The expertise of the Arc Jurassien in the field of medical microtechnology enjoys a long history, and can be sure of having significant potential for development in the future. This remarkable competence fits perfectly into the well-developed value creation process delivered by the highly interdisciplinary Swiss medical engineering industry. It is in this cutting-edge technology context that the forthcoming 3rd edition of the mediSIAMS fair will take place in Moutier in early May.
Interview with Francis Koller, President of mediSIAMS
Why does mediSIAMS take place in this region? This position is completely logical if we consider the environment in which companies exist and develop. In fact, medical engineering is an important sector of the precision industry in the Swiss Arc Jurassien area. The rich tradition and exacting demands of the watchmaking industry have fostered the development of expertise in precision work, an undeniable asset for the medical sector. We offer the best place to organise such an event. Within an 150-kilometre radius of one of Switzerland, and Europe’s - historical centres of micro-technology we can find 1,400 companies, generating over 48,000 jobs in the medical industry. More than 60% of these companies are involved in production work. We are then at the heart of the market.
We have heard that mediSIAMS decided to limit its exhibitors number by reducing the covered fields of activities. Isn’t it a dangerous move? After two years during which the fair did not have a clear focus, the decision was taken to voluntarily reduce the number of exhibitors and concentrate on a specific domain. medisSIAMS is the trade fair for micro-technology in the medical sector. At a time when managers of companies are incredibly busy and when a visit to an exhibition must be as efficient as possible, a specialist fair that is focused and of a manageable size is an important thing to offer. For those working in production for the medical sector, looking for production equipment, skills or subcontractors in this field, a visit to mediSIAMS guarantees the best return on investment in terms of time. In 2011, we’re offering an even more efficient event.
As a visitor, what can I expect? We are providing a platform for exchange and communication for the medical micro-technology sector. Our main aim is to promote and strengthen the position of those working in the production market for the medical. It will offer numerous possibilities for fruitful exchanges between visitors and exhibitors, but also between exhibitors sharing the same passion for microtechnology and wishing to better know the medical field. mediSIAMS thus offers a unique opportunity to meet with the players in this field and to find solutions to machining, assembly or services. The show will also give some answers to all questions related to the production and assembly for the medical field.
You will be able to read the whole interview in our next issue of Eurotec.
Moutier May 3 to 6, 2011 www.medisiams.ch
