5 Exhibitors to Visit at MEDICA 2026

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Why floor planning matters at MEDICA 2026

MEDICA runs 16–19 November 2026 in Düsseldorf and consistently draws tens of thousands of trade visitors across multiple exhibition halls. The scale of the event, with exhibitors spanning diagnostics, medical technology, hospital equipment, digital health, and laboratory sciences, makes unplanned walking inefficient. Buyers who arrive without a route often spend the first morning retracing steps between halls rather than holding productive conversations at stands.

This guide groups five exhibitors whose products are relevant to procurement and technical teams working across adjacent categories: Solventum Germany GmbH for wound care, infection prevention, and filtration; KUKA Robotics Corporation for medical manufacturing and lab automation; Sartorius Weighing India Pvt Ltd for pharmaceutical and clinical precision measurement; Merck Life Science KGaA for reagents, bioprocessing materials, and IVD inputs; and Agilent Technologies India Pvt Ltd for analytical instrumentation, diagnostics, and genomics. Visiting all five in sequence keeps a buyer within a coherent cluster of life science and healthcare supply categories.

Why these exhibitors

A coherent cluster for life science and healthcare procurement

These five companies address distinct but adjacent buyer jobs: hospital and biopharma supply chain consolidation, regulated manufacturing automation, pharmaceutical quality-control instrumentation, bioprocessing and assay development inputs, and clinical laboratory analytical systems. A procurement team covering more than one of those categories can use this guide to reduce the number of separate floor journeys needed to evaluate relevant suppliers. The grouping reflects category proximity, not a ranking of quality or commercial standing.

How to use this Shared Spotlight

Read each exhibitor card before you arrive Each card in this guide includes a specific buyer profile and a clear reason to stop. Review them the evening before to confirm which stands match your sourcing priorities for the day.
Confirm booth locations on the official floor plan Booth numbers are subject to change before the show opens. Cross-reference each exhibitor name against the official MEDICA 2026 floor plan at medica-tradefair.com to get confirmed hall and aisle assignments.
Block time in the morning for high-priority stops Stands covering multiple product categories, such as Solventum and Merck Life Science, tend to draw longer conversations. Schedule those visits before midday when traffic is lighter and stand staff are more available.
Use the anchor links to navigate back to each card Each exhibitor in this guide has a dedicated anchor. If you share this page with a colleague, they can jump directly to a specific card using the in-page links rather than scrolling the full guide.

Floor-planning tip Block a focused two-hour window on day one to cover the five stops in this guide, then use the remaining show days for follow-up meetings and categories outside this cluster.

TL;DR

5 stops worth planning

Suggested floor route

Walk the five stops in card order to minimize backtracking

Visiting Solventum, KUKA, Sartorius, Merck Life Science, and Agilent in the sequence listed keeps the route within the life science and medical technology hall cluster at MEDICA, reducing the distance walked between stops compared with an unplanned approach.

1Solventum Germany GmbHPrioritize this stand if you are a hospital supply-chain manager, clinical procurement officer, or biopharma facilities buyer consolidating suppliers across wound management, infection prevention, or process filtration.
2KUKA Robotics CorporationPrioritize this stand if you are an automation engineer or procurement manager sourcing robotic systems for medical device assembly, laboratory handling, or pharmaceutical manufacturing lines that must meet regulatory and cleanroom requirements.
3Sartorius Weighing India Pvt LtdPrioritize this stand if you are responsible for sourcing or qualifying precision weighing equipment for a pharmaceutical quality-control or clinical laboratory environment.
4Merck Life Science KGaAPrioritize this stand if you are a procurement or R&D lead sourcing reagents, reference materials, or bioprocessing inputs for diagnostic assay development or regulated manufacturing.
5Agilent Technologies India Pvt LtdPrioritize this stand if you are a clinical laboratory director or procurement manager evaluating analytical instrumentation for diagnostics, genomics, or pathology workflows.

