Sustainability and cybersecurity
Sustainability has also been an issue of significance in the medical technology industry for a considerable time. This will be the topic of focus on the third day of the trade fair. It is an extremely complex subject, especially in the field of medical equipment, because medical products can be sustainable in starkly different ways. One example would be in their production by using less energy and consuming fewer resources. Another would be in their application by decreasing material usage, reducing their packaging or lengthening their service life. Recyclability and building a circular economy are also considerations of note. The fourth day of the forum will be dedicated to cybersecurity, which is becoming ever more important. Medical devices are increasingly connected and digital. This has a significant array of advantages but also increases possible risks with regard to patient safety and privacy. This makes safety precautions in the medical technology industry all the more important with a view to preventing unauthorized access to medical devices, patient data and critical infrastructure. Unfortunately, attacks of this nature have become increasingly common in recent times. As a result, eliminating vulnerabilities in software, inadequate authentication processes and insufficient encryption is crucial. Cybersecurity in the medical technology industry includes the implementation of security protocols, firewalls, encryption technologies and access control mechanisms.

IVAM joint booth: 38 participants from 7 different countries
In addition to the two specialist forums, the IVAM joint booth is a permanent fixture at each COMPAMED. This year, the booth will bring together 38 participants from the industrial and research sectors, representing seven nations - Germany, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Taiwan, the U.S. and China - as well as multinational project partnerships. Miniaturized components that enable smart, precise and reliable medical devices will be on display. The exhibits will also include high precision turned and milled parts, micropumps, miniature valves, sensors, ultrafine wires and tubes and micro-optics. Visitors will also have the opportunity to view microelectronic and microfluidic systems. In addition, functional coatings, smart textiles and innovative manufacturing and processing methods will be exhibited, including state-of-the-art laser processes, 3D printing systems and diagnostic modules. Topics such as contract manufacturing and R&D services will also play a key role.

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