Press releases

First Manufacturing Engineering Apprentices Graduate

17/12/2020 - Ibec Medtech and Engineering, the Ibec group which represents the medtech, engineering and polymer sectors, celebrated the graduation of 54 Manufacturing Engineering and Polymer Technology

Aerogen Wins Irish Medtech Company of the Year 2020

03/12/2020 - The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland have announced that Galway-based Aerogen has been awarded Irish Medtech Company

Omar Ishrak of Medtronic recognised at Medtech Awards 2020

02/12/2020 - The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group which represents the medtech sector, recognised Omar Ishrak, Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Medtronic, and former CEO of Medtronic, as

Ireland aims to be recognised global hub for digital health

24/11/2020 - Ireland has the potential to become a leader in the development of digital health solutions, attracting international investment and growth in high-tech indigenous companies. The claim is made as

Finalists announced for Medtech Rising

13/11/2020 - The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland today announced the finalists for Medtech Rising: The Irish Medtech Awards 2020.

Ambition to be a global leader in patient-centred medtech

12/10/2020 - To mark the sixth annual European MedTech Week the Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the sector, today launched Medtech Rising: The Business Leaders’ Conference, jointly

Medtech engineers help develop emergency ventilator

20/08/2020 - Boston Scientific engineers have helped the Covid Response Team non-profit group develop an emergency ventilator that is targeted for use in the developing world as countries respond to the Covid-19

Clare company helping worldwide detection of COVID-19

29/07/2020 - A medical technology facility in Tulla, Co Clare is involved in development of tests to detect coronavirus antibodies to track the spread geographically in real-time worldwide. The site is run by

Galway Medtech company helping hospitality sector reopen

08/07/2020 - An Irish medtech company, Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) based in Galway, has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by delivering new testing to markets like gyms, restaurants, hotels and bars.

Putting the spotlight on app helping doctors tackle Covid-19

23/06/2020 - The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, is putting a spotlight on the Irish medtech community’s critical role in helping healthcare professionals work

Medtech professionals dedicated to tackling COVID-19

23/03/2020 - The Irish MedTech Association, the Ibec group that represents the MedTech sector, today praised medical technology manufacturers and their staff working tirelessly to provide vital medical

New strategy launched to tackle drop in female leadership

08/03/2020 - Ibec Medtech and Engineering, the Ibec group which represents the sectors, launched ‘Inspiring girls, supporting female leaders’ ahead of International Women’s Day, setting out the business

6 in 10 businesses to invest in connected factories

04/02/2020 - Ibec Medtech and Engineering, the Ibec group which represents the sectors, today launched the report ‘The race to embrace digital manufacturing: Lessons from Ireland’s journey’ (see attached)

Irish Medtech priorities for the next Government

24/01/2020 - The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, today launched its “Priorities for the next Government: Investing in Innovation, Invest in People”. Ireland is one