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Trade fair for medical technology & healthcare

This is MEDICA


From 17 to 20 November 2025, MEDICA will once again gather international experts from the medical industry in Düsseldorf, Germany.

With over 5,000 exhibitors from 72 countries and 80,000 visitors MEDICA in Düsseldorf is one of the largest medical B2B trade fairs in the world. A wide range of innovative products and services from the fields of medical imaging, laboratory technology, diagnostics, health IT, mobile health as well as physiotherapy/orthopaedic technology and medical consumables are presented here. The extensive programme of first-class forums, conferences and special shows provides opportunities for interesting presentations and discussions with experts and politicians and also includes pitches of new products and award ceremonies.
The industry portal MEDICA.de is the leading international information platform for bringing together producers, specialist dealers, researchers and users from the medical technology industry. The B2B portal is constantly updated and offers high-quality content every day in its five spheres of MEDICA that reflect the latest trends and developments in the medical world. Targeted search functions enable exhibitors and visitors to the trade fair and interested parties to quickly and easily find the information that is relevant to them and stay up to date. MEDICA.de also offers an extensive service area ranging from exhibitor database with product catalogues, online matchmaking to a hotel search. This way, visitors to the trade fair can plan their trip and make the most of their time on site.
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  • Exchange with experts from all over the world
  • Search for cooperations and partnerships

Unrivalled internationality

  • Visitors from 165 nations
  • Exhibitors from 72 nations

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  • High percentage of the visitors are from top management

Visitor and exhibitor diversity

  • 80,000 trade visitors and professionals
  • 5,000 exhibitors

MEDICA Newsflash - Updates around MEDICA 2025

NEW!

06/05/2025

A big stage for healthcare innovations and the start-up scene

Relaunched in 2024, the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM now includes topics from the MEDICA HEALTH IT FORUM and becomes the key platform for Digital Health tech.
A group photo in a meeting room; Copyright: Mark Keppler

22/04/2025

Hospital directors as guests of the MEDICA team
The board of the Association of Hospital Directors Germany (VKD) met for its board meeting and was a guest of the MEDICA team.
Read more updates here!

"We are MEDICA"

