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IVAM Microtechnology Network

The International Microtechnology Business Network

"Climate crisis, pandemics, digitalization, collapse of the healthcare system or demographic change: No matter what challenges await us in the future - microtechnology is part of the answer!"

International Network

IVAM creates trustful international connections between developers, manufacturers and users of high-tech products. The focus is on small and medium-sized enterprises and their needs as well as on representation of their interests.

Driver for Innovation

IVAM offers well-founded orientation in the high-tech landscape and provides valuable know-how, e.g. through expert groups or studies, on strategic questions concerning target markets, funding opportunities, application trends or innovation management.

Technology Marketplace

IVAM provides visibility to the technologies and products of its members: at international exhibitions and conferences as well as in virtual space via online meetings, online profiles, technical papers, blog and podcast and other publications.

Marketing Multiplier

Being found at the right time, in the right environment by the right customers: IVAM helps selling innovative high-tech products by supporting networking, contact building and internationalization as well as successful personnel marketing.

Valuable Partner

An IVAM membership saves valuable resources! With support in trade show organization, market research, acquisition of funding and project partners, PR & marketing campaigns, guides and networking events, IVAM accelerates business development and saves time, money and nerves in day-to-day business.

Why is an IVAM membership beneficial? This is what our members say:

Events

May 21, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

IVAM Annual General Meeting 2025

with great 30th Anniversary Party
May 21, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - May 22, 2025, 1:45 p.m.

IVAM Hightech Summit 2025

Tech United: Bridging Nations, Building Future
Jun 3, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Spotlights der Mikro- und Nanotechnologie

Teil 28: Die Bänder eines Halbleiters und die Lücke dazwischen: Warum sollte die Lücke groß sein, wenn man Leistungselektronik machen will?
Jun 5, 2025, 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

COMPAMED Innovation Forum 2025

Pioneering Cancer Detection: From Early Diagnosis to Precision Medicine
Jun 18, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Mid Week Coffee Break - Microrelleus, S.L.

Virtual technology talk between IVAM Members
Sep 10 - 12, 2025

Medical Fair Thailand 2025

Special Exhibiting Area ‘’Manufacturing Processes and Components for Medical Technology’’
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News

IVAM Microtechnology Network: Tim Merforth Appointed New Managing Director

May 2, 2025
The Executive Board of the IVAM Microtechnology Network has appointed Tim Merforth as its new Managing Director. The digitalization expert officially took office on May 1, 2025, succeeding Dr. Hans van den Vlekkert, who most recently served as interim managing director.

Cancer diagnostics in transition: COMPAMED Innovation Forum 2025 provides insights into the future

Apr 2, 2025
Cancer diagnostics is at a turning point: new technologies are fundamentally changing how we recognize, understand and treat diseases. This …

IVAM Hightech Summit 2025: Pioneering technologies for the high-tech world of tomorrow

Apr 1, 2025
The technical program for the IVAM Hightech Summit 2025, taking place on May 21–22 at Signal Iduna Park in …

Strategic partnership: CorTec and Heraeus Medevio join forces in neuromodulation

Mar 3, 2025
Freiburg-based CorTec GmbH and Heraeus Medevio, headquartered in Minneapolis, USA, have entered into a strategic partnership in the field of …
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Blog

International Cooperation is Key to Saving More Lives

In December 2024, I had the honor of joining a business delegation to Sendai, Japan—a country at the forefront of medical technology and innovation. As both a practicing physician and …

Introducing the Future of Tunable Laser Technology

Chilas, a leading manufacturer of PIC-based tunable lasers, has just unveiled an exciting lineup of cutting-edge laser modules: Chilas ATLAS, COMET, and POLARIS. Designed for high-performance applications, these compact, easy-to-operate …

The Most Sustainable Solution for Wearable Electrodes?

Global trends in health and wellness are driving demand for innovative measurement solutions. With an aging population and rising healthcare costs, more sustainable health monitoring solutions are urgently needed. Through …

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Focus Groups

The IVAM Focus Groups bring together member companies and institutes on specific topics. In addition to the discussion of technological trends and industry-specific challenges, the range of topics also includes strategic issues and an open exchange of experience.

Active participation in the focus groups expands the personal network and provides impetus for a wide range of solutions. The topics dealt with are always geared to the specific needs and resources of international high-tech SMEs. Participants benefit in particular from exclusive, targeted information and effective networking at eye level.

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