On the way to becoming the global center for medical technology

Tuttlingen invites locals and visitors alike to take part in a fascinating city tour that traces the city's journey from a simple cutlery manufacturer to a world-leading high-tech location for medical technology. Tuttlingen, once known for its simple knife makers, has developed over time into an important high-tech location for medical technology. City guide Mathias Schwarz takes interested visitors on a journey through the city's history to explore this fascinating development. The city tour "On the Way to Becoming the World Center of Medical Technology" takes participants to the places where the roots of this emerging cluster lie. From the modest beginnings of the Swabian knife makers to the innovative companies of today, the tour traces the path to worldwide recognition as a center for medical technology. The tour reveals the history and the people behind this extraordinary success. Participants will learn how Swabian "Schaffigkeit" (industriousness) and tireless inventiveness laid the foundations for the development and growth of this important industry. The city tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the fascinating development of Tuttlingen up close and discover the inspiring story behind its rise to become the world center of medical technology.