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COMPAMED in Düsseldorf is a leading international trade fair for the medical technology supplier sector. The trade fair offers a comprehensive range of high-quality medical technology components, services and production equipment for the medical industry. In the exhibition halls, the latest innovations in the areas of components, modules, OEM equipment, electrical and electronic components, microtechnology, raw materials, materials and adhesives, Manufacturing of components, Manufacturing of finished products, Services and Manufacturing equipment are presented by about 750 exhibitors. In addition, the two accompanying forums, the COMPAMED HIGH-TECH FORUM and the COMPAMED SUPPLIERS FORUM, offer exciting presentations by experts from the industry and space for professional exchange.

The industry portal COMPAMED-online.com is the information platform for bringing together producers, specialist dealers, researchers and users from the medical technology industry. The B2B portal is regularly updated and offers high-quality content in its five spheres of COMPAMED, in line with the latest trends and developments in the medical world. Whether you are an exhibitor or visitor at COMPAMED, here you will find all the relevant information you need for your visit to the fair. We provide you with a versatile service that supports you, among other things, in preparing for the fair, travelling to the fair and finding a hotel. You can also use our extensive exhibitor and product database. There you can quickly and easily find the exhibitors and products that are of interest to you. Whether you are looking for specific companies, products or categories, our database provides you with all the relevant information at a glance.

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Networking platform

Exchange with experts from all over the world
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Unrivalled internationality

Visitors from 165 nations

High Quality and decision-maker density

High percentage of the visitors are from top management

Visitor and exhibitor diversity

80,000 trade visitors and professionals
750 exhibitors

COMPAMED 2025 – Meet Health. Technology. Innovators.

The five spheres of COMPAMED

MANUFACTURING & DEVICES

Components and parts / end products, 3D printing and additive manufacturing as well as production
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MICROTECH

Reports, interviews, news and videos about microtechnology
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SERVICES & ADVICE

Forschung, Design & Entwicklung, Beratung & Prüfung sowie Produktion
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MATERIALS

Plastics & composites, metals, glass & ceramics, adhesives & packaging
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IT IN TECH

Software, development & maintenance
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Quantum biosensor detects biomolecules without light source

EPFL has developed a chip-sized biosensor that uses quantum tunneling to emit and detect light - for ultra-sensitive molecular diagnostics.

Image: Close-up of screen-printing a silver conductive paste onto textile fabric; Copyright: DITF

Elastic inks for durable medical smart textiles

DITF researchers develop conductive inks that retain performance under stress.

Image: A compact ISFET evaluation system, with a sensor immersed in a liquid-filled beaker; Copyright: Fraunhofer IPMS

Energy-efficient portable pH monitoring

Fraunhofer IPMS developed compact ISFET control electronics, ideal for water analysis and medical fluid diagnostics.

Image: Schematic of the QIScope optical setup and comparison of live-cell imaging results; Copyright: Ruyu Ma - Helmholtz Munich

QIScope reveals cell activity in low light

The QIScope microscope captures bioluminescent signals in living cells with high sensitivity and resolution, ideal for long-term biological imaging.

Image: A gloved researcher handling a microneedle patch using laboratory tweezers; Copyright: National University of Singapore

Microneedles improve wound healing

Microneedle technologies developed at NUS speed up diabetic wound healing and reduce inflammation in studies.

Image: Microscopic image of a bio-ink with embedded electrospun fibres; Copyright: NMI

Bioink with fibers boosts nutrient flow in bioprinting

A new fiber-based bioink improves nutrient transport and structural integrity in 3D-printed tissue models for pharma and medical use.

Image: An ultrasonic sensor chip with a rectangular component with fine parallel lines; Copyright: Sebastian Lassak, Fraunhofer IPMS

Edge AI sensors for health and environment

InSeKT develops compact edge AI sensors for real-time applications in medical technology, industrial electronics, and environmental monitoring.

Image: A modern virtual application lab showcasing quantum sensing equipment; Copyright: Fraunhofer IAF

New virtual application lab for quantum sensing

Fraunhofer IAF has developed a virtual application lab to promote the use of quantum sensors in industry, allowing interactively measurements.

