Swiss Medtech Expo establishes a clear position

The first Swiss Medtech Expo has fulfilled every expectation. The Swiss Medtech Expo presented the latest innovations and the current state of additive manufacturing in a stimulating atmosphere. The trade fair convinced with a good combination of exhibition, knowledge transfer and networking. Lucerne became the centre of Switzerland's medtech industry for a two-day period.

The first Swiss Medtech Expo took place in Lucerne. 160 national and international exhibitors from various sub-segments of the medtech industry showcased their broad portfolios of special technologies and provided qualified experts to engage in discussions with an interested audience. More than 1,500 developers and engineers from reputable manufacturers made use of the opportunity to network with leading system providers and innovative enablers. Ample use was made of the opportunity to engage in exchange. Stimulating discussions could be heard at every booth in the well-attended exhibition hall.

Important convention of the right people

«We certainly got off to a good start», says delighted trade fair manager René Ziswiler. «We are very pleased with the number of visitors and also with the positive responses from our exhibitors». In addition to exhibiting their products and services, the exhibitors made use of the opportunity to cultivate their networks and forge contacts with new potential customers. The first event has already clearly demonstrated that the Swiss Medtech Expo has the potential to become the leading platform for the Swiss medtech industry and to contribute towards the segment's development in the long term. «Swiss Medtech Expo is the right location for discussing and exchanging knowledge and ideas for future innovative projects», explains Urs Durrer, member of the board at Health Tech Cluster Switzerland (HTCS).

Framework programme with innovations and current trends

The «Innovation Symposium» was also a source of inspiration for productive work. High-quality speakers provided first-hand reports and offered an opportunity to transfer information at a high level. The symposium was very well-attended, whereby the topic of «Additive manufacturing in medical technology» on the second day of the trade fair received an excellent response. Other aspects of the framework programme such as the Rapid.Area and the event «4 Medtech Experts» also proved very popular. More than 200 visitors participated in the educational and networking event. Nine speakers held lectures on innovations as the drivers behind Switzerland as a medtech location.

Definite date set for the next event

The Swiss Medtech Expo was organised in close cooperation with the Health Tech Cluster and other reputable strategic partners. Everyone involved is very pleased with what has been achieved and all are in favour of second edition of the Swiss Medtech Expo that will take place from 19 to 20 September, 2017.