THE SHAREHOLDERS OF MEDICALMOUNTAINS:

51% 14% 7% MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY IHK - Chamber of Commerce and District of Tuttlingen NMI Natural and Medical Sciences Industry Schwarzwald-Baar- Stefan Bär Institute at the University of Tübingen Heuberg Prof. Dr. Hugo Hämmerle TRANSFORMATION Thomas Albiez

COMBINING STRENGHTS, PROMOTE INNOVATIONS

7% 7% 7% 7% Hahn Schickard Society for Chamber of Crafts Constance City of Tuttlingen Surgical Mechanics Guild Applied Research Georg Hiltner Emil Buschle Baden-Württemberg Prof. Dr. Roland Zengerle Hans-Thomas Volzer

“It is remarkable what MedicalMountains has been “Collaboration in the MedicalMountains network is able to achieve in the 5 years since its establishment. particularly effective in supporting joint projects and FOREWORD MedicalMountains is particularly valuable for small creating a higher degree of professional confi dence. and medium-sized medical technology companies, Even if cooperation with competitors often represents to organize themselves in an increasingly complex a compromise, such collaborations, where they A STRONG NETWORK MedicalMountains is situated in Tuttlingen and for good Baden Württemberg jointly support MedicalMountains environment. The events create an excellent platform are possible and make sense, also strengthen the ADDRESS: reason: Tuttlingen is the world center of medical techno- Cluster Management. for networking, professional training and information competitiveness of the entire region.“ FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE exchange.“ Dr. Thorsten Gerberich, Managing Director of MedicalMountains AG logy. Already in the 19th century the city was renowned Guntmar Eisen, Managing Director of Carl Haas GmbH for the production and trade of medical products. Today The aim of MedicalMountains is to link medical tech- Paradigm Spine GmbH Schützenstraße 14 the importance of this network is even more crucial than nology businesses with each other as well as with re- “We appreciate the innovative exchange in the 78532 Tuttlingen, Germany “In regard to the new medical device regulation, MedicalMountains network that helps us attain it was then, as the medical sector is in constant fl ux and search, to identify and utilize common strengths, and to MedicalMountains has done excellent lobbying work our goals.” experiencing increasing competition worldwide. encourage international cooperation. This creates pio- in Berlin and Brussels, and has been particularly Uli Kammerer, CEO of Telephone: +49 7461 969721 - 0 active for us SMEs.” Weber Instrumente GmbH & Co. KG neering synergies, strengthens innovative capacity, and Alexander Hetzel, Managing Director of Telefax: +49 7461 969721 - 9 Reger Medizintechnik GmbH “With MedicalMountains, we have gained an In order to remain internationally competitive and succ- promotes growth and expansion of competitive advan- institution that represents the interests of the region’s essful as a technology leader over a long-term - both as tages. Tuttlingen and its neighboring regions should be “With MedicalMountains, we have a strong initiative medical technology companies across Europe, www.medicalmountains.de an individual company as well as a renowned medical secured in the long-term as a worldwide renowned and at our side that is committed to our interests and their and at the same time promotes mutual exchange. [email protected] promotion. What would be impossible as a single MedicalMountains also plays an important role in technology business location - it is vital to monitor tech- innovative “world center of medical technology”. company becomes possible within a well organized the training of professionals.“ nological trends and respond to these at an early stage. network.” Christian Leibinger, Managing Director of Hildegard Kreidler, Managing Director of Karl Leibinger Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG, The collaboration and exchange with regional, national Join us to create this successful future! Innovations Medical a company of the KLS Martin Group and international partners brings immense knowledge “With MedicalMountains, we have the opportunity “Cross-sector communication creates synergies, new and a lead in technology. Yours sincerely, to actively participate in the exchange of experience, ideas and attractive opportunities. MedicalMountains which supports us in our daily work and further is the ideal platform for us. “ development.” Prof. Dr. Holger Reinecke, Managing Director of To promote domestic enterprises in this regard, the Cham- Simone Pajunk-Schelling, Managing Director of Schölly Fiberoptic GmbH ber of Commerce and Industry of the region Schwarz- Pajunk GmbH “KARL STORZ together with the MedicalMountains MedicalMountains is technology network partner wald-Baar-Heuberg, together with the Tuttlingen district, “MedicalMountains and Aesculap have been working regional interest group representative is involved the Natural and Medical Sciences Institute (NMI) at the Yvonne Glienke together for many years and have developed a close, in the political discourse in order to represent joint trust-based partnership. With a high level of dedication, positions effectively.” University of Tübingen, the Hahn Schickard Society for professionalism and a wealth of ideas, the cluster Dr. h. C. mult. Sybill Storz, Managing Director of Applied Research, the Chamber of Crafts of Konstanz, initiative is developing new approaches and concepts KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG the city of Tuttlingen, and the Surgical Mechanics Guild to strengthen the global marketing of our medical technology cluster. And this benefi ts all those involved in Tuttlingen.” Dr. Joachim Schulz, Chief Executive Offi cer of Aesculap AG LOBBYING INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY QUALIFICATION MARKETING

