Medical technology - a key sector of the Swiss economy

Switzerland has a strong and growth-oriented medical technology sector. With the Medical Manufacturing industry sector, Swissmem brings companies together and promotes the cross-industry exchange of technological and regulatory know-how.

Switzerland is one of the world's leading locations for innovation and, with its strengths in quality, precision and efficiency, also offers ideal conditions for future-oriented medical technology. Accordingly, a large number of companies have established themselves that occupy leading international positions with their solutions and products. In addition, there is an innovation-promoting environment of universities, universities of applied sciences and clinics, which drives the development of new technologies, products and treatment methods and often commercializes them via start-ups.

Such services at the highest level require the permanent adaptation and implementation of new, advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing, precision tools, more efficient machine tools and automation solutions. With its network of industry sectors, Swissmem can provide access to knowledge and technologies.

The Medical Manufacturing (MM) industry sector promotes the networking of its members with the expertise and companies of other industry sectors in order to benefit from new manufacturing solutions and technologies for medical technology. In addition, the industry sector is committed to the application of digital technologies in manufacturing and regulation, in particular within the framework of the “Swiss Network for Digital Medical Regulation” association.

The Medical Manufacturing industry sector is a group within Swissmem and deals with matters of common interest in the fields of technology, business and politics: We strengthen the development of our members' relationship and information network, facilitate contact with universities and research institutions, maintain the industry's reputation in public, provide services for members and partners, and promote collaboration with other industry sectors and bodies, both in Switzerland and abroad.

Who are we?

The Swissmem Medical Manufacturing industry sector (SIS-MM) covers the entire medtech value chain and welcomes start-ups in particular. The members of the SIS-MM are active especially in areas such as manufacturing technology and processes, machinery and tools for the production of medical devices. These include implants, prostheses, surgical instruments and medical equipment as well as in-vitro diagnostics, medical disposables and products and technologies used in laboratory automation. Any industry partner in Switzerland or Liechtenstein that is a member of Swissmem and a supplier or distributor in the medtech industry can join the SIS-MM.

What do we want to achieve?

The Medical Manufacturing SIS consolidates and coordinates the common interests of its members. We support the members in developing, producing and selling high-performance technologies and products in Switzerland and abroad. In particular, it promotes the use of new manufacturing technologies and digitalization strategies in lectures and workshops, and facilitates the networking of members with other industry sectors, partners and institutes to provide them with access to the latest technologies, methods and processes, and also to benefit from an exchange of expertise and promote innovation.

The industry sector

is actively observes trends in the Medical Manufacturing sector and reports regularly on successes and developments.
is committed to highlighting sustainability and environmental aspects and promotes environmentally friendly production processes.
is committed to future-oriented training along the medical technology value chain so as to secure the future and competitiveness of the industry sector in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

What do we do?

The Medical Manufacturing SIS links up its members, promotes collaboration and represents their interests in respect of national and international bodies. We organize networking and information events, actively support collaboration between industry and universities, and facilitate the networking of the SIS-MM with other Swissmem industry sectors in order to exploit synergies in various production technologies, methods and processes.

The SIS cooperates with Swiss MedTech in synergy-based topic-related areas and areas of interest, especially in the regulatory field.

Our services

Networking of companies operating in Switzerland and the sub-sectors with the expertise and companies of other Swissmem industrial sectors
Regular exchange of information and experience within the industry sector.
Ensuring the connection to the national and international research network
Contributions against the shortage of skilled workers;
Securing and facilitating access to federal funding instruments

The benefits to you

You have the opportunity to exchange ideas with experts from other companies and discuss business issues.
You can exchange best practice and experiences in planning, development and production with experts from other areas.
You will find implementation and cooperation partners and publicize your services.
You actively influence the development of the industry in Switzerland.
You keep your finger on the pulse of technical developments and identify new trends in manufacturing, digitalization and automation.
At the same time, joint and coordinated industry appearances strengthen the visibility of your company.
You have access to potential cooperation partners for the development of new products and services.
Insight into the activities and information events of the “Swiss Network for Digital Medical Regulation” association