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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

Jan 16, 2025, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

IVAM Focus Group Photonics

Photonic meets Medical Technology
Jan 21, 2025, 4:00 p.m. - Jan 22, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

SensorNetwork³ Symposium

Sensors, Technologies and Innovations between Hydrogen and Mobility
Feb 4 - 6, 2025

MD&M West 2025

Medical Design & Manufacturing - IVAM presents Micro Nanotech Area in Hall C
Feb 25, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - Mar 21, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

Professional Training: Smart video marketing for B2B companies with AI

B2B online training for SMEs in February / March 2025
Feb 26 - 28, 2025

Asia Photonics Expo 2025

Discover the Future of Photonics with IVAM
Mar 25, 2025, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

IVAM-Networking Lunch

Vernetzen der Dortmunder Hightech-Branche
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News

Happy Holidays - Bringing Joy to the World - together!

Dec 13, 2024
This holiday season, we celebrate the joy that comes from working together. Across the globe, our shared commitment to innovation and collaboration has made 2024 a truly remarkable year.

COMPAMED 2024 presented technological innovations, boosted networking and highlighted industry trends

Dec 3, 2024
COMPAMED 2024 once again consolidated its position as the leading international trade fair for medical technology supplies. The IVAM joint …

IVAM Hightech Summit 2025 – Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation

Oct 10, 2024
In 2025, the IVAM Hightech Summit will not only serve as a gathering for leading professionals in the industry but …

SensorNetwork³ Symposium 2025: Innovations Between Hydrogen and Mobility

Oct 8, 2024
The rapid developments in energy and mobility sectors are driving the need for new solutions. The energy transition and the …
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Blog

IVAM Member Anniversaries: a big "Thank You" to long-standing members

Joining an organization or a network is always a strategic question - and for many small and medium-sized companies exactly the right strategy to drive their business forward in the …

How Nitinol is Transforming the Future of Medical Technology

Imagine a material so smart it can "remember" its shape and mimic the flexibility of living tissue. This is nitinol—a breakthrough alloy that’s redefining medical technology. From self-expanding stents to …

Medical Hightech Solutions: Pioneering the Future of Metabolic Monitoring

In this episode we welcome Jobst Technologies, a pioneering company at the interface of microsystems technology, bioelectrochemical analysis and microfluidics, which will be exhibiting its products with IVAM at COMPAMED.

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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.

Further information
Medical Technology
Marketing
Microfluidics
Flexible and Hybrid Electronics
Photonics
Sensors