This guide covers five stands spanning device assembly materials, injectable drug packaging, applied diagnostics research, medical embedded silicon, and AI-assisted clinical documentation, giving procurement leads, R&D directors, and clinical operations managers a structured place to start.
Paid placement disclosure. These exhibitor sections are paid Shared Spotlight placements. Inclusion is not an award, ranking, or TradeShowIntel endorsement, and it does not affect independent Floor Picks.Disclosure version 2026-09
Why these five stands deserve time on your schedule
MEDICA runs from 16 to 19 November 2026 in Düsseldorf, drawing tens of thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors across medical technology, diagnostics, digital health, and healthcare services. The scale of the show makes it genuinely difficult to walk the floor without a plan. Fatigue sets in quickly, and relevant stands are distributed across multiple halls, meaning an unplanned route often results in missed conversations and duplicated steps.
The five companies featured here, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Datwyler, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, NXP Semiconductor, and Heidi Health, span the supply chain from raw materials to clinical software. Together they address buyer jobs across device manufacturing, pharmaceutical packaging qualification, R&D partnership, embedded hardware sourcing, and clinical workflow efficiency. Visiting all five in a single half-day block gives a broad picture of where medtech development and procurement intersect in 2026.
Why these exhibitors
A cross-functional set covering device, pharma, research, silicon, and software
These five exhibitors are not grouped because they share a single category. They are grouped because they collectively address the sourcing and development decisions that span a medtech product lifecycle. Device and diagnostics manufacturers evaluating bonding or surface treatment materials will find Henkel relevant. Pharmaceutical packaging teams qualifying or re-sourcing elastomer closures will find Datwyler relevant. R&D directors seeking licensed IP or a validated research partner will find Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft worth a meeting. Embedded hardware engineers and procurement leads sourcing microcontrollers or connectivity silicon for regulated devices will find NXP Semiconductor directly applicable. Clinical operations managers and practice leads looking to reduce documentation burden on clinicians will find Heidi Health worth evaluating. Visiting all five in sequence gives a buyer a cross-functional view of where the medtech supply chain and care delivery stack intersect at this show.
How to use this Shared Spotlight
Download the exhibitor list before you arrive Review each exhibitor card on this page the evening before you visit. Note which stands match your active sourcing or development programs so you can prioritize conversations and avoid spending time on stands that do not fit your current brief.
Confirm booth numbers at registration Booth numbers are not always confirmed until shortly before the show opens. Pick up the official floor plan at the MEDICA registration desk and cross-reference each company name against the map before you enter the halls.
Walk the suggested route in order The five stands are sequenced to reduce backtracking across the venue. Follow the order listed in the route section below and allow roughly 25 to 35 minutes per stand, including transit time between locations.
Collect documentation at each stop Ask each stand team for regulatory or technical documentation relevant to your program. Henkel and Datwyler, in particular, carry biocompatibility and supplier qualification materials that can take weeks to obtain post-show if not collected on the floor.
Floor-planning tip Block the first two hours of day one, before the halls reach peak congestion, for the materials and packaging stands, Henkel and Datwyler, where technical conversations require sustained attention from stand staff.
TL;DR
5 stops worth planning
Suggested floor route
A logical walk from materials to software
The suggested sequence moves from upstream manufacturing inputs, Henkel, then Datwyler, through applied research at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, into hardware at NXP Semiconductor, and finishes with Heidi Health on the software and clinical AI side, so the walk follows a natural product-development arc and avoids crossing the same ground twice.
Adhesives, sealants, and surface treatment materials for medical device manufacturing
Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a device or diagnostics manufacturer sourcing bonding, sealing, or surface treatment materials that require biocompatibility documentation and regulatory traceability.Read more
About
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA is a German multinational headquartered in Düsseldorf with a broad portfolio spanning adhesive technologies, sealants, and functional coatings. Within medical and healthcare manufacturing, Henkel supplies bonding and surface treatment materials used in device assembly, disposables, and diagnostic equipment.
Henkel's adhesives business serves regulated manufacturing environments where traceability, biocompatibility documentation, and process consistency are purchasing requirements. The company maintains product lines qualified for skin-contact and implantable-adjacent applications, which positions it as a materials supplier for OEMs navigating ISO 10993 compliance workflows.
At MEDICA 2026
MEDICA draws procurement and engineering teams responsible for medical device and diagnostics manufacturing. Visitors to Henkel's stand can expect to discuss adhesive and sealant solutions relevant to device assembly, wearable sensor attachment, and disposable component bonding. Given Henkel's Düsseldorf headquarters and its established presence in the medtech materials supply chain, the stand is a practical stop for sourcing conversations around biocompatible bonding chemistries and surface preparation.
