of Lucerne (at the same place from this year). Strategic agility in the changing international market The WMTF Conference, (…)

The 2013 [MEET THE EXPERT] Implants is dedicated to experts and persons interested in the field of active and passive implants. The program includes expert talks as well as short presentations. Discussions and networking will additionally take place at the tabletop exhibition and poster presentation area. The aim of the event is to present new developments, promote the exchange of know-how, and trigger collaborations between implant producers, subcontractors and end users. Conference (…)

Significant changes in the organization of the NHS and new government initiatives to grow the medtech and biotech industries in the UK are creating new opportunities for companies seeking to enter the UK medtech market. UK has one of the largest medical device markets in the world, valued at US $8.9 billion in 2012 with growth of 6.0% per annum expected by 2017. In addition, the UK is committed to internal growth and innovation of its medtech and biotech industries with the announcement of (…)