2024 Medtec Attracts Over 80,000 Industry Attendees, Helping China's Medical Device Sector Step into a New Era of Quality Development

SHANGHAI, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Medtec and the 18^th International Medical Device Design & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as 2024 Medtec), organized by Informa Markets, was successfully held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center from September 25-27, 2024. This year's exhibition saw the full utilization of two halls at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center (Hall 1: Medical Manufacturing Service & Equipment; Hall 2: Medical Meterials & Core Components), along with the concurrent ADTE Advanced Active Device Tech EXPO and Quality Expo Quality Inspection Technology and Testing Instrument Exhibition. A total of 920 enterprises were evenly distributed across the two halls, covering an overall area exceeding 42,000 square meters, marking a nearly 17% increase over last year and setting a new record. The exhibition attracted 81,547 visitors, representing a 20% increase from 2023. The visitors came from departments of R&D/technology, production/manufacturing, procurement, engineering, quality and regulatory affairs, as well as senior management level of 9,528 enterprises, including global top 100 medical device enterprises such as Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, Siemens, Stryker, Philips, Abbott, Boston Scientific, and Becton Dickinson, and among others. In addition, 2024 Medtec hosted 21 thematic forums on-site, with over 100 speaking events, where more than a hundred industry experts from government, enterprises, colleges and universities, and consulting institutions delivered insightful presentations. The topics covered six major sectors, namely, regulations, quality, integration of medicine and engineering, technology, consumer healthcare, and market & investment. All seats were occupied during these speaking events. Click to Download Post-Event Report for 2024 Medtec.

On-site Highlights Review: New Products and Technologies at Medtec to Drive High-Quality Industry Development

Along with the continuous release of national industry-related preferential policies, the concentration of market capital, and ongoing encouragement of foreign investment, China's medical device market is entering a new phase of rapid development. Medtec 2024 will showcase 920 exhibitors across a diverse range of exhibits and services, including 21 categories such as design and software service, raw materials, precision components, automatic manufacturing equipment, Ultra-precision processing technology, contract manufacturing, testing and certification, policies and regulations, and market consulting. Leading industry players made appearances at the exhibition, introducing new products and cutting-edge technologies. In addition to sophisticated technologies, exhibiting enterprises also demonstrated their strong capabilities in product innovation. Download the post-event report to learn more about exhibitors at 2024 Medtec.

On-site Highlights Review: Three Exhibitions Synergized to Create a Diversified Display Platform at Medtec

In addition to the ongoing display of implantable and interventional materials, medical consumables, and instruments and equipment, Medtec 2024 saw the debut of the ADTE Advanced Active Device Tech EXPO, alongside the Quality Inspection Technology and Testing Instrument Exhibition, creating a synergy among the three exhibitions. The ADTE covered chips, sensors, integrated circuits, connectors, power supplies, motors, software, among others. There are enterprises warmly welcomed by professional buyers at various levels upon their appearance.

Quality Expo gathers outstanding suppliers of testing, measurement, inspection, and calibration equipment from home and abroad. A wide array of enterprises ensure quality control after the mass production of medical devices. The three exhibitions Synergized in two halls provide a more diverse, specialized, and interactive platform for all enterprises attending and exhibiting.

On-site Highlights Review: Fresh Blood Injected by New Companies and Exhibition Groups

The Medtec brand has been deeply rooted in China for 20 years, with the exhibition consistently adhering to the philosophy of continuously helping the local medical device industry. Nearly 300 companies made their debut at this year's exhibition, bringing forward more forward-looking and innovative industry technical solutions. Emerging players such as Heraeus, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, Knowles Electronics, NANGUANG HI-TECH, SBT Ultrasonic Technolog, TALLERES RATERA S.A., ACNIS, Beijing Healtech Pharmaceutical Technology, JSW, Solventum China, GF Machining Solutions, Hunan Reborn Medical, Salt Medical, Wuhan GNOVO, and Meishan Youborui. These new entrants introduced innovative products like compact pulsed lasers, ultrasonic welders, all-electric intelligent injection molding machines, laser microfabrication machines, and design intelligence platforms. These exhibits were highly popular among the audience, with crowds gathering around the booths, demonstrating a high enthusiasm for communication and learning.

