Listen "Building the First Bio-Based Breathing Circuit with Thomas Willemsen (GaleMed Group)"
Episode Synopsis
When Thomas Willemsen became CEO of GaleMed Group, he saw an opportunity to redefine medical consumables for a sustainable future. In partnership with Gradical, his team created the BioVent-Circuit — the world’s first anesthesia and ventilation circuit made from sugarcane-based bioplastic.In this conversation, Thomas and Lucas Pianegonda discuss: • How GaleMed turned a concept into a validated, high-performing product • Why sustainability is a strategic advantage, not a cost burden • The challenges of market adoption in Europe and the U.S. • How Gradical helped bridge regulatory and materials expertise • What it takes to build category leadership in eco-consumables📍 See the BioVent-Circuit at the GaleMed booth Hall 11/C51 during the Medica Fair in Düsseldorf, starting November 17Connect with Thomas Willemsen:LinkedIn: https://tw.linkedin.com/in/thomas-willemsen-32696b21Connect with GaleMed: https://www.galemed.com/enConnect with us:If you’re a medtech company struggling to make your devices more sustainable, let’s talk: https://lucaspianegonda.clickfunnels.com/optin1756907952105🎧 Subscribe to the Gradical Podcast for insights on MedTech sustainability, materials, and innovation:🟣Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gradical-podcast-the-podcast-about-plastics-in/id1773569554 🟢Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4vNQ6rPE2CQUGgQtEY3sYq📺Watch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GradicalGmbH🌍 Learn more about Gradical: https://gradical.ch/📩 Work with Lucas and the team: [email protected]#GradicalPodcast #Sustainability #MedTech #MedicalDevices Do you enjoy this podcast? Then subscribe, rate it on your platform, and join the discussion on LinkedIn! Your feedback and comments help us improve the podcast and bring you relevant topics. Let’s form a better world with plastics! If you are a Medtech company struggeling to make your devices more sustainable: CLICK Here
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