Today, the Swiss medical technology sector employees around 58,500 individuals – 7.3% more than in 2015. In 2017, it generated sales of 15.8 billion Swiss francs – 1.7 billion more than two years ago. This achieved sales growth is well above that of the entire Swiss GDP. Medtech exports account for 5.1% of the nation’s total exports. The latest figures emphasise the relevance of medical technology for the entire Swiss economy. These figures and other information arise from the 6th industry (…)

Medical applications will be one of the highlights of the next Micronora 2014 trade show. Products with high added value and complex to manufacture, implants and other prosthesis, all require dedicated solutions that many exhibitors will offer. (Vous pouvez télécharger cet article en français ici). Attracted by a burgeoning market, manufacturers of equipment for the manufacture of implants, prostheses and other medical products offer solutions to an industry that leaves no room for (…)

Are you already active in the ASEAN market or do you plan your first steps? Are you aware of the potential of its medical technology market? Thailand’s medical device market was worth more than $850 million in 2012 and is set to expand at 7.5 percent annually. The harmonization of the regulatory practice gives access to the ASEAN market with a population of over 610 million. Date and venue Tuesday, 18. February 2014 Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Limmatquai 54, 8001 Zürich Registration Sign up (…)

Next spring the Medical Cluster and RMS Foundation will bring you the conference [MEET THE EXPERT] Implants. This event will take place on April 28-29, 2014 at the Congress Centre Kursaal Interlaken, Switzerland. The goal of the conference is to offer a platform for discussion and knowledge transfer between individuals active in the implant field. The organisers’ company partner 2014 is DePuySynthes. The company will give an introductory talk about the current trends and challenges from (…)

Next spring the Medical Cluster and RMS Foundation will bring you the conference [MEET THE EXPERT] Implants. This event will take place on April 28-29, 2014 at the Congress Centre Kursaal Interlaken, Switzerland. The goal of the conference is to offer a platform for discussion and knowledge transfer between individuals active in the implant field. Submit your abstract The two-day conference is divided into keynote lectures and speaker presentations. Speaker presentations will be given by (…)

According to the organisers the second World Medtech Forum Lucerne (WMTF), held from September 17 - 19, has been a complete success. The mix of international suppliers, latest developments in Swiss medtech research and inputs from the medical technology sector was enthusiastically received. 3,200 medtech specialists from science, the supplier industry and manufacturers, plus doctors and hospital specialists came together at the World Medtech Forum in Lucerne. 100 top speakers, 250 (…)

Medtech Switzerland proposes many possibilities to exhibit in international Medtech shows. Moreover some Swiss Cantons offer great possibilities to reduce the cost of these exhibitions for companies active in their areas. Did you ever consider exhibiting your products and services at an international trade fair but hesitated due to the time and cost requirements? If so, then the Swiss Pavilion might be the answer you are looking for. The Swiss Pavilion is a turnkey solution offered by (…)

The Rubis Precis/Micropierre/High Tech Ceram group specializes in high-precision machining of hard materials such as technical ceramics, ruby, sapphire and tungsten carbide. The company announces now new capabilities in assemblies in high-tech materials. New assemblies in high-tech materials like titanium and ceramics used in new leading markets like aerospace, aeronautic, medical and analysis are now offered by the high precision specialist. Advanced skills These micro-assemblies are (…)

The organisers just published an insight into what awaits visitors in Lucerne from September 17. For months now their team has been working on the 2013 WMTF. They do it with creativity, analytical expertise and passion! What motivates them is their wish to create a forum for the exchange of knowledge between all players in the medtech scene in an open, inspiring atmosphere. How to become profitable and competitive on international markets Visit the conference, which for three days will (…)

After a devastating earthquake shook the region of Modena just over a year ago, everybody expected medical device manufacturing in Italy to be on the ground in 2013. However, it seems that the opposite has happened and everyone has worked even harder to get the industry back on its feet. Italy is fully aware of just how important these products are to the world and within one year, miracles have happened and manufacturing is flourishing once again! Medtec Italy Exhibition Following by (…)