Biocompatible adhesive and sealant product lines for device assemblySurface treatment and functional coating materials for diagnostic componentsRegulatory documentation support for ISO 10993 and EU MDR complianceBonding solutions for wearable and skin-contact device applicationsDisposables manufacturing materials including UV-cure and cyanoacrylate chemistriesMedical adhesivesBiocompatible materialsDevice assemblySurface treatment
Why visit
Prioritize this stand if you are a device or diagnostics manufacturer sourcing bonding, sealing, or surface treatment materials that require biocompatibility documentation and regulatory traceability.
What to ask at the booth
Which adhesive product lines carry biocompatibility data packages aligned to ISO 10993?
How does Henkel support customers through EU MDR material documentation requirements?
What bonding chemistries are qualified for skin-contact or wearable device applications?
Can Henkel provide application engineering support during device design and validation phases?
What are the minimum order and qualification timelines for regulated medical device programs?
Datwyler
Sealing and elastomer components for pharmaceutical and medical device packaging
Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are qualifying or re-sourcing elastomer closures for injectable drug products and need supplier documentation that supports regulatory filings.Read more
About
Datwyler is a global supplier of high-precision elastomer components used primarily in drug containment and delivery systems, including stoppers, plungers, and seals for vials, syringes, and cartridges. The company serves pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotech firms, and medical device producers who require materials that meet strict regulatory and compatibility standards.
Datwyler positions itself around quality consistency and supply-chain reliability for parenteral packaging, with manufacturing sites operating under pharmaceutical-grade quality systems. Its components are used across injectable drug formats and are subject to regulatory requirements in major markets including the US, EU, and Asia.
At MEDICA 2026
MEDICA draws procurement and packaging engineers from across the medical and pharmaceutical supply chain, making it a relevant venue for Datwyler's portfolio of elastomer closures and sealing systems. Visitors with responsibility for primary packaging qualification, supplier audits, or drug-device combination product development would find the stand relevant to current sourcing or compliance projects.
Elastomer stoppers and plungers for vials, syringes, and cartridgesComponents for injectable and parenteral drug packagingPharmaceutical-grade quality systems and regulatory compliance documentationMaterial compatibility and extractables and leachables data for drug contact componentsSupply chain continuity and global manufacturing site networkElastomer closuresParenteral packagingDrug containmentPharmaceutical components
Why visit
Prioritize this stand if you are qualifying or re-sourcing elastomer closures for injectable drug products and need supplier documentation that supports regulatory filings.
What to ask at the booth
Which elastomer formulations do you offer for biologics and high-sensitivity injectables?
What extractables and leachables data packages are available for regulatory submissions?
How do you support customers through primary packaging qualification and change control?
What lead times and safety stock programs do you have for high-volume stopper and plunger supply?
Do you offer ready-to-use or pre-washed components, and what sterilization options are available?
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
Applied medical research, diagnostics, imaging, and health technology transfer
Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a medtech product manager or R&D director seeking licensed IP, validated prototypes, or a research partner to accelerate a diagnostics or imaging development program.Read more
About
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is Germany's largest applied research organization, operating a network of institutes that translate scientific findings into deployable technologies across medical devices, diagnostics, imaging systems, digital health, and biomedical engineering.
For healthcare buyers and procurement teams, Fraunhofer's value lies in its institute model: specialized groups work on contract with industry partners to bring prototypes, validated methods, and licensed technologies to market readiness, making it a source of both ready-to-license outputs and collaborative development partnerships.
At MEDICA 2026
At MEDICA 2026 in Düsseldorf, Fraunhofer institutes active in health technology typically present a consolidated stand showcasing transferable research across areas such as medical imaging, point-of-care diagnostics, AI-assisted clinical decision tools, and wearable monitoring. Visitors can expect to meet researchers and technology transfer specialists from multiple institutes under one roof, covering a breadth of medtech disciplines relevant to both device manufacturers and hospital procurement.
Medical imaging and sensor technology from specialist institutesPoint-of-care and in-vitro diagnostics researchAI and machine learning applied to clinical data and image analysisWearable and remote patient monitoring systemsTechnology transfer and industry co-development pathwaysDiagnosticsMedical ImagingDigital HealthResearch Transfer
Why visit
Prioritize this stand if you are a medtech product manager or R&D director seeking licensed IP, validated prototypes, or a research partner to accelerate a diagnostics or imaging development program.
What to ask at the booth
Which Fraunhofer institutes are represented at this stand and what are their specific medtech focus areas?
What technologies are currently available for licensing or co-development partnership?
How does Fraunhofer structure industry collaboration contracts, and what is a typical project timeline?
Are there validated prototypes in diagnostics or imaging ready for clinical evaluation?
What regulatory support or documentation do you provide to partners taking a technology toward CE marking?
Nxp Semiconductor India Pvt Ltd
Semiconductors and embedded processing for medical and healthcare electronics
Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an embedded hardware engineer or procurement lead sourcing microcontrollers, connectivity, or security silicon for a regulated medical device program.Read more
About
NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor company with its Indian legal entity registered as Nxp Semiconductor India Pvt Ltd. The company designs and supplies microcontrollers, processors, connectivity chips, and security ICs used across medical devices, industrial equipment, automotive systems, and consumer electronics.
