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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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Start-ups series: Vibrations in the body show the surgeon the way

When the needle presses against tissue in the body during minimally invasive procedures, vibrations are generated. Sensors can report these tiny earthquakes back to the surgeon and guide him. With this approach, the young start-up Surag Medical aims to make operations safer and more cost-effective.

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Interview with Christian Johner: "The bottleneck of notified bodies is starting to ease."

In view of the MDR hurdles, medical technology manufacturers are considering launching their products on the US market first. But there is light at the end of the tunnel in the EU, says Christian Johner, founder and partner of the Johner Institute, in an interview with Inside Industry.

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MedtecLIVE 2024: Innovative lecture program and hotspot for upcoming MedTech innovators

From June 18 to 20, 2024, Landesmesse Stuttgart will be the center of the European medical technology industry. MedtecLIVE 2024 offers 100 percent of medical technology, from development and design to manufacturing and production and around 400 exhibitors from startups to large corporations.

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Innovative paths: Industry 4.0 as a catalyst for progress and efficiency

Industry 4.0 stands for digitalization and automation in production. Three areas are of particular interest for medical technology: digital twins, robotics and cobots in particular, as well as the modularization of production.

Interview on the AI Act: "A step towards more planning security in research and development"

On 13 March 2024, the EU Parliament adopted the AI Act, which regulates the placing on the market of products with artificial intelligence. We spoke to Hans-Peter Bursig from the Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association (ZVEI) about what medical technology companies should consider now.

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"Robotics is indispensable in healthcare today"

KUKA is one of the major players in industrial robots. KUKA has also become an established force in the integration of robotics into medical products. In this interview, Axel Weber, Vice President Business Unit Medical Robotics, describes trends and challenges in medical robotics.

In the cycle of progress: sustainable medical technology and the challenges facing the sector

The manufacture, use and disposal of medical devices and products, as well as their energy intensity, contribute to the global climate crisis. "Sustainable practices" in medical technology are therefore of great importance in paving the way for a more environmentally friendly healthcare industry.

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365 days of networking in the medical technology industry - Launch of the new MedtecLIVE Community

At the beginning of February, MedtecLIVE, the leading European trade fair for the production of medical technology products and door opener to the important European consumer and production market, launched a new format: the digital MedtecLIVE Community.

Driving innovation and growth: Enterprise Ireland and the MedTech industry

Ireland is one of the largest medtech hubs in the world - thanks in part to Enterprise Ireland, the government agency that promotes the growth and development of local companies. In 2023, MedtecLIVE was a platform for establishing contacts with the "Emerald Isle".

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