MedtecLIVE Blog "Inside Industry"

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Parkinson's: Improving quality of life with "Telenurse" and AI

Around 400,000 people in Germany are affected by Parkinson's disease. The start-up Portabiles Healthcare Systems from the Erlangen medtech cluster has dedicated itself to slowing down the physical decline of patients and enabling them to lead an active life for a long time.

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Heads of the industry: A portrait of Bernd Block

Emotions, empathy and drive: Dr. Bernd Block is a global industry manager for medical technology at Trumpf Laser- und Systemtechnik AG in Ditzingen. His career is characterized by a multifaceted academic career. But for Block, his work is more than just a job - it is his passion.

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Start-ups in the spotlight at MedtecLIVE 2024

Start-up pitch: top-class prizes for innovative ideas // Sponsored joint stand: 'Young Innovators' // International start-up area: 'International Innovators'

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Trendreport

When will artificial intelligence replace doctors?

AI has had a major impact on medical technology in recent years – both in the development and manufacture of medical products as well as in diagnostics and therapy.

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