Medical technology
Medical technology is currently experiencing dynamic growth worldwide. An aging population, higher demands on prevention and rehabilitation, digitization in diagnostics and laboratories, and the trend toward more compact, quieter, and more precise devices are driving demand. For gear components and drive systems, this means the highest demands on precision, hygiene, smooth running, and miniaturization. The devices should also be intuitive to use, durable, and low-maintenance—from dental technology and rehabilitation equipment to surgical devices and surgical robots.
Thanks to our expertise in gear technology and the development of complete drive systems, we are able to implement customer-specific solutions that integrate seamlessly into complex medical technology applications. We supply individual core components as well as pre-assembled modules or completely customer-specific drive systems that enable rapid integration at the customer's site.
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Surgical robotics and operating room peripherals
In the operating room, the highest precision, absolute reliability, and maximum hygiene are essential. Surgical robots, surgical microscopes, and operating tables place different demands on drive technology. This requires customized gear and drive systems that integrate seamlessly into the complex medical technology infrastructure.
Mobility aids and patient transport
Safe, ergonomic mobility is a key issue in healthcare. Whether stair climbers or mobile stretchers, the systems must support both patients and nursing staff. Electromechanical solutions are increasingly replacing hydraulic systems because they are more efficient and require less maintenance. Powerful, reliable, yet compact drives are used for this purpose, performing movements quietly and reliably.
Rehabilitation equipment technology and prosthetics
Rehabilitation devices are becoming increasingly important due to medical advances and an aging society. In order to enable patients to recover effectively but gently, drive systems are needed that support gentle, patient-friendly movements, can be controlled precisely, and replicate natural movement patterns as realistically as possible. In prosthetics, the combination of robotics, bionics, and medical technology opens up completely new possibilities.
Dental technology and laboratory equipment
Dental technology has developed into a high-tech segment of medical technology. Modern devices must operate quietly and hygienically to simplify everyday practice. Automated mixing and dosing systems as well as small, powerful drives are in demand to ensure easy operation and short cycle times. Laboratory equipment is also becoming increasingly automated and digitized. Precision and repeatability are crucial here—whether when dosing the smallest amounts of liquid or conveying highly viscous media.
Service robotics and internal hospital logistics
The use of autonomous robots in hospitals and care facilities is growing rapidly. Whether disinfection robots, medication and material transporters, or service robots for non-medical tasks, they support staff, increase efficiency, and ease the burden of everyday work. This requires compact, integrated drive systems that can move heavy loads, operate quietly, and work reliably around the clock. Modularity, interface diversity, and long service life are key factors in this rapidly growing market.