MedtecLIVE Blog "Inside Industry"

A portrait of Frank Ettwein

Frank Ettwein was once the kind of guy who made life difficult for opponents in sports arenas. Today, he works in medical technology sales—bringing the same passion that defined his handball career. But how does someone go from being a tough handball defender to becoming a trusted Medtec figure?

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Start-up series: INCLUSYS

INCLUSYS wants to make life easier for people with cognitive impairments with a smart watch that does more than just tell the time. The “Zeitkompass” smartwatch brings structure to everyday life and helps to keep track of time - for more independence and less stress.

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Interview on PFAS substitutes: ‘None of the identified materials proved to be technically feasible.’

With the help of AI, the Thinktank Industrial Resource Strategies set out to find PFAS alternatives that are suitable for medical technology. Inside Industry interviewed Thinktank Managing Director Christian Kühne about the sobering results and possible consequences.

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Angiolutions fights the invisible

With a faint hum, the ultrasound reveals the incurable: a dangerous bulge in the aorta, an abdominal aortic aneurysm that is sneakily growing. Angiolutions, a dynamic medical technology start-up, wants to tackle this problem - before it is too late.

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Start-ups series: Well-trained early warning system for delirium and co. supports staff in hospitals

Hospitals collect countless health data every day. The example of Predicting Health shows that this data can be used for preventative work in hospitals beyond individual cases. With its Personalised Risk Tool, the Graz-based start-up aims to make the work of doctors and nurses easier.

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Heads of the industry: A portrait of Tobias Krick

Health scientist, healthcare influencer, founder, consultant, speaker. Dr Tobias Krick has made a name for himself with his tireless commitment to digitalization and greater networking in the healthcare sector.

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MedtecLIVE Brand Family: Ideal new formats for the medical technology sector

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Profit before growth: ‘Companies are seeking opportunities for digitalisation and automation of sales’

Medical technology companies around the world are shifting their strategy from growth to profit. This is according to the study ‘Future of Medtech 2024’ by Roland Berger. Inside Industry interviewed Janes Grotelüschen, one of the authors of the study, about the results.

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Interview on PFAS: "It is crucial that this issue is taken seriously by industry and policymakers"

Researchers at the German Centre for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) have gained worrying insights into the spread of PFAS in the blood and possible health consequences as part of the "Rhineland Study". We spoke about this with study leader Monique M. B. Breteler.

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Toolcraft: A champion in medical technology

Thanks to its uncompromising quality standards, toolcraft AG impresses as a so-called “hidden champion” in medical technology. “Our strategy is to be one of the few,” says Christoph Hauck, the company's Chief Technology and Sales Officer.

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Start-up series: Small but mighty - additive manufacturing of micro components at MetShape

The Centre for Precision Technology (ZPT) in Pforzheim is home to the innovative start-up company MetShape GmbH, which specializes in the sinter-based additive manufacturing of high-precision small and micro metal parts.

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With courage, curiosity and connection for better healthcare around the world

Two and a half years ago, Elisabeth Staudinger was appointed to the Managing Board of Siemens Healthineers. In the meantime, she has become one of the prominent faces of the global medtech industry, partly due to her personal commitment that extends beyond the boundaries of the DAX-listed company.

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MedtecLIVE demonstrates the great innovative strength of medical technology in Stuttgart

The main lines of medical technology, exciting topics and intensive exchange were the focus of MedtecLIVE 2024, where key players in the medical technology industry met in Stuttgart from 18 to 20 June.

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MedtecLIVE 2024: Stuttgart becomes the centre of the European medical technology industry

In just a few days, MedtecLIVE, one of the most important European trade fairs for the development and manufacture of medical technology, will kick off in Stuttgart.

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FPGA Developer (m/f/d), at the earliest possible date

Are you interested in embedded electronics at an innovative development service provider? Then bring your knowledge and skills to Solectrix.

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Software Developer (m/f/d) with focus on Embedded Systems, at the earliest possible date

Are you interested in embedded electronics at an innovative development service provider? Then bring your knowledge and skills to Solectrix.

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Test Engineer Medical Systems (m/f/d), at the earliest possible date

Are you interested in working on challenging and innovative medical technology projects? Then bring your knowledge and skills to Solectrix. As part of our dedicated 150-strong team, you will work within a project team for well-known medical technology customers.

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Development Engineer Product Compliance (m/f/d) full-time, limited to 2 years

EPflex develops and produces high-tech instruments for minimally invasive medicine worldwide. As a medium-sized family business in its second generation, we are one of the pioneers in our industry with numerous patents and innovations.

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Development Engineer Product Development (m/f/d) full-time, limited to 2 years

EPflex develops and produces high-tech instruments for minimally invasive medicine worldwide. As a medium-sized family business in its second generation, we are one of the pioneers in our industry with numerous patents and innovations.

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Development Engineer Process Optimization (m/f/d) full-time

EPflex develops and produces high-tech instruments for minimally invasive medicine worldwide. As a medium-sized family business in its second generation, we are one of the pioneers in our industry with numerous patents and innovations.

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Location Manager Costa Rica (m/f/d) full-time

We develop and produce high-tech instruments for minimally invasive medicine. We expect demand for our products to continue to grow worldwide in the future.

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Product Manager (m/f/d) in internal sales full-time

EPflex develops and produces high-tech instruments for minimally invasive medicine worldwide. As a medium-sized family business in its second generation, we are one of the pioneers in our industry with numerous patents and innovations.

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Quality Manager with focus on process management (m/f/d) full-time

EPflex develops and produces high-tech instruments for minimally invasive medicine worldwide. As a medium-sized family business in its second generation, we are one of the pioneers in our industry with numerous patents and innovations.

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Interview on punitive tariffs: ‘It is advisable to examine the diversification of markets and supply chains’

The US government has increased import duties on Chinese products entering the USA. Besides electric cars, the punitive tariffs also affect medical products. We spoke to Jörg Mayer, Managing Director of the industry association Spectaris, about the impact on the medical technology sector in Europe.

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