Posts tagged: Trade

This past March, I had the pleasure of attending the Asia Photonics Expo (APE) 2024 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. It was an incredible experience that brought together a vibrant community of industry professionals, companies, and enthusiasts. APE aims to become the leading photonics platform in the ASEAN region, and it truly showcased the latest technologies for emerging markets in Asia and beyond. The event fostered meaningful communication and collaboration within the entire photonics supply chain, making it a must-attend for anyone in the industry.

Are you a small or medium-sized enterprise in the field of medical technology? Are you planning to exhibit at Medical manufacturing Asia in Singapore in September? Do you pride yourself on innovative marketing strategies that have propelled your business forward? If so, the IVAM Marketing Award Asia @MMA is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

The pandemic has changed business life: Business trips and trade shows are being selected and planned much more carefully than we were used to before. The beneficiaries of this are the trade fair venues, which are always really worthwhile for exhibitors and visitors. The medical technology supply fair MD&M West is certainly one of them. I would like to share my impressions and experiences with you here.

Doing business successfully abroad? But preferably without laborious learnings and burnt money. Anyone with experience in international business development knows that many steps are necessary to successfully gain a foothold. Wouldn't it be nice if there were effective shortcuts on the road to success? An effective measure can be to proceed strategically and first and foremost identify the right partner for one's project.

Are you currently planning appearances at trade fairs and events? Are you unsure whether everything will work out? Just get used to this feeling and work with it! You have laid the foundation: Because if you manage to organize a successful and safe trade fair appearance in the face of adversity without losing your nerve, nothing will upset you in the future.

The miniaturization of the dimensions, the precision of the components with their increasing variety of shapes and greater functional integration are the keys to future developments. They are also influenced to a large extent by new technologies that originate from materials engineering and physical process engineering.

Have you ever wanted to exhibit at a trade fair in the USA? And were you surprised by the high price level or the organizational effort? You are not alone! Many European companies wonder how much the trade fair business in the USA differs from that in Europe. Here you can read my Top 10 tips for first-time exhibitors, using MD&M West in Anaheim as an example.

Too much work last week and no time to celebrate the International Beer Day? That doesn't matter! Just drink your beer together with your potential customers. A joint after-work beer at trade fairs and events can help you to deepen the conversations of the day and expand your network in a relaxed atmosphere.

Next week, the China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) in Shanghai is going to open its gates. We will be on-site, for the first time with a joint booth for international high-tech suppliers. Last year, I was there as a visitor and got an interesting insight into the Chinese health sector as part of a delegation trip.

Protectionist tendencies are on the rise throughout the world. Countries that used to be pioneers of open and free world trade are stalling and building barriers and walls. Populist politicians come into decisive positions and destroy structures that have grown over the years in order to allegedly support their national economy. The US is also taking a pioneering position here.