Personalization, demography and connectivity determine technical progress in medical technology

The trend towards personalized medical care as well as demographic developments and digitalization, but also health policy and cost pressure are driving technological progress in medical technology and health care.
 
From the perspective of microtechnology companies, the aging society is currently the strongest driver for innovations in medical technology and healthcare.
 
R&D efforts in micro- and nanotechnology are driven more strongly by the need for personalized methods of diagnostics, treatment and prevention.
 
Digital transformation and cost pressure in the health care sector are also considered to be major driving forces behind innovation in the industry.
 
Source: IVAM Survey 2017