ATMED and Anna University sign agreement to boost medical device industry

The Association of Tamil Nadu Medical Device Industry (ATMED) and Anna University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote innovation in Tamil Nadu's medical device sector and strengthen the link between the industry and academia.

According to a report by The Hindu, the exchange of the MoU took place on 3 November at Anna University. The agreement was signed by Anna University Registrar V. Kumaresan and ATMED President Samuel William George.

The primary objective of this partnership is to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industrial requirements. To this end, focus will be placed on student internships, industry experience, employment opportunities, technical training, research, product development, and the commercialization of technology.

Under this collaboration, joint workshops, seminars, mutual interaction between faculty and industry representatives, and the promotion of student innovation will be facilitated. Additionally, collaborators will have the opportunity to utilize the technical infrastructure of Anna University.

ATMED will assist in providing industry experience, guidance, and employment opportunities through its network of member companies. The press release stated that it will also provide support in preparing skilled professionals and developing indigenous medical technology.

ATMED officials and professors from the Department of Biomedical Engineering of Anna University were present on the occasion.