After last year’s success, there will also be another hands-on session on microfluidics. Microfluidics is a field of microsystems technology and deals with the use and channeling effects of small amounts of liquid (in the microliter range). Microfluidics is particularly interesting for applications in medicine, life sciences, analytics and process engineering.It is used very successfully commercially use - for instance in labs-on-a-chip and μTAS (micro total analysis systems). Significant advantages over conventional laboratory processes stem from the small amounts of analytical material required and the generally faster availability of test results.
Intensive cooperation between Europe and the U.S.
Another highlight will be the international exchange session “Europe Meets USA - High-Tech for Medical Devices,” which will be included in the Forum program for the third time. This session specifically promotes collaboration between component and device manufacturers as well as users from Europe and the U.S. A particularly noteworthy aspect is the close link with the exhibitors taking part in the concurrently held MEDICA trade fair, which has optimized professional networking along the entire value chain in recent years. The all-day session on November 13 will be rounded off with an international networking event. The event will focus on stimulating cooperation between component manufacturers, device manufacturers and the application sector from Europe and the U.S. as well as initiating joint R&D projects and exchanging experiences on the challenges of the respective markets.
Innovative products and new technologies will be presented and current issues addressed in specialist presentations and discussions: What are the challenges in modern medical technology? How can European and American companies work together to keep up with the global competition?
COMPAMED SUPPLIERS FORUM: daily trend topic sessions
At the COMPAMED SUPPLIERS FORUM, a session on a current trending topic will be offered on each day of the trade fair, covering the areas of manufacturing, regulatory affairs, sustainability and cybersecurity in chronological order. Manufacturing in the medical technology industry is moving towards increasingly customized and personalized products. The new manufacturing processes required for this are connected, flexible and data-supported. Printed electronics and 3D printing are new processes that are driving progress in personalized medicine. At the same time, traditional processes such as injection molding and machining remain important – combinations of old and new often result in effective solutions. In all cases, the relevant standards and regulations must be followed. And in the regulation domain, the second day will be devoted to Regulatory Affairs. The European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and the In-Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR) remain a factor for manufacturers, authorities and others involved in healthcare systems. Compliance with these standards ensures patient safety, protects against legal consequences and enables market access for medical-technical products. Only close collaboration with the competent authorities and continuous monitoring can ensure that new products are successfully developed and rapidly brought to market.