Solventum Germany GmbH

Medical-grade wound care, oral care, filtration, and health information systems

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a hospital supply-chain manager, clinical procurement officer, or biopharma facilities buyer consolidating suppliers across wound management, infection prevention, or process filtration.Read more

About

Solventum Germany GmbH is the German operating entity of Solventum, a health care company spun out of 3M in 2024 and headquartered in Maplewood, Minnesota. The company operates across four segments: MedSurg, Dental Solutions, Health Information Systems, and Purification and Filtration, supplying products that span advanced wound management, surgical draping, oral care materials, coding and reimbursement software, and membrane filtration for pharmaceutical and life-science manufacturing.

Having inherited decades of clinical portfolio depth from its 3M Health Care lineage, Solventum serves acute-care hospitals, dental practices, health insurers, and biopharma manufacturers. Its wound care line includes negative-pressure wound therapy systems and advanced dressings, while its health information systems division addresses clinical documentation and revenue-cycle accuracy, giving procurement teams a single supplier relationship that spans the care continuum.

At MEDICA 2026

MEDICA draws procurement leads, clinical engineers, and hospital supply-chain managers evaluating products across wound care, infection prevention, and digital health. Visitors to the Solventum stand can expect to engage with representatives covering the company's MedSurg portfolio, including wound closure and management products, as well as filtration and purification technologies relevant to hospital pharmacy and life-science buyers attending the show.

Negative-pressure wound therapy systems and advanced wound dressingsSurgical draping and infection-prevention consumablesDental restorative and orthodontic materials under the Dental Solutions segmentHealth Information Systems for clinical documentation and coding accuracyPurification and filtration membranes for pharmaceutical manufacturingWound CareHealth ITFiltrationDental Solutions

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are a hospital supply-chain manager, clinical procurement officer, or biopharma facilities buyer consolidating suppliers across wound management, infection prevention, or process filtration.

What to ask at the booth

Which wound care product lines are stocked through European distribution, and what are current lead times?
How does the Health Information Systems platform integrate with hospital EHR systems used in the DACH region?
What regulatory certifications cover the filtration membranes for EU pharmaceutical applications?
What support model is available for negative-pressure wound therapy device maintenance in Germany?
Are there bundled contract options that span MedSurg consumables and Health Information Systems licensing?

KUKA Robotics Corporation

Industrial and collaborative robotics for medical device manufacturing and healthcare automation

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an automation engineer or procurement manager sourcing robotic systems for medical device assembly, laboratory handling, or pharmaceutical manufacturing lines that must meet regulatory and cleanroom requirements.Read more

About

KUKA Robotics Corporation is the North American subsidiary of KUKA AG, a robotics and automation company with operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company designs and manufactures articulated robots, collaborative robots, and integrated automation systems used across a range of industries including medical device production, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory automation.

KUKA's portfolio spans payload classes from lightweight collaborative arms suited to sensitive handling tasks through to heavy-duty industrial robots used in high-volume manufacturing. The company supplies complete automation cells as well as individual robot units, giving procurement teams flexibility to specify either a turnkey line or a component for integration by their own engineering teams.

At MEDICA 2026

KUKA is exhibiting at MEDICA 2026 in Düsseldorf, a show that draws procurement, engineering, and clinical technology buyers from hospital networks, diagnostics manufacturers, and medtech OEMs. Visitors with interest in robotic automation for sterile environments, laboratory sample handling, surgical device assembly, or regulated manufacturing lines will find KUKA's product scope directly relevant to those use cases.

Collaborative robot arms for sensitive or close-proximity medical assembly tasksArticulated industrial robots configured for cleanroom and controlled-environment operationTurnkey automation cell integration versus standalone robot unit supply optionsSoftware interfaces and safety certifications relevant to regulated medical manufacturing environmentsPayload and reach specifications across the KR AGILUS, LBR iisy, and LBR Med product familiesCollaborative robotsMedical manufacturingLab automationCleanroom robotics

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are an automation engineer or procurement manager sourcing robotic systems for medical device assembly, laboratory handling, or pharmaceutical manufacturing lines that must meet regulatory and cleanroom requirements.

