Medtech means Life
«Medtech means life» is more than a slogan.
From your first breath to your last heartbeat – medical technology is at your side. Often unnoticed. Usually indispensable. Always tireless. It saves, heals, and improves quality of life. Every day. For millions of people. Worldwide.
Around 500,000 different medical devices – from band-aids to surgical robots – shape everyday life in hospitals, doctors’ offices, and other care settings.
Medtech means the first breath.
A new life begins. The first heartbeat heard on the monitor. The first movement seen via 3D ultrasound. Medtech ensures the miracle of birth is safe for both mother and child. The miracle of life, accompanied from the first minutes to the first cry. Modern monitoring systems record every heartbeat. Incubators create the perfect environment for premature babies. Precise diagnostic equipment identify abnormalities before they become problematic. In Switzerland, over 80,000 babies are born under the protective umbrella of medtech each year. State-of-the-art technology is involved in every one of these moments.
Medtech means fighting for life.
When a heart stops, every second counts. The defibrillator sets the pace. The heart-lung machine takes over. Medical technology fights alongside the doctors. Precise, reliable, life-saving. Modern emergency medicine is a marvel of teamwork – combining man and machine. In every ambulance. In every operating theatre. Ventilators think for themselves. Operating systems facilitate precision beyond the capabilities of human hands. Monitoring systems warn before an emergency arises. Swiss medical technology enhances the operational capacity of medicine. It boosts confidence in critical moments – through quality, precision, and innovation that set standards worldwide.
Medtech means heroes.
The true heroes of our everyday life often remain unseen. From digital pain pumps and ultra-clear eyeglasses to precise blood pressure monitors – they are there whenever we need them. They function. They make the difference. The hearing aid, smaller than a fingertip. The insulin pump that keeps track day and night. Modern medical technology is a faithful companion. A silent guardian. A guarantor of quality of life. Often «Made in Switzerland» – used over the globe.
Medtech means life. Your life.
Swiss innovation meets global health. Dedicated pioneers work here for your future. Tomorrow’s medical breakthroughs are being created in laboratories and development centres today. Artificial intelligence to predict disease. 3D-printed organs to save lives. Implants that communicate with the body. The Swiss medtech industry invests billions in research and development every year. For your life. For your health. For our future.
Only thanks to Medtech
Behind every medtech innovation lies years of research and tireless commitment. The result is a thankful smile. A happy dance. A self-determined life. Medtech restores people’s dignity, independence, and zest for life. From high-precision implants to intelligent prostheses – this is where high-tech and humanity merge.
More than a Job
Swiss Medtech’s 800+ member companies reflect the diversity of our industry: from visionary start-ups to global market leaders. The companies are as multifaceted as their products and the people behind them. What unites us all? A shared passion for improving people’s lives with medical technology.
