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René Zölfl is a Global Industry Advisor for MedTech at PTC, where he works with leading medical device companies to drive digital transformation and regulatory‑compliant innovation across the product lifecycle. He supports organizations in becoming more agile, connected, and resilient while meeting the demands of global regulatory frameworks.

René built and scaled PTC’s MedTech practice in Germany and brings deep expertise in how digital technologies can create measurable value across R&D, manufacturing, quality, and service. His work bridges technology, business strategy, and regulation, helping MedTech manufacturers translate digitalization into real operational and compliance outcomes.

As Chair of the PTC MedTech Customer Advisory Board, René leads strategic engagements and executive workshops with PTC’s most important MedTech customers, shaping discussions around industry trends, regulatory expectations, and future business models.

He actively contributes to the MDIC Center for Manufacturing Innovation & Quality. René joined PTC in 2010 after serving in consulting, portfolio management, and marketing roles at Siemens.
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