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The HealthTech working group is the VDMA's platform for all topics relating to the industrial healthcare sector

We see ourselves as a network for the entire supplier industry, i.e. members are machine and plant manufacturers as well as companies along the entire value chain. Our more than 350 members offer products and solutions in the fields of medical technology, pharmaceutical technology, laboratory technology/diagnostics and automation in the healthcare sector.

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Thu. 04.09.25 Thu. 04.09.25

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Invitation to the HealthTech Online Meeting on September 4, 2025 – Focus on opportunities: “Automation in healthcare”

Dear HealthTech members, From unit doses to AMR: automation is becoming the key to quality and  sustainability. Hospitals and care facilities are investing in areas where technology  accelerates processes, reduces errors, and relieves staff. Find out how we can pave the way for you to operate successfully in the changing  healthcare market. Tell us about your challenges so that  we can take action on your behalf.

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Wed. 10.09.25 Fri. 12.09.25

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Medical Fair Thailand 2025 - Bangkok

Trade fair for medical and healthcare technology with a focus on the Thai and neighboring markets. On the initiative of the VDMA, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection is organizing a joint German stand on site.

Trade fair for medical and healthcare technology with a focus on the Thai and neighboring markets. On the initiative of the VDMA, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection is organizing a joint German stand on site.

Wed. 24.09.25 Thu. 25.09.25

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  • Medical Technology
Medical Technology Ireland - Galway

Trade fair and congress for the medical technology industry in Ireland. On the initiative of VDMA HealthTech, the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) is once again funding a German joint stand for 2025.

Trade fair and congress for the medical technology industry in Ireland. On the initiative of VDMA HealthTech, the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) is once again funding a German joint stand for 2025.

Wed. 24.09.25 Fri. 26.09.25

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Medtec China 2025 - Shanghai

Largest supplier trade fair for medical technology in China. On the initiative of the VDMA, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection is organizing a joint German stand on site.

Largest supplier trade fair for medical technology in China. On the initiative of the VDMA, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection is organizing a joint German stand on site.

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Meeting of the BVMed Supplier Division

The BVMED's Suppliers division meets digitally. The VDMA plays an active role here and provides the honorary chairman.

The BVMED's Suppliers division meets digitally. The VDMA plays an active role here and provides the honorary chairman.

Mon. 17.11.25 Thu. 20.11.25

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Compamed 2025 - Düsseldorf

Medical technology trade fair, especially for component manufacturers among the suppliers, which takes place in conjunction with the world's largest medical trade fair, Medica. The VDMA has been organizing a joint stand at the trade fair for many years.

Medical technology trade fair, especially for component manufacturers among the suppliers, which takes place in conjunction with the world's largest medical trade fair, Medica. The VDMA has been organizing a joint stand at the trade fair for many years.

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Medical technology in Germany
The German states with the highest sales in medical technology are Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse and Schleswig-Holstein

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World market medical technology
Estimated global sales of 522 billion dollars in 2023 (Source: Frost & Sullivan)