Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor10.17.23
Compamed, the leading international trade fair for the supplier sector of medical manufacturing, will be held in Düsseldorf, Germany, from November 13 to 16, 2023. More than 700 exhibitors from around 40 different nations will showcase their latest innovations in medical technology, medical devices, and medical technology manufacturing.
The trade fair will be divided into five "worlds of experience":
One example of an embedded system in medical technology is the OrthoPilot Elite, a computer-based navigation system developed by Aesculap. This system can support surgeons in hip and knee surgeries by providing them with real-time feedback on the position of their instruments. This helps to ensure that implants are placed accurately and that the best possible outcomes are achieved for patients.
The increasing use of medical electronics in the fields of imaging, screening, treatment, and intervention is an important growth driver. For example, the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) state that the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector could decrease annual health spending by $150 billion by 2026.
The forum's highlights include the session "Europe meets USA: High-Tech for Medical Devices." This series of talks aims to promote cooperation in the field of medical technology between component and device manufacturers as well as users in Europe and the US.
One of the highlights of the IVAM area is expected to be the young med-tech company CorTec. CorTec specializes in implants for the long-term recording and stimulation of neuronal activity.
Compamed 2023 is expected to be a showcase of innovation in the medical technology industry. The trade fair will feature a wide range of exhibitors from around the world, showcasing their latest products and technologies. Visitors to Compamed 2023 will have the opportunity to learn about the latest trends in medical technology and to network with other professionals in the field.
The trade fair will be divided into five "worlds of experience":
- Manufacturing & Devices: Components, parts, manufacturing processes
- Services & Advice: Research, development, services
- Materials: Plastics, glass, ceramics, metals, composite materials, adhesives, packaging
- Micro Tech: Micro components, microfluidics
- IT in Tech: Software development and maintenance for medical technology
Embedded Systems: Setting the Pace for Modern Medical Technology
Embedded systems are playing an increasingly important role in modern medical technology. These systems are used in a wide range of applications, from medical imaging devices to drug delivery systems.One example of an embedded system in medical technology is the OrthoPilot Elite, a computer-based navigation system developed by Aesculap. This system can support surgeons in hip and knee surgeries by providing them with real-time feedback on the position of their instruments. This helps to ensure that implants are placed accurately and that the best possible outcomes are achieved for patients.
The Importance of Medical Electronics
Medical electronics is another rapidly growing field. According to market research company Research and Markets, the volume for medical electronics amounted to $6.30 billion in 2021 and is expected to achieve an average annual sales growth rate of 8.3% over the forecast period until 2030.The increasing use of medical electronics in the fields of imaging, screening, treatment, and intervention is an important growth driver. For example, the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) state that the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector could decrease annual health spending by $150 billion by 2026.
Compamed High-Tech Forum
The Compamed HIGH-TECH FORUM, also held in English, focuses on topics that are currently of particular concern to the industry. This year's topics include:- Scale Up, don't Screw Up: Design for Manufacturing in Printed Electronics and 3D Printing
- Smart Sensor Solutions
- Europe meets USA: High-Tech for Medical Devices
- Laser & Photonic Applications
- Microfluidics
The forum's highlights include the session "Europe meets USA: High-Tech for Medical Devices." This series of talks aims to promote cooperation in the field of medical technology between component and device manufacturers as well as users in Europe and the US.
IVAM Joint Exhibition Stand
IVAM, the International Microtechnology Business Network, will have a joint exhibition stand at Compamed 2023. This stand will feature 48 participants from industry and research representing eleven nations.One of the highlights of the IVAM area is expected to be the young med-tech company CorTec. CorTec specializes in implants for the long-term recording and stimulation of neuronal activity.
Fraunhofer Presence at Compamed
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the world's leading organization for application-oriented research, will also be exhibiting at Compamed 2023. The Fraunhofer institutes and units will present a wide range of research projects and results, including:- SCABAEGO project: This project aims to find ways to heal bone fractures without complications.
- IPUCLEAN project: This project has developed an intelligent ultrasound system that improves root canal treatments.
- Nano inks for medical technology
- Bone replacement materials
- In vitro testing systems
Compamed 2023 is expected to be a showcase of innovation in the medical technology industry. The trade fair will feature a wide range of exhibitors from around the world, showcasing their latest products and technologies. Visitors to Compamed 2023 will have the opportunity to learn about the latest trends in medical technology and to network with other professionals in the field.