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In the MedtecLIVE blog you will find all the articles published by the MedtecLIVE editorial team on relevant topics in the medical technology sector.

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MedtecLIVE October 9, 2024
Best practice

Start-ups series: Well-trained early warning system for delirium and co. supports staff in hospitals

Hospitals collect countless health data every day. The example of Predicting Health shows that this data can be used for preventative work in hospitals beyond individual cases. With its Personalised Risk Tool, the Graz-based start-up aims to make the work of doctors and nurses easier.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE September 24, 2024
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Heads of the industry: A portrait of Tobias Krick

Health scientist, healthcare influencer, founder, consultant, speaker. Dr Tobias Krick has made a name for himself with his tireless commitment to digitalization and greater networking in the healthcare sector.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE September 11, 2024
Press releases

MedtecLIVE Brand Family: Ideal new formats for the medical technology sector

MedtecLIVE Innovation Expo at MedtecSUMMIT, Nuremberg, 18 19.02.2025 // MedtecLIVE Healthtech Pavilion at automatica/LASER World of PHOTONICS, Munich, 24-27.06.2025 // MedtecLIVE: Stuttgart, 5-7.05.2026 // MedtecLIVE Community: 365 days a year

MedtecLIVE September 4, 2024
Interview

Profit before growth: ‘Companies are seeking opportunities for digitalisation and automation of sales’

Medical technology companies around the world are shifting their strategy from growth to profit. This is according to the study ‘Future of Medtech 2024’ by Roland Berger. Inside Industry interviewed Janes Grotelüschen, one of the authors of the study, about the results.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE August 13, 2024
Interview

Interview on PFAS: "It is crucial that this issue is taken seriously by industry and policymakers"

Researchers at the German Centre for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) have gained worrying insights into the spread of PFAS in the blood and possible health consequences as part of the "Rhineland Study". We spoke about this with study leader Monique M. B. Breteler.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE July 22, 2024
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Toolcraft: A champion in medical technology

Thanks to its uncompromising quality standards, toolcraft AG impresses as a so-called “hidden champion” in medical technology. “Our strategy is to be one of the few,” says Christoph Hauck, the company's Chief Technology and Sales Officer.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE June 28, 2024
Best practice

Start-up series: Small but mighty - additive manufacturing of micro components at MetShape

The Centre for Precision Technology (ZPT) in Pforzheim is home to the innovative start-up company MetShape GmbH, which specializes in the sinter-based additive manufacturing of high-precision small and micro metal parts.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE June 24, 2024
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With courage, curiosity and connection for better healthcare around the world

Two and a half years ago, Elisabeth Staudinger was appointed to the Managing Board of Siemens Healthineers. In the meantime, she has become one of the prominent faces of the global medtech industry, partly due to her personal commitment that extends beyond the boundaries of the DAX-listed company.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE June 20, 2024
Press releases

MedtecLIVE demonstrates the great innovative strength of medical technology in Stuttgart

The main lines of medical technology, exciting topics and intensive exchange were the focus of MedtecLIVE 2024, where key players in the medical technology industry met in Stuttgart from 18 to 20 June.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE June 13, 2024
Press releases

MedtecLIVE 2024: Stuttgart becomes the centre of the European medical technology industry

In just a few days, MedtecLIVE, one of the most important European trade fairs for the development and manufacture of medical technology, will kick off in Stuttgart.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE June 12, 2024
Open positions

FPGA Developer (m/f/d), at the earliest possible date

Are you interested in embedded electronics at an innovative development service provider? Then bring your knowledge and skills to Solectrix.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE June 12, 2024
Open positions

Software Developer (m/f/d) with focus on Embedded Systems, at the earliest possible date

Are you interested in embedded electronics at an innovative development service provider? Then bring your knowledge and skills to Solectrix.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE June 12, 2024
Open positions

Test Engineer Medical Systems (m/f/d), at the earliest possible date

Are you interested in working on challenging and innovative medical technology projects? Then bring your knowledge and skills to Solectrix. As part of our dedicated 150-strong team, you will work within a project team for well-known medical technology customers.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE June 12, 2024
Open positions

Development Engineer Product Compliance (m/f/d) full-time, limited to 2 years

EPflex develops and produces high-tech instruments for minimally invasive medicine worldwide. As a medium-sized family business in its second generation, we are one of the pioneers in our industry with numerous patents and innovations.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE June 12, 2024
Open positions

Development Engineer Product Development (m/f/d) full-time, limited to 2 years

EPflex develops and produces high-tech instruments for minimally invasive medicine worldwide. As a medium-sized family business in its second generation, we are one of the pioneers in our industry with numerous patents and innovations.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE June 12, 2024
Open positions

Development Engineer Process Optimization (m/f/d) full-time

EPflex develops and produces high-tech instruments for minimally invasive medicine worldwide. As a medium-sized family business in its second generation, we are one of the pioneers in our industry with numerous patents and innovations.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE June 12, 2024
Open positions

Location Manager Costa Rica (m/f/d) full-time

We develop and produce high-tech instruments for minimally invasive medicine. We expect demand for our products to continue to grow worldwide in the future.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE June 12, 2024
Open positions

Product Manager (m/f/d) in internal sales full-time

EPflex develops and produces high-tech instruments for minimally invasive medicine worldwide. As a medium-sized family business in its second generation, we are one of the pioneers in our industry with numerous patents and innovations.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE June 12, 2024
Open positions

Quality Manager with focus on process management (m/f/d) full-time

EPflex develops and produces high-tech instruments for minimally invasive medicine worldwide. As a medium-sized family business in its second generation, we are one of the pioneers in our industry with numerous patents and innovations.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE June 10, 2024
Interview

Interview on punitive tariffs: ‘It is advisable to examine the diversification of markets and supply chains’

The US government has increased import duties on Chinese products entering the USA. Besides electric cars, the punitive tariffs also affect medical products. We spoke to Jörg Mayer, Managing Director of the industry association Spectaris, about the impact on the medical technology sector in Europe.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE June 10, 2024
Interview

‘Conformity to standards means that everything relating to the process is documented’

According to the Federal Office for Drugs and Medical Devices, risk reports have multiplied, often due to ‘inadequate manufacturing processes’. It’s important to make sure that processes are validated to avoid errors. We spoke about this with expert Robert Schreiner from Novoplast Schlauchtechnik.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE June 6, 2024
Interview

Interview: ‘The enthusiasm for innovation in medical technology remains unbroken’

What conditions do founders currently find in the medtech sector? We talked about this with Kurt Höller, Managing Director of EIT Health Germany-Switzerland since 2023. As Director of Business Creation and InvestHealth, he has supported over 1,000 start-ups in raising 3 billion euros.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE June 5, 2024
Best practice

Surfaces with function: high-speed lasers make life difficult for bacteria

Modifying surfaces using laser technology is nothing new. But doing it cost-effectively and in large quantities is. Surfunction has the expertise to do this. The Saarbrücken-based start-up functionalises surfaces of implants or surgical instruments so that harmful germs don't stand a chance.

MedtecLIVE 2024

MedtecLIVE May 28, 2024
Press releases

MedtecLIVE 2024 – Versatile programme along the entire value chain

Progress cannot happen without exchanging ideas and gaining knowledge: from 18 to 20 June 2024, the European medical technology scene will come together at MedtecLIVE in Stuttgart to do just that. The focus will be on dialogue, knowledge exchange, and networking.

MedtecLIVE 2024

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