Connecting with Ireland’s MedTech Community
We exhibited at Medical Technology Ireland, where successful and great conversations with existing customers were held. Together with other companies from the Twente region, IMS explored the Irish MedTech ecosystem and visited innovative organizations.
Medical Technology Ireland
The highlight of the week was Medical Technology Ireland. A trade fair we know well and always enjoy attending. It brings together leading MedTech companies, suppliers, and research institutes from across Europe.
This year’s edition was another great success. We had valuable conversations with both familiar faces and new contacts, exchanged updates, and discussed current developments in automation and manufacturing. It was clear once again how much innovation and expertise are concentrated in Ireland’s MedTech sector.
A Visit to Synecco
Our first stop was Synecco, a well-known design and contract manufacturer based in Galway. They support medical device companies from early design to full-scale production, offering services such as prototyping, injection moulding, assembly, packaging, and sterilisation.
It was impressive to see how Synecco combines flexibility with strong quality management. Their setup allows them to work with both start-ups and large international customers. Something we can relate to. Seeing how they manage complexity while maintaining speed and precision gave us useful perspectives for our own projects.
Inspiration at BioInnovate
We also visited BioInnovate, an inspiring programme that trains young professionals to develop new MedTech solutions. Participants work in multidisciplinary teams, identifying unmet clinical needs and designing products that could truly make a difference.
Their needs-driven approach, starting from the problem rather than the technology, is something we strongly recognize. At IMS, we also believe that successful automation starts with a deep understanding of the process and its challenges. BioInnovate reminded us how powerful that mindset can be.
Looking Back
The week offered a perfect mix of inspiration and connection. We gained a better understanding of how Ireland continues to lead in MedTech innovation, and how collaboration between design, engineering, and manufacturing drives progress in this field.
We return home with fresh ideas, new partnerships, and renewed energy to keep taking our customers steps ahead in production automation.