As a leading international medical device exhibition, Medtec China has been deeply involved in the key aspects and supply chain dynamics of medical devices since 2018, drawing participation from overseas companies. This year, four overseas exhibition groups have joined the event, featuring leading companies from the United States, Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands showcasing their cutting-edge products on-site. Among them, the Dutch exhibition group is making its debut, with companies like Neways Electronics International N.V., VDL Enabling Technologies Group, Advanced Automated Equipment B.V., and NTS Mechatronics Shanghai Co., Ltd. showcased their top products and caught the eye of visitors. These global companies displayed innovative solutions and advanced technologies, offering valuable support and inspiration for domestic medical device development, while broadening the horizons of the exhibition. Register now to exhibit and enjoy early bird pricing.

On-site Highlights Review: Interpretation of Hot Topics in Six Major Areas, with a Focus on Four New Consumer Healthcare Sectors

As one of the highlights of the exhibition each year, this year's concurrent Innovative Technology and Supporting Services Forum was held as scheduled. In addition, 2024 Medtec hosted 21 thematic forums on-site, with over 100 speaking events, where 95industry experts from government, enterprises, colleges and universities, and consulting institutions delivered insightful presentations. The topics covered six major sectors, namely, regulations, quality, integration of medicine and engineering, technology, consumer healthcare, and market & investment. All seats were occupied during these speaking events.

Additionally, we continued to offer popular forums on precision machining equipment and technology, medical device packaging and sterilization, advanced medical bonding and welding techniques, high-end digital manufacturing for medical devices, 3D printing applications in medical devices, and core components and technologies for active medical devices. These sessions were built on the success of past events and maintain the high level of engagement. More than 4,000 conference delegates attended these forums. To keep up with industry hotspots, four new consumer-focused sessions were added, where industry experts shared insights and engaged in discussions on aesthetics, assisted reproductive technology, ophthalmology, and dentistry, offering fresh perspectives and delivering a brand-new experience to the audience.

Additionally, 2024 Medtec introduced the Medical Device Design and Manufacturing Technology Industry Summit for the first time, which was held as a high-level closed-door meeting before the exhibition. Experts and scholars from medical device regulatory agencies, university professors, and directors of tertiary hospitals gathered to discuss Chinese and foreign regulatory policies, quality standards systems, integration of medicine and engineering, digital healthcare, and cutting-edge technologies in active medical devices, providing professional industry guidelines, production guidance, and development directions to the participants. For more information about the 2024 Medtec conferences and activities, click to download the post-event report.

Working Together for a Promising Future

Medtec will be held again at Halls 1 and 2, the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center from September 24-26, 2025. We sincerely invite every company committed to long-term, steady, and quality-driven growth in the medical device industry to join us and witness the rejuvenation and development of the industry!

For more information, please visit the official website: www.medtecchina.com. Register to exhibit by January 27, 2025, to enjoy early bird pricing. Click here to register >

In addition, the Medtec Supply Chain Innovation Exhibition - Suzhou (referred to as the Medtec Innovation Exhibition), meticulously organized by the Medtec team, is dedicated to deeply exploring regional industry demands and supply chain resources. It aims to create an immersive exhibition area centered around the concept of 'chain-driven exhibition,' thereby fostering the innovative development of medical device enterprises. The 2024 Medtec Supply Chain Innovation Exhibition will be held at Hall A of the Suzhou International Expo Center from December 23-24, which is expected to gather over 100 premium brands and more than 3,000 professional visitors. There will be over 30 on-site technical conference sessions. Leveraging regional resources, showcasing regional achievements, proposing regional demands and seizing opportunities! Register now to exhibit! All at Medtec Innovation!

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