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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 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Mid-Week Coffee Break - camLine Dresden GmbH

Virtual technology talk between IVAM Members
Jan 23, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Spotlight HR

Teil 6: Unternehmen im Spagat zwischen Kerngeschäft und Regulierungen im Bereich Nachhaltigkeit
Jan 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - Feb 20, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

Professional Training: Leadership with Impact – Fundamentals of Modern Leadership in SEMs

Self-management, employee retention and development in dynamic working environments
Feb 3 - 5, 2026

MD&M West 2026

Medical Design & Manufacturing - IVAM presents Micro Nanotech Area in Hall C
Feb 4 - 6, 2026

Asia Photonics Expo 2026

Discover the Future of Photonics with IVAM
Feb 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Professional Training: The basics of corporate influencing for SMEs

Develop strategies and content to authentically strengthen the company's presence
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News

Happy Holidays - Bringing Joy to the World - together!

Dec 16, 2025
This holiday season, we celebrate the joy that comes from working together. Across the globe, our shared commitment to innovation and collaboration has made 2025 a truly remarkable year.

Fraunhofer ENAS Partners with World-Class Research Centers and Universities in Southeast Asia

Nov 6, 2025
The Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Nano Systems ENAS in Chemnitz is expanding its strategic collaborations in Southeast Asia. In October …

Microtechnology driving medical technology

Nov 5, 2025
From November 17–20, 2025, more than 50 exhibitors and partners will present the latest microtechnology solutions for the MedTech supply …

New dual leadership at Bartels Mikrotechnik

Aug 5, 2025
As of August 1, 2025, Bartels Mikrotechnik proudly welcomes Florian Siemenroth as Co-Managing Director. Together with Monika Kremer, he will …
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Blog

Medical Technology and Healthcare Innovation in Asia: Shirley Lim’s Vision for Europe-Asia Collaboration

The partnership between IVAM and Messe Düsseldorf Asia (MDA) isn't just a business relationship – it is a story of shared commitment to helping innovators thrive in one of the …

Explore the many types of optical filters used in fluorescence microscopy

Fluorescence filters are essential components in fluorescence microscopes, spectrophotometers, microplate readers, and flow cytometers. A wide variety of filter types are available, making it challenging to choose the most suitable …

Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials: Tiny Structures, Huge Impact

When we enter the world of nanotechnology, we step into dimensions that are almost unimaginable — less than 100 nanometers, smaller than anything the human eye can detect. For comparison: …

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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