Medical Devices

In the context of factors such as an ageing population, the advances in biotechnology, and the ever-increasing demand for healthcare solutions, the interest in consumer and professional medical devices is also on the rise. DSP Valley has several members that are involved in the creation of these devices, from components such as sensors or wireless technology, to complete consumer devices and professional equipment for the healthcare markets. 

The SIG Medical Devices brings together these members to further explore opportunities in this active research domain and promising market. As there are many local and international organisations involved in different aspects of healthcare (Flanders Bio, Flanders Smart Hub, Agoria e-Health, Fgov e-Health, IBBT Healthy Society, Voka Health Community, Flanders Care, FHI Medische Technologie, AKM, Eucomed, MDMA, etc.), DSP Valley will stay focused on the pure “medical device” side: appliances and machines for consumer and professional medical applications, along with the electronic components needed to build them (sensors, wireless connectivity, cameras, etc.), and the dedicated software running on them. As to the latter, this concerns software in (components of) personal healthcare devices, as well as software in professional devices. The focus will not be on backend e-health or storage systems for managing healthcare-related data and processes.

Beside links to the organizations mentioned above, the SIG will also broaden its scope to other initiatives in the ELA-triangle (including the AKM), the Meuse-Rhine-triangle for life sciences, the Medical Electronics SIG of the ETN, etc. to ensure a maximal reach for the DSP Valley members. 

The SIG Medical had its official kickoff on October 27, 2011. An agenda for 2012 activities is in preparation, and will include workshops, company visits, and international trade missions.