Press Releases

11.08.2022

Spotlights on micro- and nanotechnology: insights into the latest state of research

Through the event series "Spotlights", continuous insights into the latest state of research and development as well as topics and aspects of the high-tech industry will be provided. Spotlights of Micro- and Nanotechnology will take place digitally on every 1st Tuesday of the month from 09:00 - 11:00 starting September 6, 2022.
29.07.2022

Medical Manufacturing Asia 2022: International medical technology marketplace in Singapore

From August 31 to September 2, 2022, Medical Manufacturing Asia (MMA) will take place in Singapore as a trade fair for suppliers parallel to Medical Fair Asia. Following successful trade fair appearances in 2012 to 2018, the joint booth of the IVAM Microtechnology Network will again offer a joint appearance for developers and producers of micro- and nanotechnology innovations.
12.07.2022

Microtechnology sector focuses on sustainability

The microtechnology industry has managed the Corona crisis quite well and is currently focusing intensively on sustainability. The industry is concerned about the impending shortage of skilled workers and about political developments. The results of the industry survey conducted by the IVAM Microtechnology Network in spring 2022 reflect macroeconomic challenges.
10.06.2022

"Microtechnologies for Optical Devices"- IVAM presents special exhibition area at W3+ Fair 2022 in Wetzlar

Micro and nanotechnologies are elementary for manufacturing, positioning, coatings, finishing and quality assurance of optical devices. The IVAM Microtechnology Network will therefore present a joint booth, the special exhibition area "Microtechnologies for Optical Devices" at the W3+ Fair 2022 in Wetzlar.
02.06.2022

Blue or not blue? LaserForum 2022 at Fraunhofer ILT focuses on new wavelengths in laser technology

After a two-year break due to the pandemic, the established specialist forum "LaserForum" will be held with a focus on "New Wavelengths in Laser Technology: Blue or not Blue - That is the Question" on September 21, 2022 in Aachen.
19.05.2022

International microtechnology scene discussed sustainability: IVAM Hightech Summit 2022 presented various high-tech solutions

At the IVAM Hightech Summit 2022, the international members of the networks MinacNed, Optence, Nano in Germany, Greentech.Ruhr and SensorikNet e.V. gathered together with the IVAM member companies and institutes to present and discuss the range of technological solutions for sustainability. 
10.05.2022

Changes following board elections: New chairwoman and new board members

The five members of the board are now Dominique Bouwes from Micronit as chairwoman of the board, Matthias Lorenz of AEMtec GmbH as deputy chairman, Bärbel Schilling of Plan Optik AG, Martin Hovestadt from Jüke Systemtechnik GmbH and Dr. Albert Hasper from PHIX B.V.  
08.04.2022

COMPAMED Innovation Forum 2022: High-tech medical technology as hope for neurological diseases

The international expert forum COMPAMED Innovation Forum will take place as a digital event on "Innovative Technologies for Neurological Applications" on June 2, 2022.
24.03.2022

MD&M West: Popular medical technology marketplace attracts supplier companies to California in April

MD&M West in Anaheim is the largest American trade show for design and manufacturing in medical technology and a popular marketplace for the supplier industry. Especially for component manufacturers from Europe and Asia, the medical technology marketplace has become a permanent sales channel due to the high internationality and quality of the trade audience.  
04.03.2022

War in Ukraine also affects the high-tech industry: Companies think sanctions against Russia are right

The Russian attack on Ukraine does not remain without consequences for the high-tech industry in Europe. In an executive panel survey, the IVAM Microtechnology Network has obtained the current sentiment regarding the Ukraine crisis among selected executives of the micro and nanotechnology industry
17.02.2022

IVAM Hightech Summit shows range of technological solutions for sustainability

This year's IVAM Hightech Summit will take place under the motto of "Solutions for Sustainability" on May 5, 2022 in Dortmund. 
06.01.2022

Strengthening expertise in medical technology and microfluidics: IVAM welcomes new advisory board members

Since January 2022, Prof. Dr. Ralf-Joachim Schulz from St. Marien-Hospital, teaching hospital of the University of Cologne and Prof. Dr. Ulrich Krühne from the Technical University of Denmark are new advisory board members of IVAM. 
02.12.2021

In the right place at the right time: COMPAMED 2021 attracted qualified trade visitors

At the largest joint booth of COMPAMED, organized by IVAM, 42 international companies and institutes presented themselves. Due to the pandemic situation, the high-tech manufacturers had traveled to the trade fair in Düsseldorf with subdued expectations, but were positively surprised by the number of visitors on-site. 
19.10.2021

High-tech medical technology is back in Düsseldorf: IVAM joint booth shows smart, miniaturized solutions for diagnostics and therapy

The COVID pandemic has clearly shown that modern high technologies are important for driving research and development, e.g. for drugs, vaccines or diagnostic devices, quickly and effectively. 
09.08.2021

Research and industry will discuss status quo and future developments of quantum technology

Quantum technologies will have a significant impact on society and economy and will develop ever faster in the near future. Conference on Quantum Technologies „QuApps 2021 presents "Big players" providing insights into potential markets for quantum sensing and quantum computing.
30.07.2021

MD&M West in Anaheim shows innovations from medical technology live on site

This week, the MD&M West in Anaheim, California invites the U.S. trade audience to discover innovations and technologies in medical development and manufacturing. 
30.06.2021

Better rapid testing and faster drug and vaccine development: Microfluidics is the key technology for fighting pandemics

With international participation, this year's COMPAMED Innovation Forum was dedicated to the topic of "Microfluidics for mobile diagnostics and development of vaccines and drugs" and presented how microfluidic processes can help, for example, to better and faster solve the red-hot challenges of a global pandemic.  
17.06.2021

IVAM Hightech Summit 2021: Virtual microtechnology conference on August 25 and 26

The IVAM Hightech Summit is the central microtechnology conference where international experts from micro and nanotechnology come together once a year to discuss the challenges of the future.
10.05.2021

IVAM brings medical technology suppliers to CMEF: International marketplace for the medical industry in China

After successful trade fair appearances at CMEF in spring 2019 and fall 2020, the IVAM Microtechnology Network will again present a joint booth for international high-tech suppliers at the fair in Shanghai.