The market for medical devices has been growing steadily for many years.
German technology is particularly highly regarded in this segment. A segment
that covers a broad spectrum of different products and technologies, ranging
from plasters to implants.

Important trends in medical-engineering include increasing functionalization,
miniaturization and digitization. The requirement for patients to assume more
responsibility for themselves also means that there's a need for equipment able
to instill confidence with its interplay between design, functionality and high-quality
look-and-feel. At the same time, the omnipresent pressure on costs means that
economic solutions will remain highly sought after.