In the medical segment, NXP components appear in patient monitoring equipment, portable diagnostic devices, infusion pumps, and imaging systems, where low-power operation, real-time processing, and functional safety compliance are common requirements for device makers evaluating silicon suppliers.
At MEDICA 2026
MEDICA draws device manufacturers, OEM engineers, and procurement teams sourcing components for regulated medical hardware. Visitors to the NXP stand can expect to discuss microcontroller and processor families suited to medical-grade applications, connectivity solutions for wireless health devices, and security features relevant to connected diagnostics and wearables. Specific product demonstrations or launch announcements at MEDICA 2026 have not been confirmed in available pre-show materials.
Microcontrollers and applications processors for medical device designsLow-power wireless connectivity ICs for wearable and remote patient monitoringHardware security modules and secure element ICs for connected health devicesFunctional safety and regulatory compliance support for IEC 60601 device developmentMicrocontrollersMedical IoTSecure ConnectivityEmbedded Processing
Why visit
Prioritize this stand if you are an embedded hardware engineer or procurement lead sourcing microcontrollers, connectivity, or security silicon for a regulated medical device program.
What to ask at the booth
Which microcontroller families are recommended for IEC 60601-compliant portable medical devices?
What wireless connectivity options do you support for FDA-cleared wearable designs?
How does NXP handle long-term supply continuity commitments for medical OEMs?
What development kits or reference designs are available for patient monitoring applications?
What security certification support do you provide for connected diagnostic equipment?
Heidi Health Pty. Ltd.
AI-assisted clinical documentation for healthcare providers
Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a clinical operations manager or GP practice lead looking to reduce time clinicians spend on post-consultation documentation.Read more
About
Heidi Health Pty. Ltd. operates in the clinical AI space, building software designed to reduce the documentation burden on clinicians. The company's platform focuses on ambient and assisted note-taking, helping practitioners generate structured clinical notes from consultations.
No further verified details on headquarters, founding date, employee count, or specific product certifications were available in the research brief. Buyers seeking specifics on EHR integrations, supported specialties, or data residency arrangements should raise those questions directly at the stand.
At MEDICA 2026
Heidi Health is exhibiting at MEDICA 2026 in Düsseldorf, a show that draws procurement teams, hospital IT leads, and clinical operations buyers from across Europe. Given the company's focus on AI-driven clinical documentation, visitors to this stand can expect the conversation to center on how the platform fits into existing clinical workflows and what it takes to deploy in a European healthcare environment.
Ambient clinical note generation from live consultationsStructured output designed to feed into clinical recordsAI documentation assistance scoped to practitioner workflowsClinical AIDocumentation automationAmbient notes
Why visit
Prioritize this stand if you are a clinical operations manager or GP practice lead looking to reduce time clinicians spend on post-consultation documentation.
What to ask at the booth
Which EHR and practice management systems does the platform integrate with today?
Where is patient audio and transcript data processed and stored, and does this meet EU data residency requirements?
Which clinical specialties or consultation types are currently supported?
What does a typical deployment timeline look like for a mid-sized clinic or hospital department?
How is the platform priced, and are there per-seat or per-consultation models available?
Before you leave the hall
Make your follow-up list on the floor, not after
After visiting all five stands, take five minutes in the hall to note which conversations require a follow-up call, a sample request, or a documentation package. Memory fades quickly after a full day at a show of this size, and specific technical details are easily lost if not recorded promptly.
For a broader view of MEDICA 2026 exhibitors, programming, and floor maps, visit the TradeShowIntel event page and the official MEDICA website listed below.
MEDICA 2026 runs from Monday 16 November to Thursday 19 November 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The official venue details and hall assignments are published on the MEDICA website at medica-tradefair.com.
Who is this Shared Spotlight page designed for?
This page is written for buyers, procurement leads, R&D directors, embedded hardware engineers, and clinical operations managers who want a structured starting point rather than walking the full floor without a plan. It is most useful for visitors with active sourcing, qualification, or development programs in medical device manufacturing, pharmaceutical packaging, diagnostics research, medical electronics, or clinical documentation.
How do I find each exhibitor's booth on the floor?
Booth assignments for MEDICA are confirmed close to the show opening date. Collect the official printed floor plan at the registration area when you arrive, search each company name in the MEDICA online exhibitor directory, or use the official MEDICA app if one is provided for the 2026 edition.
Are these the only exhibitors worth visiting at MEDICA 2026?
No. MEDICA is one of the largest medical technology trade fairs in the world and features a very large number of exhibitors across many categories. The five companies featured here represent paid placements in this Shared Spotlight and are presented as a useful starting route, not as a complete or ranked list of exhibitors at the event.
How do I contact the featured exhibitors before the show?
Each exhibitor card on this page includes company details. You can also use the MEDICA official exhibitor directory at medica-tradefair.com to find contact information, request meetings through any pre-show appointment system the organizer provides, or reach out directly through each company's corporate website.
