The showcase of happenings viewed within the halls of Medica and Compamed during the 2018 event continues.
Thumbs up for Medica 2018! Attendees have the opportunity to take a break from the more serious discussions happening on the show floor at vendor booths with a fun photo stand located near the main entrance. Image courtesy of Medica/Compamed.
As sensor technologies continue to get smaller, they are able to be more easily placed in numerous locations on the patient’s body. Coupling these with wireless communication capabilities and consumer tech enables a system that allows for better monitoring of patients in more natural situations, whether at play, work, or rest. Meet this guy at the Molex booth in Hall 8A, Stand K39. Image courtesy of Medica/Compamed.
Sean Fenske, MPO’s editor-in-chief, sat down at the Dow booth to learn more about adhesives intended to be sensitive to skin for wound care, wearables, and more. He literally lent a hand for the company to demonstrate its delicate offerings. Fortunately, the performance was as promised and he didn’t suffer any discomfort after the samples were peeled away.
Spread throughout most halls at Medica and Compamed are stages hosting educational forums. Whether a representative from an exhibiting firm is speaking or a panel discussion is taking place, attendees can take a break from walking the aisles to learn more about a particular technology or industry trend.
Speaking of lending a hand, the Faulhaber booth in Compamed had a very interesting prosthetic on display. The company was responsible for the drive and motion control components within the artificial extremity.
In search of more technologies he can try, Sam Brusco, associate editor for MPO and ODT, tried his skills on an intelligent assistance system for minimally invasive surgery located at the AKTORmed Robotic Surgery booth. Unfortunately, the company representative alerted Sam to the fact that the patient did not survive from his actions.
For those new to Medica, do not grow accustomed to this sight. Sun and blue(-ish) skies are rare enough this time of year to be noteworthy. A welcome anomaly at the 2018 event.