ENGLISH 26 standards, and vigorous innovation. Tuttlingen perfectly encapsulates these strengths, boasting a dense network of companies that encompasses both global market players and highly specialized niche manufacturers. But the challenges remain real and significant nonetheless: Companies are being forced to adapt due to regulatory requirements (MDR & co.), rising costs, competitive pressure, supply chain risks, and skills shortages. Those that neglect to improve efficiency, innovation, and flexibility will lose market share or be compelled to withdraw from markets. A look towards the future reveals: Instruments are becoming smaller, smarter, more sustainable, more digital, and more integrated into complex systems. Business models are changing – services, repairs, lifecycle, and complete solutions are becoming increasingly important. Nevertheless, the Tuttlingen region has good chances of maintaining its role as a center of innovation and manufacturing, provided the general conditions are right: Training, funding policy, support for regulatory requirements, infrastructure for digitalization, and automation. Head office of senetics healthcare group GmbH & Co. KG located in Ansbach
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