COMPAMED 2022:
Europe meets USA - High-Tech for Medical Devices
On all four days of the trade fair, the forum organised by IVAM in Hall 8a (booth G40) offers an international programme.
One of the highlights of the forum is the new session on internationalisation "Europe meets USA - High-Tech for Medical Devices", which is aimed at improving cooperation within medical technology between manufacturers of components and devices as well as users from both Europe and the USA. "The disturbance of our economic relations caused by COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine has shown how fragile our supply chains are. Many of our high-tech companies are looking for closer cooperation with countries with which we share common ethical values, e.g. the USA", says Dr. Thomas R. Dietrich, CEO of IVAM. At the HIGH-TECH FORUM, companies participating in the neighbouring MEDICA 2022 will also present their products and talk about their expectations towards manufacturers of components.
The topic of microfluidics, a key technology in the field of diagnostics, has received a huge boost through the COVID-19 pandemic. At the forum in Hall 8a, this is reflected in the large number of professional presentations on this topic, so that for the first time this year, two sessions have been added to the programme: "Microfluidic Session Part I: Microfluidic Platforms - Shortcut to a Product" and "Microfluidic Sessions Part II - Microfluidics: The Bits and Pieces to Make Up a System". Further important topics for the 2022 presentations are "Printed Electronics for Next Generation Wearables and Diagnostics", "Smart Sensor Solutions" and "Laser and Photonics Applications".
The Entire Process Chain
from a Close Practical Perspective
In Hall 8b, throughout the four days of the trade fair, the COMPAMED SUPPLIERS FORUM presents current developments along the entire process chain, with a special emphasis on practice. The focus lies on mechanical and electronic components as well as on innovative basic materials, manufacturing processes, all kinds of custom manufacturing, aspects of design and usability, as well as quality assurance. Keynote speeches on new markets complete this diverse programme. Among the main topics of interest are Additive Manufacturing, Electronics, Regulatory Affairs, Cyber Security and Wearables.
Speaking of wearables: This area of application is becoming more and more important for supplies in the medical technology industry. For example, COAT-X has developed ultra-dense casing technology for wearable or implanted electronic components and PCBAs (printed circuit board assemblies). The Swiss company is a leading provider of leak-proof solutions of critical importance and an expert for thin-film encapsulation. At the forum, CEO Dr. Andreas Hogg will share information about the company's innovative encapsulation technology for the protection of critical components inside wearables.
A Member with a Huge Network
and 25 Years at COMPAMED
MedNet has been present at Düsseldorf for over 25 years: "Since the first opening, COMPAMED has been an important meeting place for the industry, for customers as well as for suppliers and partners. Every year, the international manufacturers we represent in Europe participate at our shared booth," says Matthias Heinz, CEO of MedNet. The company acts as a competent service provider and supplier for the medical product and pharmaceutical industry, with a large portfolio of standard components by known manufacturers as well as their own product lines, for example for interventions in radiology and infusion technology. Beyond that, they offer a global, well-established network for comprehensive material and manufacturing technologies.
"We use our network to offer all-in-one solutions directly at our booth: from standard medical components to custom parts. Our spectrum covers high-performance polymers, biomedical compounds and alloys as well as custom metal components, thermoformed parts and precision blades. Our newest partner, Arkema, a leading producer of high-performance polymers, also supplies bio-based and recyclable polymers," says Heinz. Arkema will also hold an informative presentation on this topic at the COMPAMED SUPPLIERS FORUM, as the importance of sustainability is growing for medical technology, too.
Images: R. Eberhard, messekompakt.com, EBERHARD print & medien agentur gmbh
Source: Messe Düsseldorf