Events

The health industry is going through a period of dramatic change. We are seeing more and more digital solutions throughout the patient journey - at every stage from prevention and diagnosis to treatment. Medicine 4.0 can only work on the basis of collaborative efforts at the point where the medical and engineering disciplines overlap.

In spite of promising projects, telemedicine is still not part of regular care. However, a study which for the first time has proven that telemedicine can extend the lives of heart patients could now put an end to the waiting. Telemedicine is synonymous with technical progress like no other area of health care. Yet in spite of the lack of doctors, e.g. in rural areas, and overworked ER departments, treatments based solely on telemedicine are still not allowed.

With the goal to increase patient access to healthcare through a mobile unit with reduced vehicle emissions, Winnebago Industries has announced the development of the first all-electric Mobile Lung Unit (eMLU). Powered by a Ford F-53 based EPIC 6 all-electric chassis from Motiv Power Systems, the specialty healthcare vehicle features the state-of-the-art Samsung NeuroLogica BodyTom Elite, the world's first portable, full-body, 32-slice CT scanner.

LEMO will be exhibiting its range of electrical and fibre optic interconnect solutions at the Medical Technology show in Ireland from the 26th to 27th of September 2018. This is Ireland's Premier Medical Device Design and Manufacturing Event, which is, once again, returning to the Galway Racecourse. On display, LEMO will have an extensive range of products providing existing customers and potentially new design-engineers the opportunity to view some of the latest innovations and meet the team.

Visitors to the exhibition stand of Optima Pharma and Optima Life Science at P-MEC will have the opportunity to find out how the time between an order being placed and production starting can be kept to a minimum. The MultiUse concept, which consists of highly flexible, fully automated filling machines that can process different types of containers, will also be taking centre stage. 

Having recently returned from the BioDot Operon conference in Zaragoza, Spain, Glasgow-based Rainbow Technology Systems has reported significant interest in its biosensor capabilities. Rainbow has harnessed its expertise in printing, chemistry, design and engineering to offer a comprehensive biosensor design, development and manufacturing service.

Avalue Technology will be joining MEDICARE TAIWAN, the international platform for traders in medical industry, during 21st to 24th June, 2018. Welcome to visit Avalue at TWTC Hall 1, Booth A1223. In MEDICARE TAIWAN 2018, Avalue will demonstrate smart ward solution and nursing station solution, including bedside terminal, E-ink series digital bedside card, room status solution, indoor RTLS, mobile nursing cart, and pick to light solution.

Anglia is partnering with some of the biggest names in medical electronics for its upcoming Healthcare Conference and Exhibition in June.  The conference will provide detailed and specific input on designing healthcare diagnostics, clinical monitoring equipment, life science and medical instrumentation as well as health and wellness device design.

Samsung NeuroLogica, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., has announced that the Samsung RS85A ultrasound system has received FDA 510(k) clearance and will be unveiled at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) in New York City. The RS85A is the latest expansion of Samsung’s revolutionary ultrasound portfolio. “The RS85A embodies Samsung’s commitment to providing leading technologies to healthcare providers by combining our key values of access, accuracy and efficiency.”

Returning to Medtec Europe once again this April is Precision Micro, as it is a great platform to showcase its photo chemical etching technology for medical devices. Exhibiting from booth 9A40 at the Messe Stuttgart, from 17th-19th April 2018, attendees will see examples of the intricate and accurate metal parts Precision Micro produces for leading medical OEMs, including connectors, contacts, springs and meshes for hearing aids, medical implants, and instruments, including bone saws used for knee and hip surgery.