Image: A researcher in a lab works on a computer, analyzing data on the screen; Copyright: Mikael Nyberg

Method for developing precise sensors

Researchers introduced a new method for creating highly sensitive sensors that could play a crucial role in healthcare monitoring.

Image: A gloved hand in a blue lab glove holds a small, cube-shaped soft actuator; Copyright: Empa

Soft muscles from the printer

Researchers developed soft silicone actuators using 3D printing. These artificial muscles could one day support movement in humans.

Image: Two researchers in a laboratory wearing white lab coats and purple gloves work with pipettes and petri dishes; copyright: Daniel Nilsson

Ultra-sensitive detection method for bacterial spores

Researchers at Umeå University have developed a highly sensitive detection method that could improve food safety and contamination control.

Image: A 3D printer applies a black printing ink to a white plate; Copyright: Shengduo Xu / ISTA

Thermoelectric materials from the 3D printer

Thermoelectric materials play a crucial role in efficient temperature regulation in electronics and medical applications.

Image: The image shows a microscopic close-up of a structured surface with spherical microlenses; copyright: Fraunhofer IMWS

Microlenses: new laser process

A process called laser swelling, enables the cost-effective and customized production of microlenses for eyeglasses.

Image: A magnetic vector scanner with electronic circuitry; Copyright: Fraunhofer IPMS

High-precision imaging and laser

A recent development from the the Fraunhofer IPMS: the first hybrid 2D vector scanner modules with electromagnetic drive.

Image: Group photo of the 4C community on the lakeshore; Copyright: Janina Datz (LNM, TUM)

Open-source software 4C for medical simulations

Researchers has released the 4C (Comprehensive Computational Community Code) as open-source software.

Image: A researcher wearing protective gear works closely with precision equipment in a laboratory setting; Copyright: Thor BalkhedRestriction

Connection between individual cells and organic electrodes

A research team has successfully established a close connection between individual cells and organic electrodes.

Image: A cube of cartilage construct on a petri dish held by a gloved hand in a laboratory setting; Copyright: Ozbolat Lab at Penn State / Penn State

Bioprinting: speed up in functional tissue fabrication

Penn State researchers have unveiled a bioprinting method that accelerates tissue production 10 times faster.

Image: Placenta shortly after birth on a white background

AI tool for faster detection of placental health issues

A new developed AI-tool could improve neonatal and maternal care by analyzing placentas immediately after birth.

Image: A modern bioreactor under blue and red light, equipped with pumps, tubes, and sensors on a plate; copyright: Fraunhofer ISC

Bioreactor enhances long-term culturing of human stem cells

Fraunhofer Translational Center have developed a bioreactor for long-term culturing of stem cells.

Image: A pair of hands holding a flexible, colorful strip made of jelly-like segments in red, blue, and green, representing the jelly batteries; Copyright: University of Cambridge

Bioelectronics: Soft and stretchable jelly batteries

Research discovery in materials science: soft, stretchable “jelly batteries", flexible batteries inspired by electric eels

Image: A chemist holds a sample that is analyzed for biomarkers using the developed graphene-based sensor; Copyright: Jens Meyer/Uni Jena

New advances: graphene-based sensor for medical diagnostics

Researchers have developed a novel method for the functioning of graphene-based biosensors.

Image: A transparent container with circular compartments filled with red liquid, featuring 3D-printed structures; Copyright: University of Nottingham

Materials for personalized regenerative implants

Researchers have developed a new blood-derived material capable of repairing bones, the "biocooperative" material.

Image: Illustration of a cell trap array; Copyright: Fraunhofer IMM

Printed organ structures for personalized medicine

Usage of microfluidics and single-cell technologies to print precise organ structures - a significant development for personalized medicine.

Image: Semiconductor hydrogel placed into a vessel with tweezers hold in gloved hands; Copyright: UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering / John Zich

Hydrogel semiconductor bridges bioelectronics and living tissue

Researchers have developed a unique hydrogel semiconductor with properties ideal for medical applications.

Image: Fluorine-free coatings for medical technology applications; Copyright: Fraunhofer IFAM

PFAS substitutes as solutions for safe surfaces

The IFAM has developed alternatives to perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) that can also be used in medical technology.

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