Spheres of MEDICA

MED TECH & DEVICES
Imaging & diagnostics/ medical equipment & devices
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DIGITAL HEALTH
IT systems & IT solutions
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LAB & DIAGNOSTICS
Laboratory equipment & diagnostic tests
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PHYSIO TECH
Physiotherapy & orthopedics
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DISPOSABLES
Disposables & consumables
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Current news
Image: A man in a white lab coat looks through a microscope; Copyright: Fraunhofer ITEM
Miniature heart model enables safer drug testing
Cardiac organoids with immune cells simulate the human heart more realistically and help detect cardiotoxic drug effects earlier in development.
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Image: A person in a hospital bed, under the mattress is a red device - the "Medical Radar Sensor System"; Copyright: Fraunhofer IZM
Contactless ECG via radar for clinical vital sign tracking
A radar sensor under the bed monitors heart and respiratory rates —without electrodes. Ideal for clinical use and patients in rural or special care settings.
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Image: OCT image of a stent and AI evaluation of color-coded tissue patterns; Copyright: Helmholtz Munich / Valentin Koch
AI speeds up stent healing assessment after implantation
DeepNeo automates OCT image evaluation after stent placement, offering fast, precise insights for post-intervention care.
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Image: A wearable, flexible sensor array with circular patterns applied to a person's forearm; Copyright: University of Surrey
Battery-free wearables for dementia and prenatal care
Z-PULSE develops energy-harvesting wearables for real-time monitoring in dementia and pregnancy care – no batteries or external power required.
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Image: Medical CT images on multiple monitors showing cross-sectional images of the abdominal cavity; Copyright: Astrid Eckert, Muenchen
AI detects early kidney issues in cancer patients
TUM researchers use AI to spot early kidney damage in prostate cancer therapy – before functional decline appears.
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Image: A gloved hand holds a syringe filled with a blood sample; Copyright: Chalmers University of Technology | Unsplash | Marco J Haenssgen
Better heart risk prediction with simple blood test
New research shows that two blood markers — apoB and lipoprotein(a) — could more accurately predict heart disease risk than cholesterol tests.
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Image: Prof. Martin Wermke in a half-portrait wearing a black blazer over a light blue shirt and looks serious into the camera; Copyright: UKD
IMA203 cell therapy achieves lasting tumor response
At NCT/UCC Dresden, the new IMA203 cell therapy achieves durable responses in solid tumors and could offer new treatment options for many patients.
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Image: The image depicts a roll-up biosensor with multiple black electrode points; Copyright: Xuanbing Cheng and Zongqi Li/Emaminejad Lab
Sensor tracks body metabolites in real time
UCLA’s TMR sensor continuously measures key metabolites, supporting personalized medicine, diagnostics, drug development and metabolic research.
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Image: A virus-like particle floats above a cell with double-stranded DNA protruding from it; Copyright: Dong-Jiunn Jeffery Truong
Smart delivery system for gene editors developed
ENVLPE improves delivery of CRISPR tools into cells, offering new treatment prospects for genetic disorders and cancer therapy.
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Image: Two male researchers in white lab coats stand smiling in a biomedical laboratory; Copyright: Universidad de Barcelona
Lung cancer: Predicting response to ALK inhibitor therapy
Dynamic BH3 profiling may help forecast treatment success with ALK inhibitors in NSCLC, as shown in a University of Barcelona-led study.
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Image: One hand holds a petri dish containing a transparent 3D printed hydrogel object; Copyright: Manisha Sonthalia
Cell-based 3D-printed skin aims to replace animal testing
TU Graz and VIT India develop 3D-printed skin with living cells to test nanoparticles without relying on animal testing.
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Image: The graphic shows a wearable device with five sensor arms, designed in the shape of a starfish; Copyright: Courtesy of Zheng Yan
Starfish wearable enables accurate heart monitoring
A starfish-shaped wearable from Missouri researchers improves heart signal tracking during movement using multiple sensors and AI support.
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Image: Two researchers in laboratory examining a surgical demonstration setup equipped with a new sensor-based handle; Copyright: NYU Abu Dhabi
Sensor system enhances tactile feedback in MIS
NYU Abu Dhabi developed a sensor handle for real-time force and tissue feedback in minimally invasive surgery, improving precision and safety.
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Image: Mannequin with multiple sensors for health monitoring attached; Copyright: Messe Düsseldorf/Andreas Wiese
Remote monitoring with t-shirt as wearable
A wearable t-shirt, designed to collect vital patient data after urological cancer surgery, may enable earlier hospital discharge.
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Image: Three men install wearable sensors on a mannequin while medical data is displayed on a nearby monitor; Copyright: RPTU, Thomas Koziel
Using 6G to advance preventive digital healthcare
Researchers are developing a 6G-based sensor network to support continuous health monitoring and improve preventive medical care.
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Image: Brain scan to help with 3D anatomical data
Augmented reality enhances bedside EVD placement
Augmented reality (AR) guidance can significantly improve the accuracy and safety of bedside placement of external ventricular drains (EVDs).
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Image: The image shows a patient being positioned on a treatment table under a linear accelerator; Copyright: Karin Kaiser/MHH
New monitoring system enhances radiotherapy
With a new linear accelerator, the MHH is improving the monitoring and control of radiotherapy - to the benefit of patients.
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Image: Compact medical plasma device "MobiPlas" with a blue housing and white base for mobile cold plasma application; Copyright: INP
Device "MobiPlas" designed for mobile medical use
Researchers have presented a portable plasma device called MobiPlas. It could open up new possibilities for outpatient wound treatment.
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Image: A surgeon removes nasal cartilage cells from a patient in the operating room; Copyright: University of Basel, Christian Flierl
Engineered nasal cartilage for knee injuries
A new method can be used to produce cartilage implants from cells of the nasal septum.
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Image: A participant stands on a mat while a researcher monitors movement using a motion analysis system; Copyright: University of Missouri
AI assists in detecting cognitive impairment
Early detection of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can facilitate timely intervention and potentially improve long-term health outcomes.
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Image: An elderly man wears an exoskeleton on his arm and raises his hand with a smile; Copyright: Sabrina Bauer / TUM
Combination of electrical stimulation and exoskeleton
Researchers have developed a modular system that combines functional electrical stimulation (FES) with an exoskeleton. Initial tests are promising.
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Image: Group of researchers looking at a robotic arm holding a cup; Copyright: MPI-IS / W. Scheible
Artificial muscles for tremor suppression: A biorobotic arm
Involuntary movements significantly impact daily activities for people with tremor. Wearable exoskeletons can be a solution.
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Image: Artistic representation of hydrogels in a mobius-ring formed through self-healing; Copyright: Margot Lepetit / Aalto University
Hydrogels that heal like human skin
Until now, artificial gels have only been able to mimic either the stiffness of skin or its self-healing capability – but not both.
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Image: A group stands in front of a Resort in Ghana, surrounded by palm trees; copyright: Courtesy of Valencia Koomson
Mobile app AHOMKA supports blood pressure management
Researchers have developed the AHOMKA platform, a mobile application designed to support patient-to-doctor communication.
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Image: Ngan Le stands with folded arms in front of two screens displaying medical image analysis; copyright: Russell Cothren
AI enhances transparency in chest X-ray analysis
Researchers have developed ItpCtrl-AI, which mimics the gaze of radiologists to improve accuracy and explainability in medical imaging.
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"For us, the trade fair offers an ideal platform to present our innovations in the medical sector to a wide audience. We are particularly looking forward to direct dialogue with international customers and partners."

Kerstin Glanzer, Marketing management of Breuer GmbH
"As one of the most important medical technology trade fairs in the world, MEDICA offers us the opportunity to expand out networks and make new contacts that are relevant to our industry."

Dr. Jochen Rupp, Head of Product Management Vivalytic at Bosch Healthcare Solutions GmbH

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