Medtec Europe 2018 expands with new industry partnership

UBM has announced that the German Society for Biomedical Engineering (VDE DGBMT) will be a key partner for Medtec Europe next year.

VDE DGBMT will make its expertise in the biomedical and medtech industries available to attendees and exhibitors through on-site information and activities.

UBM is also expanding its existing collaboration with VDI (Vereinigung Deutscher Ingenieure), providing young professionals with a platform to collaborate and network.

The show is also continuing its partnership with VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau) in order to share industry knowledge and grow professional networks in the European medtech industry.

The Medical Device Manufacturing conference will also host its first full conference, titled Medical Device Manufacturing Innovations. The conference is aimed at decision makers in research & development, medical engineers and product develops and will be offered in parallel to the full Medtec Europe 2018 programme.

Anne Schumacher, brand director, UBM, said: “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. 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."

Medtech Europe returns to the Messe Stuttgart, Germany, 17-19 April 2018, highlighting the latest industry innovations and product developments.