About DeviceMed

DeviceMed

DeviceMed is a German business-to-business magazine for the medical device manufacturing industry, published by the Vogel Communications Group in Würzburg. Aimed at manufacturers of medical devices and their suppliers, it covers the technologies, materials and business topics that shape the production of medical technology: plastics and metals processing, production equipment, components, quality management, regulatory affairs, and the markets for medical devices. The German edition is the sister publication of the French-language DeviceMed, published under licence in France, and the DeviceMed trademark is held by the Vogel Communications Group. As a B2B specialist medium, it serves the engineers, developers, quality managers and executives who design and manufacture medical devices, with a media portfolio spanning print, web, newsletters and an annual buyer's guide.

Overview

Medical technology is one of Germany's most innovative industrial sectors, with manufacturers of implants, diagnostic equipment, surgical instruments and digital health products competing in global markets under strict regulatory requirements. DeviceMed addresses the professionals who make these products: development engineers, production managers, quality assurance specialists, regulatory affairs managers and the executives of device manufacturers and their suppliers. The journal's perspective is that of manufacturing rather than clinical medicine: its readers build medical devices rather than using them.

The editorial programme covers the full production chain of medical technology. Materials coverage follows plastics, metals, ceramics, silicones and composites used in device manufacturing; production equipment and techniques span machining, injection moulding, laser processing, additive manufacturing, cleanroom production and sterilisation; components coverage includes sensors, drives, electronics and drive systems; and cross-cutting topics address software, quality control, certification, clinical research support, and the business side of markets, financing and regulation. This breadth reflects the interdisciplinary nature of medical device manufacturing, where mechanical engineering, materials science, electronics and software converge under the requirements of medical regulation.

The brand operates as a cross-media B2B service. Beyond the print magazine, it maintains a website with thousands of topic-organised articles and a supplier directory, an electronic newsletter, and a special annual buyer's guide (Jahreseinkaufsführer) that serves as a reference work for manufacturers seeking suppliers, contract manufacturers or consulting firms. The French sister edition extends the brand's concept into the French-speaking markets of Europe, published under licence with the German edition as its model. For readers, the combination of the curated print issues, the searchable article archive and the supplier directory creates a complete working environment for technology scouting and supplier selection in medical device manufacturing.

History

DeviceMed was developed by the Vogel Communications Group, the Würzburg-based specialist publishing house with roots going back to the 19th century and a history that includes the 1978 launch of CHIP, the first German computer magazine. Vogel grew into one of Germany's major B2B media groups, with a portfolio of industry journals spanning manufacturing, automotive, electronics and information technology. DeviceMed was created to serve the medical technology manufacturing segment within this portfolio, applying Vogel's B2B publishing expertise to the specific needs of device makers.

The brand's international extension followed the logic of the European medical device market: the French-language edition, published under licence by TIPISE SAS, carries the DeviceMed concept to manufacturers in France, French-speaking Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg, with the German edition acknowledged as its sister medium. The DeviceMed trademark is held by the Vogel Communications Group in Würzburg, securing the brand across its editions.

Over the years, the journal has tracked the transformation of medical device manufacturing: the tightening of European regulation with the Medical Device Regulation (MDR), the digitalisation of production, the rise of additive manufacturing for implants, the growing role of software and artificial intelligence in devices, and the increasing importance of sustainability and ESG policies in the supply chain. The annual buyer's guide has grown into a reference work for the industry's supplier landscape, distributed at trade fairs and congresses throughout the year.

Coverage and Content

The materials coverage follows the substances from which medical devices are made: thermoplastics such as polyamides, polyurethane, PEEK and PVC; silicones; metals including steel, aluminium and titanium; ceramics; composites; and adhesives and packaging materials. For each material class, the journal reports on processing methods, regulatory considerations for biocompatibility, and new developments from material suppliers.

Production technology is the heart of the journal. Articles cover machining, injection moulding, extrusion, laser cutting and welding, surface treatment and coating, cleanroom manufacturing, assembly automation with robotics, sterilisation and packaging. Quality management topics include measurement technology, machine vision, materials testing and the validation of manufacturing processes, all framed by the regulatory requirements that distinguish medical device production from general manufacturing.

The components and systems coverage addresses the building blocks of devices: sensors, cables, connectors, motors, controls, bearings, pumps, tubes and electronic components. Regulatory coverage follows the European MDR, certification, audits and clinical evaluation requirements, while the business coverage tracks markets, financing, project management and marketing for device manufacturers. Trade fair previews and reviews connect the coverage to the industry's event calendar, from Compamed in Düsseldorf to regional manufacturing fairs.

Organization and Ownership

DeviceMed is published by the Vogel Communications Group GmbH & Co. KG, based in Würzburg, one of Germany's traditional B2B publishing houses. The group is a management-led family enterprise, with Matthias Bauer as CEO and Günter Schürger as COO, and its portfolio spans numerous industry journals, digital platforms and events. The DeviceMed trademark is held by the Vogel Communications Group, which licenses the French-language edition to TIPISE SAS.

The editorial team works within Vogel's B2B media organisation, drawing on the group's shared infrastructure for production, digital platforms and advertising sales. The French edition has its own publisher and editor-in-chief, operating under licence with the German edition as its sister publication. The names of the German edition's current editorial staff are not confirmed in publicly accessible sources, so no personal attribution is made here.

The business model is the classic B2B specialist media mix: qualified-circulation print distribution to device manufacturers and suppliers, advertising from materials suppliers, equipment manufacturers and service providers, digital advertising on the website and in the newsletter, and the annual buyer's guide as a premium advertising vehicle. The qualified readership, concentrated in management, R&D, quality and production functions, is precisely the audience that suppliers to the medical device industry need to reach. Trade fair distribution of the buyer's guide and the themed issues ensures that the brand is physically present where purchasing decisions are prepared, from Compamed to the regional manufacturing fairs.

Digital Presence

The brand's websites serve the German and French-speaking markets with topic-organised article archives, supplier directories and event calendars, allowing engineers and purchasers to research technologies, companies and products. The electronic newsletter, sent biweekly to thousands of subscribers, delivers industry news to readers' inboxes with professional open rates. The PDF versions of all print issues are available online, extending the print content into the digital research routine.

On professional networks, particularly LinkedIn, the brand maintains a presence typical of B2B industry media, sharing article teasers and industry news with several thousand followers. The annual buyer's guide is distributed both in print at trade fairs and digitally, functioning as a year-round reference. The digital strategy supports the print magazine's role as the curated, in-depth medium: the website and newsletter provide speed and searchability, while the print issues and the buyer's guide deliver the structured overviews that manufacturing professionals keep on their desks.