Corscience at MedConf 2024

Once again, over 250 employees, decision-makers and managers from medical technology companies in German-speaking countries will be meeting in Munich to discuss trends and challenges in software and equipment development in the field of medical technology. Three of our employees – Simon Walbrun, Sebastian Heck and Heike Knott – will be there. Their lectures will offer insights into the different fields of work at Corscience. Short workshops, interactive sessions and coaching sessions are also on the agenda.

Fast defibrillator development thanks to automated testing

On the second day of the conference at 11:40, Simon Walburn will be speaking about the potential of automated testing when it comes to the development of high voltage capacitors for defibrillators. “The use of test automation improves the development process and device reliability, which means that important medical devices can be brought onto the market more quickly”, explains the company’s system engineer who designs and operates the test benches for software, hardware and system tests in the field of defibrillation.

AI use in software development

On the same day at 13:30, straight after lunch, Sebastian Heck will be taking a look at the options for artificial intelligence (AI) in software development. He will be exploring the issue of whether the speed promised by AI comes at the expense of quality standards, which are essential for medical devices. “Based on practical examples, I would like to highlight what the options are and which aspects and limitations one needs to bear in mind”, the qualified mechatronics engineer and software developer explains.

Challenges for clinical evaluations

Heike Knott, Clinical Affairs Manager at Corscience, will give her presentation on the third and final day of the conference at 14:15. As an expert in the clinical evaluation and testing of Class III medical devices, she will highlight the additional challenges that have arisen in terms of clinical evaluation since the introduction of the MDR. “From our own experience in the field of Class III devices, we have learned that the theory of the MDR is often very difficult to implement in practice. In this talk, I would like to shed some light on how it can be successfully implemented in practice,” explains the molecular biologist with a degree in biology and experience in clinical patient research.

At a glance

If you are interested in attending our lectures, you can buy tickets for the conference from the organizer online. We look forward to meeting you at the event.

About MedConf

MedConf is a specialist conference on the subject of software and equipment development in the field of medical technology. The conference with its accompanying exhibition is one of the most important networking platforms for German-speaking medical technology players. Since 2008, it has been taking place once a year in Munich. It will be taking place for the 17th time this year. The conference will focus on topics relating to standards and guidelines, software development, risk management and quality assurance in the field of medical technology. MedConf addresses employees and managers of medical technology companies from research & development, quality management, product development, regulatory affairs, among others. Around 250 participants visit the conference every year.