STRONG TOGETHER SUCCESS FACTOR - INNOVATION TRAINING IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY NETWORKING, MARKETING, SUPPORT MORE THAN JUST A LOOSE AFFILIATION OF COMPANIES THROUGH BETTER NETWORKING OF RESEARCH AND INDUSTRY CLUSTER STRENGTHENING THROUGH ONGOING QUALIFICATION IDEAS THAT BUILD BRIDGES TO THE FUTURE

MedicalMountains represents the interests of medical Innovations are the driving force behind growth and success. In addition MedicalMountains encourage specifi c A regular training program is an essential element of The goals of MedicalMountain are clear: to network companies technology companies in all issues relating to technology, They lead to new products and services, which provides development projects in which companies participate professional and entrepreneurial success. The medical internationally, to establish their innovative power worldwide, to innovation, research and development, and support policies. competitive advantages. Innovative companies always stay a to share the risks and costs, as well as successes. These technology industry is currently facing enormous challenges. promote their growth, and to continue to expand their competitive This is done at regional, national and European levels. The step ahead of their competition. Therefore MedicalMountains cooperation projects offer a win-win situation for Knowledge is more than ever a critical factor to remain advantages. interests of local medical technology companies and research supports companies through targeted personal and innovative both smaller and larger medical technology companies. competitive at an international level. MedicalMountains assists institutes are bundled and communicated on current issues such technology transfer and constant networking to strengthen their companies in creating tomorrow’s resources. The service range begins with the regional and international as the European medical device regulation. innovative capacity. Federal and state governments offer corresponding means to acquisistion of suitable cooperation partners for joint projects, promote innovation in small and medium-sized companies. To qualify themselves for the increasing complexity and continues with the provision of advice on opening up foreign A focus on current and relevant issues of medical technology Events such as the Innovation Forum, which annually brings MedicalMountains assists companies in the search for growing demands to be faced, companies can advance markets, and ends with the global marketing of the cluster. development strengthens each individual network partner together science and industry in autumn, is just one example of innovation partners both nationally and internationally, and their professional qualifi cations continuously through a in their work. Statements and position papers that refl ect the countless ways to accelerate the transfer of technology. provides information on current funding measures. comprehensive training program designed specifi cally for As part of the internationalization strategy, MedicalMountains the overall interests of all companies signifi cantly outweigh the medical technology industry. Taught by industry experts, implements innovative projects with companies that support the individual opinions. Expert Rounds are working groups in which companies and current topics and technologies are addressed and explored. business and scientifi c community in increasing their international scientists meet regularly on a particular topic and exchange reputation and innovative power. information on the current standing of ongoing research. They Primarily small and medium-sized enterprises should receive are often the basis for new development projects. the opportunity to attend practice-relevant seminars and Traide fairs, events and activities are also included in the certifi cate courses directly on-site with little time cost. performance portfolio. Joint Presence at national and international trade fairs under the fl ag of MedicalMountains confi rms the Companies which are members of TechnologyMountains cluster’s professional image. Talks on current issues are held at receive a discount on all courses. evening information events and during consultation days to provide updates from and for the industry.