Due to an ageing population and rising healthcare costs, the global medical industry is one of the world¡¯s fastest growing industries. The demand for reliable and affordable medical technologies are rapidly growing. Facing an increasingly aging society, Korea is not an exception. And the size of nation¡¯s medical industry is also increasing, and it is reflected in part by swelling demand for medical equipment, creating a large local market. An abundant supply of skilled manpower in the electronics and medical engineering sectors, coupled with Korea¡¯s top-notch expertise in semiconductors, industrial electronics, and electronic parts, has led to the nation's electro-medical equipment industry reaping a rapid growth in a relatively short period. At the same time, shipment of medical instruments has grown steadily since the late 1980s. Due to their high reliability, domestic manufacturers continue to make inroads overseas. As part of this effort, many local manufacturers of electro-medical equipment are eager to explore new markets overseas to demonstrate their commitment to product quality and innovation. Reflecting this desire, more than 100 Korean companies will take part in MEDICA 2010 in Du..seldorf from 17 to 20 November 2010.
MEDICA is the world¡¯s largest medical trade fair. Every November, major companies and startups alike gather in Du..seldorf, Germany which has world¡¯s third largest medical and healthcare industries, to present their latest innovations for providing better patient care - from sophisticated medical technology systems to practical, single-use consumables. Here are some Korean medical equipment companies that will participate in the upcoming German fair:

WON SOLUTION has manufactured x-ray generators and full x-ray systems for more than 22 years. The company¡¯s WSR-40 is a 500mA/125kV high frequency radiographic system. When the equipment using high frequency inverter method films human body, it takes 50% shorter shooting time, compared with the use of standard technology.

Votem has been established in 2007 with research personnel with masters or higher degree in its related field of study over 10 years to create new value in the medical devices market.

MEKICS is a developer and manufacturer of intensive care electronic medical equipment for the global market. It has manufactured intensive care system, pursing completeness for Life care with best quality of service since 1998. Currently, the company has the capacity and expertise to provide a full range of intensive care system such as ICU ventilator, patient monitoring system, pulse oximeter, Infant Phototherapy and bio-signal module

Medison is one of the world¡¯s leading manufacturers of ultrasound and other medical imaging products, and is one of few original developers of ultrasound scanners.Medison announced the development of two outstanding new imaging technologies, Volume NTTM and HDVITM.

Established in 2006 and following the motto ¡®Friendly, High-Tech, Simple, Easy operation,¡¯ Medicon has been dedicating to developing highly advanced medical and beauty care devices.

Founded in 2002, HuBDIC is a major provider of medical homecare products such as IR thermometers, electronic pulse massagers, BPM, blood glucose meters and u-healthcare devices. The company has the second largest market share of IR thermometers in Korea, and it has also made successful inroads into overseas markets, including Europe and Southeast Asia.

Hironic has developed advanced technology and experience in the field of aesthetic medical devices, and manufactures world-class medical machines. It provides aesthetic devices such as IPL, CO2 Fractional, ICE RF, Diode for facial lifting, pigment lesions, vascular lesions, hair removal and body shaping. MIPL is a hi-tech IPL device. Its Dual Mode Filtering and Square Pulse Technology made possible safer and more effective operation.

EASYTEM, established in 2008 is a manufacturer of high-quality electronic digital thermometers. It mainly produces ear thermometers and ear/forehead thermometers. The company has developed forehead thermometers, contactless thermometers and thermal imaging thermometers.

CERAGEM Medisys is a global provider of diagnostic biosensors and sensor based Point-Of-Care products made by the company¡¯s highly qualified Bio-IT fusion technology. It has been involved in developing the Point-Of-Care products that allow people to check their conditions easily and accurately at home without any need for professional help at hospitals.

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