Medical Technology Ireland 2026 is set to bring medical device manufacturers, engineers, designers and technology specialists together at Galway Racecourse on September 23-24.
Recognised as one of Europe’s fastest-growing exhibitions for the design and manufacture of medical devices, the event combines an industry exhibition with a free two-day conference covering developments in the Irish and international medical technology markets. It is now Europe’s second largest and fastest growing medical device design and manufacturing show.
For us at Novara Technologies, Medtech Ireland 2026 represents an important opportunity to explore the engineering challenges influencing the next generation of medical devices. As products become smaller, smarter and more connected, cables and interconnects must deliver greater functionality while meeting strict requirements for reliability, cleanliness, biocompatibility and patient safety.
Smaller, lighter and more flexible designs
Miniaturisation remains one of the most significant trends in medical cables. Portable diagnostic systems, wearable monitors and minimally invasive surgical instruments all require compact assemblies that can operate reliably within restricted spaces.
This is increasing demand for fine-gauge wires, miniature connectors, flexible circuits and carefully engineered strain relief. However, reducing the size must never compromise mechanical strength or signal integrity. Early collaboration between device developers and cable assembly specialists can help ensure that all requirements related to space, movement, routing and termination are considered from the beginning.
Smarter cable assemblies
Medical devices increasingly rely on connected systems, sensors and intelligent electronic components. As a result, cable assemblies are evolving from passive connections into more sophisticated parts of the finished product.
At Novara, we develop custom interconnect solutions that can incorporate electronic components and intelligent functionality. These assemblies may help support device identification, performance monitoring, signal processing or communication between different parts of a medical system.
Integrating these features into a single assembly can reduce the number of separate components, simplify installation and create a cleaner, more efficient device architecture.
Materials designed for demanding environments
Material selection continues to shape medical interconnect development. Designers must consider sterilisation methods, chemical resistance, repeated cleaning, flexibility, temperature exposure and contact with patients or clinicians.
Our medical cable assemblies can incorporate materials tested to the internationally recognised ISO 10993 biocompatibility standard. We also support requirements for antimicrobial cables, electrosurgical cables, cleanroom cable assemblies and single-use medical cables.
Choosing suitable materials early can reduce redesign work and support a more efficient testing and validation process.
Reliability throughout the product lifecycle
Medical cables may be flexed, pulled, cleaned, connected and disconnected thousands of times. Their design must reflect the conditions they will experience throughout production, transport and clinical use.
Effective medical interconnect solutions therefore require more than selecting a connector and cable. Overmoulding, shielding, sealing, bend protection, connector retention and assembly ergonomics must work together as one complete system.
Our design-for-manufacture approach helps customers identify these requirements early. By considering production methods, tooling, testing and future volumes during development, we can support a smoother transition from prototype to manufacture.
Looking ahead to Medtech Ireland 2026
Medtech Ireland 2026 will provide a valuable forum for discussing how emerging technology can improve devices, manufacturing processes and patient outcomes.
At Novara Technologies, we look forward to contributing to those conversations. Whether a project requires overmoulded cables, wiring looms, cleanroom assemblies or intelligent medical interconnect solutions, our focus remains the same: creating dependable, application-specific products that solve real engineering challenges.