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Siemens Innovation Day 2024 Showcases Tech for India’s Digital Transformation Siemens Limited held its "Transform - Innovation Day 2024" in Mumbai today, showcasing cutting-edge technologies designed to accelerate digital transformation across the manufacturing, infrastructure, and mobility sectors. The event highlighted advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Industrial Metaverse solutions, which promise to drive significant improvements in productivity, energy efficiency, operational performance, quality, and flexibility for businesses. A central feature of the...

ZEISS India expands its Global Capability Center in Bengaluru ZEISS, a globally leading player in optics and optoelectronics, has inaugurated its Global Capability Center (GCC) in India. Located in Bengaluru, the facility was inaugurated by Priyank Kharge, Karnataka’s Minister of Electronics, IT & BT (Information Technology and Biotechnology), Rural Development and Panchayat Raj. According to ZEISS, the GCC is a strategic hub that will tap into Bengaluru’s deep IT talent pool...

Medical Devices Industry Lauds Govt's Rs 500-Cr Boost Scheme The medical devices sector has expressed strong support for the government’s Rs 500 crore scheme aimed at advancing the industry, forecasting it will boost growth, reduce import dependency, and strengthen India’s role as a leading global exporter of medical devices. Unveiled by Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda, the scheme is a comprehensive 5-in-1 initiative focused on crucial...

MoEFCC’s Import Policy on Refurbished Devices Alarms MedTech Industry The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and the Association of Indian Medical Devices (AiMed), in alliance with the Manufacturers of Imaging, Therapy and Radiology Devices Association (MITRA), the Association of Diagnostic Manufacturers of India (ADMI), and key stakeholders from the MedTech industry, held a press meet at PHD House to discuss serious concerns regarding recent Office Memorandums issued by...

Sahajanand Medical’s Supraflex Cruz gets TGA Australia approval SMT (Sahajanand Medical Technologies) announces that its flagship drug-eluting stent (DES), Supraflex Cruz, has received approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia. The TGA is a part of the Australian Government Department of Health, and it’s a regulatory authority for therapeutic goods in Australia. The Supraflex Cruz DES is designed to treat patients suffering from coronary artery disease by delivering a combination...

“Medical Devices Exclusion from India-EU FTA Essential in National Interest” India needs a “tit-for-tat” policy to ensure that its manufacturers can compete on a level playing field, writes Rajiv Nath, Forum Coordinator, Association of Indian Medical Devices Industry (AiMeD). As India and the European Union (EU) engage in negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), there is growing concern over the potential inclusion of medical devices in the final deal of...

SMT Wins CONSIP 2-Year Tender to Supply Hydra TAVI Devices to All Hospitals Sahajanand Medical Technologies Ltd. (SMT) has secured a significant achievement by winning the Italian national CONSIP tender, a 2-year contract to supply its Hydra Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) devices to all hospitals across Italy. This milestone is a crucial step in SMT’s ongoing efforts to improve patient care through advanced medical technologies. The Hydra TAVI, known for...

Healthium Medtech appoints Sudeep Dhariwal as Group CFO Healthium Medtech has announced the appointment of Sudeep Dhariwal, as their new Group Chief Financial Officer. Sudeep joins Healthium Medtech after a successful stint at Danaher - Cepheid, where he was the Vice President - Finance, for APAC. “As Healthium continues to expand their access to a fast growing Indian and diversified international market, Sudeep will be managing the entire gamut of finance,...

Union Budget 2024 | Reaction from Anish Bafna, CEO and MD, Healthium Medtech The Union Budget 2024-25 sets the foundation for our nation’s unrelenting pursuit towards Viksit Bharat 2047. The announced exemption of customs duties on the three additional cancer formulations is an industry-welcoming move towards patient centricity, easing the financial and socio-economic burden of the disease on patients. Additionally, the detailed changes in basic custom duties on medical equipment...

UNION BUDGET 2024 | AiMeD HAILS VISIONARY BUDGET FOR MEDICAL DEVICE SECTOR | BUDGET REACTIONS The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) on Tuesday hailed the Union Budget-2024 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament today as visionary and progressive, with the potential to significantly boost the country’s overall economic growth. In a statement, AiMeD Forum Coordinator, Rajiv Nath said, “The Union Budget-2024 is visionary and progressive. It will...

Philips and AWS collaborate to scale digital pathology in the Cloud Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, today announced an expanded collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to address the growing need for secure, scalable digital pathology solutions in the cloud. The collaboration unites Philips’ expertise in digitization of pathology to optimize clinical workflows and AWS’ expertise in scalable, secure cloud solutions. Philips and AWS will advance digital pathology...

HMD launches Dispojekt safety needle syringes to curb Needle Stick Injuries Hindustan Syringes and Medical Devices (HMD), one of the leading manufacturers of disposable and AutoDisable syringes in the world, has launched Dispojekt single use syringes with safety needle that is designed to reduce prevalence of accidental Needle Stick Injuries (NSIs) among health workers. “Equipped with a safety shield (SIP Shield), Dispojekt syringe addresses critical concerns of needle stick injuries and reaffirms our commitment...

Philips launches new Mobile C-arm to reduce support staff dependency Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, today announced the launch of Philips Image Guided Therapy Mobile C-arm System 3000 – Zenition 30, the latest addition to the company’s highly versatile Zenition mobile C-arm series. Mobile C-arms are X-ray systems that are brought into the operating room (OR) to provide live image guidance during a wide range of clinical...

56 Secure launches Ultra-Fast SOS System in Bangalore 56 Secure, a connected security platform, introduces its Ultra-Fast SOS System, an emergency response technology. With an initial rollout encompassing 70 pin codes in Bangalore, 56 Secure takes the lead in redefining safety standards for urban living. More than just a simple panic button, the SOS feature is deeply integrated with 56 Secure's smart location technology, Cerebro. This system processes over seven million...

Healthium Medtech launches TRUMAS - an exclusive range of sutures for minimal access surgery Healthium Medtech, a global leader in medical technology solutions, today announced that the company has launched TRUMAS, a range of sutures meticulously designed to address challenges faced during suturing in minimal access surgeries (MAS). MAS, a technique that has gained remarkable momentum over the last two decades, is now considered the gold standard for performing surgeries across...