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Eight Swiss medical device technology manufacturers have joined forces for the MD&M West debut of the Swiss Medtech Pavilion, located in booth 2825. The pavilion, developed in partnership with Swiss Business Hub USA (Chicago), is designed to showcase Swiss high-precision medical manufacturing.

According to Swiss Business Hub USA, Swiss expertise in medtech manufacturing focuses on implantable devices; microsystems for biochemical diagnostics; surgical instruments, systems, and procedures; and precision manufacturing on the micro and nano levels.

According to Martin von Walterskirchen, director of Swiss Business Hub USA, the success of the Swiss medtech industry stems from three elements: the country's roots in science, its history of fine manufacturing for watchmakers, and its robust machining industry.

Exhibiting at the Swiss Medtech Pavilion are the following companies.

• Agathon Machine Tools Inc., which exhibits die sets and precision linear guide elements for high-speed metal stamping.

• Amsonic SA, a provider of cleaning systems for surface preparation.

• Cendres & Metaux SA, which manufactures and processes specialized materials for medical and dental products.

• Maillefer Instruments, which provides custom-designed rotary instruments and tools for precision metalworking.

• Polydec SA, which exhibits micro turning parts.

• Tectri SA, which specializes in the production of medical implants and various medical components.

• Tornos Technologies USA, which provides automatic lathes for precision metalworking.

• Weidmann Plastics Technology AG, which specializes in the development and manufacture of injection-molded components.

• Location Switzerland, the country's investment promotion agency that promotes the advantages of Swiss-based operations for U.S. companies trying to penetrate the European market.

According to a study by Ernst & Young, Switzerland is home to more than 500 medical technology companies, which together employ more than 40,000 full-time workers. The companies spend an estimated $500 million annually for research and development, and export goods worth about $5 billion per year.