What to ask at the booth

Which robot models carry certifications or ratings suitable for cleanroom or ISO Class environments?
How does KUKA support validation documentation requirements for regulated medical device manufacturing lines?
What integration options exist for connecting KUKA controllers to existing MES or LIMS systems?
Can collaborative arms be configured for direct patient-adjacent applications, and what safety standards apply?
What is the typical lead time and local service coverage for installations in this region?

Sartorius Weighing India Pvt Ltd

Laboratory balances, weighing instruments, and precision measurement equipment

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are responsible for sourcing or qualifying precision weighing equipment for a pharmaceutical quality-control or clinical laboratory environment.Read more

About

Sartorius Weighing India Pvt Ltd is the Indian subsidiary of Sartorius AG, a global supplier of equipment and services to the biopharmaceutical and laboratory industries. The company covers precision balances, analytical weighing instruments, and related measurement technologies sold under the Sartorius brand.

Sartorius has a long-standing presence in regulated laboratory and manufacturing environments, where traceability, calibration compliance, and GMP-ready documentation are baseline requirements. The weighing division addresses quality control, formulation, and research workflows in pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical laboratory settings.

At MEDICA 2026

MEDICA draws procurement and lab operations professionals from hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, and pharmaceutical manufacturers across Europe and beyond. Visitors with weighing, dosing, or quality-control requirements in clinical or biotech contexts will find Sartorius Weighing India representing the group's precision instrument portfolio in this setting.

Analytical and micro balances for pharmaceutical and clinical laboratory useGMP-compliant weighing with audit-trail and data-integrity featuresCalibration and service offerings for regulated environmentsIntegration with laboratory information management systemsPrecision balancesLab instrumentationGMP compliance

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are responsible for sourcing or qualifying precision weighing equipment for a pharmaceutical quality-control or clinical laboratory environment.

What to ask at the booth

Which balance models are validated for USP or Ph. Eur. weighing requirements?
What data-integrity and audit-trail options are available for 21 CFR Part 11 environments?
How does the service and calibration network operate outside India for international buyers?
What connectivity options exist for linking balances to LIMS or ERP systems?

Merck Life Science KGaA

Life science reagents, bioprocessing materials, and laboratory chemicals

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a procurement or R&D lead sourcing reagents, reference materials, or bioprocessing inputs for diagnostic assay development or regulated manufacturing.Read more

About

Merck Life Science KGaA operates the life science division of Merck KGaA and reaches the market primarily through the Sigma-Aldrich brand. The portfolio spans research chemicals, biochemicals, bioprocessing consumables, and analytical reagents serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic laboratories globally.

The division supplies materials across the drug development and manufacturing continuum, from early discovery reagents through to GMP-grade excipients and single-use bioprocessing components. That breadth positions it as a supplier to both bench scientists and production-scale quality teams within a single procurement relationship.

At MEDICA 2026

MEDICA draws diagnostics manufacturers, hospital procurement teams, and in-vitro diagnostics developers. Visitors to the Merck Life Science stand can expect to discuss reagent supply for diagnostic assay development, quality-controlled reference materials, and bioprocessing inputs relevant to therapeutic and diagnostic product pipelines. No specific product launches or live demos at this edition have been confirmed in available pre-show information.

Sigma-Aldrich reagent catalogue for diagnostic and analytical applicationsGMP-grade excipients and reference standards for regulated environmentsSingle-use bioprocessing components for upstream and downstream manufacturingSupply chain and quality documentation support for IVD manufacturersReagentsBioprocessingIVD materialsLab chemicals

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are a procurement or R&D lead sourcing reagents, reference materials, or bioprocessing inputs for diagnostic assay development or regulated manufacturing.

What to ask at the booth

Which product lines carry full regulatory documentation for IVD or GMP use?
How does Merck Life Science support supply continuity for critical raw materials in diagnostic manufacturing?
What lead times and minimum order quantities apply to bioprocessing consumables at production scale?
Are there dedicated account or technical support structures for European diagnostic manufacturers?

