AMSTERDAM, December 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
UBM is delighted to announce the addition of industry
association VDE DGBMT (German Society for Biomedical Engineering)
as a key event partner for Medtec Europe 2018, alongside a
strengthened partnership with Fraunhofer IPA and Landesmesse
Stuttgart to deliver the second Medical Device Manufacturing
Conference. These, along with its existing partnerships, will help
ensure that Medtec Europe 2018 continues to lead as a hub of
medical technology trends.
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Returning to the Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany, 17-19 April 2018, Medtec Europe promises to be at
the forefront of industry innovation and new product development,
delivering new initiatives in addition to the established event
features such as the Medtec Europe Insight Theatres, and onsite
seminars.
VDE DGBMT will play an integral role in the 2018 event by making
their expertise in the biomedical and medtech industries available
to attendees and exhibitors through on-site information and
activities. Medtec Europe will also expand its existing
collaboration with VDI (Vereinigung Deutscher Ingenieure),
providing a unique platform for young professionals where the next
generation of innovators from the medtech industry can collaborate
and network.
Medtec Europe will continue its partnership this year with VDMA
(Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau) in order to share
industry knowledge and build the growing professional networks in
the European medtech industry.
Additionally, the Medical Device Manufacturing Conference (in
cooperation with Landesmesse Stuttgart and Fraunhofer IPA) will
host its first full conference, Medical Device Manufacturing
Innovations. This forum is targeted at
decision makers from R&D, medical engineers and product
developers and is offered in parallel to the full Medtec Europe
2018 programme.
Alongside the well-known Medtec Meetings Matchmaking Programme
and Breakfast Session, Medtec Europe 2018 will bring a new and
enhanced Start-Up Academy and laser sharp focus on relevant topics
through the Medtec Insights Theatres. The Smart Health and Smart
Manufacturing area also promises to be an event highlight
attracting new visitors, with the introduction of zones that will
showcase technology in 3D printing, robotics, smart health, health
sensors, wearable devices and efficient battery & power. The
Medtec Insights Theatres will feature many of these core areas,
focusing on the latest challenges and innovations in the industry
with an unrivalled line-up of top speakers as well as product
demonstrations from leading exhibitors, including KOCH Pac-Systeme
GmbH in the Smart Demo area.
"For years, the Medtec Europe event in Stuttgart has been a welcome industry
get-together where we not only harness new energy to advance
existing projects with our customers, but also establish new
customer relationships," said René Heilmann, Head of
Marketing at Freudenberg Medical. "Particularly
attractive is the mix of visitors from the medical
technology and pharmaceutical industry. The international audience
and positive atmosphere makes us delighted to come back to Medtec
Europe in 2018."
With a comprehensive agenda that captures the challenges and
opportunities in the medical technology industry, and presentations
from renowned industry experts, Medtec Europe will once again
provide over 7,000 attendees and more than 600 exhibitors from 70
countries, with the opportunity to make contacts and meet potential
partners while sharing ideas, discovering, experiencing and
sourcing products & services from all stages of production, to
create the next generation of medical devices.
Key to this year's focus on smart manufacturing will be a smart
production line coupled with connected machines and production
steps, showcasing the latest trends and innovations in connected
manufacturing technology and techniques. Medtec Europe believes
that advanced manufacturing technology and smart health are rapidly
transforming the competitive landscape and aims to provide
participants new tools and insights into these exciting
developments. Exhibitors and manufacturers wishing to participate
can find more information at
http://www.medteceurope.com/europe.
"In 2018 Medtec Europe has a renewed focus
not only on the benefits of collaboration and
partnership, but also on smart and connected health,
cementing its place as a hub for innovation within this
transforming and connected industry " said
Anne Schumacher, Brand Director,
UBM. "We are excited to unveil our new initiatives that will
not only enable visitors and exhibitors to make
long lasting industry connections but will also give
them the chance to experience first-hand
the most cutting edge innovation and technology
within the medical technology
industry."
For more information, and to register for Medtec Europe 2018,
please visit: http://www.medteceurope.com/europe/
About Medtec Europe
Medtec Europe is the preeminent medical technology platform
showcasing the key trends and insights across the entire supply
chain of the medical technology industry. Medtec Europe brings
together companies in the medical device supply chain in order to
share ideas, meet partners, and discover, experience and source
products & services from all stages of production in order to
create the next generation of medical devices.
About Medtec
Through exhibitions, conferences and online communities, Medtec
brings together more than 50,000 medical professionals each year to
network, identify business opportunities and expand the global
market. Medtec hosts events in Europe, Japan, China
and USA. Medtec also provides an
online buyer & supplier directory at qmed.com.
For more information visit: http://www.medteceurope.com
About UBM EMEA
UBM EMEA connects people and creates opportunities for companies
across five continents to develop new business, meet customers,
launch new products, promote their brands, and expand their market.
Through premier brands such as Medtec, CPhI, TFM&A, Internet
World, IFSEC, MD&M, Cruise Shipping Miami, the Concrete Show,
and many others, UBM EMEA exhibitions, conferences, awards
programs, publications, Websites, and training and certification
programs are an integral part of the marketing plans of companies
across more than 20 industry sectors.
The UBM plc. annual schedule of medical events includes:
MD&M West (06 - 08 February
2018)
Medtec Europe (17 - 19 April,
2018)
Medtec Japan (18 - 20 April
2018)
BIOMED Boston (18 - 19 April
2018)
Medtec China (26 - 27 September
2018)
UBM EMEA is committed to the continual improvement of
sustainability
To ensure long term profitability, UBM EMEA aims to be a leader
in sustainable business, aligning all key business decisions with
our sustainability strategy. UBM EMEA sees it as fundamental that
we are conscious of the impact that our actions have on the
environment and the communities in which we operate. UBM EMEA
strives to manage its impact by ensuring that the principles of
sustainability are at the core of all our activities. A corner
stone to our journey towards sustainability is our certification to
the ISO 20121 Sustainable Event Management System. UBM EMEA is one
of the first major organisers to successfully implement and certify
our sustainable event management system against the International
Standard ISO 20121.
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