MEDICA 2024 Review

Top-class speakers, intensive expert discussions and global perspectives – the MEDICA conferences deal with some of the current problems in the medical industry and present interesting solutions. Immerse yourself in a place where the course is set for the future of the healthcare industry.

3Deus Dynamics prints silicone models, taking surgical training to a new level. The products are flexible, sewable and can be patient-specific healthy or pathological. By training on models that correspond as closely as possible to the original organ, intraoperative planning can be improved and complex surgery can be practiced.

The German Hospital Conference is an institution at MEDICA: For years, this conference has been bringing together decision-makers from German hospitals and associations from this sector for a professional exchange. In 2024, something new is added: For the first time, the Hospital Conference will take place in Hall 12 and thus in the middle of the trade fair. Find out why this is the case and what the advantages are in our video interview.

With the BrainDee, BioPro Scientific has developed an ambulatory EEG-tES system with which neuroscientists can research human brain activity under natural conditions. The product Lilia also deals with brain health: the non-invasive brain-computer interface worn in the ear was developed for the treatment of insomnia, anxiety or migraines. Find out more!

Experience the MEDICA Forums – where expert knowledge meets lively discussions and knowledge transfer takes place live. From exciting presentations by leading minds to inspiring discussions, the video shows the highlights of the forums: Expert audience, speakers and the current impulse topics in medical technology.

Yuval Spector, CEO as well as case design and manufacturing expert at Shell Case, describes how his company approaches complex engineering challenges with creativity and curiosity. He also advises medical device manufacturers on when it makes sense to approach them to design and manufacture a custom case.

Standing for long periods at work can lead to various health problems. Archelis Inc. supports and relieves standing employees and reduces the strain on their back and legs: The ArchelisFX passive exoskeleton makes it possible to sit while standing and still walk freely. Stabi Left supports medical staff who have to stand while completing their tasks. The upper and lower legs are supported, while one foot remains free to operate pedals.

The MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM has been the meeting place for topics from areas such as AI, mobile health, wearables and robotics for years. At MEDICA 2024, the forum also brought together female leaders from the healthcare sector for the first time. Hadas Bitran (Microsoft), Svenja Lassen (Female Investors Network), Audrey Sherman (Solventum/3M) and Dr. Caroline Fichtner (High-Tech Gründerfonds) were among them. We accompanied the event on camera and spoke to some of the participants for you.

Many people find it easier to sleep with an eye mask. The eye mask from MyWaves Technology Limited aims to take restful sleep to a new level: it has integrated speakers that can be used to play sound files without a Bluetooth connection. In combination with the memory foam, which allows the mask to adapt to the face, this is intended to guarantee optimum comfort.

Visitors of MEDICA 2024 can experience the latest technologies for promoting driving safety and health in Hall 12. In cooperation with Messe Düsseldorf, the Innovationen Institut showcases sensor solutions that monitor the health of drivers in the "Automotive Health" special stand area. This can not only help to avoid emergencies, but can also be useful in the prevention of illnesses. In our video tour of the special area, you can discover how car manufacturers could use high-tech sensor technologies to make driving safer in the future.

New perspectives, creative solutions and direct insights into medical technology – in the MEDICA START-UP PARK, young companies present their approaches for a modern healthcare industry. This is where ideas and products meet experts and networks that shape the future together.

From smart sensors that analyze health data to VR-supported training in the operating theatre: The DIGITAL HEALTH sphere focuses on technologies that pave the way for connected, patient-oriented medicine. Whether real-time monitoring of chronic diseases or digital patient records, digital tools build a bridge between patients and medical innovation.

At MEDICA 2024, BrainTrip showcased their solution “NeuroAI” to improve brain health diagnostics. The technology uses AI and machine learning to enhance early detection of neurological conditions such as dementia and stroke. With its advanced analysis capabilities, it enables healthcare professionals to work faster, and more precisely.

The Ariane Insight from MIKAJAKI virtual platform enables patients to check their eye health. The AI engine can be operated conveniently from a computer or mobile device and provides patients with the right questions to report their symptoms. Once the data has been processed by an algorithm, it is reviewed by a medical team.

The software start-up .lumen will be demonstrating how the medical and the automotive sector fit together at MEDICA 2024: they will be presenting their .lumen Glasses in the MEDICA START-UP PARK. This wearable allows people with visual impairments to navigate their surroundings independently - just like a self-driving car. Find out all the details about the .lumen Glasses in our video interview.

The portable stethoscope from Decentralized Biotechnology Intelligence Co, LTD can be worn comfortably at home and visualizes the heartbeat. This helps users to gain a better understanding of their health and alert them in the event of an anomaly. In 2023, the company won Taiwan's national innovation award for this product.

Blood pressure management doesn't have to be complicated and inconvenient. The AI-supported OptiBP app from biospectal makes it possible to measure blood pressure at the tip of your finger using a smartphone. The app is medically tested and certified so that users can share their data directly with their doctors.

The breath tests from VOC-Advanced Breath Diagnostics help with the precise diagnosis of illnesses without burdening the patient. The tests use various mechanisms to detect bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine (SIBO) or the effects of oxidative stress on the body's target structures. Another test is dedicated to the characterization of screening-detected lung round foci in order to spare potential lung cancer patients procedures such as biopsies.

The LAB & DIAGNOSTICS sphere at MEDICA 2024 showcases the latest in diagnostics, from point-of-care tests to highly specialized laboratory equipment – technologies that are constantly improving the precision and speed of diagnostics. There are in-depth insights and new ideas for laboratory work and infection diagnostics to discover.

Support from the pipetting robot wherever you want - that's what the gootBot was developed for. Thanks to its compact design, it fits on almost any laboratory surface. No special knowledge is required to work with the goodBot, as the developers at goodBot GmbH have placed a particular focus on user-friendliness and an intuitive interface.