Medtech – a rapidly expanding part of the EPHJ Show
Traditionally focused on watchmaking and jewellery, EPHJ has become an unmissable gathering for the high-precision industry. One significant change has been the remarkable increase in participants from the medtech sector. Currently, over 400 of 800 exhibitors operate in the medical field. EPHJ is an innovation hub unparalleled in Europe. We asked Show Director Alexandre Catton to give us a quick update on this trend.
By Patrick Renard, editor-in-chief, DeviceMed France
What role does the medical sector play at EPHJ nowadays?
For this newsletter, we’ve teamed up with DeviceMed to spotlight various companies whose unique expertise has seen them revolutionise innovation in the healthcare sector. Switzerland’s medtech sector has never been so dynamic! In 2018, 25% of our exhibitors were operating in the medical sector. Fast forward to 2025 and they account for over 50% of the total, or 400 companies. This demonstrates a real shift in our event, with much greater openness to the medtech industries.
How would you explain this development?
The DNA of Swiss watchmaking, with its control of materials, micron-level tolerances and extreme miniaturisation, has naturally resonated with the medical sector. The needs for accuracy and reliability are the same. Over the past decade, more and more medical device manufacturers have been leveraging watchmaking expertise for their innovations and have been heading to Switzerland to seek it out. Every recent EPHJ has seen the emergence of revolutionary innovations, whether it be next-generation implants using the precision machining found in the watchmaking sector or miniaturised surgical instruments drawing on luxury watchmaking techniques. Our is proof positive of this! EPHJ has become the key meeting place for medtech manufacturers looking for high-performance technology partners.
What message do you have for medical device manufacturers?
Come and join us at Palexpo in Geneva from 3 to 6 June 2025! Not only will you get to discover cutting-edge technologies, but you could also think about one day becoming part of this dynamic trend by exhibiting at EPHJ yourselves. EPHJ is the perfect opportunity for medical device manufacturers to connect with leading suppliers, identify innovative solutions tailored to their needs, and showcase their expertise to a rapidly expanding ecosystem. Exhibiting at EPHJ, with its more than 23,000 trade visitors, enables you to maximise your visibility and forge lasting strategic partnerships.
Register now as a visitor or exhibitor and immerse yourself in the world of medical technology innovation!
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