Agilent Technologies India Pvt Ltd

Analytical instruments, diagnostics, and laboratory solutions for life sciences and clinical markets

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a clinical laboratory director or procurement manager evaluating analytical instrumentation for diagnostics, genomics, or pathology workflows.Read more

About

Agilent Technologies India Pvt Ltd is the Indian subsidiary of Agilent Technologies, a global company serving laboratories across life sciences, diagnostics, applied chemistry, and clinical research. The company supplies instrumentation, consumables, software, and services used in analytical workflows ranging from genomics and pathology to pharmaceutical quality control.

Agilent's portfolio spans chromatography systems, mass spectrometry, nucleic acid analysis, immunohistochemistry reagents, and laboratory informatics. Its presence at a clinical and diagnostics trade event reflects the company's positioning across both research-grade and in-vitro diagnostic segments, supplying hospital laboratories, reference labs, and research institutions.

At MEDICA 2026

MEDICA draws procurement and clinical laboratory decision-makers from across Europe and globally, making it a relevant venue for Agilent's diagnostics and life science instrument portfolio. Visitors can expect the stand to address analytical solutions applicable to clinical chemistry, genomics, and pathology workflows, consistent with the product scope Agilent brings to the medical and diagnostics sector.

Chromatography and mass spectrometry systems for clinical and pharmaceutical labsGenomics and nucleic acid analysis platformsImmunohistochemistry and pathology reagent systemsLaboratory informatics and data management softwareConsumables and service contracts for regulated laboratory environmentsAnalytical instrumentsClinical diagnosticsGenomicsLab informatics

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are a clinical laboratory director or procurement manager evaluating analytical instrumentation for diagnostics, genomics, or pathology workflows.

What to ask at the booth

Which Agilent platforms are validated or CE-marked for in-vitro diagnostic use in the EU?
What service and support infrastructure does Agilent India provide for instruments deployed in clinical settings?
How does Agilent's laboratory informatics software integrate with hospital LIMS or LIS systems?
What consumable and reagent supply options are available for high-throughput clinical labs?
Are there bundled instrument-plus-service agreements tailored to reference or hospital laboratories?

Before you leave the hall

Leave time for notes and next steps

After completing the five stops in this guide, set aside fifteen minutes near the hall exit to record commitments, collect any literature, and flag which conversations require a follow-up sample request or RFQ. MEDICA runs four days, so a clear note from day one prevents duplication on subsequent visits.

For a broader view of exhibitors across all categories at MEDICA 2026, including digital health, imaging, and hospital infrastructure, visit the TradeShowIntel event page for additional curated guides and floor intelligence.

MEDICA 2026 on TradeShowIntel Official MEDICA website

Frequently asked questions

Planning this MEDICA 2026 route

When and where is MEDICA 2026?

MEDICA 2026 takes place 16–19 November 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Full venue and hall details are published on the official event website at medica-tradefair.com.

Which halls should I prioritize if my focus is laboratory and life science supply?

MEDICA organizes exhibitors by product category across its halls. Buyers focused on laboratory instrumentation, reagents, and bioprocessing should check the official floor plan for the laboratory and diagnostics hall assignments, as KUKA, Sartorius, Merck Life Science, and Agilent all fall within or adjacent to that cluster. Confirm specific hall numbers on the official MEDICA floor plan before arriving.

Who is this guide written for?

This guide is written for procurement managers, clinical laboratory directors, automation engineers, and R&D leads who are attending MEDICA 2026 and want to evaluate suppliers across wound care, manufacturing robotics, precision weighing, bioprocessing materials, and analytical instrumentation in a single planned route.

How do I contact the exhibitors listed in this guide?

Each exhibitor card in this guide includes contact and stand information. You can also search for each company by name in the official MEDICA 2026 exhibitor directory at medica-tradefair.com to request meetings or access contact details in advance of the show.

Are these the only exhibitors worth visiting in these categories at MEDICA 2026?

No. This guide covers five companies that purchased placement in this Shared Spotlight. MEDICA attracts a large number of exhibitors across every category represented here. Buyers should use this guide as a starting point for day-one planning and consult the full exhibitor directory for a comprehensive view of available suppliers.